Read more third party candidacy stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/20354/third-party-candidacy.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 13:51:55 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73930/dobbs-2012-a-nightmare-for-republicans.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagLou Dobbs has dropped big hints that he plans a career in politics, and the GOP should be worried, warns Joe Conason. A presidential run by Dobbs seems like a strong possibility, but he won't be running as a Republican, Conason writes for Salon . Instead, the newly departed CNN anchor...http://www.newser.com/story/73930/dobbs-2012-a-nightmare-for-republicans.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 13 Nov 2009 5:42:00 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/70411/independents-threaten-dems-in-2010.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIndependent candidates figure to play a major role in at least six states next year, threatening Democrats in an election where they already must defend 21 of their 28 governorships. In New Jersey, for example, independent Chris Daggett is trailing well behind Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine and Republican Tom Kean,...http://www.newser.com/story/70411/independents-threaten-dems-in-2010.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 28 Sep 2009 8:30:14 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/41693/third-party-picks-causing-barely-a-ripple.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThird-party candidates across the nations are highly unlikely to siphon off anywhere near a significant number of votes this election day, Time reports. Libertarian Bob Barr is polling around 1%—down from a peak of 6% in the summer—with Ralph Nader faring the same. The longshot candidates say their...http://www.newser.com/story/41693/third-party-picks-causing-barely-a-ripple.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 04 Nov 2008 4:00:12 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/37896/barr-nader-each-on-40-states-nov-ballots.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagVoters in most states in the US will see Ralph Nader and Bob Barr on the presidential ballot, Politico reports. Nader made it in 45 states and the District of Columbia, though the independent missed Texas. Barr’s Libertarian bid made the ballot in 44 states. The two combined for about...http://www.newser.com/story/37896/barr-nader-each-on-40-states-nov-ballots.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 19 Sep 2008 14:48:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/37115/paul-un-dorses-mccain-obama.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagRon Paul wants you to vote for a third-party candidate, CNN reports. The failed Republican presidential wannabe doesn’t particularly care whether you back Ralph Nader, Bob Barr, Cynthia McKinney, or Chuck Baldwin—all of whom are declared candidates—but he had no kind words for John McCain or Barack Obama...http://www.newser.com/story/37115/paul-un-dorses-mccain-obama.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 10 Sep 2008 16:48:02 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/35477/barr-may-bring-libertarians-into-big-leagues.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThough still far on the periphery of the American political scene, the Libertarian Party stands to reach unprecedented visibility with its nomination of former Republican congressman Bob Barr, writes David Weigel in Reason . By picking its "most well-known and politically astute" candidate—and one who doesn’t compromise its radical mission—...http://www.newser.com/story/35477/barr-may-bring-libertarians-into-big-leagues.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 21 Aug 2008 21:28:24 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/28453/barr-set-for-libertarians.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBob Barr won the Libertarian nomination yesterday, beating scientist Mary Ruwart 324-276 after six rounds of voting. The former GOP congressman from Georgia then swiftly named fifth-round dropout Wayne Allyn Root as his vice-presidential choice. Former Democratic candidate Mike Gravel, meanwhile, dropped out in the fourth round.http://www.newser.com/story/28453/barr-set-for-libertarians.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 26 May 2008 10:12:14 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27268/bob-barr-tosses-hat-into-presidential-ring.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBob Barr is running for president as a Libertarian, the former Republican congressman announced today. Once a conservative superstar who headed the impeachment crusade against Bill Clinton, Barr grew into a vocal Bush critic, and left the GOP in 2006. Barr says America wants a choice outside the two parties—...http://www.newser.com/story/27268/bob-barr-tosses-hat-into-presidential-ring.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 12 May 2008 12:43:06 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/20315/nader-chooses-former-sf-pol-as-running-mate.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIndependent presidential candidate Ralph Nader today selected Matt Gonzalez as his running mate, the San Francisco Business Times reports. Gonzalez, 42, was elected San Francisco supervisor on the Green Party ticket in 2000, with the famously hippy Haight-Ashbury neighborhood part of his district. A last-minute campaign for mayor in 2003...http://www.newser.com/story/20315/nader-chooses-former-sf-pol-as-running-mate.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 28 Feb 2008 16:35:04 CST