Read more Libertarian Party stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/6308/libertarian-party.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 11:08:05 CSThttp://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/37181/libertarian-barr-not-here-for-the-party-unity.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWhen Ron Paul convened a coalition of third-party candidates yesterday and endorsed them all, he dashed Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr’s hopes of a solo Paul endorsement, writes Dana Milbank in the Washington Post . So Barr staged a separate press conference, where he announced that he’s not here to make...http://www.newser.com/story/37181/libertarian-barr-not-here-for-the-party-unity.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 11 Sep 2008 11:59:26 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/36745/libertarian-bets-1m-his-gpa-tops-obamas.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagOne of Barack Obama’s election opponents is putting his millions where his grades are. Wayne Allyn Root, the Las Vegas handicapper running for vice president on the Libertarian ticket with Bob Barr, has bet $1 million that he had a better GPA at Columbia University than classmate Obama. Root goes...http://www.newser.com/story/36745/libertarian-bets-1m-his-gpa-tops-obamas.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 05 Sep 2008 20:55:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/36234/ron-paul-fans-stage-their-own-party.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tag"Ronvoys" have begun converging on Minneapolis, where Ron Paul supporters plan to gather in a convention near to, but separate from, the Republican hullaboo in St. Paul. Nearly 10,000 anti-war, anti-taxes, anti-big-government, and pro-personal-liberties revelers plan to attend the Rally for the Republic, otherwise known as Ronstock '08, the...http://www.newser.com/story/36234/ron-paul-fans-stage-their-own-party.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 30 Aug 2008 14:00:01 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/31160/barrs-run-has-many-in-gop-worried.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBob Barr’s former GOP colleagues have been beseeching the Libertarian Party presidential nominee not to run against John McCain. “Please don’t do it,” Barr happily recounts being told. They fear he could do to McCain what Nader did to Gore in states such as Georgia, Alaska, and Colorado, the New...http://www.newser.com/story/31160/barrs-run-has-many-in-gop-worried.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 28 Jun 2008 12:02:37 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/30647/barr-could-be-the-ralph-nader-of-2008-gop.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA former ally has Republicans sweating the possibility that he could siphon votes away from John McCain, the AP says. Bob Barr, an outspoken ex-GOP congressman and Libertarian Party presidential nominee, is now trying to get on the ballot in 20 states in time for November. “Bob could be the...http://www.newser.com/story/30647/barr-could-be-the-ralph-nader-of-2008-gop.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 22 Jun 2008 18:23:41 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/28364/libertarians-run-may-raise-barr-for-mccain.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMany Americans don't know Bob Barr, but they may become familiar with him as John McCain’s Ralph Nader in the 2008 election, the Economist reports. The former GOP lawmaker is seeking the Libertarian Party’s presidential nomination, and his viability shows that McCain still has work to do to win over...http://www.newser.com/story/28364/libertarians-run-may-raise-barr-for-mccain.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 24 May 2008 16:57:50 CDT