Play the Rush game. Give Barr money. Help him get on the ballot in all 50 states.

Obama 08/12

It's clear both majority parties just want more money, power and control. Unfortunately most Americans also want the ruling party to give them more.

But at what cost? Let's take more than 1/4 of the average American's income and let the government decide how to redistribute it!!? That's what both parties stand for.

Libertarians and Barr want Americans to have the right to succeed or fail. Stop paying for stupid gov't programs and the Nanny State.

I'm voting for Barr. And my vote is for Barr and not McCain or Obama. It's not a wasted vote because the majority parties would not get this vote this time anyway..

Live free or Die

Who is Bob Barr and why should I care?

Well, he's the Libertarian party candidate. While he has a mixed political past and voting record that is not quite libertarian, he IS the best choice to move America in the direction of solving its biggest problems.

I'm surprised that so few Repubs, or Dems know what libertarianism stands for. Many dems are dems because they support gay rights, abortion rights, and other "civil liberties". Conversely, Repubs say they support smaller gov't, lower taxes, etc. These would all be libertarian views. The constitution says that we have all of the rights other than those that WE allow the gov't to restrict or manage. This idea has been lost such that we think we can only do what the government tells us we can do.

I'm amazed that more people aren't libertarian. I mean, who REALLY wants the gov't in your business?

Now, Barr is against abortion and doesn't support gay rights. But on the big issues… the really big issues, he has stated his direction for America: Pull out of Iraq. Stop trying to police the world. Lower taxes–or abolish the IRS entirely. Protect the borders. Give Americans their rights back.

Barr '08

Why would he admit he is like Nader(i.e.an election spoiler)? He knows he doesn't have a real chance of winning (like Nader) but he can be that fly at the picnic that eveyone keeps trying to swat away to no avail…

Run, Bob, run. We Democrats need someone to offset Nader.

OK! He's no Nader; but who is Bob Barr and why should I care?

His voting record may not show his change of heart but I do believe he will practice what he is preaching. Barr would be a great option for the office. Let's bring the virtues of limited government back into the spotlight and get them out of our lives and pockets.

Am still surprised that some republicans are still using Hillary Clinton name in a nagective manner. I don't know the reason behind this, but if it is to devide democrats? They should think again. Hillary is a srtong supporter of Obama presidency so do Bill and all the notable leaders that have initially supporter Hillary is nomination bid.

So, Republiacn do not use Hillary's name to stage your fight against Obama.
Democratic party is not dumb, we know those behind causing trouble by portraying that they Hillary's fans to instigate bitterness among democrats.

Please stop the devision, blog for republican if you are a republican and blog for democrats if you a democrats.

You know Maccain has no chance of winning the fall election, so they are trying to devide democrats against each other. I trust true democrats.
God Bless Americans and save Obama.

A VOTE FOR BARR AND NADER IS A VOTE FOR MCCAIN.

Follow the Constitution, Non-Interventionalist Foreign Policy, Civil Liberties, Minimize Government and the Federal Reserve, Enjoy Freedom.

Doesn't sound like any of the current candidates except Bob Barr and Chuck Baldwin.

I wonder if Joe Liberman is the one that is going to launches the new terror attack. Please stop scaring people for political reason. America, it is not true no terror attack in 2009. If there is one Joe Lieberman and the Republican Party is behind it.

Also, too bad these blogs are full of whining and not discussing issues.

Who cares about gay marriage, abortion, etc if there is no America left. The primary focus of the Federal government is to defend America. Yes, this may mean border fences and oh, shocker…border CONTROL. It also means not occupying other countries and "nation building" to the detriment of our nation.

Nothing else matters until we are secure and we aren't spending all of our hard earned money supporting a bloated government. We need a candidate that will talk about patriotism in terms of individual responsibility. How many of you know and help your neighbors? How many donate volunteer time or $$ ? Very few…and interestingly, statistics show that conservatives give more than liberals. Why, you may ask; because conservatives feel an obligation to help others and not expect it from the government. Liberals say, hey you should just apply for X government program to get $$. As government bloats and we ALL pay more, we feel less inclined to add on to that.

Whether you are dem, repub, liberal, or conservative…you should believe in liberty and individual rights. you should help and get to know your neighbors because that is not the government's job.

Barr in '08!

I'm going to send him the max allowable contribution. Go Bob Barr!

You reap what you sew. Republicans…get your game face on. You're going to need it.

Last week, the Center for American Progress Action Fund released a new report by Michael Ettlinger estimating that under McCain's tax plan, he and his wife, Cindy, would save extra $373,429. That's nearly $400,000 — per year, not over the course of their lifetimes.

Under Barack Obama's plan, the McCains would save less than $6,000. The Obamas would save nearly $50,000 under McCain's plan, and slightly more than $6,000 under Obama's plan own plan.

This is straight talk!!

CNN, why don't you cover more news about the candidates who are NOT major candidates from the Dem. or Repub. parties? As an informed voter, I would certainly like to know more Ron Paul, Barr, Huckabee, and others. I would welcome a debate with all candidates, but you seem to ignore all except the major candidates.

Bab Barr in 08!
McCane is too old in views and age. Obama is just too smart and could jeopardize status quo. But Bar is just right!
Barr/Nader in 08!

No, and you are no John McCain, either. You must be rooting for Obama. You remind me of the DNC–trying to throw the election to your favorite orator.

Barr, The most bigotest person in the world.

It's too bad the Republican Party drove Barr out, he's at least a genuine conservative, and is not just playing the part to get elected.

He would have been a good candidate for the Republican party, and I'm sure he would've loved to have stayed if the Republican party had retained any of the ethics it appeared to have prior to the Bush/Rove/Cheney era.

100% AMEN!!! I totally agree!

Barr is real. Too bad the other candidates are not.
Obama: "ooooo, McCain is bad" , McCain:"oooo, Obama is bad."

How about some thoughtful commentary on the state of the country and what YOU will do to fix it. Barr is the only one who has done this. I guess when your goal is to help the country rather than vying for election or re-election you can state how you feel and be proud in that.

The dems won congressional votes a couple of years ago on the platform to pull out of Iraq…they're in control now and what do they do–increase spending for Iraq…hypocrites. Republicans say they will reduce government and Bush takes away civil liberties.

So Barr works with the NRA and the ACLU! huh, that sounds like he is thoughtful about what matters and can talk to people of different viewpoints rather than parroting what will get him elected.

I proudly voted for Bush twice, but can't bear the thought of a third term via Johnny McLieberCain.

My GOP (and Barr's) has been hijacked by neo-cons who are neither new or conservative.

Life long Conservative for Obama or Barr 08

Yea, this Moron is worse than Nader.

John Mccain is no Barack Obama.

"The major two parties stacked the deck tremendously against a third party candidacy such as mine, but the dynamics this election cycle make the possibility of winning as the third party candidate much more realistic, much more doable than any time in the past."

This has to change in America. The Two Party system does not represent all of America. Libertarianism is making a comeback because the Federal Government is overstepping its original bounds.

What this writer (and apparrently every writer at CNN who covers Barr and Nader) doesn't understand is that Democrats are fed up with their party too. Not only are we going to vote for a third party, but both former Republicans and former Democrats (like myself) are taking a real interest in liberatarianism (notice the lower case 'L'). Bank on it. Democrats are going to vote for Barr and Ron Paul because we are sick of the same old crap from politicians.

Mark Preston needs to do more real world research before he attempts to write and article like this, because quite frankly, either he doesn't know what he is talking about, or he part of the problem with the two-party system.

No more brainwashing Mark Preston. Please.

Looks like the GOP abandoning Barr was their win and our loss!

Not in it to be a spoiler! Right Bob. And Pigs Fly.

Why is Nader and this guy getting air time?

Rise Rise Rise Barr and take the very conservative vote away from McBush and live him the few morrons vote for him so that OBAMA prevail. We democrats appreciate your candidancy. By the way NADER the circus clown will not give us any cauchemar.

this guy is cool i hope he takes away Mccains voters.

Yep, Barr is no Nader, just another typical right-wing nut job who has done nothing but weaken civility in American politics,

It would place pressure on Obama and Mccain to choose VPs if Ralph Nader and Bob Barr started debated each other in closed circuit. It would make them look like leaders and the others look like they are falling behind, while crises are mounting for the American people. We need leadership people - not waiting for dog and pony shows.

I am so happy that Senator Obama is the people's choice. I hope he realizes it's because of his message of "change" , and the Clintons' are old corrupt business as usual. I wish he would stop pursuing and sucking up to the Clintons'–let them go.

If it's meant for him to become President–he will, with or without the Clintons.

Barr and Hillary supporters are testimony to the 'Do nothing" congress. Nader is going to replace one of the major party. The one that has no respect for the Oval Office.

Barr is a true conservative and should be the GOP candidate. Disgusted Republicans like me who can not stand what the Republican leaders have done to our Party. Will vote Barr in this election to show the GOP that they better go back to being a Party of the working man not just the Corporate billionaires. As for Nader. Please, he is still lost in the seventies like McBush.

Barr, Barr, Barr, Barr ran and ran. Oops. That was Nader.

So why did Barr abandon the Republican Party in 2006……….So he could go FISHING ………WHO CARES!!!!!!

No, Barr will not win but he may mess with some of John McCain's votes. Why are there so many Republicans against John McCain if he is such a great candidate? Most of them have no love for McCain.
Talk about a divided party. Like Ruppert Murdock said "Obama is going to win by a landslide!" You can count on that!

This is healthy for the Republicans to have this battle now. There is a battle in the Republicans right now as far as the direction your party should go. Libertarians wing wants limited government as far as spending, regulations, taxes, trade, personal choices and foreign policy. Social conservatives want traditional values to be encouraged through government policies. A Bob Barr Libertarian candidacy reflects the tug-of-war going on in the Republican party. Also, Ron Paul's opposition to the type of foreign policy the Republicans have adopted also shows signs of division in that party. Reagan would never have gotten the Republicans involved in NATION BUILDING. Until the Republicans decided on a unified path that the American people like, then the Republicans will be in the minority.

bob barr is a wonderful choice for republicans fed up with bush/mccain destruction of gop and usa.

hes a lying fake a true republican thats what he is beware people beware!!!

opps…I forgot to mention Chuck Baldwin in that debate I mentioned! I would very much like to see a 5-way debate between McCain, Obama, Barr, Nader and Baldwin! Listening to all the candidates views and ideas is more constitutional and fun to watch than just the republican and democratic candidates.

Hey what about the Consitution Party candidate Chuck Baldwin? Barr is getting some exposure so please MEDIA be fair this election and give Chuck Baldwin and Bob Barr equal time as you do McCain and Obama. If other countries can have 3rd Parties, why not us? Give us all the views including throw Nader into the mix. Watching a 4 Way debate between McCain, Obama, Barr and Nader would be very informative and fun to watch! But of course the republicans and democrats would balk at this!!!! (*shakes head in disbelief*)

Ya Barr you rock! Keep doing what you're doing

McCain is his own spoiler. Barr was a part of the 'Republican revolution' in the 90's. Much of it was sold on less government, balanced budgets, and even non-interventionism. All of that neglected by '98 and pretty much eradicated in the Bush years.
The mainstream of the Republican Party forsook its base. The Libertarian party represents much more than some spoiler role. It's the party of principle. That whole 'lesser of two evils' fear mongering shouldn't affect the voter. Don't be a chicken. Vote Libertarian.
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Even though he is a jerk, we certainly need more than two parties, especially when there is no real difference between the two so-called mainstream parties as it is.

Barr is almost as ugly as Carville ! Almost…

Ralph Nader needs to return to consumer advocacy - he is better suited for that than running for political office.

Be careful. He is just a Republican troll disguised as a Lib. It was his only way to re-enter the political arena. I see no noticeable difference yet. Libs what were you thinking?

TRUE DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!!

Funny, I specifically recall the Republicans running pro-Nader ads in Florida and Ohio in 2000. Guess when the shoe's on the other foot they aren't so happy.

And Barack Obama is no John McCain

How can anybody that calls themselves "conservative" be a part of the Republican Party these days? Big government, more bureaucracy, the idea that the government should be in your bedroom, in your doctor's office, and in your grocery cart is now the legacy of the Republican Party.

Being a Republican is contrary to any kind of conservative philosophy, that's why I'm voting for Barr - he's a real conservative!

Barr in '08!

I know that the both of them are wasting a lot of money for nothing….. It's like picking the fat kid for the saturday basketball team…. Yeah Right!!!!! Lmao….. }:)

"I intend to be in the White House in January 2009," he said without hesitation. "I know it's a long shot, I'm not unrealistic about this. It is a long shot. The major two parties stacked the deck tremendously against a third party candidacy such as mine, but the dynamics this election cycle make the possibility of winning as the third party candidate much more realistic, much more doable than any time in the past."

Alright!! I'm putting my money on Barr then!! Show me the money! LOL!!! Na'h, I'm just playing, LOL!!

I really like Barr's and Paul's brand of Conservatism. I still believe though that America can provide Univeral Health Care and improve our educational system. I bet that Barr wouldn't mind giving UHC if we were out of debt and had a balanced budget. I really appreciate Barr and Paul<<<my favorite Republican, but this year I will be voting for change!!

Obama/Clinton 08

Barr offers a good alternative candidacy for those who don't love paying tons of taxes to support the families of the underpaid indentured servants of rich White men. <<<<Juan McLame's biggest supporters

Well, I do give him credit for realizing that the republican party has essentially been destroyed by Bush. Now we need to defeat McBush and get this country back on course.

Thank God Barr has realised that the GOP is not a party that any reasonable person could vote for; a Party of Hypocrites.

What caused the split? His ego. He wasn't getting enough attention, or a shot at high office, in the GOP, so he's starting a Quixotic presidential campaign that will only serve to alienate every who's ever supported or met him.

It would be hypocritical for Republicans to fuss that Barr might take away votes from their candidate when they told Democrats to deal with the votes Nader took away in previous elections. Of course, they will anyway. Being hypocritical is what Republicans do best, I'm starting to think.

While I don't agree on some of the policies he brings up, but he is 10x better than McCain. He clearly states what he wants. If he was the republican candidate instead of McCain, I can see that it would have been a much much tighter race..But he is not and McCain doesn't know what to support. He has no clear picture at all, now we could argue that with Obama, but I support his core policies with is to leave Iraq, etc..

BOB BARR REMINDS ME OF A CHARACTER FROM THE MOVIE PLEASANTVILLE.

Barr probably abandoned the Republican party after finding out he wasn't going to be their nominee after Bush, so he got mad and quit, not abandoned.

Barr went AWOL from the human race with his ugly, mean- mouth. Just to look at him brings back feelings of disgust. He will not gain traction.

This is payback for the GOP. A sign of the times. They're all jumping ship. Go Barr!!

Barr went AWOL from the Republican Party — or, as he tells it, the GOP abandoned him…………WHO CARES!!!!!

No enlightened person with a conscience could be a republican in this day and age. They might have started out with noble ideas but now they are elitist and a party for the wealthy only.

Barr isn't going anywhere - you need a money machine to control the political process in this country. The word on the street - Obama - bought and paid for by billionaires who will control everything he says and does. Restore her candidacy - join us - wirte-in's for Hillary on your November ballot. A person not bought and paid for by fat cats.