Bob Barr: Is John McCain Really a "Maverick?"

Bob Barr, the quixotic independent candidate for President, quite rightly is asking in this ad, "Is John McCain really a maverick? Good question! The answer, below. . .



Thanks to Stupid Monkey Planet for the link.

Bob Barr a John McCain Spoiler?

Photo from source, AOL News

Heh, heh. The shoe's on the other foot now, isn't it? My hope is, if Bob Barr has enough oomph to drain votes from John McCain, that Barack Obama still manages to get more than 50% of the vote. Even though The Decider didn't even win the popular vote in 2000, conservatives are still squawking about Bill Clinton getting less than 50%. The spoiler that time was Ross Perot. What ever happened to that crazy old guy?

I've got to say that while reducing McCain's chances is in the "pro" column, I'm not a fan of these third-party guys. It'd be different if they worked--in the off years--to grow their party into something viable. But, no, they just jump in every four years to vie for the ultimate job. It's a cheat.

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GOP Frets Barr Could Become Spoiler

A fiery former GOP congressman who gained national prominence for doggedly pursuing impeachment of President Clinton has some Republicans worried he'll play spoiler in a tight presidential contest. . .

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Bob Barr Considers Presidential Run

Photo from source, Raw Story

I know, I know. Who??? Maybe he's related to Roseanne.

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Ex-congressman explores presidential bid

Ex-Congressman Forms Presidential Exploratory Committee, May Seek Libertarian Nomination

Former Republican Rep. Bob Barr said Saturday he has formed a presidential exploratory committee and may seek the Libertarian party nomination.

"America today faces a grave moral and leadership crisis, and those of us who care about our country's future can no longer sit on the sidelines and remain neutral," Barr told an audience. . .

Read more at: Raw Story