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Palin not the first female V.P.

Aug 28, 2008

In the discussion about Sen. John McCain's pick of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate, it should be noted that the Libertarian Party vice-presidential nominee Tonie Nathan was the first woman ever to receive an electoral vote.  In 1972, Roger MacBride, a Republican elector from Virginia, cast his electoral vote for the Hospers/Nathan ticket. 

No Social Security Benefits for Illegal Immigrants, Say Bob Barr

Aug 28, 2008

“Much of Washington’s most important work is conducted behind closed doors," says Libertarian Party presidential candidate Bob Barr. "As was the so-called Social Security ‘totalization agreement’ reached between the U.S. and Mexico, which would make hundreds of thousands of Mexican citizens eligible for Social Security."

Rules Must Bend to Allow McCain, Obama on Texas Ballot with Barr

Aug 27, 2008

Though Texas election law sets an Aug. 26 deadline for political parties to file their candidates for president and vice-president, John McCain and Barack Obama must work around the law to get on the ballot alongside Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr
 

No Auto Industry Bailout Says Bob Barr

Aug 27, 2008

"It’s time to say no to another raid on the Treasury,” says Bob Barr, the Libertarian Party's presidential candidate, as America’s money-losing automakers go to Washington asking for nearly $4 billion in loans, in what Barr says is just part of the $25 billion in loans authorized last year for building new autos. 

Corporate executives say they will need at least $40 billion, "and maybe more," says Barr.

Bob Barr on Glenn Beck this Thursday!

Aug 26, 2008

Bob Barr, the Libertarian Party's presidential nominee, will be a guest on the Glenn Beck show this Thursday, Aug. 28.  This hour-long special will come at the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention, and will feature Bob for the entire hour.  Please tune in at 7:00 p.m. [EST] on CNN Headline News to watch! If you miss it, don't worry, it will be rebroadcast 9:00 p.m. and Midnight, EST. 

Here is a clip from Bob's last appearance on the show: