 Following the campaign, Barr was certified as a mediator to resolve disputes upon request. He currently writes a regular column for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution titled "The Barr Code", and is a contributor for CNN. In his column, he discusses privacy issues and often criticizes the Obama administration, disapproving of the effect of its spending on the federal budget. He has become involved in the Tea Party movement, and remains a member of the Libertarian Party. He supported former running mate Wayne Allyn Root's bid to be chairman of the Party. Root was also considered a potential 2012 presidential candidate.
