Libertarian Party presidential nominee Bob Barr. At the 2008 Libertarian Party National Convention in Denver , Colorado former Republican Congressman Bob Barr (GA) was nominated as the presidential candidate for the party . He served in Congress from 1995-2003. Barr officially entered the race on May 12, two weeks before the convention amidst months of speculation. He won the nomination on the sixth ballot of the convention edging Mary Ruwart 324-276. Wayne Allyn Root was nominated as his running mate after losing on the fifth ballot and throwing his support to Barr. Barr's main opposition in the Libertarian race highlighted his vote in Congress in favor of the USA PATRIOT Act in 2001 following the September 11 attacks . He has since renounced the vote, and has worked to repeal the act. Barr's candidacy was also seen by Libertarian "radicals" as an attempt by conservatives to take over the party. Barr's nomination made former Alaskan senator Mike Gravel - who recently switched from being a Democratic candidate to a Libertarian candidate for President back on March 25, 2008 - announce he is ending his political career.
Libertarian Party presidential nominee Bob Barr. At the in , Colorado former Congressman (GA) was nominated as the presidential candidate for the . He served in Congress from 1995–2003. Barr officially entered the race on May 12, two weeks before the convention amidst months of speculation. He won the nomination on the sixth ballot of the convention edging 324–276. was nominated as his running mate after losing on the fifth ballot and throwing his support to Barr. Barr's main opposition in the Libertarian race highlighted his vote in in favor of the in 2001 following the . He has since renounced the vote, and has worked to repeal the act. Barr's candidacy was also seen by Libertarian "radicals" as an attempt by conservatives to take over the party. Barr's nomination made former Alaskan senator Mike Gravel — who recently switched from being a candidate to a Libertarian candidate for President back on March 25, 2008 — announce he is ending his political career.
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