Barr Criticizes Congress for Capitulating on Constitution by Approving FISA Amendments
July 10, 2008 1:58 pm EST
Atlanta, GA — “Nearly three years ago the American people became aware that the president was systematically breaking the law by spying on phone calls and emails without seeking a warrant under the Constitution or even the relaxed standards of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. [...]
Barr: Follow the Constitution: Only Congress can Declare War
July 10, 2008 1:59 pm EST
Atlanta, GA — “Former Secretaries of State James Baker and Warren Christopher have proposed a new statute to encourage the president and Congress to cooperate in going to war. But the Constitution already sets forth a clear rule: Congress, and only Congress, is tasked with [...]
Video from CNN Newsroom
Bob Barr appeared on CNN Newsroom this evening. The spoiler issue was brought up. Bob answered, “This is precisely the problem with the two-party system that we have here. They are always looking for someone to blame, other than themselves.” He added, “This preemptive blaming doesn’t do either party very well. It’s an awfully weak [...]
Zogby: Barr at 6% nationwide
A new Zogby poll shows Libertarian Party nominee Bob Barr at 6% nationwide with healthy numbers among independent voters:
Bob Barr receives the support of 7% of voters who identify themselves as conservative or very conservative voters. Barr gets 43% of libertarians and 11% of independents.
These numbers are very encouraging. Bob’s message of Liberty for America [...]
Media reminder: Barr on This Week
Bob will appear on This Week with George Stephanopoulos this Sunday, July 6th at 11am (EST). Video will be posted here on the blog shortly thereafter.
Have a great Independence Day!
Independence Day with Bob Barr
If you are in the Atlanta area tomorrow, stop by Atlantic Station and listen Bob Barr give a speech at the opening of the Millennium Gate.
Libertarian Party candidate for President Bob Barr will be delivering a speech at the dedication ceremony for the Millennium Gate, on Friday, July 4. The dedication ceremony will begin [...]
Gura’s Choice for President? Bob Barr
Riding high on his recent win before the Supreme Court, attorney Alan Gura took the time to volunteer his opinion about the best choice for the President’s race-
A television to his right displayed an interview with Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., who responded to the decision with a vague nod to both an individual right to [...]
Debunking the “spoiler” myth
It is time to put the “spoiler” argument to rest. The most recent poll out of North Carolina shows that Bob Barr is appealing to both Republicans, Democrats and independent minded voters.
Take a look at the crosstabs. Bob Barr appeals to 4 percent of both Republicans and Democrats. We can also lay claim to [...]
Cutting taxes encourages giving
Below is a press release sent out today from the campaign concerning recent news that Americans gave more than $300 billion to private charities in 2007.
“One of America’s great strengths has always been the willingness of Americans to organize to solve social problems,” notes Bob Barr, the Libertarian Party candidate for president. The great [...]
Barr at 5% in North Carolina
A new poll coming out of North Carolina today shows Libertarian nominee Bob Barr with 5% of the vote:
In a survey by the Democratic polling firm Public Policy Polling, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee had 45 percent, while the Democrat had 41 percent and Libertarian Bob Barr had 5 percent. Nine percent were undecided.
As the [...]
