Bob Barr asks Ron Paul to be running mate
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Type of Content: Article Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Bob Barr, the Libertarian Party nominee for president, has invited GOP Congressman Ron Paul to be his running mate in the upcoming election. In a letter sent to Paul, Barr called Paul one of the "few American patriots" who exist in today's society, and asked him to "seriously consider this final offer as an opportunity to show true, lasting leadership beyond party politics." Barr cited Paul's 1987 letter to then-GOP Chairman Frank Fahrenkopf, in which Paul stated that, "after years of trying to work through the Republican Party both in and out of government. . . concluded that efforts must be carried on outside the Republican Party." Though recognizing Paul's personal investment in the Republican Party and his recent attempts to reform the party from inside, Barr said he disagreed with Paul's strategy. "Better options remain that will carry a message of liberty onto the ballot in November and beyond," Barr stated, adding at a news conference called today at the National Press Club, that "change in politics and public policy in America cannot and will not be done from within the current, two-party system." Barr continued, "'The status quo will not change the status quo' and impact comes entirely from gaining votes in the General Election." That is why Barr said he would remain focused on the Libertarian Party's electoral effort and clear message, and why he invited Paul to join him. "While you declined my offer to seek the Libertarian presidential nomination many months ago, I ask that you seriously consider this final offer as an opportunity to show true, lasting leadership beyond party politics," Barr stated in his letter to Paul. Barr's running mate, Wayne Allyn Root, expressed support: "As the Libertarian Party vice presidential nominee, I believe in one thing above all else-principle. There can be no compromise on the ideals of limited government, lower taxes, lower spending, and more freedom for the American people. Those are the principles to which I've dedicated my life. The GOP and Democratic candidates only give lip service-at best-to these ideals and principles. It is only an act at election time every four years." "I want to end the charade once and for all," Root continued. "I am willing to sacrifice anything to advance the cause of liberty, freedom, smaller government and to enable the American taxpayer to keep more of their own money and property. Understanding Dr. Ron Paul's reputation and name recognition in the freedom movement, I am willing to step aside as Libertarian vice presidential candidate if he would be willing to take my place. I will pledge to work day and night, just as I have as the vice presidential nominee, to support Dr. Paul. I believe this is a wonderful opportunity for the Libertarian and freedom movements. I encourage Dr. Paul to accept Congressman Barr's offer. The campaign is making this offer because we believe there is no sacrifice too large when it comes to improving the lives of the American people and American taxpayers." Barr's letter to Paul can be found here. Paul's letter to the GOP can be found here. Posted by P.M. Jaworski on September 10, 2008 in International Politics | Permalink Read »
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Bob Barr is just an arrogant opportunist. He thought he could lay claim to the Ron Paul supporters when Dr. Paul suspended his campaign. He thought he could claim not only our votes, but our campaign contributions -- calling on us for a money bomb. He just doesn't get it. We are informed voters. We won't support just anyone. We supported Dr. Paul because of his stances on the issues and because of his integrity. That is not transferable. Barr needed to prove himself to us, not just assume we'd fall in line. It seemed Barr changed his positions on many issues to get the LP nomination. He also supported the Fannie/Freddie bailout and would favor a "fair" tax (which continues the war on savers).
I've had a bad feeling about Barr from the beginning. He just seemed slimy to me and I didn't trust him. Barr's actions today confirmed my feelings about him. I heard he didn't show up to Dr. Paul's press conference today because he was upset that Dr. Paul wouldn't give him a solo endorsement. Boxclocker posted something in the forums that Barr's people are saying Dr. Paul is in this for ego and the money, not the message. Barr is clearly the one in this for ego. Notice Barr didn't offer to step down and let Dr. Paul take his place at the head of the LP ticket. He offered Dr. Paul the number two spot. Barr just so desperately wants Dr. Paul's votes that he'll put him on the ticket to forward his own ambitions.
Before today, I was considering voting for Barr (even though I disagree with him on some issues and don't trust him) if he was on the ballot in my state and Baldwin wasn't. Not anymore. If Baldwin isn't on the ballot, I'll be writing in Ron Paul -- even if it doesn't "count".
I think I'm pretty fed up with his BS. I dunno what angle hes working but the more funny stunts he pulls the more certain I become hes up to no good. Bob Barr better watch his @$$. Accountability is a freight train, and D.C. is cluttering the tracks.
Government has solved the age old dilemma of the alchemists. In order to turn lead into gold, just add blood.
I am not sure if right now who a third party candidate picks as a running mate. Can we talk about something that matters, like how we as Americans are going to become citizens of the global community, instead of getting hung up on the illusions that a third party can make a difference.
Sorry, Sad, But real...