Barr to run as Libertarian for president
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WASHINGTON, May 12 (UPI) -- Former Republican and Georgia Rep. Bob Barr Monday joined the U.S. presidential fray, announcing he would seek the Libertarian Party's nomination.
At a National Press Club news conference in Washington, Barr said the Democratic and Republican candidates for president have failed to conduct a full and fair debate on the issues.
"My name is Bob Barr and I'm a candidate for the presidency of the United States of America," Barr declared.
During a question-and-answer session, Barr chastised the Bush administration for its role in Iraq and said U.S. troops "need to be brought home." The money being spent ...