Bob Barr Spoiler

Many in the Republican Party fear that former Georgia Congressman Bob Barr might play the role of spoiler in the 2008 Presidential election by winning votes that might otherwise have gone to John McCain.

Fast Facts

1. Home state: Georgia
2. Could win enough votes to tip key states to Barack Obama
3. Served three terms in House of Representatives
4. Active in attempt to impeach former President Bill Clinton
5. Did not endorse George W. Bush in 2004
6. Run being compared to Ralph Nader's candidacy in 2000¹

Libertarian Chances in 2008 Election

The Libertarian Party has never won more than one percent of the national vote in a Presidential election, but some observers predict that Barr, due to his high name recognition, could garner up to four percent. In his home state of Georgia, Barr could garner even more support and perhaps tilt the state to Barack Obama, since most predict that those who vote for Barr would have been more likely to vote for John McCain.¹

Categories