Bob Barr Selected as Libertarian Party Nominee

This video originally aired on Monday, May 26, 2008.

About This Video

The Libertarian Party selected former Republican representative Bob Barr of Georgia as its nominee during the party's convention in Denver, Colorado. In an interview, Mr. Barr discusses his nomination and the decision to leave the Republican Party.

Discussion Questions

  1. Who is Bob Barr? With which party was he once affiliated? Which party is he now representing? When did he join? What are some of the reasons he gives for switching parties?
  2. What is the Libertarian Party? List some of the party's core values.
  3. Mr. Barr says his message is that the American voter doesn't have to be "captive, once again, to the two party system." What does he mean by this statement?
  4. Describe the atmosphere at the Libertarian Party's convention. Compare this to the Democratic and Republican conventions.

Keywords

Campaigns and Elections, Climate Change, National Conventions, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION, Third Party

Related Subjects/Topics

  • Third Parties
  • Campaigns and Elections
  • Political Participation

Speakers

  • Mr. Bob Barr