Former Republican Congressman and current Libertarian Party Candidate, Bob Barr (GA), describes his administration if elected President of the United States.
Discussion Questions
- How does Rep. Barr envision the role of his administration? How does he state this would differ from a Democratic or Republican administration?
- According to Rep. Barr, what is the current national debt? What is the current national budget? What does he suggest he would do to “set the example” in cutting the national debt? How does he state that he would be different from Sen. McCain on government spending?
- What experiences does Rep. Barr suggest make him a suitable candidate to be president? Aside from being a former member of the House of Representatives, what other careers has Mr. Barr had?
- Click here to learn more about the Libertarian Party. What are some of the Party's key issues? Do they believe in having a smaller or bigger government? Higher or lower taxes?
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Campaigns and Elections, Climate Change, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION, Third Party