Wayne Allyn Root isn’t your typical politician.

In fact, Root would probably reject to being called a politician, unless it’s - to use two of his own terms - as “the anti-politician” or “a citizen politician.” While that may be true, as the Libertarian Party’s vice-presidential nominee, Root and his running mate Bob Barr are hoping to make a political splash.

The duo, both of whom were once Republicans, most likely won’t win the White House, but most observers agree that their ticket threatens John McCain’s candidacy, becoming this year’s Ralph Nader. Root bristles at such talk, insisting he’s in it to win it - and to set the dominant parties straight.
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Bob Barr obviously believes in selective memory.

The Libertarian presidential nominee told voters last week that he opposes the Defense of Marriage Act, a piece of legislation he wrote while the Republican Governor of Georgia. The turnaround garnered him some praise and gave Libertarian voters hope that their candidate would fight for their free-wheeling, states rights values. Too bad Barr doesn’t really buy what he’s selling.
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The Libertarian Party wrapped up their largely ignored nomination process this weekend with former Republican Bob Barr taking the top spot. Barr beat out another party freshman, ex-Democrat Mike Gravel.
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Former GOP Congressman Bob Barr made good on threats and threw his hat into the presidential arena. No, Barr’s not challenging John McCain. The Georgia-based politico’s gunning for the Libertarian nomination, which will be decided Memorial Day weekend. There’s debate over whether Barr would hurt McCain, the Democratic nominee or simply not matter. One thing’s for sure: he ain’t winning. [LA Times]

Mike Gravel may have some competition! The presidential candidate, who yesterday ditched the Democrats for the Libertarian party, will now have to face off against former Congressman Bob Barr.

Georgian-based Barr told voters that he’s “very seriously considering” throwing his name into the ring: There’s been a tremendous expressed to me both directly and indirectly on the Internet. I take that support very seriously, and I think it also reflects a great deal of dissatisfaction with the current candidates and the current two-party system. So it is something, to be honest with you, that I’m looking very seriously at. The move’s a bit of a queer decision for former Republican Barr…
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Staunch republican and former Congressman Bob Barr penned a letter in today’s Wall Street Journal calling for our government to repeal everyone’s favorite discriminatory policy, “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”.

In addition to highlighting the policy’s money wasting, talent trashing aspects, Georgia-born Barr - who admits he’s not the biggest gay activist this side of the political divide - takes some time to dig into his political peers, particularly the presidential candidates: Last week’s forum of 10 Republican presidential hopefuls offered the country some troubling insight into the thinking of leading GOP candidates. In particular, the five who responded to questions about the Clinton-era “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy governing military service by gays and lesbians … Continued…