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Barr may challenge Graves for Congress
by SHANNON McCAFFREY, Associated Press
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ATLANTA (AP) — Bob Barr, who ran as a Libertarian for president, may challenge Tom Graves for Congress.

A spokesman for Barr told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the former Republican congressman from Georgia is gauging support for a congressional bid and will decide by the end of the month whether to challenge Graves in the newly drawn 14th district in the northwest corner of the state.

Bill Crane said Barr would be an effective representative who could rise quickly in House leadership, where he already has close ties.

Graves, a tea party favorite, has been butting heads with party leaders.

Barr, a former federal prosecutor, ran as the Libertarian candidate for president in 2008. Despite his roots in Georgia, he pulled less than 1 percent of the vote in the state.
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rt_elms
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October 18, 2011
Do not underestimate the level of dissatisfaction with Graves among those of us who voted for him the first time. The Dems are well aware this seat will remain Republican, and due to our open primary rule, many could cross over and vote for the challenger. Not sure many of them would have the stomach to push the button for Barr given his involvement in the Clinton impeachment. It’s all conjecture for now. If my choice is between two “icky” politicians, I will take the one who is up front about the business rather than the other who hides from the facts and makes excuses. One need only take a trip down Red Bud road, gaze at the remains of the Oglethorpe Inn and make their decision on how to vote. Works for me.
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2009Member
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October 18, 2011
Bob Barr (Libertarian) has been working with the ACLU. Not exactly what you expect from a Republican candidate.

The 14th district is one of the most conservative in the nation. A Republican will win it. I believe that Tom Graves would beat Bob Barr.
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mirage83
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October 18, 2011
Yeah, not that I'm a big fan of Barr, but I would personally prefer to be represented by him rather than by Graves. While neither is exactly a prize, Graves carries too much negative baggage.
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rt_elms
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October 18, 2011
One view: Just another “icky” career pol with plenty of baggage. See link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Barr

Another view: Experienced and ready. In addition, he has not engaged in any shady real-estate deals that potentially will cost us money (that we know of) See link:

http://calhountimes.com/view/full_story/15255696/article-Former-bank-chair--Tich-loan--complications-contributed-to-bank-collapse?instance=home_Most_popular

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