Oct 31st, 2008 · U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss and the Georgia GOP are battling not only a strong Democratic challenger, but also the vast voter-registration drive of the Obama campaign. Libertarian candidate Allen Buckley is taking some votes away from Chambliss and could force a runoff election if no one gets a majority of the vote.
Oct 27th, 2008 · For the second election in a row, voters are being asked to decide whether to ban most abortions in the state. Backers of the measure hope it will pass and go on to challenge Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court ruling. Opponents hope voters again will exercise a libertarian streak and just say no.
Oct 4th, 2008 · Bob Barr, the Libertarian Party candidate for president, first came to national attention as one of the House managers in the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton. The former Republican congressman from Georgia discusses the impeachment hearings, civil liberties and national security.
Jul 30th, 2008 · In this week's edition of the political junkie, Ken Rudin, NPR's political editor, talks about Barack Obama's trip overseas, Sen. Ted Stevens' recent indictment, and John McCain's health. Also: Libertarian presidential hopeful Bob Barr discusses his efforts to reach the White House.
Jul 28th, 2008 · Some supporters of Republican candidate John McCain are worried that libertarian Bob Barr will capture conservative-leaning independent voters. Such a move could flip battleground states over to Democratic candidate Barack Obama.
Jun 6th, 2008 · In the 13th Congressional District of New York, there's an unusual political contest brewing. Republican Francis H. Powers is running for the House seat. If he wins his primary bid he'll be facing another Francis Powers — Francis M. — who is running as a Libertarian.
May 26th, 2008 · It took six rounds of balloting but the Libertarian Party has chosen former Republican Rep. Bob Barr to be its presidential candidate. Barr beat 13 challengers at the party's Denver convention.
May 21st, 2008 · Libertarians are working to develop an ocean pod colony that conforms to their laissez faire philosophy. The first is scheduled to hit the waters of San Francisco bay in two years, according to Alexis Madrigal, who wrote about "seasteads" for Wired Magazine.