Atlanta, GA 5/13/2008 5:49:56 AM
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Bob Barr Announces Libertarian Bid for Presidency

Bob Barr, a former Republican U.S. Representative, announced Monday that he is running for president under the Libertarian party.

Barr was a U.S. Representative for Georgia from 1995-2003 and was one of the leaders of the impeachment of Democratic President Bill Clinton.

Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX), a Republican who is very close to Libertarian, has not formally withdrawn from the race.

Barr is expected to take votes away from Sen. John McCain (R-TX).

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