Former Republican Congressman, Bob Barr, Will Run for President as a Libertarian

Bob Barr plans to run for president as a Libertarian. A conservative, former Georgia congressman, Bob Barr says he will fight irresponsible spending by the government. The 59 year-old former Republican is expected to win the nomination when the Libertarian party holds convention in Denver. The convention will be held over the Memorial Day weekend.

Bob Barr has some impressive credentials and a wide base of experience. An attorney, he received his J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center. In the 1970s, Bob Barr worked for the Central Intelligence Agency. Under President Reagan, he became the US Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia.

In 1992, Bob Barr made ran unsuccessful campaign to be elected to the US Senate as a Republican. In 1994, he succeeded in being elected to the House of Representatives. He was re-elected 3 times.

During his years in Congress, Bob Barr served on the Judiciary Committee, the Committee on Government Reform and the Committee of Financial Services. He was often described as the most conservative member of Congress. Bob Barr was a strong supporter of the War on Drugs. He wrote the Defense of Marriage Act. He also voted for the Patriot Act. Bob Barr also proposed that the military ban the practice of Wicca among its ranks and supports the Fair Tax Amendment.

Bob Barr is most known for taking a lead role in the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. He introduced the resolution calling for the Judiciary Committee to investigate impeachment proceedings.

After leaving Congress, Bob Barr began to work with the American Civil Liberties Union. He has stated that he regrets voting for the Patriot Act.