Reply #84: Good question about Barr

[Jim Lane]

In 2004 the Libertarian candidate, Badnarik, finished fourth, close behind Nader, with about 0.3% of the popular vote. Badnarik was essentially an unknown; he had never held elective office. Barr, by contrast, was elected to the U.S. House four times, and has also been a prominent polemicist since he left office.

Barr has some credibility with portions of the right, many of whom also dislike McCain. Does that mean he can pull enough votes to make a difference? We can only hope.

But I'll venture a prediction: Barr will outpoll Nader this year.