Bob Barr–
Libertarian representing the 7th District of Georgia in the U.S. House of Representatives
Born Nov. 5, 1948 in Iowa City, IA.
“Bob knows the answer is less government, and has proven that he will deliver the real change necessary to America into a new era of prosperity and freedom.” Bobbarr2008.com
“A former federal prosecutor, a firm social conservative, and a strong supporter of the War on Drugs, Barr doesn’t fit most people’s image of a civil libertarian.” Reason.com
-No to socialized medicine
-Transform federal health care programs, emphasizing the truly needy and cost-saving incentives
-Develop our nation’s natural energy sources–pro oil drilling in Alaska
-Wants to withdraw from Iraq as quickly as possible without publically announcing a timetable
-Tax code to make taxation fairer and simpler
-Reining in government spending
-NRA board member
Cynthia McKinney–
Green party
Born March 17, 1955 in Atlanta, GA. Served in US House of Representatives under 11th Congressional District and 4th Congressional Districts of Georgia.
“This is a time for leadership and judgment that is not compromised in any fashion. This is a time for transparency and a thorough investigation.” – Cindy McKinney vote08.com
“I won’t help the Republicans.” – Cindy McKinney
-Expand Medicaid and SCHIP to cover all uninsured Americans
-Providing understandable and cost efficient prescription drug benefit to all Americans who need it
-Against rationing and voucher-based systems of healthcare
-Wants to protect ANWR and increase funding for energy efficiency
-Wants to reduce air pollution from power plants and cars
-Sees Iraq War as immoral and illegal and wants the troops home now
-Strong supporter of the hip-hop community
Chuck Baldwin–
Constitution party
Born in La Porte, Indiana on May 3, 1952
Minister of Crossroad Baptist Church in Pensacola, FL, radio talk show host, author, newspaper and internet columnist.
“To keep your family safe and your country free, go buy a gun.” –Chuck Baldwin baldwin08.com
“I think it’s time that people who really do believe in the sanctity of human life—should look for people that are not just talking the talk when it’s election time.” –Chuck Baldwin, NPR
-Stands against all laws requiring registration of guns and ammunition
-Wants to eliminate the federal Food and Drug Administration
-Wants to end corporate welfare
-Government should not have the power to force immunizations
-Employee-controlled “family coverage” health insurance plans based on cash value life insurance policies
-Second-to-none national defense that serve only the USA
-End legal abortion under all circumstances