Voting to a different drummer Nov 2, 2008
In 2004, she rejected George W. Bush and John Kerry and voted for Libertarian presidential candidate Michael Badnarik. This year, she said she would be voting for McCain. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Obama Significantly Revises Technology Positions Sep 23, 2008
I remember back in 2004 every political discussion devolved into people urging all of us to vote for the libertarian candidate, Michael Badnarik. It was ridiculous how much support he got here, and the idea was because he was a self-identified libertarian we should all jump on his bandwagon. (Slashdot)
A place on the ballot Aug 15, 2008
But the Commonwealth's voters may not get the opportunity to choose Barr in November, although they were able to vote for lesser known Libertarian candidates like Andre Marrou, Harry Browne, and Michael Badnarik before him. Contemporary Internet sensation and Republican Representative Ron Paul of Texas also made it onto the Massachusetts ballot as a Libertarian in 1988. (Boston Globe)
ENPR: Despite National Polls, Obama-McCain in a Dead Heat Jun 30, 2008
Second, third party candidates regularly poll higher early on than they perform on Election Day (for example, 2004 Libertarian nominee Michael Badnarik posted 5% in an October poll of Nevada, but finished with less than 0. 5%). (Human Events Online)
Libertarian might turn tide in state May 29, 2008
Michael Badnarik, the Libertarians' 2004 nominee, drew less than 1 percent of the vote in Georgia. But Mr. Barr was picked by 8 percent in a recent statewide survey done for Mr. Towery; Mr. McCain had 45 percent, with Mr. Obama at 35 percent. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Barr backs gay marriage ruling May 17, 2008
Take Michael Badnarik constitution class-educate yourself-learn your history. By SCY. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Barr throws Libertarian hat in presidential ring May 14, 2008
The 2004 Libertarian presidential candidate, Michael Badnarik, took less than 1 percent of the vote, placing fourth behind President Bush, Democrat John Kerry and independent Ralph Nader. This article appeared on page A - 4 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Barr Launches Libertarian White House Bid May 14, 2008
The 2004 Libertarian presidential candidate, Michael Badnarik, took less than 1 percent of the vote, placing fourth behind President Bush, Democrat John Kerry and Independent Ralph Nader. 2008 Associated Press. (Newsmax)
Libertarian a potential spoiler for McCain May 13, 2008
According to the party, presidential candidate Michael Badnarik appeared on the ballots of 48 states in 2004. Third-party candidates are rarely more than an irritant to major party contenders, and Libertarian candidates - who captured fewer than 400,000 votes nationally in both 2000 and 2004 - have not done as well as Nader, who attracted 2. (Boston Globe)
Buzz surrounds Barr's Libertarian speech Apr 5, 2008
Bob Barr for president. Bob Barr for president. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The third party temptation discredits its candidates (and their ideas) Oct 31, 2007
36% and in 2004, the hapless Michael Badnarik did even worse, with less than 0. 33. (Townhall.com)
Fresh on the Winchester beat Oct 2, 2007
I covered the 2004 presidential election and was able to meet and interview Michael Badnarik, the libertarian candidate for president. For a number of months I was also the head photographer of the magazine. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
The Conservative Case Against Ron Paul Jun 15, 2007
On the blog now: Updated at 6:34 AM. Updated: 2:38 AM 06/15/07. (Townhall.com)
The New Republic: May 28, 2007
Before Paul became an antiwar hero, his support consisted largely of 00000B46 libertarian activists people like Michael Badnarik, the Libertarian Party's 2004 presidential nominee. Badnarik refuses to get a driver's license (even though, he conceded to me, "I have my car operational") and warns against anyone who might try to force a smallpox or anthrax vaccination on him. (CBS News)
Clinton plans N.H. stop Feb 3-4 Jan 30, 2007
Other speakers include John Stossel, co-anchor of ABC's "20/20," 2004 Libertarian Party presidential candidate Michael Badnarik, and Joe McQuaid, publisher of The Union Leader. " U.S. Sen. John McCain's, R-Ariz., presidential exploratory committee has announced local Portsmouth School Board member John E. Lyons Jr. has joined the team. Lyons will serve as chairman of the New Hampshire exploratory committee and will advise McCain on education issues. Besides serving on the local school board,... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
