Barr vs Linder: A matter of more than style (Bonus: DC Report & Pics)

The Hill ^ | 06-12-02 | David Keene

[Skeet]

On Site Report: Bob Barr Fundraiser
Washington, DC – Tuesday, 11 June at 7pm

Tuesday, I had the privilege of attending a fundraiser for Congressman Bob Barr at the home of Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform. Norquist, along with David Keene hosted the event, which that ran from 6:30 PM to a little after 9:00. There were about 40 persons in attendance including Chuck Muth, Executive Director for the American Conservative Union, Gary Aldrich, President and Founder of the Patrick Henry Center and TrueBlackMan, Government and Political Affairs Director for the African American Republican Leadership Council.

Congressman Barr gave a few remarks concerning his primary race. It is a tight race and one that pits him against a fellow Republican Congressman John Linder for Georgia’s newly drawn 7th Congressional District.

When I got an opportunity to talk with Congressman Barr, he spoke warmly of Free Republic and all the Freepers he has come to know. I thanked him for his years of support and we talked of the need to get Freepers involved with his reelection campaign. There was mention of a daylong event upcoming on August 10th. He, along with other conservative leaders, will be canvassing District 7 to motivate voters to come out and support him at the polls on August 20th.

For more information on assisting with the Barr Campaign, please VOLUNTEER or email Brad Alexander, Congressman Barr’s Campaign Manager.

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[Skeet]

Still smiling even after finding out you had a radio show to do in half an hour.

[deport]

Over two months till the primary correct? Is there any indications of how the constituents maybe leaning?

[Skeet]

Bob Barr and Skeet

[Skeet]

They appear to be neck and neck right now. Given all the support he has shown FR, it is extremely important that we get behind his campaign. He is truly a friend of Free Republic.

[Alissa]

This Larry Flynt story is too one-sided in my opinion. The ex-wife is way too saintly and Barr is way too much of a heel to ring true. Did you hear that Barr was suing Clinton, Flynt, and Carville? Why would you bring this garbage from Larry Flynt? He has no credibility and should be scorned NOT QUOTED for God's sake!

[Lee_Atwater]

I'm not sure what this article has to do with this thread.

[Fish out of Water]

*Index Bump and fyi

[The Shrew]

I love how you write your posts with links and references. If there were more of this FR would start to lose it's "TinFoil" reputation. Excellent work! You do us all credit when you post like this!

I've stood on that stairway myself. All eyes weren't looking at me though ;-)

Regards,

TS

[MinuteGal]

"....continues Gail in her sworn testimony to Larry Flynt"

Oh? What court is Flynt connected with? This is like Bonnie submitting a sworn statement to Clyde. Her sick and sleazy dealings with the porn peddler is enough for me to discount her bitter frothings entirely.

Anyhow, thanks for this post, Skeet. I'm sending off a contribution to Cong. Barr in tomorrow's mail. He's been a true and steadfast friend to Free Republic for as long as I can remember.

Leni

[The Shrew]

Anyhow, thanks for this post, Skeet. I'm sending off a contribution to Cong. Barr in tomorrow's mail. He's been a true and steadfast friend to Free Republic for as long as I can remember.

You can say that again FRIVA DIVA! Congressman Barr deserves all of the support we can muster.

Regards,

TS

[lavrenti]

I am a right-winger who considers "social conservativism" a load of hooey. Your snide comments mean nothing to me. Although Barr may lose, he did his job and I expect him to be at a position in the Justice Department soon after next January.

It's all about the Constitution, basic liberty and smashing your enemies to the point where they are unable to fight back. Barr's personal life and how he handled it is none of my business. While you may argue Clinton was similar, I truly beg to differ, knowing the facts of the case.

[LarryLied]

Social conservatism means upholding social institutions, such as marriage.

And Bob Barr does. That he doesn't live up to his own standards is irrelevant, despite what your pal Saul Alinsky says in rule #4. Check out someone sane instead of Alinsky. Start with Gertrude Himmelfarb on Victorian virtues.

[Lee_Atwater]

I really don't know that much about Barr. I do know he is an NRA board member, and supports a cause of mine. Further, I don't consider myself a social conservative activist. So his home life is not a concern of mine.

[Alissa]

You might not like Barr, but don't introduce Larry Flynt as a back-up to your opinion. It only undermines it. Flynt's a pornographer and to quote him makes me wonder where you're seeking your opinions.