Barr: Goal is to impede chances of McCain, Obama being elected

ATLANTA – Bob Barr, a former Georgia congressman and the Libertarian Party’s nominee for president, responds to concerns that he’ll siphon votes from Republican John McCain.

“The fact of the matter is the Republican Party has problems that go far deeper than Bob Barr,” he said.

Barr is fundraising in Georgia over the weekend.

“Our goal is to impede the chances to be president for both Sen. McCain and Sen. Obama,” Barr added.

Barr is one of two former Georgia congressional representatives running on third party tickets. Cynthia McKinney is the Green Party’s presidential nominee.

The Georgia News Network contributed to this report.