Kludge
05-03-2009, 05:30 AM
Interesting that he still has enough influence to receive MSM coverage after his 2008 performance (it was brought to my attention when it flashed on the CNN ticker -- hey, there's nothing interesting on Sunday!)...
"Former Georgia Rep. Bob Barr said Saturday it’s hard to “overestimate the damage” that’s been inflicted on the Republican Party — not only with this week's defection of Sen. Arlen Specter, but also the 'lack of any coherent philosophy, vision or leadership.'"
"Barr added that Specter’s decision is 'just another sign that the Republican Party nationally lacks any semblance of leadership.' Democrats, he said, also don’t have a coherent agenda, but they have 'something that Republicans absolutely lack.' 'They have a charismatic leader and they have party discipline. The Republican Party has none of that,' he said.
Asked if he ever considered returning to the GOP, Barr said, 'That would make no sense as all, either from a philosophical standpoint or from the standpoint of wanting to join a party that knows what it’s all about.'"
More here (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/02/bob-barr-gop-in-%E2%80%98very-deep-trouble%E2%80%99/)...
"Former Georgia Rep. Bob Barr said Saturday it’s hard to “overestimate the damage” that’s been inflicted on the Republican Party — not only with this week's defection of Sen. Arlen Specter, but also the 'lack of any coherent philosophy, vision or leadership.'"
"Barr added that Specter’s decision is 'just another sign that the Republican Party nationally lacks any semblance of leadership.' Democrats, he said, also don’t have a coherent agenda, but they have 'something that Republicans absolutely lack.' 'They have a charismatic leader and they have party discipline. The Republican Party has none of that,' he said.
Asked if he ever considered returning to the GOP, Barr said, 'That would make no sense as all, either from a philosophical standpoint or from the standpoint of wanting to join a party that knows what it’s all about.'"
More here (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/02/bob-barr-gop-in-%E2%80%98very-deep-trouble%E2%80%99/)...