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by Stephen LittauTo win the nomination, a candidate has to earn a majority of votes. Most likley there will be several rounds of voting. I’ll post the totals from each round.
1st Vote
Bob Barr 153 (25%)
Mary Ruwart 152 (25%)
Wayne Allyn Root 123 (20%)
Mike Gravel 71 (11%)
George Phillies 49
Steve Kubby 41
Mike Jingozian 23
Christine Smith 6
None of the above 2
Total votes 579*
*Ron Paul, Penn Jillette, and Daniel Imperato also received votes but where not considered part of the tally
Jingozian and Smith are eliminated; Jingozian throws his support behind Gravel.
Smith is outraged that Bob Barr has the lead; tells delegates to support “a real Libertarian.”
2nd Vote
Bob Barr 188 (30%)
Mary Ruwart 162 (26%)
Wayne Allyn Root 138 (22%)
Mike Gravel 73
George Phillies 36
Steve Kubby 32
None of the above 1
Total votes 630
Kubby eliminated; backs Ruwart.
3rd Vote
Bob Barr 186 (29.6%)
Mary Ruwart 186 (29.6%)
Wayne Allyn Root 146 (23.2%)
Mike Gravel 78 (12.4%)
George Phillies 31
None of the above 1
Total votes 628
George Phillies eliminated; endorses no one. Stress unity: “The enemy is not in here [the Libertarian Convention], the enemy is out there!”
4th Vote
Bob Barr 202 (32%)
Mary Ruwart 202 (32%)
Wayne Allyn Root 146 (24%)
Mike Gravel 76 (12%)
None of the above 2
Total votes 629
Gravel eliminated.
5th Vote
Bob Barr 223 (36%)
Mary Ruwart 229 (37%)
Wayne Allyn Root 165 (26%)
None of the above 0
Total votes 617
Root eliminated; supports a Barr/Root ticket
6th Vote
Bob Barr 324 54%
Mary Ruwart 276 46%
None of the above 4 1%
Total votes 604
Barr Wins! Bob Barr will represent the Libertarian Party in the 2008 election.
What were the totals for Ruwart, Barr, and Kubby on the first ballot? I am watching C-SPAN on the Internet and the numbers weren’t clear enough on the small screen.
Thanks.
Comment by Ken H — May 25, 2008 @ 12:15 pmBarr 123 25%
Comment by Norm Nelson — May 25, 2008 @ 12:35 pmRuwart 122 25%
Kubby squeeked into the next round with 7%
Looks like it’s a three horse race – Barr, Ruwart, Root.
Comment by Ken H — May 25, 2008 @ 12:58 pmI’m still very much a believer that Barr is the smartest choice for the LP. But I have to admit that Mary Ruwart comes across quite well. The LP could do worse than her. At this stage in the game, it looks like it’s going to be between Barr and Ruwart – Root isn’t gaining much as people drop out. Does Root endorse Barr if Root gets eliminated?
Comment by Mark — May 25, 2008 @ 1:14 pmIt definitely looks like the Root supporters will eventually tip this nomination to Barr or Ruwart – I guess on the 6th ballot.
Comment by Ken H — May 25, 2008 @ 1:18 pmWhat does it say that WAR gets no votes from the Nevada delegates?
Comment by Norm Nelson — May 25, 2008 @ 1:23 pmSorry for the delay guys. I’ve been having technical problems. I moved to a hard line. The wi-fi sucks at the convention.
Comment by Stephen Littau — May 25, 2008 @ 2:14 pmBarr/Root! Barr/Root! Barr/Root!
Comment by Stephen Littau — May 25, 2008 @ 2:14 pmSo the Libertarian Party is actually going to nominate someone sane…..
I’ll have someone to vote for.
Comment by Kevin — May 25, 2008 @ 2:25 pmLooks like McCain could save himself a lot of trouble by just withdrawing from the presidential race immediately. 8-)
Comment by Ken H — May 25, 2008 @ 3:14 pmsweet, so the LP went ahead and nominated the sour grapes old-line DrugWar GOP fake freedom-oriented candidate who switches his positions according to whatever party he finds himself in. enough said there, your microwave JohnnyCakes are done.
Comment by oilnwater — May 26, 2008 @ 12:50 amFiasco is as Fiasco does.
Comment by Nitroadict — May 26, 2008 @ 10:43 am