Bob Barr

Robert Laurence "Bob" Barr, Jr.[1] (born November 5, 1948) is the Libertarian Party nominee for President of the United States in the 2008 election.[2] He is a former federal prosecutor and a former member of the United States House of Representatives.[3] He represented Georgia's 7th congressional district as a Republican from 1995 to 2003.[3][4]

Bob Barr
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 7th district
In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 2003
Preceded by	Buddy Darden
Succeeded by	John Linder
United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia
In office 1986–1990
Appointed by	Ronald Reagan
Preceded by	Larry Thompson
Succeeded by	Joe Whitley
Personal details
Born	Robert Laurence Barr Jr. (1948-11-05) November 5, 1948 Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.
Political party	Republican (Before 2004, 2011–present) Independent (2004–2006) Libertarian (2006–2011)
Spouse(s)	First spouse (Divorced 1976) Gail Barr (1976–1986) Jeri Dobbin (1986–present)
Children	4
Alma mater	University of Southern California George Washington University Georgetown University

Barr is known as one of the leaders of the impeachment of President Bill Clinton.[3] Barr joined the Libertarian Party in 2006,[5] and until May 2008 served on its National Committee.[6]