Libertarian Party picks Barr as US presidential candidate

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WASHINGTON (AFP) — Former US congressman Bob Barr was chosen Sunday to be the Libertarian Party's candidate for November's presidential election, a move that could hurt Republican presumptive nominee John McCain.

"This team, this candidate will not let you down. This will be a historic and positive campaign that will succeed," Barr told supporters at the party's convention in Denver, Colorado, after being elected in six rounds of voting.

The former Republican representative for Georgia, who played a key role in the congressional impeachment of former president Bill Clinton, added: "We have only 163 days to win this election. Do not waste one single day."

The 59-year-old told reporters earlier this month that he was running because no other presidential...