Libertarian sues to get spot on ballot

 
By Jay F. Marks
Published: July 19, 2008

A third-party presidential candidate has filed a federal lawsuit to try and force his way on to Oklahoma 's ballot in November.

Bob Barr , a former Republican congressman selected as Libertarian presidential candidate, contends state election laws are discriminatory because unrecognized political party candidates cannot file to run for president in Oklahoma.

Barr and vice presidential candidate Wayne A. Root a...


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