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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bob Barr to hold events in Austin, Houston, Dallas area
AUSTIN - July 17, 2008 - Libertarian presidential nominee Bob Barr will be visiting Texas to make speeches and host fundraisers, from Saturday July 19 to Thursday July 24.
Event details:
AUSTIN
What: Speech at Defending the American Dream Summit, hosted by Americans for Prosperity
When: Saturday, July 19, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Renaissance Austin Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin
More info: http://defendingthedream.org/TX/
What: Fundraiser, free and open to the public and press
When: Saturday, July 19, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Renaissance Austin Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin
(Pecos Room, Lower Plaza)
More info: http://libertarian.meetup.com/342/calendar/8351442/
HOUSTON
What: Fundraiser, free and open to the public and press
When: Sunday, July 20, 5:00 p.m.
Where: University Hilton, 4800 Calhoun Street, Houston
(Waldorf Astoria Room, 2nd Floor, Next to Elevator)
More info: http://libertarian.meetup.com/276/calendar/8267723/
Local contact: Guy McLendon, 832-372-8131
DALLAS AREA
What: "Burgers with Bob" fundraiser, $50 per person, free for members of the press
When: Wednesday, July 23, 6:30 p.m.
Where: 4475 Young Drive, Carrollton, TX 75010 (Private residence)
More info: http://www.lpdenton.us/
For reservations contact John Shuey: jshuey@shueyfamily.org or 972-492-8018
What: Keynote speech at Freedom 21 Conference
When: Thursday, July 24, 1:00 p.m.
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 14315 Midway Rd, Addison
More info: http://www.freedom21.org/conf/2008/24.html
Libertarian Party of Texas (LPT) state chair Pat Dixon commented, "We are excited to have Bob Barr on the ballot, but we also think it is unfortunate that Texas election rules limit choices to just three presidential candidates." Ralph Nader, the Green Party, and the Constitution Party failed in their petition efforts to qualify for the Texas ballot.
The party also hopes to attract Ron Paul supporters. "Many Libertarian Party members in Texas helped Ron Paul's presidential campaign. However, young Ron Paul supporters have not flocked to Bob Barr or the Libertarian Party as fast as we had hoped. We hope Bob Barr's visits to Texas will help build bridges," said Wes Benedict, LPT Executive Director. "Some may be planning to write in Ron Paul's name, but the Secretary of State has said that write-in votes for Ron Paul will not be counted."
Contact:
Wes Benedict, LPT Executive Director
512-442-4910
director@lptexas.org
Contact:
Bob Barr 2008 Campaign
(770) 836-1776
press@bobbarr2008.com
http://www.bobbarr2008.com
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