The American Spectator

The Public Policy

Libertarian Populism

By Robert Stacy McCain on 9.30.08 @ 12:08AM

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Despite such opposition, congressional leaders in both parties announced early Sunday morning that a deal had been reached, and it looked as if the plan would be rammed through Congress quickly. Even as the House prepared to vote, however, Barr sounded a warning.

"The leaders of both the Republican and Democratic Parties are rushing ahead with their $700 billion bill," Barr said in a statement. "Without a single hearing and without considering other solutions, Congress is preparing to put the typical American family on the hook for more than $8,000. Legislators in both parties need to stand up for the American people and say no."

It's unlikely that any of the 228 votes against the bill were swayed by the (capital-L) Libertarian candidate. Yet in the populist uprising against the bailout, the (small-l) libertarian message was clearly heard.

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