At the time of the 2008 Libertarian National Convention there were eight candidates for consideration at the convention : Bob Barr , Mike Gravel , Mike Jingozian , Steve Kubby , George Phillies , Wayne Allyn Root , Mary Ruwart , and Christine Smith . On May 25 , after six ballots , the Libertarian Party chose Barr as their official nominee for president , and Root as his running mate
2008 Libertarian National Convention
2008 Libertarian National Convention
History of the Libertarian Party (United States)