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DEL.ICIO.USSettle in for a long day
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Denver - The nominating speeches have begun at the 2008 Libertarian National Convention, the first step in what promises to be a long day.
Eight candidates made the cut to get 16 minutes at the podium to make their case to the 500-plus delegates at the convention.
Vegas odds maker Wayne Allyn Root is up first and has set the tone by splitting his 16 minutes into increments. He first showed an endorsement video from a Chicago talk radio host and now his daughter his speaking. We can only assume each of the eight candidates is going to split their time, too.
Georgia’s Bob Barr has three people who will speak on his behalf before he takes the podium, his campaign said.
Once the speeches are finished, the balloting begins. Nobody expects this to be a one-ballot deal. We could be here a while, as each ballot will require a roll call of the states to declare their delegates’ support.
It takes 50 percent plus 1 vote to win the nomination.
-Aaron Gould Sheinin
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