Libertarian Republican Wayne Allyn Root for President?

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by Eric Dondero


Just breaking... Sports Betting Celebrity Wayne Allyn Root, has authorized supporters to begin to explore a possible Presidential campaign for 2008. This is a Pre-Exploratory Committee effort, and nothing has been formalized as of yet. But Root is acknowledging that he does indeed have an interest in a possible 2008 run.


Root is best known as a Sports Oddsmaker from Las Vegas who specializes with NFL picks. He's a regular on ESPN, and other major media outlets. More recently he has raised his political profile. His commentary on politics has appeared in PokerPlayer.com.


He is a self-described "Libertarian Republican." He is considering all options for a Presidential run, including on the Libertarian Party ticket.


Root is worth millions. In fact, he recently wrote a bestselling book, "Millionaire Republican." He makes his home in Las Vegas, with his wife, a former Ms. Oklahoma.


For more background on Wayne Allyn Root visit www.millionairerepublican.com
For continuous coverage of the Root Exploratory Committee effort visit www.mainstreamlibertarian.com


*Note - Eric Dondero is a former Libertarian National Committeeman, Founder of the Republican Liberty Caucus and former Senior Aide to US Congressman Ron Paul of Texas. Dondero served as Ron Paul's Advance Man/Travel Aide in his 1988 Libertarian campaign for President.

Posted by Eric Dondero at 9:54 AM   

[Caleb]

Root is best known as a Sports Oddsmaker from Las Vegas who specializes with NFL picks.

Early betting places betting for Root's candidacy as 200,000,000 to one. 

Caleb

[error]

If you're giving those kinds of odds, put me down for $10.

[Caleb]

Alright, one bet for Error:  $10 placed on the candidacy of Wayne Allyn Root.  I prefer silver, but I will take FRN's. 

[error]

Alright, one bet for Error:  $10 placed on the candidacy of Wayne Allyn Root.  I prefer silver, but I will take FRN's. 

You really think you can cover that bet?!

[Caleb]

I think I won't have to. 

[PowerPenguin]

I have a rare gold plated $20 base 1 oz Silver Liberty Dollar ($20 face value). I'll put that down want to raise?