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BOB BARR

Libertarian

Occupation: Attorney; runs a public affairs and lobbying firm, Liberty Strategies LLC, in Atlanta.

Birthdate: Nov. 5, 1948.

Birthplace: Iowa City, Iowa.

Lives in: Smyrna, Ga.

Family: Wife, Jeri; between them, the couple has four children.

Education: Bachelor of arts, international relations, University of Southern California; master's, international affairs, George Washington University; juris doctorate, Georgetown University.

On the Internet: www.bobbarr2008.com

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SEN. JOHN McCAIN

Republican

Current office: U.S. senator.

Birthdate: Aug. 29, 1936.

Birthplace: Panama Canal Zone.

Lives in: Phoenix.

Family: Wife, Cindy; four children with her, three from a previous marriage.

Education: U.S. Naval Academy.

On the Internet: www.johnmccain.com

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SEN. BARACK OBAMA

Democrat

Current office: U.S. senator.

Birthdate: Aug. 4, 1961.

Birthplace: Waikiki, Hawaii.

Lives in: Chicago.

Family: Wife, Michelle; two daughters.

Education: Bachelor of arts, Political Science and International Relations, Columbia University; juris doctorate, Harvard University. 

On the Internet: www.barackobama.com