Fossilman eyes Libertarian VP run

“I had a conversation with one of the top guys in the Libertarian party who wanted to get a famous poker player involved”

Greg Raymer, a name made famous worldwide the day he won the 2004 World Series of Poker Main Event, has been in contact with Libertarian Party officials and is seriously considering a vice presidential run in … via RGT Online

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Wed, May 23rd, 2007

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