The Club For Growth has released a statement stating that if rumors concerning former Congressman Bob Barr are true and that he is in fact considering running for Congress again as a Republican they would endorse his opponent, Congressman Tom Graves, in the Republican primary.

“Tom Graves is a champion of economic freedom and deserves re-election,” said Club for Growth President Chris Chocola. “He has been an outstanding member of Congress and a leader in the pro-growth cause. The Club for Growth PAC will work hard for his reelection and we are confident Club members will enthusiastically support his campaign.”

“Bob Barr’s record has significant flaws,” added Chocola. “Bob Barr voted for No Child Left Behind, to raise the debt limit, and to raise his own pay. If Bob Barr runs against Tom Graves, the Club for Growth PAC will work to educate Georgia voters about Bob Barr’s record of supporting bigger government.”

In 2008, Barr was the Libertarian Presidential nominee.