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Paul, Kucinich keep congressional seats

Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor March 5, 2008 02:00 PM

Hillary Clinton wasn't the only presidential candidate fighting for their political life in Tuesday's primaries in Ohio and Texas.

Both Democrat Dennis Kucinich and Republican Ron Paul survived challenges for their congressional seats in which opponents argued that they were ignoring their constituents to seek the presidency.

Kucinich, who dropped out of the nomination race to focus on his House seat, bested four foes in his Cleveland district. He still faces a Republican in November to win re-election.

Paul, who focused on his House campaign in recent weeks, easily won his race in Texas and faces no Democratic opposition in November.

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  1. Think I'll move to Texas, so I can be represented by a REAL Conservative Republican (and I DON'T mean Bush!). Congratulations, Dr. Paul!

    Posted by Dena March 5, 08 03:21 PM
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  1. Paul never "suspended" his bid. Please correct.

    Posted by Colin March 5, 08 04:16 PM
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  1. If the people who really know Ron Paul's message still support him by 70%, imagine what he could have accomplished if the rest of the country knew what he stood for....

    No wonder the media had to crush him.

    Posted by Eric March 5, 08 04:48 PM
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  1. Survived? How about humiliated his opponent?

    Posted by Pleefer March 5, 08 05:37 PM
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  1. Ron Paul's own congressional district did not want him for president.
    Out of 55,791 who voted in the primary
    only 6,697 voted for Ron Paul to be their choice for president.

    Mike Huckabee.....17,969 votes.....32.20%
    John McCain.....27,462 votes....49.22%
    Mike Huckabee.....17,969 votes.....32.20%
    Ron Paul.....6,697 votes.....12.00%
    Mitt Romney.....1,035 votes.....1.85%


    http://enr.sos.state.tx.us/enr/mar04_135_state.htm

    Posted by Robyn March 5, 08 05:38 PM
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  1. All Right!!! I donated to Dr. Paul's Congressional campaign and to his presidential campaign. He's still up for the Republican Nomination, and now with Huckabee out, the MSM better not be ignoring him, now that he's going to be around in Congress for two years, and in the Presidential race all the way to November!!! Go Dr. Paul

    Posted by Nick Tower March 5, 08 06:04 PM
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  1. Now that Paul has retained his congressional seat, I hope he doesn't let a single day go by without publicly challenging McAmnesty to a debate. McWar of course will refuse to debate Paul.

    I think the primary purpose of Paul's republican challenge to his congressional seat was to tie-up Paul from presidential campaigning, particularly in Ohio.

    Posted by dom youngross March 5, 08 06:20 PM
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  1. Mr Paul was too much of an isolationist to be a viable candidate for the presidency.

    Posted by MWP March 5, 08 06:32 PM
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  1. Congratulations Ron Paul! It is reassuring to know that there are some voters who actually value their freedoms and liberties. Of course, it is difficult to blame the rest of America when the mainstream media refuses to allow the public to see what a true conservative Republican stands for. Perhaps its time for the grassroots people to get more involved in the Republican Party on a local level and help the party find its path back to sanity and the Constitution. Thank you Ron Paul, for representing us and again Congratulations on a job well done.

    Posted by Paula Truthseeker March 5, 08 06:40 PM
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  1. Open Letter to Dr. Ron Paul…….
    It all started when we saw the first presidential debate over a year ago. My wife and I thought our voice could never make a difference. A government mostly comprised of constitutional traitors holding office. After hundreds of hours of reading, and learning, one cannot help question the workings. When we heard the honorable Dr. Ron Paul speak it gave us hope, and the feeling “Wow, finally a true statesmen.” So desperately needed.. As if something were in the water, in the halls of power and only Paul were immune!”. Began the research, more and more, not just words from faces but the substance in record and content in character. As it progressed, scary and shocking things were stumbled upon. Policies that put fear to ones bones as if the lives sacrificed upon the alter, of sovereign liberty to mean nothing.
    Paul a humble elderly congressman from Texas. Him and his wife Carol married now some 51 years. To those hands which have guided thousands of new lives to the light of the world. A voice bringingt chills. Enthralling to the marrow. Searching for a single sentence, A fractured statement. From this hero country doctor, Ron Paul.
    Read and watched searched and sought, until finally, triggered to action. I (we) signed on, with heart, soul, wallet and purse. We went for the first time in our life, to a meet-up group for a political organization. Ordered and made signs, cards, slim jims.. Started a family crusade to inform as many people as possible about the good doctor. As I discovered, he was nearly flawless in every way, and was directly in line with my thoughts. A Jeffersonian reincarnation. Just could not believe that we had found somebody that alone had fought so long. A crusader for rights and sovereignty all , yet so honest, forthright and the will to speak truth to power.
    Signs in the yard, stickers on a car, and wherever we traveled, always had Ron Paul items with us. Discovering many innovative ways to get this great message out.Spent days at the Daily Paul, excited and learning. Throughout the entire journey was triggered to research and understanding. To monetary policy. an economic expert on Fiat Currency, The Federal Reserve, The Gold Standard, The monetizing of Debt, IRS, Fractional Reserve Banking, The World Oil Trade, CFR (council for foreign relations) Nafta, The Patriot Act, the central bank and the list goes on. Having dug deep, We have informed our friends and family and strangers. To further seed the continuation of a revolution started our founders. When just a year ago, you could of asked any us about these topics, To receive a blank stare! What could have caused this bend of freedom to fascism, socialist corporate welfare, warfare, globalization industrial war mongering machine.
    As we marched, participated in money bombs. To watch our numbers skyrocket, donated to our max. Watched the Blimp go into flight. Ron Pauls race car dream for fruition. Day after Day, the excitement built, and I could not believe we were part of such a great cause. So important to all. To many with excitement… “Have you heard of Ron Paul?” and when they would say no, over and over, to see the excitement. The birthing, another patriot awakened. One by one, day by day.

    Blinded by enthusiasm, thinking that with all of this excitement, and with such an awesome candidate, and money raised, how could we lose?
    The second debates came, Then came this sinking feeling. Soon we noticed that something was wrong. Ron Paul was not allowed to speak. He was given very little time. Then banned entirely. We started to wonder why? Debate after debate, we all witnessed the same thing. As this was going on, I noticed an entire switch in the media. No photos of the Dr. Not many mainstream articles, and the media calling him a kook, for believing in the constitution and the rule of law.
    The continuation to deny the best candidate his due time of air. Belittlization and ignorization .. Then it all became too clear. After doing all of the research the Diebold machines, Caucus events, Primaries, Voter Fraud, To look in the mirror and say, how could one be so naive? Study and research, points to one thing. The powers to be do not want our champion anywhere near the white House. Congressman Paul challenges every single status quo the world government has built upon. Against the corrupt policies of a darkened government at every level. Has taken nearly a century to get these organizations ans policies in place, and they that run this country in high places, to pull out the stops to deny an honest voice.
    Day after Day, Caucus after Caucus, Primary after Primary, The writing on the wall. Voting problems abound. New Hampshire broken chains of custody. Not counting all the votes. The Granny Warriors fighting for us in the NH recount. Washington state, Beverly Harris of Black box voting & Albert Howard shouting aloud, Jane Aitken doing her best. Everywhere hour after hour. The election process and the media have chosen there appointees.
    Why did we fall into this? Why is the establishment so corruptrd? As if in a coherent deliberation trying to destroy this the greatest nation a blue jewel in blackest space could produce. Why are so many so blind?
    I sometimes wish I could just erase this knowledge, had to find out. Had to play the hand all the way.
    Don’t get me wrong…I (we) are more awake than ever. It just sickens me to see the continuation. Feeling so lost in regards to god and country. Like a single black sheep in a herd of a millions, trying to scream“Don’t run off that cliff!” Fearing such a small voice can’t be heard as they fall off the cliff unaware.
    As we continue on, to march to Washington, I would like to tell you Ron Paul we will never give up. We will never surrender. If this country truly believes in our divinely inspired Constitution. Our leaders must not just promise to support and defend “but obey.” Yes”obey”

    Wars, rumors of Wars, war with no end, restarting cold wars with Russia. Singing Bomb Iran. The devaluation of our monies. Oil 27 dollars a barrel attack Iraq under a UNITED NATIONS resolution 100 dollars barrel. The suspension of habeas corpus, Warrantless searches. Millions losing their houses and dreams.
    Putting missiles in Poland. Stoking for war..Russia, the threatening of pre-emptive Nuclear
    Attack.
    Rights being stripped away, layer by layer, day by day. Attacks upon the 1st and 2cd amendment
    infringed..
    Opec switching away from the dollar. China holding $1,500,000,000,000 of our debt. Buying up our lands. Us having $56,000,000,000,000 in debt obligations. Inflation, taxation de-evalution
    The list goes on and on….. What the hell’s going on!
    As I close this letter, one families personal journey, Something else to say. That is, I (we) will keep up the fight, and will always be here, unless they shut down the net, and take a last bastion of freedom. We will get our chipped national ID, just like you all will. We’ll pay our taxes to continue wars negating our own national defense, allowing millions upon millions of illegal’s who hold no loyalty to our flag. We will continue doing our part. Support Ron Paul. Our champion. Our standard bearer. Never give up. So no matter how the remaining election plays, We will continue the fight! Dr Paul re-kindled the fire that will never go out.
    To thoughts come a story my grandfather told “Virgil Gordon”. Of the Ferrol hogs that made (the blue ridge mtns.) their home. That if you put out food pigs would come. If you put up a wall they would scramble to the freedom of the forest, keep feeding, and continuously. They’d return. Put up another wall, and another they would flee,, slowly to return, over and over, until there were four walls with slight opening. Cautiously they’d enter until you could leave the pen open. still they would stay. To a point they’d squeal in terror. If prompted toward an opening and freedom.
    And finally to you Dr. Ron Paul. In the days to come, and from what you have done in all our lives, even after you pass from this earth, just let to tell you, you have awakened the drowsing giant. You have showed a path, a tiny light in a vast sea of darkness an opening of light. As you said, “This is not about me, it is about the Message.” My god, you are so right. Tears comes to my eyes.. From every emotion of the last year, for every American, for every soldier that has died for the concept of a lie’s. Sorrow for the American not given the chance to awaken. Dr. Ron Paul, you have left a mark upon the few among the many, etched in stone. You have achieved your goal. An inspiration of soul. You said that this will last way beyond you, to now understand. Some of us have never met you, you sent a signed letter for what we have done. It is framed right over our hearth…Forever you have changed …us....the message will live... though our bones be dust. Promise in Passing a message, to our children and our children’s , children. To live forever. Should they plant you in the good earth prior our passing we will be there. As you ask assemble in Washington. Duty bound be there.
    Whether it's at home or in passing. Never let it be said that you heard the voice of liberty and did not answer her call. Tell all of liberty and freedom. Which unites and binds us like no other.
    Dr. Ron Paul and Carol……Thank You.
    Sincerely,
    An American Family.

    Posted by Cherry Dee March 5, 08 07:41 PM
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  1. Cherry Dee

    You are a great American Family. We need more people like you in this country. Thanks for sharing.

    Posted by alexwhitter March 5, 08 08:22 PM
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  1. FreedomFest 2008 - Ron Paul has just been confirmed as a speaker and will join our 100 plus speakers and 1,000 plus attendees in Las Vegas on July 10 -12 at Freedomfest 2008. We must continue the campaign to promote the Ron Paul Revolution of liberty, a return to limited constitutional government and free markets to the American public.
    See www.freedomfest.com
    Thanks,
    Ron Holland, Wolf Laurel, NC
    www.ronaldholland.com

    Posted by Ron Holland March 5, 08 09:44 PM
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  1. In reply to "Posted by Robyn March 5, 08 05:38 PM"

    The power of the machine.

    Posted by Dennis March 6, 08 12:52 AM
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  1. Poilitical Intelligence & Boston Globe reporters and editors. Now there's an oxymoron for you. You can't even get the simple facts correct.

    Dr. Paul did not drop out of the presidential race!

    Have you been gobbled up by Murdoch yet?

    Posted by Dan March 6, 08 10:05 AM
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  1. Here in my local precinct only 2 persons voted for MCCain with 400 people in the room and a total 26 delegates were elected none for McCain.

    I am a Delegate and I have talked to 20 of the 25, none will vote for him at the state convention. What does that tell you.

    This is not over. People are very upset. Republicans are very upset with the party leadership.

    What happens when an all volunteer party machine gets pissed off?

    There is a very nasty fight coming and the party apparachniks are going on the endangered species list in my state.

    Posted by ispeed March 6, 08 11:04 AM
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  1. It's so funny how many people deliberately or unintentionally distort Ron Paul's ideas and messages. It's quite simple. Ron Paul is a statesman, he represents every one of us here. He isn't an isolationist, he isn't crazy, he's a conservative, something that is fading away from American politics with each passing day. Conservatism is the only way it works people. Socialism always fails, there will always come a point in time where the citizens will be taxed to the point where it is counter productive. This is why capitalism run with conservative principles is the best way to protect our country and allow it to prosper. Where do these democrats think they are going to get the money for a universal health care plan? Our country is already $9.4 trillion in debt currently, and that doesn't count the dozens of trillions of dollars more that are owed for future obligations of ours. Our country is being run into the ground and all I see are people debating issues that don't even matter. "Racism, abortion, isolationism". Ron Paul was our last hope to save this country from its inevitable doom.

    Posted by Brandon March 6, 08 12:43 PM
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  1. In response to MWP's post, RP is not an isolationist more of a non-interventionist. Look it up!

    Cherry Dee thanks for sharing. I am very saddened that the american people have no clue what's going on.

    Posted by Frank March 6, 08 01:13 PM
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  1. Go Dennis!

    You are the one who tells the truth. Good to keep you in the election. Good luck in the fall, and keep going after Cheney!

    Posted by Edna March 6, 08 01:56 PM
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  1. Long live the Revolution! Congratulations, Dr Paul.

    Posted by Brandi March 6, 08 02:57 PM
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  1. In response to Cherry Dee's response on March 5th: As I was reading your notes I could have sworn my husband wrote these words. Your letter is exactly the way my husband and I feel. Every word of it we have experienced ourselves. We found Ron Paul around Dec 2007 but before that we were just like you on all the topics, we knew nothing but when we heard Dr. Paul we immediately did some research and like you were very scared at what we had learned and asked what are we going to do? Our eyes were opened. It is so nice to hear there are others just like us and we are not crazy. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by all we have learned and we think the same way, how can all these people be so blind and so easily brain washed and lied to? Now that we are awake we feel like we are in the Matrix. I hope to meet you some day. We will be at the march in Washington!

    Posted by Mary March 6, 08 03:53 PM
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