Paul mulling competing rally
Without a speaking slot confirmed at the Republican National Convention, Ron Paul is making other plans to be heard.
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported on its website today -- and the Associated Press confirmed -- that the Texas congressman has tentatively reserved Williams Arena at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on Sept. 2, the second day of the GOP convention at the Xcel Energy Center in neighboring St. Paul.
"We plan on having a large rally," Paul spokesman Jesse Benton told the AP. "We want it to be a celebration of Republican values and what the Republican Party has traditionally stood for."
Benton said Paul wants to send a message to the GOP "that we need to return to our roots" of limited government and personal responsibility.
Paul, the only Republican who did not end his campaign once John McCain clinched the nomination, plans to announce the rally's details on Thursday at the Texas state GOP convention, the Tribune-Review reported.
Why doesn't he just join as running mate with McCain? It would certainly help McCain out and, if McCain's health fails he will automatically get the presidency. Or he could run with the Libertarian candidate; since he is, technically a "small l" Libertarian at heart.
Dr. Paul is the only honest and sincere candidate running. The people of this once great nation would do well to write -in vote, and elect this man as president. He is certainly the only candidate, including all the former candidates, that understands the foundations on which this country was formed.
You go Ron! Split that Republican vote!!
Yes, I am an Obama supporter.
Excellent. I'm so pleased to see Ron Paul pressing forward with his message of honest government and fiscal responsibility, despite his loss to McCain in the primaries. The message is far too important to just fizzle out.
Barr 08'
Wonderful news!
As a socially and fiscally conservative middle-aged woman in the Midwest, I was seriously contemplating not voting in the presidential election this time around. Neither presumptive choice appeals. The media and the GOP powers-that-be are clearly frightened of Paul's message, and his consistent determination to stand fast on his long-held and demonstrated principle of promoting social and personal responsibility.
He may be too extreme for a perfect president in a perfect world, but I think he's the right candidate for the world as it is right now.
I'd be willing to find babysitters for my six children to attend this rally and show my support for a candidate that would lead our nation in the same manner that my husband leads our family- sacrificially and responsibly.
Mr. Green - to answer your question: he won't run with McCain for the exact reasons why he is the best candidate: he won't endorse a person who he doesn't believe in just for political gain! That's called integrity. That's called character. That's the stuff leaders are made of.
He's anti choice and will NEVER get my vote. He's just way too 'out there'
He's anti choice and will NEVER get my vote. He's just way too 'out there'
To Marlee:
Ron Paul may personally be pro-life (strongly so), but one of the appeals of his approach is: #1--he doesn't waffle about what he believes in, and #2--he believes the power to decide these matters should be held at the local and state levels--not mandated by government.
I am absolutely surprised by people like Marlee(pro choice) and the religious right (pro life) and on gay issues. You see what these issues are... They are non issues. No matter what... Abortion is not going to be illegal and gays are here to stay whether you like it or not. Expand your mind. He's too out there. I think you are talking about the gold standard and federal reserve and the idea of mark and reprisal , strong states rights... Yes they seem so out there, does't it? But Guess what when you take your government class, these are the things you should have learned because it is in the constitution. YES HE IS SO OUT THERE. ISNT HE?? These are very sad times for America. The big fall is coming.....watch for it.
Ask, “Why has the BIG MEDIA pointedly ignored this courageous Constitutionalist ?”
One would think some time might be given to his positions if only to further the myth that America loves an underdog. Now that pile of BS can be laid to rest along with the David vs Golieth Tale. The Neo-Coms have infiltrated both parties so that they are indistinguishable from one another in their desire to hold power bought with bread and circuses provided by inflated paper.
This election I’ll write in Ron Paul, rather than vote for the Lesser of Two Evil “scalawags”(regardless of race, colour or creed). Just maybe, others will do likewise, and that percentage will reflect the viewpoint of the media’s disenfranchised that could have made a difference to the loser. It also seems that many show their dissatisfaction with the choice of party nincompoops by not voting at all.
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