Paul announces counter-rally
Ron Paul, the iconclastic former Republican presidential hopeful, announced today that he will hold a rally at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Sept. 2, as the GOP holds its convention across the river in St. Paul.
His supporters hoped to get him a speaking role at the GOP convention, but that does not appear likely. So instead he is planning the counter-convention, and has made entreaties with Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr. Paul was the Libertarian candidate in 1988.
Paul plans "grassroots and leadership training events" on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, in addition to the all-day Target Center event with speakers including Grover Norquist, Tucker Carlson, Gov. Gary Johnson, Barry Goldwater Jr. and Bruce Fein
Paul's campaign said there has been enough interest in the "Rally for the Republic" to move it from the smaller Williams Arena to the 18,000-seat Target Center.
"The Rally for the Republic will send a powerful, positive message to the Republican Party that there is an army of grassroots activists across the country ready to work with them if steer back to their traditions of limited government and personal liberty," spokesman Jesse Benton said in a statement.
The Texas congressman, who opposes the Iraq war and is a libertarian on economic issues, drew an avid following during the Republican primaries. He won 1.2 million votes and raised nearly $35 million. His campaign said the Campaign for Liberty, formed June 16 when he ended his presidential bid, has attracted over 71,000 members.



Tucker Carlson? What a tool
My wife is due in October, but my plans are still to attend this wonderful event. Come hell or broken water, I will be there.
It is about time for the GOP to see that there is a voice for limited government, national sovereignty, sound money, and no income tax. We have been swindled long enough.
Keep up the good fight, Dr. Paul.
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If republicans are serious about winning in November, they will nominate Ron Paul. Mccain has slim to no chance at winning over Obama. If democrats are serious about change, they will vote for Ron Paul. Obama does not represent any substancial change. Long term peace and prosperity is what Ron Paul represents. The "Rally for the Republic" will have nearly 20, 000 people that do show up and many times that number of people who wished they could have gone. It deserves unbiased and fair media coverage, and lots of it. As does Ron Paul's message of freedom as it represents the people of this Republic moreso than do Mccain or Obama.
"The Texas congressman, who opposes the Iraq war and is a libertarian on economic issues"
Do you mean he is an expert on the economy and also foreign policy right!?
Shouldn't you tell your readers that Dr. Paul was trying to inform them about the upcoming economic crisis since more than 30 years and that he has solid solutions for this mess?
Shouldn't you tell your readers that Dr. Paul has benn proven right again and again and that he has the courage to stand to the establishment and say the truth and that's why YOU "Journalists" ignored and ridiculed his campaign!?
LOL!
I can't wait to see how embarassed the GOP will be when they see the MASSIVE army of college kids, musicians, artists, web site designers, moms, dads, veterans, kids, gays, blacks, asians, etc... they could have inherited if only they would have nominated Ron Paul.
They'll probably try to blame McCain not winning in November on Ron Paul and the Paul supporters too.
This country is in trouble. We were hijacked by socialists years and years ago. Ron Paul is one of the few who is attacking the core of the problems that these nazis brought to America. Centrally planned economy, centrally planned education, welfare state, constant war, militarized police force, the list goes on. When you take a step back and look at what we've become, it's frightening. We are entering the nightmare that we've all read about and watched in movies.
Ron Paul is the only candidate from either party who understands that the nature of our economic problems have to do with monetary policy and he is the only one with the guts to stand up to the banking institutions and prevent these inflationary bubble economies.
Whether or not the middle class realizes it, Ron Paul is their best hope.
The suprise is not that 20,000 will show up to the Target Center, the suprise is that "Republicans" who are faced with a choice between McBush or Ron Paul, someone who could really move America in a new direction, they would intentionaly nominate someone who follows in the path of a President with a 30% approval rating.
Constitutional Principals
Civil Liberties
States Choices
Non-empirialism
Limited Government
Sound Economic Principals
He would surrender in Iraq. He's wrong on that and that's enough.
Freedom is contagious. Ron Paul predicted the current state our U.S dollar. He constantly speaks out against actions that violate our civil liberties and the law of our land. He truly inspires many of us to take actions to stand up for our country and to defend the sovereignty of our great nation. This is our country to protect against terrorism both foreign AND DOMESTIC!!! Things are out of control. McCain nor Obama prove that America comes first. McCain has one leg to stand on, the Iraq war. There more to America than that one issue. Obama has "great ideas" but seldom says how he will pay for it. America needs a leader who is always consistent, honorable,loyal to his country not lobbyist or party, unafraid to stand alone, and just plane sensible/smart. Ron Paul 08" My inspiration!!!!
If half the congress voted with Dr. Paul, there would be no credit crisis, no housing crisis, no dollar crisis, no inflation crisis, and no war in the middle east.
Status QuObama got nothin' on Dr. Paul. The people want REAL change. Change that is more than just skin deep. Obama is to "Change" what "reality TV" is to reality. It's an illusion.
I already left 2 polite comments and none got published?
I wont jump into conclusions but even differing views should be allowed a say. If you really believe in the job you went to school for and if youre really trying to make a real difference.
Obama's threatening to bomb Pakistan again. Is that liberal? I hope when the dollar dies and our empire comes crashing down, all you Ron Paul haters will admit he warned us it would happen.
We are NOT going away. Ever.
We will not rest until this country returns to the constitution.
We know that the international bankers are destroying our country on purpose to introduce a new continential currency, which is the birth of the North American Union. If you support Mccain or Obama, then you are slittign this country's throat.
You WILL get what you asked for. You will become a 3rd world nation and war WILL come to our soil.
WAKE UP FOOLS, WAKE UP! You barely have any freedom left.
It's time to fight for your country and your freedom, like your life depended on it.
A. Paul is not a former presidential candidate, he suspended his campaign.
B. He did not end his campaign.
C. Why not report some real news: 1) 15,000-20,000 Ron Paul patriots marched through Washington DC on July 12th-blacked out by media. 2) Near zero coverage of any of the state Republican conventions which did everything possible and not always legal to prevent Dr. Paul from obtaining his fair share of delegates. 3) Where is the coverage of the other party candidates? Green, Constitutional, and Libertarian?
The Campaign for Liberty is the New American Revolution. We're announcing that the reset button of this great country is being pressed. We're declaring independence from the Police State, the Welfare State and a hijacked foreign policy that's being used as a sword for the global elite to install one world government. Good luck with that once we steal America back from you. We're stating as undeniable fact that the only security for freedom is security through freedom. We know the difference between a democracy and a republic and we're proud to be republicans of the old right. Public discourse can begin again, folks. The Revolution is here.
Long live Ron Paul. Long live Liberty.
American citizen,
I just wish many Americans have a clear vision like you who pins point exactly who are undermining, controlling and enslaving us. Look at the political scene right now : What 's the hell on earth Democratic and Republican parties doing?Seems like they slap US in the face by bringing up two bizard candidates.
Many pepeole are angry and many have understood clearly that the conspiracy of "divide to rule " is applying perfectly here. It is the last chance for us.
God bless RP.
V Racer, it is your right to defend an illegal and un-Constitutional invasion of a sovereign nation that did not threaten us (ESPECIALLY by essentially the same White House occupants that praised him 25 years ago as a friend and great ally!) that but don't ever forget who the father of preemptive invasions was: Adolph Hitler.
Also don't forget that over expansive warring empires NEVER last. Look at Britain, Rome...soon the U.S.
Pick up a history book sometime.
Ron Paul keep telling the American public the truth and for some reason we aren't listening. How many times does he have to be proven correct before people will take notice? Whatever happens in the future it will be because of our choices today....and so far the picture isn't looking too pretty.
Don't say you weren't warned.
Q. Where is the coverage of the other party candidates? Green, Constitutional, and Libertarian?
A. None. The MSM print and TV, bought and paid for by the Republic rats and Demo craps don't like competition to there little game. It's a game and you ain't in it! They didn’t like the Republic, so they conspired to destroy the Republic and replace it with a system similar to the USSR and China while giving you the thinking you are of free will and there the only game in town. Don’t like one of the two choices you have? Just vote for the lesser of two evils! Don’t waste your vote on a third party!
The sheep only care that there on the winning team. So they keep voting R & D while pointing the finger at one another and are too stupid to see they are the cause of what they sow. 70 trillion in debt, millions of jobs exported, creditor nation turned into debtor nation, families, great cities and companies destroyed, endless corruption, etc.
It’s time for Ron Paul to take his message to the Libertarian Party and for more “leaders” (that’s you) to abandon the 2 party matrix.
Only until then can there be change for the better.
I have spent a long time studying the Founding Fathers and the American Revolution.
I am proud to say that Congressman Ron Paul stands right next to George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
He has the absolute potential to become a truly historical American Statesman.
The question is whether or not America stll exists and if Americans wake up and realize that just about all our federal government's actions are treasonous.
I think America is more than asleep,it`s in a coma.
America is talking about getting their Gov to behave,that`s funny.
America does not have the strength to stop the 'MSM",how in the hell can they
stop their Gov from destroying their country?...They can`t.....it`s pretty much over for the so called 'Home Of The Brave"...By the way! Where are the "Brave Americans"?
Just take a good look at the people that are whipping your ass.People like "Harry Reid",what a joke.
The "Traitor" John McCain....Nancy Pelosi",Well! all of your NAZI leaders are kicking you ass..but Reid? That`s laughable...Home of the Brave....Right!!! Tell me another one,ha ha ha ha
v racer says: "He would surrender in Iraq. He's wrong on that and that's enough."
So you suggest we just stay until we have an economic disaster and have to limp back........from everywhere? The Iraq war was an undeclared unconstitutional war to begin with. And if we bring back our troops from everywhere, that money would immediately go into our own economy which we desperately need. I admire Dr. Paul for standing up to what was wrong all along.
First, we all know this is Obama's presidency to lose. He will win unless he does some really bad things.
Second, you say Ron Paul is crazy. So it's crazy to bring sound money back to our great nation. So it's crazy to bring our troops home from now 137 different countries where they are stationed. So it's crazy to give more power to states to make decisions on policies that should not be left to the federal government, like education. So it's crazy to restructure health care for improvements without socialization. So it's crazy to secure our borders. So it's crazy to focus on the real problems of America: inflation, our economy, and the severe decline of our dollar in value (30% loss in 5 years… that is pathetic).
Call me crazy then. If I could afford it, I would be there supporting.
Lastly, it's not about "handing" it to Obama. Us that support Ron Paul dont' see that as our goal. We defend the Constitution and defend our liberties. You are the ones that lack any vision and understanding about what is really going on around you.
ron paul is the best presidential candidate we have ever had, but since we are a governed oligarchy sheparded by the media, banking elite we will see him marginalized and dismissed to our detriment
how can we get this event covered? whether tv or print. someone has to have an idea or 2.
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