Ron Paul drops out of Republican Primary Race ... well ... sort of ...

2008-02-09 16:12:43

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OrangeHound: Busy doing highfalutin adminy stuff ...; +1,335|7078|Washington DC

It takes a bit of reading between the lines, but he is shutting down the Presidential Campaign, and is now going to focus on his Congressional reelection:

http://www.ronpaul2008.com/
Also: http://ronpaul2008.typepad.com/ron_paul … om-ro.html

Ron Paul wrote:
... making my [national campaign staff] leaner and tighter.

I also have another priority. I have constituents in my home district that I must serve. I cannot and will not let them down. And I have another battle I must face here as well. If I were to lose the primary for my congressional seat, all our opponents would react with glee, and pretend it was a rejection of our ideas. I cannot and will not let that happen.

2008-02-09 16:17:43

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ATG: Banned; +5,233|6958|Global Command

I liked him.

Too bad the establishment guys won.

I believe the Republicans put out a shrub like McCain because they know they are going to get their asses handed to them this time.

He reminds me of Bob Dole.

2008-02-09 16:20:16

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Turquoise: O Canada; +1,596|6834|North Carolina

As long as Paul holds onto his Congressional seat, the establishment hasn't really won. He serves a vital need in our government, even if he is radical.

2008-02-09 17:35:45

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usmarine: Banned; +2,785|7190

lulz...poor david duke.

2008-02-09 18:25:04

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GunSlinger OIF II: Banned.; +1,860|7072

Good triumphs over evil.

2008-02-09 18:26:13

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GunSlinger OIF II: Banned.; +1,860|7072

I wouldnt doubt it if his entire presidential bid was to help his reelection

usmarine wrote:
lulz...poor david duke.

as far as most ron paul fans know, david duke is just another loyal supporter.

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2008-02-09 19:01:41

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usmarine: Banned; +2,785|7190

GunSlinger OIF II wrote:
as far as most ron paul fans know, david duke is just another loyal supporter.

VERY loyal I am sure.

2008-02-09 19:05:30

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GunSlinger OIF II: Banned.; +1,860|7072

usmarine wrote:
GunSlinger OIF II wrote:
as far as most ron paul fans know, david duke is just another loyal supporter.
VERY loyal I am sure.

http://libertarianrepublican.blogspot.c … ounty.html

"The Midland resident said he joined the Paul election bandwagon on his own to learn about political activism and because he agreed with the Texas congressman on "90 percent" of the issues."

Dont that sound like a lot of people around here?

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2008-02-09 19:25:29

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usmarine: Banned; +2,785|7190

GunSlinger OIF II wrote:
usmarine wrote:
GunSlinger OIF II wrote:
as far as most ron paul fans know, david duke is just another loyal supporter.
VERY loyal I am sure.
http://libertarianrepublican.blogspot.c … ounty.html

"The Midland resident said he joined the Paul election bandwagon on his own to learn about political activism and because he agreed with the Texas congressman on "90 percent" of the issues."

Dont that sound like a lot of people around here?

Just trying to serve his country.....

one less darkie at a time.

2008-02-09 20:23:03

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Bagel_Bites: Member; +14|6356

If these primaries are an indication of anything, it doesn't really matter who wins the Republican nomination. The Democrats have been getting record voter turnouts all over the nation. The same can't be said for the Republicans.

Last edited by Bagel_Bites (2008-02-09 20:24:02)

2008-02-09 21:05:26

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OrangeHound: Busy doing highfalutin adminy stuff ...; +1,335|7078|Washington DC

Bagel_Bites wrote:
If these primaries are an indication of anything, it doesn't really matter who wins the Republican nomination. The Democrats have been getting record voter turnouts all over the nation. The same can't be said for the Republicans.

That's because the Republican nomination is mathematically over ... in many of these states (not all, but many), Republicans are switching sides to go vote in the Democratic primaries and caucuses (yes, they can do this).

2008-02-11 12:39:45

#12

FEOS: Bellicose Yankee Air Pirate; +1,182|6839|'Murka

OrangeHound wrote:
Bagel_Bites wrote:
If these primaries are an indication of anything, it doesn't really matter who wins the Republican nomination. The Democrats have been getting record voter turnouts all over the nation. The same can't be said for the Republicans.
That's because the Republican nomination is mathematically over ... in many of these states (not all, but many), Republicans are switching sides to go vote in the Democratic primaries and caucuses (yes, they can do this).

Mostly to prevent Hillary from getting the nomination...which is counter-productive, IMO. McCain stands a much better chance against Hillary than against Obama in the general election.

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
Doing the popular thing is not always right. Doing the right thing is not always popular

2008-02-11 13:24:45

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Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|7029|132 and Bush

OrangeHound wrote:
Republicans are switching sides to go vote in the Democratic primaries and caucuses (yes, they can do this).

It depends on the state (Open Primary, Closed Primaries). Primaries and caucuses are two very different ways of determining delegates.

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2008-02-11 17:54:15

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GunSlinger OIF II: Banned.; +1,860|7072

OrangeHound wrote:
Bagel_Bites wrote:
If these primaries are an indication of anything, it doesn't really matter who wins the Republican nomination. The Democrats have been getting record voter turnouts all over the nation. The same can't be said for the Republicans.
That's because the Republican nomination is mathematically over ... in many of these states (not all, but many), Republicans are switching sides to go vote in the Democratic primaries and caucuses (yes, they can do this).

not in california. It was a semi-closed primary. Democrats allowed independents and decline-to-staters like me to vote in their primary, republicans didnt. Im think maybe thats why the demos are seeing record numbers in voter turnout. 1 out of every 10 California registered voters declines to state

2008-02-11 19:49:46

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unnamednewbie13: Moderator; +2,072|7200|PNW

This is very interesting, because I just got my absentee. Many names on it are no longer even in the race...

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