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Those of you supporting this man for president, do yourselves a favor and go to David Dukes website and see who he's endorsing for president. Readers old enough to remember David Duke should recall he is a former Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). He is also strongly supported by any white supremist group in this country you can think of. Though I wouldn't necessarily condemn a candidate who is supported by groups I object to, any pricipalled candidate would reject donations from these groups. Mr. Paul has refused to do so and thus reveals his true stripes. Ron Paul as stated in the past that we should be afraid of black people and that minorities comit 95% of the crimes in this country, ignoring, among other things, white collar crime and the devastation it causes. I say keep supporting this man, because any democratic candidate would sweep the floor with this man should he win the Republican nomination. At the very least he will split the Republican vote.

Ron Paul is really the only candidate that gets it. Everyone else speaks in political rhetoric about their supposed past accomplishments. Ron Paul chooses to debate issues. What a novel concept.

I am from Australia and Dr Paul is a breath of fresh air from the normal American politicians.
My hope is he becomes your president but I fear the elite will either kill him or fabricate something to discredit him.
He can get America back to the great nation it was.

He speaks the truth, and is a very brave man.

I think he may be the only and last person to free America.

I hope David Rockefeller lives to see Ron Paul win the presidency.

It's good to see there's at least one candidate who isn't eager to spill the blood of our troops on foreign soil to no purpose.

Ron Paul speaks for me.

Right on Ron Paul, those words must be spoken loud and clear, despite the mainstream media's hatred for the message. I wonder if CNN will delete these comments like they did for the GOP debate winner (aka RON PAUL).

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414-526-5837 call me and I'll prove I'm a real person.

Thank God Ron Paul is running in 08. He is the only one telling the truth. I'm amazed at how many people in this country are still buying the govt's official version of 9-11 and how they just soak up the froth dripping and ouzing from the mouths of most politicians. If you read this and you aren't a Paul supporter, I challenge you to do some real research and rethink your position.

Ron Paul is the only candidate of either party with a shred of integrity...in fact, he is the only member of Congress with such attributes. And he is the only person who can stop Hillary in 2008!

I'm christian and have many christian friends and have discussed this very issue. I completely agree with Congressman Paul on this issue. The media doesn't speak to this though. Why are so many Americans who call themselves christians so quick to agree to kill their fellow human beings? I guess they're buying into the fear that the establishment media and our own government seems to pedal so well.

While I support and will vote for Dr. Paul, I think his linkage of Christianity to the Bush doctrine of pre-emptive war erroneous. Of course, Bush professes to be a born again Christian...but where did Jesus teach strike first? No where. He taught Peace. Jesus is proclaimed as the Prince of Peace. Bush appears to be the prince of war and hell bent on repressing freedom and liberty. On his watch we have lost the right to habeas corpus, for God's sake. That is why I am supporting Dr. Paul – not for reasons involving Christianity, or any other religion or lack thereof, but for reasons of preserving and restoring our basic American rights, to regain lost liberty and to guarantee future generations will remain free.

I have been a republican all my life. I will not vote for another republican again unless he is Ron Paul. It's time to say no to politicians and elect true statesmen.
I keep hearing about the vast Ron Paul conspiracy to dominate the online debate polls. I have a hard time believing that. Fact is I don't believe it at all. What Ron Paul says resonates with me and I bet with many more Americans and this seems to be the only way for us to share our thoughts with the rest of America.

I'm a registered Democrat but after Tuesday's debate, I sent in a donation to the Ron Paul campaign. I'll still be voting in the Democratic primary, and probably for the Democratic nominee for President, but I think the country would be well-served by having more Republicans like Rep. Paul.

I heard the audience applaud enthusiastically three times during the debate, when Rep. Paul spoke against the war. They did not applaud the others' war comments, despite that it was an all-Republican audience. I wonder, Don't the rest of the Republicans hear that applause? Don't they see that it indicates they're going to lose the election on the Iraq issue if they stick with their hard line?

Ron Paul is a breath of fresh air and honesty on the war issue among Republicans. The pundits all dismiss Rep. Paul, and I suppose they're right - but his enthusiastic support indicates a real opening for an anti-war Republican in the field.

I am a registered democrat, but the democratic party has left me. I watched the GOP debate and my impressions were this. Rudy is too glib, McCain too military, Romney too slick, Tancredo astounding for his Rove statement, Hunter courageous for denouncing the jailing of our Border Patrol agents and Brownback just not very interesting. What was interesting was Ron Paul. I had never heard of him before. I was very impressed with his statements and made it a point to go to his website to see what his campaign focus is on. Personally, I would vote at this time for Ron Paul. That surprises even me.

No question this man is a Hero. If you are a Democrat you must register as a Republican to help us real conservatives nominate this Man among men or neocon scum.

I am not a republican, but Ron Paul is speaking to all Americans right now. Why are you not giving Ron Paul more coverage CNN? I think it's a sad day for our nation when politicians like Ron Paul with fresh perspectives are not given the opportunity to voice those views to the American Public nearly as much as the other candidates in the race. No wonder we find our nation in the state it is in.

Why isn't this man getting more coverage?? He is the only canditate running that doesn't make me want to throw up. I am getting tired of seeing which candidate can out-Christian one another..I thought we lived in a secular society???

I am not a Republican but I vote for Ron Paul!

Let's bring back integrity to US.

In the GOP debates in Columbia, Rudy was appalled at the response of Ron Paul in stating that the U.S. was partly responsible for the attacks on 911. I have just started "A Foreign Policy of Freedom" by Ron Paul and was amazed that since the mid to late 70's his message has consistantly been the same. Addressing Congress time and time again, he warned that our hypocritical foreign policy of putting our nose where it doesnt belong and even supporting foreign aid to both sides of a dispute will only entangle us further into global conflicts that do not threaten our national security, it will bankrupt us as a nation, we will needlessly endanger U.S. Soldiers and will create animosity toward the U.S. that will result in an attack against us, which may very well initiate a major war. Prophetic words from a very wise man. If there is a statement that is Audacious, it belongs to Rudy for attacking Ron Paul on an issue that Ron Paul has been warning us against for 30 yrs.

Ron Paul won the debate. Even though he only had 5 or 6 mins of response time, he was articulate and failed to sound like he'd been practicing his answers. I've been watching the news most of the day and haven't heard a single news-reader talk about him. According to both the CNN and MSNBC polls, Ron Paul won. so why the silent treatment?

If the game wasn't fixed, if our media really WAS "fair and balanced", and if the "smart money" hadn't already decided how our next supreme overlord will be, Ron Paul would make a truly great president.

Ron Paul was the only one on stage who has the american people's best interests at heart.

I Believe that every true american wants a president with the proven voting record that Dr. Paul has! I Feel that the media is not giving
Dr. Paul equal coverage when all of the people's polls show he is winning.
When Dr. Paul does not win the media has left him out. I hope you all will stand up and support the only candidate
with a proven voting record.

I would vote RON PAUL to be the leader of our FREE COUNTRY no matter which political party he was running for! That is because HE HAS INTEGRITY and Our Freedoms of Liberty, Life and the Pursuit of Happiness as HIS MAIN AGENDA!!!!

Ron Paul = Freedom, US Constitution, Liberty, Justice, Truth, Honesty, Integrity!

Not Ron Paul = new world order socialist corporate controlled centralized privately owned boot licking money pocketing power mongering government puppet!

The choice is obvious and easy.

Ron Paul!

I know that it seems Ron Paul supporters get tagged as some crazy collection of internet folks but im telling you, in my office, my social network, and even the neighborhood people are beginning to notice. It is the responsiblity of the media to give fair cut to this man who is really showing himself as a TRUE conservative. I wasnt going to vote until I saw Paul in the first debate and this is exactly what we need. He can be pinned as "radical" and "out there" as spin tactics to demonize him but all he has done is speak the truth on the issues. America needs to listen.

Ron Paul is the only man last night who spoke with knowledge, integrity and character. I am a liberal democrat and I will be changing my voting status this year to Republican (GASP!) in order to vote for Dr. Ron Paul in our state primary.

Ron Paul is truly a good man and an inspiration for all of us!!!

Unlike the losers of this debate, Dr. Paul distinguished himself as being the only candidate who clearly understands the constitution he swore to uphold, and the concept of jurisdictional authority.

I hope you win Mr. Paul. If you do, it will be by some miracle because the media can't fathom the thought of someone with a lick of integrity.

Media or no media, I'll give you my vote!

Very encouraging to see all the support for Dr. Paul. He is the one candidate in either party who really understands what America is all about and what Americans really want. He is the peoples choice and should be getting much more coverage. It is shameful he isn't.

Thank goodness for a candidate that believes in our constitution, free market, and individual liberty. He has my primary vote.

Ron Paul is a freaking genius but in a good way and for a good cause. I believe in the separation of church and state but I also agree that our foreign policy should be more christian than demonic.

I think Ron Paul is the only one really being honest about the issues. He is the only one that believes the US Constitution is still the law of the land and not whatever our government thinks the law should be. If you want a positive change in government and a government that actually works and represents the people, then Ron Paul is the one.
I didn't think I would be looking at a Republician for President, but Ron Paul is the only one I think will really do something about a democracy we have lost in this country.

Dr. Paul is not one of the Neocons (the New Cons as in new con artists), he is a true conservative. The U.S. policy on pre-emptive nuclear attack on any country, (even against countries without nuclear weapons, even only on the allegation or suspicion with no evidence of a threat against the U.S.) is not based on the values of this country. This has opened the door that other countries (like Israel) can use a pre-emptive doctrine, against any country as well. This does not help the cause for peace, it only helps the war profiteers. Dr. Paul, you are a shining light in a very dark room of candidates who are controlled and obedient to their masters, TPTB, not U.S. citizens their constituents.

It is a shame that CNN and other media outlets have become the propaganda mouthpieces for TPTB and the candidates TPTB have chosen to further their goals. So much for the "Free Press" in the U.S.A.

If the U.S.A. is ever going to become a free nation again and recover from the damage that has been done over the past 30 years, a man of good moral standing and principles like Dr. Paul is the only way to go. God Bless you Dr. Paul for presenting a righteous viewpoint.

" Ron Paul said that it is unthinkable to use preemptive nuclear force against an enemy that has done us no harm. He is gravely mistaken. The enemy referred to is Iran, a known supporter of terrorism. Iran has supplied the arms to insurgents in Iraq which have killed thousands of American soldiers, not to mention many more thousands of innocent Iraqis. Whether or not it is acceptable to entertain the idea of preemptive nuclear strikes against Iran, it is ignorance or denial to say that Iran has done us no harm."

we shouldnt be in that country anyways policing the streets, our military is not designed nor trained to operate in that manner. you do know that the US supports resistance groups in iran right? not to mention all over the globe.. we have had our hands in almost every war in history yet you sit here and act like we are so innocent. we are 59 trillion dollars in the hole due to liabilites owed and our government is subsidized 3 billion a day just to function, at this rate we will have to extract all forces from all over the globe because we will be bankrupt.

IRAN is not a threat top the US, russia was more of a threat than iran ever will be. war mongering neo conservatives who play on peoples fear and who play the patriot card are no good and will bring this country down.

go ron paul.

also how do you fight a ' war on terror ' with wide open borders? before and after 9/11 we have had wide open borders with an influx of millions of people undocumented.. does this make sense to you at all?

Dr. Ron Paul voted against using force because it was the right thing to do. We need to concetrate on us and not placing our military in "places of interest", meaning oil laden countries. Leave the oil alone and bring back the electric car. By the way the electric car is dead thanks to the oil companies who "persuaded" the automakers to distroy them. Please research this issue along with Dr. Ron Paul and his issues!

Ron Paul is the only intelligent person in the republican debate. I love how CNN and other networks have to continually sensor Ron Paul because of his truthful message. I'm a Canadian , but if I were an American...I would vote for Ron Paul in a heart beat.

Could it be the clap of thunder indicates He was listening as well? If He is about to send His Angels to Washington, like in Sodom they will only find one righteous man. I will cast my vote following the same guidelines.

I am a registered Democrat because the values that party embraces and espouses address my concerns and sensibilities. However, as a thinking and voting American, I know it is my responsibility to hear what Republican candidates for political office have to say. I have watched all of the debates broadcast thus far for the 2008 presidential election. Frankly, I was shocked at many of the comments and statements of proposed policy that the candidates have made, particularly last evening. I was especially alarmed by Tancredo's suggestion that the English language is what holds the United States together. He apparently does not place much value on the Constitution! I was disappointed in the pandering to the conservative and religious right base of the Republican Party by the candidates in their use of their religious beliefs to validate their candidacy – particularly Huckabee (I used to think he had some intellectual spark.)Some of the comments the candidates made I found to be just silly and simplistic – perhaps in an attempt to appeal to the viewers they thought would be watching on TV.
However, the candidate that made the most sense, was the straightest talker, that appeared to be the most sincere (and not using some "sound bite/talking points")was Ron Paul. His honest, and in my opinion, correct appraisal of the neocons' use of pre-emptive war showed an understanding of the policies that the Bush administration has tortured the American people with and demonstrated that he is not willing to buy into the unabashed fear-mongering that many Republicans are so fond of. I got the impression that the current Republican candidates, save for Ron Paul, are desperately trying to hold onto the once-firm religious right voter base who might once again vote for a candidate who can reduce the issues as McCain did to "good and evil". Is this the best we can do?

We've made Russia afraid of us with our pre-emption. Look where that's going. Where no one trusts anybody. We're back to the time before WWI. Will we ever learn?

There was no poll on CNN, but who need's it? Look at who gets all the comments!

I find Ron Pauls' comment on preemptive war policy refreshing. I want to know what gives the USA the rights to attack another country for what they have or what they might do? And these war monger right wing bigets call themselves Christians!

I can't believe that some of you actually think that there is a media conspiracy. Rockefeller said it best himself when he said:

"We are grateful to the Washington Post, the New York Times, Time Magazine, and other great publications whose directors have attended our meetings and respected their promises of discretion for almost forty years.
It would have been impossible for us to develop our plan for the world if we had been subjected to the lights of publicity during those years. But now the world is more sophisticated and prepared to march towards a world government. The supra national sovereignty of an intellectual elite and world bankers is surely preferable to the national auto-determination practiced in past centuries."

- David Rockefeller, 1991, Private Banker, Council of Foreign Affairs

Ron Paul = Constitutional Rule of law!

1.Bring our troops home and station them on the southern border

2. Bring our Navy to our coasts and Train Train Train to defeat the upcoming attack of the Globalist Bankers who want to enslave the whole earth.

3. Replace illegal privately owned fiat money with constitutional money, rebuild our industrial base and our infrastructure

4. Use our super well trained Military to repel and defeat any attack on the United States to the point where no greedy gloablist banker will ever try to establish a bank upon these shores to try to subvert and enslave us EVER AGAIN!

They didn't give this guy enough questions as they heavily favored McCain, Giuliani, and of course Romney. The debate wasn't balanced out with the other candidates.

Isn't it time to stand up to pseudo world of media, brag some signs that support Dr. Paul, or take a window marker as one poster noted and promote him ourselves?

It's time we promote him and make him a household name. No one else will.

I am totally inspired by Dr. Paul, I mean what a brilliant speaker he is and a true gifted Statesman. He won the online poll again by a light year and was dominating the post debate main message board here but for some reason both are now offline ... hmmm

CNN as all MSM is still in denial about their viewers preferences. I'm surprised they don't just make up the viewer polls to push their Masters Candidates (Rudy and John). All MSM are doing all they can to ignore the opinion of their Viewers. Ron Paul is clearly the winner in the first three polls. Come on CNN grow a spine. Rupert won't be here that much longer.

The only one who stood out was Ron Paul, even though CNN tried to minimize him by putting him as far off center stage as possible and snubbing him on questions. SHAME ON CNN! SHAME!
Will CNN now discredit their own polls like Fox did? Ron Paul dominated there yet again.

GET A CLUE, CNN!

It's amazing how no matter what party you belong to, if you have a brain, you vote for Ron Paul. I had to sit through 2 hours of complete bs just to watch 5 minutes of Ron Paul... I AM SCARED IF ANYONE ELSE ON STAGE GETS ELECTED. A vote for Ron Paul, is a vote for America.

Ron Paul is educated, principled, and genuine! Real Americans are grateful for his outstanding service to our deteriorating nation. Ron Paul is an American statesman on a par with the Founding Fathers. He may be America's last hope for liberty and self-government.

America is at a fork in the road, either we continue up the path of economic,moral, and political serfdom; were we learn to love our servitude becuase we don't have the discipline to be anything but slaves. Or we choose the more difficult path, where we finally regain our courage and honor and rally around a good man. We need a man of courage and integrity like Ron Paul, but more importantly Ron Paul needs the men and women of this country to stand beside him and fight to regain our rapidly diminishing freedoms. Serfdom or freedom – it is very late in the day to regain our lost freedoms, but not so late that we have no chance at all, Stand up and fight!

All of my comments that I left in the other candidates blogs have been deleted. All I asked was where all their supporters were. 0 comments in some. I also said
GO RON PAUL!

It has been difficult to post a comment, much less not have a good candidate snubbed.
I feel that when we attack a known enemy in some country, we should use all the power of Air-bombing that we have- But since we didn't, and we can't yet rout out the enemy, we need to pick our wars better, and/or get in and get out!
Ron Paul's people need to get the transcripts out there, and we need to paste comments on him to the media and to our local newspapers, through editorials and ads.

Ron Paul is the congressman from Texas, Wolf let the annointed spew about immigration, the border fence, and immigrants then says "Congressman Paul let me get you in on this" What about the CANADIEN border????? Does anyone else think the congressman from Texas might have some thing to say about the SOUTHERN border.????

Ron Paul is the clear choice

This guy makes sense. I'm going to tell everyone to vote for him.

make me 108! go Ron

Did anyone else catch while the annointed 3 were spewing garbage about immigration and the Mexican border Wolf turns to Dr. Paul (the fn congressman from Texas) and says let me bring you in on this WHAT ABOUT THE CANADIAN BORDER WTF

Each senator, president, and other government officers, must take an Oath to support the Constitution when they take office.

Since the Federal Reserve and IRS act outside the Constitution (e.g. the subjects of the 16th Amendment are not the people), if each candidate were to become president, how long would it be until they abolished both the Federal Reserve and IRS? As well as other alphabet soup agencies, including the FBI, which is a federal agency with no authority to operate within the states, but are restricted to federal territory, such as Washington, D.C.

Ron Paul has already said he would abolish these 2 agencies – what about the other candidates?

Not only was Ron Paul right about the U.S. politicians losing there way and forgetting the principles this country was founded on but the other candidates belief that we should not only have a preemptive war but use Tactical nukes preemptively?

Hopefully since the Media is not going to be fair and be biased and lean toward whom they deem are the heir apparents then I hope the Republicans are soundly defeated. Maybe this is why the media (and CNN) is trying all they can to show only the front runners.

Ron Paul has been my Congressman for many years and has never disappointed me by his stellar and consistent voting record. He should be the standard bearer for the party and other politicos should adopt his ideas sincerely.

We can only be saved if we all look for and vote for any candidate that has proven to look after our true interest and that is the Constitution. Anything else is and should be illegal.

I support Ron Paul and I feel that it's shameful that CNN gave him so little time in the debate and has been actively deleting and censoring his supporters after the debate. Ron Paul is a man of true integrity, demonstrated by his words and his voting record. I hope that CNN will have the decency to let his voice and all of our voices be heard.

a nuclear first strike is illegal under international treaties to which the US is a party. Blitzer basically asked the candidates if they would perform an illegal and immoral action. All but Ron Paul proved their criminal natures.

It disgusts me that these people can stand up there and say they are conservative, Christian and American, and say that they support this war.

It is even more disgusting that so many people both Democrat and Republican do not want to move a pre-emptive strike and even a pre-emptive nuclear strike from the table on the issue of Iran.

It is also disgusting that the reasons many of these people use to support their pro-war views are based on false claims. Iraq had no connection to al-Qaeda. Iran is not the leading supporter of terror in the world. Islamic terror is significantly motivated by U.S. intervention in the Middle East. These are facts published by U.S. intelligence officials. Yet, the opposite of these facts is what is being stated on the pro-war side of the debate.

Ron Paul is a man of integrity. We don't need to use violence to make other countries a democracy. That is crazy. Imagine if another country intervened if when the USA had a civil war.

Congressman Ron Paul is what this country needs. For more information on Ron Paul, go to http://www.freedomtofascism.com What the movie America: Freedom To Fascism. Ron Paul is in there with Aaron Russo as the interviewer. This guy has been the "Lone Ranger" in Washington and now we need to show him our support. He is not alone anymore!!!

That Ron Paul is the only one of those on stage to be against using nuclear weapons against Iran shows how much of a danger the rest of the candidates are to life on Earth. The mere thought of using such devastating weapons is antithetical to morality, and it's certainly immoral to start a war with a government which hasn't attacked us.

It's disgusting that the rest of the candidates are so uncivilized.

I do not know who I am going to be voting for at this stage of things.

But as an unbiased witness to tonights debates, I can say that several things struck me as very biased by CNN.

The camera angles kept Paul out of most shots, when he was seen he was seen only in extreme angle and he was not given any flattering closeups, even though many others were.

He was given nowhere near the same amount of time or questions to answer then either.

At this stage of the debate, this smacks of blatant control of who we will be allowed to "pick" for president.

After the last two elections and the voting "problems" that put Bush in power, it would behoove CNN to simply be fair and give honest Americans a chance to choose for themselves, rather than using cheep tricks like this.

For a moment I thought I was stuck watching FOX! This is the kind of bias they show!

RON PAUL CAN NOT BE IGNORED! It really irritates me that the media has ignored the most popular GOP canidate. What does the media have to fear? A big change in our government? A take back of our country? The truth and information is on the net and those who are undecided that heard Dr. Paul speak for the 6 mins of the debate will seek out information on this great man. I know...because I did a few weeks back!

Ron Paul 2008!

Ron Paul absolutely won, too bad CNN is censoring him from the media.

Stop deleting the online polls!!! If any other candidate besides Ron Paul actually had some grass roots support the online polls wouldn't be so skewed. It's not our fault that no actual people like the other candidates!

interesting that there is not much activity at the other candidates blog spaces or whatever they are. 1 comment here, 5 there. Ron Paul is leading the polls on CNN through this political ticker blog site. 108 comments here. 36 at the other (dont ask dont tell). the most i have seen for the others is 8. Very cool. I'm not big on christianity or any organized commercial religion but I do agree that it can be good if in the right hands. Or minds. But pre-emptive war is very bad. It is a natural law of the universe that what you mete out so shall you reap. Even if you just sat back and watched it happen.
Pray for Paul and pray for your neighbor and you pray for yourself.
GO RON PAUL!

Thank you Congressman Paul for showing that there is at least one candidate for President who is thoughtful, intelligent, and willing to speak truth to power.
As a New Yorker who lost friends on 9/11, and as a Roman Catholic, I was sickened by those who want to use the ghosts of the WTC to justify immoral and unconstitutional actions.
The oath they seek to take is to the Constitution. Ron Paul appears to be the only one who recognizes there is such a document.

Ron Paul was right, the U.S. has rejected ‘Just War’ theory of Christianity, and that is what we need to get back to. I'm voting Ron Paul 2008!

Ron Paul speaks with a refreshing clarity and reasoning unlike other candidates. And there's more to appreciate than his stand on Iraq. I wish someone in the next debate asks the candidates why the 1913 dollar is now worth about 5 cents. Or why it's now illegal to turn pennies and nickels into their constituent metals. Only Dr Paul has thought about the societal effects of a dollar backed by... well, absolutely nothing really.

The Republican Party of today won't give Dr. Paul a decent hearing. I am going to vote for him and contribute to his campaign. His Congressional campaign funds have been 96% from small, individual contributors. He is going to need a lot of help to be heard over the warmongering and shouting of Rudy McRomney.

CNN is obviously afraid to let Dr. Paul answer questions put to him. They are biased toward Rudy and McCain to far they are likely to fall over. I support Paul with my money and my vote. I will not vote for any other Republican or Democrat. Ron Paul gets my vote if only as a write-in. The others are beneath consideration.

Ron Paul is exactly right. Being from Texas, I have known about Ron Paul for a few years. The man has always impressed me. He's the only truthful and honest candidate who really has America's best interest in mind.

Ron Paul has it all. He makes me believe if I vote in 2008 that my vote for him will make a difference.

CNN, MSNBC, etc. will NOT censor the truth about Ron Paul by trying to ignore him. The more he's ignored, the more powerful he gets.

See him in the Google video:
America: Freedom to Fascism

Another atheist here for Ron Paul! What an outstanding representative of the human race! Paul is the only one capable of saving our country from collapsing under the weight of government and will set the example to states and municipalities by keeping church and state separate at the federal level.

I hope my comment does not get deleted like my other ones. Ron Paul is the most popular candidate with the people. CNN and other mainstream news just does not want to report it. I am contributing to his campaign every payday and everyone else who supports him should do the same. The "who won" section is gone for the Repubs, but not for the Dems. I guess they don't want us to know he is the people's choice. It's not in their best interests.

I'm a 34yo politically-homeless cynic, but I have unexpectedly been inspired–and will be voting for Dr. Paul. It's a shame he is not getting more play in the national media, when he is the only honest, consistent, Liberty-minded candidate available. Americans who listen to what Ron Paul is saying are being inspired by his hopeful vision.

Why must CNN leave Dr. Paul hanging. I really thought he would get some more attention than Fox News gives him....but they're all the same.

Because Americans have been guided into the great abyss of government propaganda, trusting a controlled media source that guides rather than informs, much of what Ron Paul says contradicts what many Americans believe to be the truth. Will Americans ever awaken from their media induced government unawareness and see that Ron Paul is taking a stand for America and our freedoms. I will bet you there is not one journalist from the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Associated Press, the Wall Street Journal, the Chicago Tribune, the LA Times, or the San Francisco Chronicle that has the courage or integrity to interview Ron Paul and get his story in their newspaper.

Ron Paul is the ONLY candidate who can even swear into office of the president without lying! I think that says more than enough

By limiting Ron Paul's airtime, along with the other candidates and allowing the frontrunners to dominate the debate, you only propel the majority who are seeking something better than these frauds to go out, check websites, look at youtube videos, etc and find the truth for themselves.

If CNN wants to prevent Ron Paul gaining momentum then they're shooting themselves in the foot.

The truth will out! Ron Paul 2008, go youtube his opinions and find out for yourself.

I was and I say WAS a Guiliani enthusiast but I am leaning more towards Ron Paul.

Ron Paul was clearly the most intelligent, concise, and honest speaker of the debates. Although he didn't get much speaking time, what he said was far more powerful and relevant than what the rest of the candidates said. The Republicans need to realize that the American people are not going to nominate a pro-war candidate in 2008. If Republicans want to see a Republican as the next president of America, they need to vote for Ron Paul. McCain, Giuliani, and Romney have no chance of winning against Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama because they are such warhawks.
Vote Ron Paul in 2008!!!
http://www.ronpaul2008.com

An atheist for Ron Paul! He believes in protecting the Constitutional freedoms of all of us, not just a chosen group. Right now the government is "corporationistic" e.g. Hallibuton, you can't tell them apart anymore.

Ron Paul is the only honest man on that stage tonight. I will write him in if I have to.

I am not a Christian. I am not a Republican. I would vote for Ron Paul, even before any of the Democratic candidates, because he looks to The Constitution FIRST for his position on any given issue. I am going to change my party affiliation so that I can vote in the primary and vote for Ron Paul for the nomination.

Ron Paul said that it is unthinkable to use preemptive nuclear force against an enemy that has done us no harm. He is gravely mistaken. The enemy referred to is Iran, a known supporter of terrorism. Iran has supplied the arms to insurgents in Iraq which have killed thousands of American soldiers, not to mention many more thousands of innocent Iraqis. Whether or not it is acceptable to entertain the idea of preemptive nuclear strikes against Iran, it is ignorance or denial to say that Iran has done us no harm.

it finally time we got a candidate the reaches to the common man and speaks the truth go ron

Good man. I have a lot of respect for Paul. Normally I would vote Democrat...

However if this man won the primary, I would seriously consider abandoning the Democrats and vote for him based on his merits alone.

Now rejection of the "Just War Theory" doesn't stir the Christian right "God Help Us All".

We have lost our moral standing in the world, our economy is living on Chiness funded borrowed time and according to CAIR (Council on American-Islamic relations) we have a potential 1.200 billion, pissed off Muslims due to our foreign policy.

I say we give Ron Paul the chance he deserves to set this mess straight!!

Finally, a candidate the emphasizes less government and NO WAR. We are killing and slaughtering thousans.... and for what?!

Force is not an OPTION. This comes down to basic morality and agency. Humanity must have the right to choose. That right to choose is taken away when a gun is used to FORCE a way of life. Ron Paul is spot on with our foreign policy. He is an honest, forthright, integrity-filled statesman.

May God bless us with an opportunity to have him as our leader.

Great comment. The others focussed on single voter issues, Ron Paul was the only one who spoke of compromised principles which belie the character behind those who voted for preemptive war. GO RON PAUL

Ron Paul won the debate with this response. All the Police state candidates are not worthy. Ron Paul is clearly the best of the bunch. The Liberty message is a winner

Wow! This guy is so brave. The other cowards hide behind the so-called "war on terrorism" and pretend they care about the national security of America. If that's so, why do they support pre-emptive strikes on other countries? Since when did we find it just to invade and occupy other countries under UN resolutions? Since when did we decide that it was our responsibility to rid the world of tyrants?

I fear a Rudy McRomney presidency, because it will be exactly the same as a Bush presidency. More wars and spending on the military industrial complex.

Yeah, Ron Paul!

Here is a topic which I think should have been debated more. Why wasn't it?
It is because of the Neo-Con fog that surrounds CNN that prevents any "real
debate" about our foreign policy. Oh CNN couldn't stop salivating about the immigration issue, or whether or not our next President is a born again Christian. They should have debate about our interventionist foreign policy, our mounting debt, and the destruction of our Constitutional liberities. These are imporatnt matters CNN.

Dr. Ron Paul is right on!

Ron Paul is the only candidate that truly supports the free market and the constitution. Rep. Paul has consistently opposed the IRS and the Federal Reserve. He has correctly identified the Iraqi war to be wasteful and destructive both to the Iraqis and the American People (suspension of writ of habeas corpus).

Giuliani blatantly stated that we need to teach nation building to soldiers. Then he claims to support liberty and the rule of law when he actually supports the unconstitutional CFR, Federal Reserve, IRS, Military Commissions Act, Patriot Act, etc. Additionally Giuliani is making millions on 9/11 speeches.

Most of the candidates seem to flip flop on issues. Some claim to support the free market but yet support the CFR and the Federal Reserve. This kind of hypocrisy is not what we need in a president.

A president must first be humble , like Christ, a servant of all. A president must knowledgeable in the U.S. Constitution and willing to defend it. Most of the candidates aren't. A president must not think that he is above the law but rather submit himself to the rule of law.

Ron Paul is the only candidate is that respects the rule of law, understands the U.S. Constitution thoroughly, and defends our nation against both enemies abroad and within.

God bless Ron Paul!!!

Congressman Ron Paul's answer is so right. I'm impressed with his well yhought out honesty.

That was the HOME RUN moment of the night. Way to go, Ron Paul!

The Main Stream Media is not balanced. We have to go guerrilla:

1) go to drugstore/craftstore
2) buy stick of white shoe polish/white window marker
3) write "WHO IS RON PAUL?" or "RON PAUL R3VOLUTION" on your back windshield

If 200 people/day see it, that's 50,000 people by the time of primaries! If 5,000 Ron Paul supporters do this, that's 250,000,000 people exposed to his name by primaries! Dr. Paul's only challenge at this point is not Giuliani or Romney, but exposure to the general populace, so let's get it done!

*please repost*

there is a poll you can access it from the front page and yes Ron Paul is leading with over 50% of the votes
GO RON PAUL!

support Ron Paul with others in your area at meetup.com

Wow. Ron Paul you are a TRUE patriot!
Now I know why CNN only gave you 3 minutes during the first hour, and a total of 6 minutes!

A former Barack voter for Ron Paul

1) go to drugstore/craftstore
2) buy stick of white shoe polish/white window marker
3) write "WHO IS RON PAUL?" or "RON PAUL R3VOLUTION" on your back windshield

If 200 people/day see it, that's 50,000 people by the time of primaries! If 5,000 Ron Paul supporters do this, that's 250,000,000 people exposed to his name by primaries! Dr. Paul's only challenge at this point is not Giuliani or Romney, but exposure to the general populace, so let's get it done!

*please repost*

I've noticed here on cnn's political ticker, the commentation area for people who viewed the debate here on the cnn website, they had an area asking "who won?", filled with more than 75% of Ron Paul, the commentary on that issue of "Who Won?", has been taken off of the CNN website, people speak there mind and you delete their words, completely biased or maybe it's to hard to believe that a man who is honest and not in your circus spotlight is actually moving the people.

As a christian I believe Ron paul is correct. Just war theory does not allow preemptive military action under the circumstances that have been given to us by our white house.

So why do you dinosaurs at CNN continue to deny that Ron Paul is a serious contender? You and your 'political analysts' continue to trot out the three media musketeers as if they're the only game in town.
Better wise up. America is making up its own mind. Either pay attention or get out of the way.

I think it was amazing and right on that Ron Paul chose a matter of government policy as the biggest moral hazard in our nation, rather than trying to peg some kind of individual personal behavior in society as morally hazardous. This speaks to a fundamentally different orientation with Dr. Paul...it is government that is most often problematic, not the citizenry.

I think Dr. Paul is the most inteligent and truthful of all the candidates. I would love to see him as president. We need a smart man in the White House for a change! He was speeking for me on the issue of premptive war. War should only be a last resort!

You are awesome Ron, maybe someday they will give you the middle podium...especially the one that counts! God Bless your honesty!

Ron Paul was awesome tonight! He's the only reason I watched the debate this evening. The media despises Dr. Paul, but We The People love our champion of the Constitution and the Republic!

RON PAUL R*EVOL*UTION!!

Ron Paul is the only one who can change this pathetic party into something to be proud of!

Dear CNN:

Now you know why I don't watch your channel:

Paul: U.S. has rejected ‘Just War’ theory of Christianity

Is the headline for Ron Paul's performance in the debate?

Not Ron Paul stands up for the Constitution? Not Ron Paul is against unjustfied war?

Communist News Network is right!

There IS NO question in MY MIND, that Dr. Paul IS our next President.
The man is a proud patriot, like me. He thinks like a True American.

Ron Paul is finally someone who speaks for me and the way I feel. Isn't that what government is suppose to be....for the people and by the people? I had given up on voting for the same old thing. Ron Paul makes me want to go to the polls.

wow did Ron Paul really take advantage of the time with his inspirational qualities. Everything he believes for is the truth and can be backed up by history and philosophy. Or we can build nations by teaching our military how, then the rest of the world will be as good as us? We need to have other nations want to be like us, we're not going to make them. Inspire the people.

Ron Paul is the only candidate that I would consider voting for, because he's the only candidate that has a perfect pro constitution voting record.

good job man bring the troops home

One commetator said something I very much have thought in the last year or so; and even Democrats stop short of noting why Iran might 'want' a nuclear weapon? They want it for leverage against a country they fear is encroaching on them: the U.S.A. Ronald Reagan used the Star Wars system as a defense against the USSR, and, judging by the disbanding of the USSR, it seems his system worked. Is Iran taking a page out of Reagan's book? The U.S.A. has respected nuclear power in the hands of its enemies in the past. This is they the cold war was a 'COLD' War, because Russia had the a-bomb. When China got it, they were secue the U.S. would not invade them, either. And, as far as Iran knows from history, the ONLY country that has ever dropped a nuclear device on a major civilian population [and then did it again] is, you guessed it, the United States. What nerve do we Americans have, being the only country with that record, to suggest another country should not have the bomb? Do we think we're the moral experts? I don't believe bombs are the answer, but does the U.S. still have working bombs? If so, what hypocrisy to suggest another country shouldn't. Are we afraid of Iran? If so, then we'd better start looking at win-win solutions, peaceful solutions. I hardly knew a thing about Ron Paul before tonight, but I think he steered me in his direction tonigt. Let's talk with Iran, and figure out a win-win solution in Iraq, win for Iran, win for U.S., and, certainly MOST of all [duh!] win for the native Iraqis, all of them: Sunnis, Shi'as, and Kurds.

Ron Paul won

Dr. Paul wins. Hopefully the country will wake up to hear his message!

He is correct. We need to worry more about the United States and the issues inside the border before we go to war with people who have done ABSOLUTELY nothing to us, just because we think one day they might. Thats like saying I'm never going out of the house because ONE DAY I might get shot or one day I might get into a car accident so I'm never going to drive. You can't stop things that are out of your control before they happen because there is no way to know for sure what the future holds. Instead worry about the things you can control and try to get America's respect back with other nations, try to gain back our allies instead of making more enemies. We need to go back to our roots. Yes we should defend ourselves, our rights and our freedoms but only after those rights and freedoms are under attack, we should not put the lives of our citizens and the lives of innocent people at risk because of something that might not even happen. However what is certain is that if we do in fact start "preemptive strikes" we will have innocent lives that are lost and we will have to start worrying on a day to day basis that another country will come after us, because they will want to get to us before we get to them.

It was sad that he did not get fair share of air time.

Ron Paul is the one viable candidate because his stance and voting record is now and always has been in accord with the Constitution for the United States. He warned us about the Iraq war and nobody listened. He is warning again that preemptive war is unconstitutional and is a move in opposition to liberty.

Ron Paul is the only hope this nation has. I can't believe the hypocrisy we've seen in the series of debates so far. According to multiple polls, 70-percent of the American people have turned against the Iraq War, yet it seems your pseudo-analysts, especially Amy Holmes, think that Dr. Paul's position is not supported by Republicans.

It's not a coincidence that Dr. Paul got less than 6 minutes of air time in a 2 hour "debate." All of the MSM are hyping the "big money" candidates, and there is little difference among them on the issues that really matter.

If CNN practiced responsible journalism, they would have more equal time allocated among all the candidates, not just the MSM's favorite three.

Ron Paul did great with the little time he was given, I've seen one count that Dr. Paul only had 5 mins of speaking time tonight.

Check out the Debate Scorecard, Ron Paul is currently getting the most votes for who won tonight!

If there was ever any doubt that CNN is a shill for the Establishment then tonight should remove it. It is obvious that the truth must be hidden and the Welfare/Warfare State Agenda shoved down America's throat. Ron Paul is a real man among phony boys. I gave up voting in disgust years ago because there has been no real choice. Ron Paul inspires me to give it one more try. He is America's last chance to be free again.

As I was reading this thread, it went from 60 comments to 45....they are afraid of Dr. Paul! It is criminal that he did not get as much face time as the "big three". That's okay, he's got my vote, and the vote of anyone else I can convince! I firmly believe that he has more exposure than "they" think, and that he stands a much better chance of getting the nomination, too. This is the internet age, and Americans can do their homework for themselves where the candidates are concerned. Vote Ron Paul!

Ron paul CLEARLY won.

I know most people reading this are already Ron Paul supporters, because of the "clever" way that CNN set this blog up, but... IF YOU ARE STILL UNDECIDED, take an hour or two and research Ron Paul online! If you love America, liberty, and respect the U.S. Constitution, you'll love Ron Paul! He is the only candidate that deserves your vote.

Well America! Ron Paul and Mike Gravel deserve our support. We have the power, let's do it! And don't let talking idiots on TV who know "better" than you, tell you they don't have a chance.

Obviosly Ron Paul is the one who stands out with his truth. Sometimes the truth hurts but he would work to fix coruption in the government systems.He stands for the freedom that America is based on. He speaks for every true patriot American who loves America and cares about their childrens futures

Ron Paul is a waste. He has no chance of getting the nomination and takes valuable time away from other candiadtes who actually have a chance. Anyone who is a true conservative would never vote for a cadidate like Paul. Also anyone who thinks WE are at fault for terrorists killing our men and women cant be taken seriuosly.

It's about time we heard from a candidate that is more concerned about upholding the principles of the Constitution than personal empowerment. We should all stand up in support of this man.

I consider myself a "Southern Liberal". I reject the fake morality of the current Republican Party. I reject the goofyness of the extreme left wing like PETA and even MOVEON.ORG (although for the most part I agree with latter). Ron Paul makes the most sense to me. This guy is the ONLY Republican that I could EVER consider voting for.

In a time of universal deceit – telling the truth is a revolutionary act.

Ron Paul is a moral and principled human being. I only hope that we have had it with the charlatans (and the media mouths in bed with them) and that we VOTE to reclaim the political process and uphold the Constitution with leaders like Ron Paul.

When I was a kid, I didn't really understand the idea of the power of the establishment. Now I do. I want to here you talk about Ron Paul who everybody seems to love, except the establishment. But CNN does not do it. They minimize him by ignoring him. Forget that the people who have watched the debates think he is the best candidate–CNN, FOX, MSNBC don't acknowledge their own online polls.
The establishment is dishonest; these people will engage in intellectual dishonesty to keep their power and maintain their financial gain. I want to throw up when I watch them. Wolf Blitzer is such a terrible reporter that he even stated that "all" of the Republican candidtaes are in favor of the war in Iraq. Is he incompetant, or just has no respect for accuracy? Or does he want to ignore and minimize Ron Paul?
The establishment is very strong and powerful. Thay want to keep what they have.
Too bad journalists working for CNN, et. al., don't want to just inform us. That's actually what a journalist is supposed to do.

Oops, found the poll!
http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/debates/scorecard/gop.debate/
Forget the conspiracy theories for now ( Except for the legitimate issue of the limited time given to Dr. Paul and the other "minor" candidates )
Dr. Paul also is currently leading many of the categories.
Go Ron Paul!

Ron Paul once again has it right. He alone talks about following the Constitution. I'm voting for him.

RON PAUL 2008!!!
http://www.myspace.com/ronpaul2008

Dr. Paul was honest, I found it a bit disturbing that Wolf Blitzer didn't allow Ron Paul very much airtime. Ron Paul was the only respectful canidate up there, he didn't argue with Wolf and talk over him. However, I did notice Wolf constantly cut him short way earlier than the other canidates.

I would go so far as to say that Dr. Paul recieved only 50% of the airtime that Rudolph Guiliani did. I think there should be a buzzer initiated for these debates, and if they do not stop talking they lose time off their next question. They could then weigh in properly on what they thought was most important by overstaying their welcome on their strongpoints, and cutting short their weakpoints...or staying balanced.

Please CNN, take my advice..it would make things seem less skewed in favor of one canidate over the other.

Dr. Paul was very honest, and conscise in his answers and did not go off on emotional and personal tangents like many of the other canidates did. I still like Dr. Paul's message in comparison to the other canidates and he has my vote in the Primary.

Thank you.

President Ron Paul....Sounds GREAT to me

with RP being so honest, it's hard to absorb all the logic he so desires. as idealistic as he is, its a shame he wont get elected :[

Congressman Paul was both candid and consistently correct; Dr Paul cleverly converses with courage and conviction on American concerns.

Two polls

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/debates/scorecard/gop.debate/

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18963731/

FINALLY !!!! we have found conservative in a crowd of liberal warmongers. we have to ask, who's country would Jesus invade?????

ron paul is by far the best won for the job!!

I write this as a new member of the Republican party, a membership I have acquired expressly with the hope to vote for Dr. Ron Paul in the coming Republican primary.
I fear, however, with the news that the Florida primary is being moved ahead to January, that there is an effort being made to filter out the minority candidates.
Dr. Paul could be the greatest president for the people this country has ever seen.
Why is there the need to silence him and discredit his supporters?
As for there being no poll, was there a poll for the Democratic debate? If there was, let the conspiracy theories begin

Speaking as someone who served in the military during the Iran-Iraq war (when U.S. forces engaged Iranian forces to aid our then ally Iraq) the first Gulf (when we attacked our former ally Iraq) and who has close family members who have been deployed multiple times to the Gulf, I think that the military deserves the dignity of having moral sound reasons for their actions, and not be left to fend with complex moral problems on their own, with weak rationalizations from the so called leadership.

You can read the polls by the way of positive comments. ronpaul2008.com

Amen.
they call it a DEFENSE for a reason. Maybe we should have a separate budget for OFFENSE – $100.00

Ron Paul is the only candidate with his head screwed on straight. The rest of the candidates sounded like canned hams.
I find it unreal that the republicans as well as the democrats still think that the Muslims hate us cause were free and rich. It's like a brainwashed mantra that there trying to sell the American public into thinking.
P.S. CNN I really believe you need to stop telling us who the front runners are and allowing them to monopolize the stage. You gave Ron Paul a fraction of the time and didn't allow him the chance to answer nearly the same amount of questions the 3 so called front runners were allowed.
Quit trying to pick our candidates for us! Believe me we can figure it out just fine for ourselves.

I am deeply saddened and distressed that in today's political culture, allowing for the possibility of using nuclear weapons against a country which has not attacked is a non-controversial position of the media-declared "front runners", while a man who denounces that idea as un-Christian and un-Constitutional is regarded as a "fringe" candidate. Have we completely lost our way in the world?

Ron won for the limited amount of time that he had.

The fact that Ron Paul was stuck at the far end of the line and only until after the questions on the Iraq war were past was he able to speak obviously shows the fear that Dr. Paul will expose the truth to the general public. I almost turned this debate off, but i am glad that i did not because when he did get to speak he shined brighter than any other candidate on the stage.

I have to say that I never even knew who Ron Paul was before tonight – and I live in Texas. Nice job – I hope the media will give him a chance to stay in this game. He is much more of a Republican than Guiliani.

Not only has the Republican party abadonded the Christian requirement that a war be just before even considering to fight, but now, quite sadly, most of the Republican candidates think it is OK to use nuclear weapons in a first strike situation. THAT IS RIDICULOUS! . Republicans should be ASHAMED that their party has sunk to the depths of considering first-use of nuclear weapons, the result of which would be catasrophic and prevent peace as we know it from EVER being achieved on earth.

So true, what kind of a country preemptively nukes other nations?

Thank you Ron Paul, for being a sensible man among scoundrels.

Ron Paul was right.

Ron Paul is a man of principal. Our country desperately needs him to be our president.

Obviously, there is a deliberate attempt to keep Ron Paul from getting any more publicity by eliminating any on-line poll.

With every debate, my belief in Ron Paul as the best candidate gets stronger.

I was going for Giuliani or McCain but after finally getting to hear Congressman Paul.I missed the first 2 debates.

CONGRESSMAN PAUL HAS MY VOTE!!

You are the only True defender of the United States Of America in this entire race.You love it from the Constitution that made us great to the entrepenuer who is trying to feed his family, to the Single Mother raising her kids alone.

Thank you for running for President!
My dearly departed Grandma would have loved you for loving The United States so much.

OK, I have been all over the net after watching the debate and I cannot find one online poll (unlike the last two debates)! In the last two debates four major networks (websites) had polls...Where are they...Is this deliberate! We all know that RON PAUL won the last two debates in every poll but the Fox News poll(came in second)!

Ron Paul for president!

As always, I think Ron is the most articulate and straightforward as opposed to all the rest. He speaks his mind and that is what the country neads to hear, especially during times like these. He is above and beyond the competition and certainly has my vote of confidence.

I am very impressed by Ron Paul and can't wait until he gets elected.

I love this man! The only true conservative on stage. The only candidate that resembles Reagan. The only one who could win for the GOP!

Dr. Paul is the only candidate only concerned with the US above all ther nations. Getting involved in other nation's affairs, including preemptive war, is pompous and dangerous. Thank God for Ron Paul!

War is always a last resort for a free society and never a "first resort". Preemptive wars are simply wars of aggression. Our Founders sought to prevent such irresponsible actions not encourage or embrace them.

What fear do the other candidates and CNN have of Constitutional principles?

To what level of freedom have we degraded where the advocacy of adherence to the Constitution is considered extreme?

Is it ignorance?

Why don't people see that we dug our own hole in this war? Why is Ron Paul so controversial? Are people so used to hearing feel-good politics that they forgot how to hear the real message? What a shame America doesn't see Ron Paul as the best candidate.

I wish CNN or any network would post a poll. Too afraid of the truth. Too bad because Dr. Paul isn't going anywhere. Let's see if the MSM reports a 5-10% write-in presidential vote for him.

Wow...CNN is actually scared of Dr. Paul. Its amazing how one kind, honest speaking man can make a giant like CNN quite. Come on CNN wake up! Cover the most honest candidate America has...Dr. Ron Paul

Why was the "who won?" thread eliminated? The obvious answer is Ron Paul was dominating the comments and CNN didn't like it. If that isn't the ultimate in specious behavior...

>:-(

While the rest of the candidates aren't seeing the forest through the trees, Ron Paul gets right to the root of the problems. Big Government is the problem, not the solution. Another home run for Ron Paul.

Right on!

(Waits for CNN to delete anything Pro-Ron Paul)

Truth, principle, and integrity. We hear it everytime Ron Paul speaks. He is also the only candidate that unites the parties on this issue. He can be a president for American, not a just a specific group.

Is it any wonder why (according to the Neo-Cons) the Iranians are trying to develop a nuclear weapon?

All of the Republican candidates, except 1, support pre-emptive nuclear war.

Only 1 candidate wants peace.

Right on !! Dr. Ron Paul for President. I wish i owned a T.V. network. until then the people continue to be fooled with lies

FACE IT CNN YOU ARE SCARED OF RON PAUL

I just wanted to say, GO RON PAUL!!!

I wasn't sure if my other comment was going to be posted, since I criticized Giuliani who is the frontman for the corporate elite in the GOP party. I posted it under the "Who won" blog. I noticed that nearly all the 58 comments listed so far are in support of Dr. Paul. And now I'm having trouble finding that blog on the political ticker page...strange.

Where's the polls CNN? Are you afraid Ron Paul would sweep it?

Ron Paul is absolutely correct. Our foreign policy is a threat to our national security. Instigating war, yeah, that's real Christian-like!

Ron Paul answered the best he could in the little time given.

Why did Rudy McRomney average nearly 12min each, and all the others averaged under 6min?????????

I don't think I would call that fair by any means.

Ron Paul is the winner, but I ask why are the other polls that people have commented on saying so, They are dissaperaing if it does not favor, Romney, McCain or Guilianni.

I have made several post and the have deleted the whole thing and replaced with a reworded story.
Are they hoping if they keep asking the basic same question they'll get the answers there looking for????

Shame CNN..

Why does CNN not pay any attention to Ron Paul? This is absurd! The man is the only Republican candidate that makes sense and speaks truthfully.

A great man with solid principles.
I just wish CNN would actually talk about him on the post-debate shows

I'll bet that if Wulf had bothered to let him answer the question, Paul would have been the only one not anxious to nuke Iran.

This is the only person that talks any sense at all. A true republican by the true definition.

It's obvious that CNN has taken the same tack the other 'fair and balanced' network did, which was to skew the debate, early on, to give the so-called front runners the lion's share of the time. Today, Ron Paul topped 14,000 YOU TUBE subscribers, clearly 2x more than ALL the other GOP candidates combined, and 2x more than the nearest presidential contender, Barack Obama. The job is more clearly defined now than ever. We must take Ron Paul's message personally to every American to judge for themselves. The warped media has proven they simply aren't up to the task! Go Dr. Paul – the Rx America needs!

Ron Paul is the man!!! The only candidate on stage who told the truth.

America needs less government, less taxes, less corporatism, and more liberty. Help restore our Constitution, And vote:

RON PAUL IN 08'!!!

As a Christian, Ron Paul is the only candidate I could vote for. He won the debate in my mind, on this question alone.

Ron Paul was right on with this answer.

Poll is now up! Here – http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/debates/scorecard/gop.debate/

Imagine the response, if Ron Paul had shown contempt for the format/moderator and just kept on talking past the time limit. Americans would have walked away more educated.

Ron Paul clearly won this debate. CNN has even stooped to letting their comentators make fun of the way he holds his arms???? We support ron we will be registering to vote the primaries.

Ron Paul says what no one else dares to say, and he says it with lucidity and integrity.

The reason for the 'disparity' between his Internet numbers and those voting in offline polls is easily explained: Internet users have been exposed to his message, offline voters have not yet.

We are making sure they are. Whoever is exposed to his message agrees and becomes a passionate supporter. Google the keywords 'ron paul meetup' – and join the fight for what's right!

Perhaps it is time we instruct these media outlets how a free market works. Where the consumers revolt and demand they deliver a product that interests us, or they lose business.

Ron Paul paid his money to appear in the debate, the same as any other candidate.

I found it interesting how they thought they were going to kick his ass directing that one person in the audience's question at him. It was one of what, two, chances they gave him to answer? Both directed at "family members" of the soldiers.

Regardless, he stood tall and responded well.

I was really impressed with Rep. Paul. His comments and stance showed what a real leader is about.Standing up for principles. Standing up and stating what is not popular, but what is right. Giuliani and the rest of the GOP could learn a thing or two from Rep Paul. He has my vote

Thank goodness we have this candidate still alive in the polls. No pun intended. Still, he is not a fringe candidate like the pundits insist. Ron Paul in 08 and restore our republic!

I think that Ron Paul is the most sincere presidential candidate that we have seen in a very long time. We have worn our country thin by engaging in so much military intervention.

I cannot believe the Republicans were all talking about Nuking Iran as if it is just another military option. These are NUKES we are talking about. How would like it if China had a debate and Nuking the US was openly discussed. I really don't believe I just heard what I did. The audience were cheering as well! What have we become?

We must vote for Ron Paul. The alternative it very scary as Russia has 1000s of Nukes and they are sympathetic to Iran.

As a practicing Catholic who is familiar with the just war stance of Christianity's roots during the time of the early Church Fathers, I am proud to endorse a Protestant in Ron Paul. Giuliani has abandoned the truth of the church we share for the sake of warmongering and has thus become something truly grotesque, something truly non-Catholic, something truly non-Christian.

Ron Paul was right on. Pre-emptive warfare should not be the policy of the United States of America.

This is a message to each of you reading this blog. You must start a local meetup group. If you need help, please contact the Austin, Texas team for assistance. Ron Paul headquarters does not have a lot of cash. We must get Ron elected. Be sure to visit the following:
http://www.ronpaul2008.c0m
http://www.ronpaulforums.com
Also, if you don't have one already, get a sticker on your car and a sign in your yard now!!! Go eBay if you can't find them locally!! If we unite, we will get a guy into office that puts us as individuals and America first!!!

Yes the Christian Conservative will be voting for Ron Paul.
He definately has a clear vision for America and Americans, not just special interest.
It's time to get realistic on getting America back on a fiscal and constitutionally responsible track in government, without all the politics,corruption, and rethoric.

I have to agree with Brian from Peroria. Te Neocons have essentially ruined the party. Ron Paul is the only true conservative of the group. How many candidates spoke of individual rights like Congressman Paul.

Even if he only got about 2 minutes out of the two hours, he made the most sense out of all of the other candidates.

Ron Paul is so right on, a stark contrast from the macho warmongering corporate socialist posturing of the rest of the pack. America needs Ron Paul.

You cannot go to war to prevent war. Preemptive war is absurd.

Ron Paul is dead on!!! I am voting for him and doing everything I can in my free time to convince others. Jump on the bandwagon everyone!!!

Yes sir! Ron Paul for President!

Ron Paul speaks clearly and stands apart from the other candidates on issues of war, peace, foreign and domestic policy. He answered the questions asked of him in contrast to other candidates who ignored the questions asked and simply presented their scripted talking points.

I agree with Kirk...CNN...where is the poll?
Ron Paul would win (in my opinion). Out of these candidates he would get my vote.
Give Ron Paul the microphone!

I thought Ron Paul did a great job when he had time. I thought CNN did a poor job dividing the time among everyone. I thought America was a democracy you could have fooled me tonight.

Ron Paul is the only Republican that tells the truth, makes sense, and can put the country back on the right track. He is a liberal, by the way, not a conservative. He is socially liberal (i.e. protection of life, pacifist) and economically liberal (Democrats are usually economically conservative).

Dr. Ron Paul introduced himself tonight as a champion of the Constitution. America is in desperate need of a Constitutional Revolution and Dr. Paul was the only man on stage who can deliver.

Go Ron Paul!

Of course there is no online poll. They don't want Ron Paul to win, which of course he would. The simple fact is the more americans listen to Ron, the more they realize the rest of the Dem/Reps are nothing but puppets, void of any cognitive thinking abilities and just sppewing lies their "handlers" tell them to say.

Ron Paul, baby. Time to to take this country back.

Ron Paul "Gets it." The War, spending, inflation,the invasion of our rights; they are all connected to the fact that we have strayed from Our Constitution. Ron Paul is the only candidate to consistently point that out.

Paul did great in the limited amount of time he had. He is the only one of the republicans that has a chance in the national election due to all the others stance on Iraq and foreign policy.

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Ron Paul received 5 minutes and 51 seconds in speaking time. His comments were economical, intelligent, sharp, coherent, no wasted time or moments to any of his answers on seven oportunities. His final remark and only opportunity in the final hour was his best moment, on pre-emptive nuclear war. Republicans, particularly Romney, Giuliani, McCain and others had advocated/refused to rule out a tactical nuclear weapons strike if Iran gets nuclear materials! Since such an event is an inevitability, that is a giant nation like Iran, which is certainly entitled like Pakistan, India, Israel to nuclear power, gets fissionable energy. These candidates are assuring nuclear war in our near future.

Only Ron Paul repudiated this. He final statement on turning away from 'just war' to 'pre-emptive war' is the great issue of the debate, and he, as Stephen Colbert would say, nailed it.

If Ron Paul were not at this debate, a terrible omission would have occurred - no one else opposed the idea of nuclear war against Iran if they pursue nuclear power. Ron Paul reiterated that Iran is not a threat to the USA and that pre-emptive war is madness.

Ron Paul introduced himself as " Champion of the Constitution." That you are, Dr. Paul, that you are.

May Godspeed you to the high office of the Presidency.

Ron Paul is the only real candidate running. However, you have to have a brain to figure it out beyond relying on mere name recognition. Giuliani even on stage is like a nightmarish episode of the Twilight Zone.

C'mon guys we all know we have to elect Rudy Guiliani. If we don't the terrorists will get us.

Ron Paul is correct ounce again! He is the only true patriot who stands for the people and common since. We should never have started a preemptive war.

I think its just a disgrace that CNN and the other networks who host these debates so flagrantly ignore equal representation and time to speak for each Candidate. They kiss ass to whoever has the most money to pay for airtime. If I was in that Audience I would have Spoken out in Outrage! Taking turns is a very simple process kids learn how to do it, why can't adults? On a gameshow and only a few got a chance to answer the questions, then it would be a rigged Show! Its Sickening, and I just wish I was there to say something about it.

Go Ron Paul! He loves the Constitution, understands what the role of Government is and is the antithesis of the Republican warmongers. I'm glad he had the courage to speak out against the immorality of our foreign policy. I was frustrated with CNN because they let Guliani and McCain and Romney ramble on and on about nothing.

Where are the polls on here?

Ron Paul would be winning hands down!

Ron Paul is conservative, honest, and consistent. When you talk about life and the right to live, Paul’s policy is the most consistent. He wants policy before war…he vaules life at all ages. NO PRE-EMPTIVE WAR.
Ron Paul has the wisdom to understand the most important issues facing America…he can see how our trade policies are hurting us, our foriegn policy is hurting us, and big government is hurting us. He is strong enough to say we have to fix this…he is a true Republican.

Ron Paul stood out as clearly the best leader. I am proud to support Dr. Paul, especially his positions against preemptive strikes and militiarism.

AMEN!!

Finally a voice for the people, standing for truth, justice and the American way. The biggest lie of the war is that if we don't fight them there, then we'll have to fight them here or if we leave Iraq, they will follow us home. If that is true, why even bother fighting our fully armed combat forces there when they could simply come here and shoot unarmed citizens. The truth is they can't. They are no threat now and never will be.

Ron, you bring me hope that I should once again vote republican. Obama gets my vote if you don't make it!!

Love YOU!!

As a former hard core conservative Republican, Paul sounds to me so far as the only true conservative of this bunch. The Republican party has turned liberal, and I will not vote for Guliani or Mccain if they get the nomination. They are no better than the Democrats with their liberalism.

I like Paul's message of freedom and self-responsibility. I hope he gets some press coverage, because he clearly resonates with people when given the chance.

GO RON PAUL!!! You are my choice for President, I am behind you 100% We need to hear more about RON PAUL!! STOP THE MEDIA BLACKOUT

I find it funny that Communist News Network deleted the public's response to who won the debate when it was clear Ron Paul was the favorite.

Ron Paul has presented himself as the candidate for protecting the liberty of Americans citizens. His intelligence and honesty struck a chord tonight where no other candidate up on that stage did. He is not afraid to be something different, and best represents where the public mind is. All republicans would do well to realize the reason that we lost in 2006, and get behind an honest and truly conservative attitude as Ron Paul has done.

This is probably the most important point of the entire debate. Doctor Paul's comments are focused on the essential issue of government power, and the potentially the ending of the world or at least the American world. God Bless Dr. Ron Paul!

As a person who is starting to identify more with Republicans (at least the old Republican philosophy), I hope the Republicans don't win any elections on the policy of more war. Ron Paul is absolutely right. He's the only palatable Presidential candidate.

I could not agree more. This was the most credible statement of the evening. One who dares question where we as a nation have gone. Let us not defile all of the principles that we once stood for.War should be used as a last resort for protection of our country, against a country that has committed an agression against us.

Ron Paul is the only candidate to even consider.

With 70 % of Americans opposed to the Iraq conflict this man was the only one with the message that has any chance against Democrats in a general election. These other guys must be planning on working for Haliburton after the campaign.

Ron Paul has the mass media and big government running scared because he speaks with integrity and WE THE PEOPLE agree with him. CNN is afraid to pose a poll on who won tonights debate because they are terrified of the results. We are not spammers, we are individual American voters who want the changes his honesty will bring. Long live the CONSTITUTION, long live LIBERTY!!!

Ron Paul is amazing! His message and words shine bright and true through the dark cloud of neoconservative and warmonger banter! Vote for Ron Paul, Vote for America, Liberty, Freedom!

Notice there is no poll on CNN. This will insure Paul gets no coverage. What a joke

Peace. Ron Paul stands for peace. Why do we have all this hatred and bloodshed? We are propagandized to believe in "pre-emptive" war. It's absurd.

Ron Paul hit the nail on the head. We need a NON-INTERVENTIONIST foreign policy. We have plenty of problems right here at home we should take care of!

Dr. Paul and his principled position on the war make him the only Republican who has any chance in 2008. If he is not the nominee it is 2006 all over again and Hillary is President. Will the Republicans wake up and smell the coffee? 70% of this country opposes the war.

He is such a powerful speaker with an actual message. This guy is great.

Ron Paul is an inspiration to me, as a Christan and as an American Patriot.

Right on, Dr. Paul is the only one who speaks the truth straigh to me. He of course is right here.