I don't think anyone can dare call Ron Paul a second tier candidated anymore, GO RON GO!

George Soros has money to burn and doesn't mind funding the "dark horse" in the Republican race - just to shake things up.

Sadly, Mr Soros, you didn't learn from your LAST mistake (over funding John Kerry). All the money in the world can not change a flawed candidate.

Mr Paul - while I respect his vigorous defense of the Constitution - is WAY too far out of main-stream to get most Americans to vote for him. Advocating the shut-down of the FBI, CIA, Homeland Security, Department of Education, and most other Government agencies is NOT going to fly.

Winning the 'battle' but losing the war is not a political strategy for succeeding.

I donated to Ron Paul because I believe in liberty. I hope all those with means can do the same.

Don't forget that Ron Paul's campaign asked for $500,000 over the last 7 days of the quarter. They got $1.2 Million dollars instead.

Still think he's got no support? Ask Mike Huckabee what he made this quarter. Or John McCain. Or Tom Tancredo.

Just so you get a fact right, Bill Richardson is still governor of New Mexico. Not the former governor.

It's not a shock if you're been paying attention, and not blindly accepting to spoon-fed garbage from CNN that McCain is a so-called "top tier" candidate. Gimme a break. At least Paul's getting some exposure, but a little more objective reporting would be especially nice, CNN, rather than the dismissive "shock" . . . but I suppose you will be shocked when we elect President Paul, too, although the fundamentals are clearly there for all to see, everywhere.

Go Ron! He is the champion of the US Constitution! God bless you sir!

Los Angeles is coming together for you! We even have a booth at the upcoming Sherman Oaks Street Fair on October 21st!

I wonder if that is because the police keep abusing their powers, there is no peace, and the only prosperous people in this country now-a-days are dirtbags and the top 1%, although i fail to see the distinction between the last two.

This country has been run into a brick wall. im considering canada or england as alternatives and i know im not the only one.

Go Ron Paul!!!!!

is it really a shock? people are sick and tired and are coming together from all sides to support Ron Paul. Ron Paul is our best hope!

Ron Paul 2008

Thanks for the coverage CNN, but those of us who support Congressman Paul aren't shocked at all. Hopefully you see he's running a major campaign deserving of major coverage.

Wow. All that work and he still won't get an invitation to the big dance.

I am for Hillary, but Ron Paul is probably the only repub I will even give an audience to. Out of all the Republican candidates, he is the only one I would even consider voting for, because he has the experience and common sense to make this a better country.

Why can't all repubs be like this? The current crop makes me want to vomit.

If you have not heard of Ron Paul please read about him. Ron presents hope to restore America back to what made us a great country to begin with, not to continue on the misguided road we are currently stuck on in all aspects of citizenship, not just the "war"

This train is gaining momentum. Get on board or be run over by it..

Liberty is popular….

We just marched in.. We can just come home

Ron Paul 2008

Amen!!! Great job to every Ron Paul supporter! I was driving around in my car last night putting Ron Paul signs up everywhere! We are painting Seattle with the name of Ron Paul!

“Ron Paul is one of the outstanding leaders fighting for a stronger national defense. As a former Air Force officer, he knows well the needs of our armed forces, and he always puts them first. We need to keep him fighting for our country.”

Ronald Reagan

It's pretty clear why Ron Paul is doing so well.

He's the only Republican who opposes the war. He opposed the decision to go to war in 2003 and now he wants to get our troops home as fast as possible.

If RP had more mainstream views on other issues, he'd be at the top of the Republican heap.

As it is, though, he's a voice of sanity in a Republican Party that's gone war-crazy.

Ron Paul has real support! It's the polls that are fabricated.

I'm a democrat but I could vote for Ron Paul.
He's the only one who has some real insight into why the USA has such low standing world wide. When 90% of the world has a negative image of the USA, you have to at least stop to wonder why.

i'm voting democrat, but he is the only republican I like in the field. The only honest one.

Go Ron Paul! $50 of that is mine!

Wow. This is EXTREMELY impressive.

That is quite an accomplishment for Congressman Paul to have more than doubled what he raised from the 2Q. (Especially with other candidates raising significantly less during the 3Q) Perhaps this is the first sign that traditional Republican Orthodoxy of the last 7 years is coming undone and an anti-war, fiscally conservative and pro civil liberties candidate might make a legitimate run for President. Wouldn’t it be refreshing to have an anti-war Democrat run against an anti-war Republican in ’08?

Cash on Hand is the important number. Does CNN have this, and will it compare this to other canidates. I find the amount a candiate can raise not important. But how much they spend, and how wisely they spend it important. A lot of these candiates spend like drunken sailors. Whats to stop them from doing it when they get in the white house. Is anyone really happy with the amount of debt this country is in?

It's nice to see Ron Paul being talked about in the mainstream media in a positive light.

Ron Paul is going to surprise alot of people.

Go Ron Paul!

Way to go Ron Paul! Ron Paul is a great American patriot.

Polls don't really take into account his actual base. Lets look at the #s:

1-They only poll registered Republicans who voted in the primaries. So that takes out all the young supporters
2-It takes out all people who were independant/3rd party
3-Half the time polls don't even mention him by name. Or put him in a secondary subtree.

I would SERIOUSLY be surprised if Ron Paul does not end up with the most individual donors out of all Republicans.

+ You have to take into account that he is the only one who actually improved on his Q2 numbers.
Paul: Fundraising up 114%
Romney: Fundraising down 29%
Guilliani: Fundraising down 40%
McCain: Fundraising down 55%

And I think he'll be fairly high in Cash on hand…since going into Q4 he has $5,300,000 COH…which should be higher than even Mitt…once you take out all the debt he has

Maybe the mainstream media *cough* CNN *cough* will start giving him the attention he deserves. He isn't some crackpot just because he isn't mainstream. Its amazing how a little coverage in spaces such as this could change his poll numbers.

Ron Paul is a brilliant man who endorses constitution and believes in fundamental freedoms. I believe people should take time to understand his message.

Not a suprise here, the republicans are fed up! And are the democrats. Its not former Gov. Bill Richardson either… He was reelected in 2006 and is serving his 2nd term as Gov. of New Mexico.

Always grateful for some much deserved Ron Paul media attention. Such an increase in a typically slow fundraising quarter speaks volumes the growth in Paul support.

Fantastic!

It's only going to get better from here. I'm glad we're finally going to prove that he's not "just the internet" (whatever that's supposed to mean).

I am a democrat and Ron will be the only one in the GOP that will get my vote.

The guy who mentioned George Soros? Are you an idiot? Ron Paul is the ONLY candidate getting his money from small donors.

In Q2 the average donation was $40. And they said that in Q3 the average donation will be simliiar to that.

You people remind me of little kids…with fingers in your ears going "nananana I'm not hearing you…Bush is great…we are winning in Iraq…the economy is doing great"

Turn off Fox News propaganda…and get real

A shock only to those who have no clue!!!

I think this will prove to be much more impressive when the actually number of contributors are revealed. I am willing to bet Paul doubles McCain in number of unique contributors. This will show that he has more support than the mass media candidates, but doesn't have the deep pocket support that the mass media helps bring out. Maybe CNN and the other media giants will start gfiving him equal press time now and we can really see his campaign shock people.

Those of us who support him are in no way surprised. Freedom really is popular!

Finally a candidate the rest of us can really stand behind.

Peace and Liberty through limited government. Ron Paul really is hope for America.

And that $5 million doesn't count all the FREE campaigning he's getting from thousands of supporters.

To put it in perspective, I run a meetup group of 19 members and we have spent nearly $700, not counting our time. So add another $700 for our time and another $600 since we're a below-average sized group, multiply by 950 meetup groups nationwide and you get $1.9 million.

No doubt about it, he's top tier.

Looks like that's the end of Ron Paul

's second tier status!

Good job, buddy.

Go Ron Paul! We can only pray that this leads to millions$$ more in coverage value by the MSM.

Btw, 1/10,000th of that is my donation!

It's no shock to all his supporters — only the mainstream media and other candidates that have been doing their best to ignore him.

Great job, Ron!

Kudos to Dr. Paul. I hope he does well in the early primaries and can pull the upset.

People are tired of the phoney Left vs. Right paradigm. Ron Paul shatters the illusion b/c he represents FREEDOM and the Constitution. All these other bozos couldn't care less about these things. Good job, Dr. Paul!

Well it's about damn time. There's a whole lot of us out here who are tired of giving up our freedoms so the government can "protect us." We want our freedom and we're taking it back from the socialist-liberals and neo-conservatives like it or not!

Vote Ron Paul 2008!
http://www.RonPaul2008.com

Very impressive, Dr. Paul. You appear to be the only candidate that has INCREASED your fund raising from the previous quarter. It certainly does look like Liberty is gaining momentum, though so many still refuse to accept it. It can only get better from here.

I see his signs everywhere around Atlanta. Too bad he is in the wrong party. He is such an Intelligent man. Don't know what he is going with the Republican Party…..too bad though. I want my Clinton Years back….and so do many Americans. that's why it does not fly when they say the Clintons are of the past…. Its like remember the good old days…..ehh

Many states now actively establishing closed primaries, in order to block the Democrat and Independent votes for Ron Paul. This will backfire on the power mongers, who will try to deny you your choice for President. Register as a Republican Now, in every state, in order to be allowed to vote for Ron Paul. Do it Now!

I donated to Ron Paul because he will give all Americans our freedom back.

Thank you CNN for this article about Ron Paul's campaign. I am a proud GOP conservative who supports Ron Paul and his messages of freedom and liberty. Our meetup group will have a booth at the Georgia National Fair Oct 4-14th, drop by and learn about this great American. Google his name, check him out on YouTube, do your own research. Go Ron Paul 2008!!!

I'm proud to be one of those who has made a small contribution to the Ron Paul Campaign. As a 62-year-old man, he is the first candidate I have ever given to because he is the first I have ever felt passionately about. Ron Paul is the most principled man in American politics and America's best chance to see a return of Constitutional government.

Way to go Ron Paul!! You rock!!

The man who matters. No other candidate in the GOP race has the credentials to match this tremendous human being - the free medical treatment he provided in Texas and delivering babies for free. Now, his charity is coming back.

Dr. Paul, the man who stands for the truth, fact above rheotric, compassion above legalism, the only one with a vision. Go RON PAUL!!!

Glad to see actual conservatism coming back…lately, we've just been able to choose between what flavor of high-debt big government we were going to get…

This is the best news I have heard in weeks. Ron Paul's message and dedication to his principles is proving to be an incredible inspiration for many. His donations have come from regular people not special interest groups like those with tens of millions.

For the first time in over 20 years, I have finally found a candidate worthy of my respect and support, as as such, I gladly donated to Ron Paul's campaign in the 3rd quarter.

To James in Arizona: According to newsmeat.com, George Saros has not made any donations to Ron Paul's campaign. In fact, most of Mr. Saros' donations have been to the DNC or Barack Obama's campaign. Where did you get this information? Secondly, if you've listened to Dr. Paul's comments regarding the Executive Branch's agencies, it is clear that he wants to eliminate the beaurocracies and red tape; not necessarily all the agencies and departments themselves.

Maybe people are finally waking up to the fact that their "top tier" candidates have been hand picked for them, and the people find them equally repulsive. Dr. Paul is our last best hope in this country. All the others - all of them! - are merely the same. Not a dime's worth of difference between them. Go Ron.

James said:

"Advocating the shut-down of the FBI, CIA, Homeland Security, Department of Education, and most other Government agencies is NOT going to fly."

I think the implications of this argument are a straw man. He's not advocating that we have absolutely no intelligence agency whatsoever, but rather the departments we do have need reformation.

More transparency of spending would be a good start at cutting the fat.

As all can see, Dr. Paul HAS a passionate and growing support, among the American people. It is the mainstream media and their bogus polls that have it wrong. Now in addition to fighting for airtime on bias mainstream media the campaign must also now deal with the GOP changing the rules for voting in primaries of some states, to further hamper Dr. Paul's efforts. Do not sit on the sidelines……register Republican so that you can vote in your primary without any problems. Make sure your voice is heard.
BUCK the system……vote Ron Paul.
For those that have not yet joined the Revolution…..google Ron Paul, and educate yourself.
Ron Paul = Hope for America.

Ron Paul FTW!!!

I've never donated to any political campaign before, but I've donated hundreds to Ron Paul (and plan to donate hundreds more).

We've never had a presidential candidate like him in my lifetime… An honest man with a proven track record.

I encourage everyone to dig deep in the pockets during this next quarter, the MOST IMPORTANT period of fundraising before the primaries begin.

I know I will.

Go Ron Paul!
I have never even thought of donating before but now that I hear Paul's message of freedom I am ready to give thousands to this man. He is the only hope for this country.

I contributed to Ron Paul, as he is the only candidate running in either party that I consider honest and dedicated to the protection of America.

Too bad he is in the wrong party. He is such an Intelligent man. Don't know what he is going with the Republican Party.

Actually, he is what the Republican party is. The party has been hi-jacked as of late. Many are afraid of a Ron Paul presidency because the liberty he espouses also carries a requirement of personal responsibility. He is in essence a libertarian which the 'traditional' Republican party was quite like.

With the dismantling of many of these government bureaucracies (of which there should be more than just CIA, FBI, etc.) the nany state will diminish greatly and it will be up to individuals to make their own way!

I love his principles, I only wish more of my fellow countrymen did too!.

In the debates he always states where he stands. In the last one he actually admitted during a question that he had changed his stance on the death penalty. If you look at his record, he is extremely consistent, a far cry from the poll driven candidates. You know who I mean!

Have a great day!

Very glad to see this on the top of the Ticker, exactly where it belongs. Consider the following part of the press release:

"Ron Paul's 114 percent increase is in stark contrast to the decrease suffered by Mitt Romney, Rudy Giuliani, and John McCain. Romney's fundraising was down 29 percent. Giuliani was down 40 percent. McCain was down 55 percent."

That alone speaks volumes.

We will if every American hears his message.

Congratulations to Dr. Paul!!

Jo in Atl, GA:

Dr. Paul is not in the wrong party. Bush and his cronies are in the wrong party. Historically, they have no place in the Republican party. They are neo-conservatives - ex-Trotskyite, big-government socialists who switched parties from the Democrats to the Republicans in the '60s. Traditional Republicans believe in individual liberties and non-interventionism, just like Dr. Paul.

Yes! GO Ron

Paul 2008 Legealaize the constitution!

It may be a shock to the MSM that Paul raised 5 mil for the quarter, but to the Paul supporters it is no surprise. Freedom is popular. Join the REVOLUTION. Ron Paul in 2008

Still, the question lingers: who in the blue heck is Ron Paul.

Ron Paul CAN win this thing if we all believe. We can use this positive development in fundraising to go out there and raise even more money. This should shock the non believers out there. This is just the beginning. Ron Paul is the change this country needs. If you havent yet donated then do so today. If you have already donated then do it again this quarter and then find someone who hasnt donated and convince them. We can do this!

Ron Paul's 114 percent increase is in stark contrast to the decrease suffered by Mitt Romney, Rudy Giuliani, and John McCain. Romney's fundraising was down 29 percent. Giuliani was down 40 percent. McCain was down 55 percent.

Dr. Paul has done it again!
Hey folks it was you too! All those signs and emails and phone calls, talking to people in stores, at the gas station, at work… it all pays off!
Let's work twice as hard now that we KNOW it can be done!
Keep it going folks, we can win this thing!
Ron Paul for US all!!

Ron Paul is the only truly anti war candidate with a chance to win…and the only one who wants to abolish the FED and the IRS!
http://www.ronpaul2008.com
freedom is popular!

If this man were elected president (I agree with his stance on Iraq, but that is about it), he would veto every single spending bill that comes his way. That would shut down everything. Nothing would get done. Bottom line, every veto would overridden in the end.

He sounds wonderful on surface but if you like the idea of Social Security (and especially if your parents receive it), forget it under this guy. Same thing with medicare. Now some of you may like that and I am glad you are independently wealthy but a majority of Americans are not and rely, at least partly, on Social Security and medicare. These issues have not been addressed to Congressman Paul. Have you, who support him, bothered to find out where he stands on these issues? Remember, you may find yourself in a position someday of needing these programs.

I think people are so frustrated that they are looking for someone different. But that someone different will have to work with congress and if he can't, then it is 4 years of nothing.

Ron Paul cannot be ignored by the media. He can win and save this country. Register and vote!

Richardson is still New Mexico's governor.

Oh, This is all we need an old Republican man. I think we need someone younger with new and fresh ideas. We need a leader, we deserve it after all we have been through with that dumb Republican Bush.

Ron Paul is a legitimate contender! Hopefully the momentum will keep snowballing. Do yourself a favor…read Dr. Paul's platform. LIBERTY is an American platform…not Democrat, not Republican, AMERICAN.

http://www.ronpaul2008.com

George Soros can only contribute 2300 per election cycle. I seriously doubt there are 501/3c's donating to his campaign.

I've dontated quite a bit to Ron Pauls campaign myself. I also plan on attending the meetup groups.

The grounds are shaking and it's really strange, although obvious, why the mainstream is trying to downplay him.

Just google Ron Paul or see how many supporters there are. There are FAR more websited dedicated to Ron Paul. I just hope we can blow away those fake polls and crank it out election cycle. We'll know in a few months if our elections are rigged.

Bring it home Ron, the doors wide open.

Ron Paul wants to get rid of excessive, bloated, inefficient government that has become too large for its own good. Most of human history we have done just fine without our current overgrown government babysitter. Let the states handle more, let the Federal government handle FAR LESS, and get the international banking families, Israel, the Vatican, and the mafia OUT OF OUR GOVERNMENT NOW! They do not represent us. If they want to buy a country, why don't they just buy some land in the Ukraine, start their Lucifer-worshipping society, and leave the USA alone already?

He is only low in corporate run polls controlled by those who fear a candidate who will fight to clean up Washington's act. He is the most reasonable sounding person running today. I don't agree with him 100% on everything, but he blows away the other candidates in ideas, honesty and integrity. Even if he wins congress will fight to maintain the status quo of doing work for the rich and ignoring the people. But it will be a start. He has my vote.

It is about time people started to listen. He makes more sense than any of the other republican candidates. Go Ron Paul!!!

Ron Paul is the only vote that counts…

I am not someone who usually contributes money to anything…political candidates or otherwise. However, I gave $100 to Ron Paul last quarter and will give at least $250 this quarter.
Ron Paul stands for everything this country was founded on. He is uncompromisingly principled and honest. America is tired of getting rippped off with taxes, tired of unnecessary wars, and tired of special interests running the country.

More and more people are waking up to the fact that Ron Paul is one of the few that does not have a money trail leading to a corporate master - go Ron!

Poor John McCain.
Anybody associated with Bush, deserves
to be defeated.
Keep trying John, you will never make it whitehouse.

I've said it before and I'll say it again.
Ron Paul is the only candidate the GOP can win the white house with. Hardcore republicans will never vote for Hillary (who is the most likely Dem. Candidate). So they'll vote for him if he's nominated. Most Dems. want out of Iraq and none of the top Dem. Candidates are willing to do that anytime soon, so he'd actually attract Democratic votes as well as Independents and Libertarians.
Plus, look at his voting record, he's practically untouchable.

Shock shmock! Get with it CNN!! Having said that I do appreciate the fact that you have reported this significant news at all. Please join the fight for freedom. Your children need you. Your country needs you. The world needs you.

Ron Paul will be President.

Most people just don't know it yet!!!

Let's keep it going people!!!

Halleluia! As another true patriot Thomas Jefferson once said…"I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies". Dr. Paul knows this to be true and that's why he has mu support.

God, what a waste of money.

To dream the impossible dream!

Best of luck to Paul. I intend to vote Democrat myself, but he would make the election more fun. Most of you who have posted comments in support of Paul are voicing the Barry Goldwater's (may he rest in peace) hidden voter argument. He believed that many people do not vote because Americans are naturally Conservative and the major parties did not offer a candidate that they liked. He believed that his candidacy would bring those voters to the polls.

Lyndon Johnson chewed him up and spit him out, as we all know. Johnson was a master, of the art of politics but even he would be no match for the Clintons.

I predict that Ron Paul will not be the nominee because the Republican leadership - while it needs your votes - cares little for your opinions. They consider you to be from the bumpkin wing of the party, but they won't say that to your face. They figure - correctly - that they'll get your votes anyway (are you going to stay home when you have a chance to vote against Hillary?). And they do not intend to give leadership to a loose cannon.

If Paul doesn win the nomination, the battle between him and Clinton will be like a battle between an aircraft carrier and a tugboat. The Republicans left in Congress in 2009 could be seated in an Arbys.

It would be like the Democrats nominating Ralph Nader - another man who is too honest to win and too noble to lie.

This should prove that the Paul campaign needs to be taken seriously by the media. I'd say this makes him a 'top tier' candidate.

The key thing here is not only did he raise that much, he did it on the donations of the people, rather than big businesses like Clinton & Obama. This money was literally raised $25 to $50 at a time by real people who actually want to see change in America. That makes this accomplishment even THAT MORE AMAZING!!!

GO RON PAUL!!! 2008 ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE BABY!

I am so pleased that a Libertarian candidate is getting so much attention.

Usually I only vote Libertarian, but this year I'm definitely going to register republican just so I can vote for Ron Paul.

Ron Paul doesn't accept contibutions from corporation, labor union or national banks. He only excepts contributions from individuals. If you take away the contributions to the other candadites from the gruops, I think you will find the numbers very similiar.

Ron Paul Revolution! Legalize the Constitution!

Attn: Independent and Democrat voters who want to vote for Ron. Click here now to see if your state has a closed primary. http://www.ronpaul2008.com/primary-and-caucus-information/

If it is closed, be sure to click on your state and register Republican so you can vote for Ron in the primary. You can always change back parties later. Hurry, New Hampshire just closed their primary and made Oct 12th their deadline to change. You know why they did this, now go help save our country.

I'm not a Republican but am impressed with this guy. That may sound strange, but he is honest, consistent and actually true to his convictions. He is a true conservative. I can respect that. Even if he were President, I'd be very comfortable. I say this as a progressive - at least you know what you are getting. Unlike so many Republicans today who say they are social conservative but then hire hookers, try to get with men in public restrooms or chase young boys! Or say they are fiscally conservative but then run up record debt, increase Medicare entitlement and spend drunkingly on war! I respect Ron Paul - would probably vote for him over 3 of the 8 Dem candidates (and I'm a Democrat!)

Noone has mentioned Ron Paul's opposition to the North American Union which will essentially remove any borders between Mexico, the US and Canada. This is all being done very secretly behind the scenes and includes the building of the NAFTA highway from the Pacific coast of Mexico into the heartland of the US and then into Canada. They are already printing the coins which will be known as the Amero!!!! This is serious and if it is not stopped now there will be no stopping it in a year. Ask your own senators and representatives whether they support this or whether they are working to stop it. We are dedicated Democrats who will be voting for Ron Paul because noone is talking about the important issues except for Ron Paul.

I love Ron Paul! The mainstream media may try to block him most times but the Internet is far reaching. It's funny to see how out of touch mainstream media really is now days. Good to see CNN report in on Ron Paul for once.

Great news, but no shock to those of us who truly follow Dr. Paul's quest to bring America back to her roots. Let FREEDOM ring!!! I believe this is the first we've read about RP on the "ticker"…correct?

Ron Paul '08

The only one who's not in the pocket of the Council ON Foriegn Relations, who's goal is a One World Government

Ron Paul will win.

Ron Paul rEVOLution!!!
I'll be giving him another $1000.00 this quarter.

Keep fighting the good fight sir.

GOOGLE RON PAUL!!

Register ASAP to vote as a Republican in the primaries! Don't let the powermongers in the GOP keep you from voting for Ron Paul!!!

"…former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson."

Ron Paul still works hard at his responsibilities as a congressman, even as the campaign heats up.

I already donated three times to the Ron Paul campaign, and I plan to donate again! This time I will increase my contribution!

Go, Dr. Paul!!!

"equal to the fundraising totals of Arizona Sen. John McCain and former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson."

Sorry, but that's no revolution..

ron paul is the best candidate out there and i believe he has the support of we the people…the only thing that worries me is that we get ourselves a fair election…there has to be some way that we the people can come up with a system to compare how many of us really do vote for him and what the elections show in the end

Yeah!!

This made my day. If Paul was president people would be simply awestruck at how good freedom is and what it really means–many folks have forgotten. Under no other candidate would we get relief from the current facist and socialist policies that are now running our lives.

CNN, please, please start covering more of what Paul is all about! And thank you for putting this on the Political Ticker.

Go figure. If the socialist Hillary can't win, I guess I could vote for the constitutionalist, Ron Paul. Is this craziness or satire.

Hillary cannot think Ron Paul's thoughts. He is light years ahead of her.

Go Ron Paul!

The CIA is a mass of false reports. "WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION"

Our schools have been declining since the Federal Department of education was created.

Dear un decided voter, before you fall for the FEAR tactics that the ANTI RON PAUL group uses- read about Ron Pauls ideas-learn about is history in washington. Ron Paul has sound ideas, he knows what he is talking about. Our government needs good information to make good decisions. The CIA has been delivering FALSE REPORTS. The CIA needs to be eliminated and replaced with something else.Ron Paul can do it. Search around for Ron Pauls records and ideas. Thanks to the internet, the common man has access to information. Ron Paul wants to insure we do not loose that also. GO RON PAUL!!!!

Vote for Bill Richardson! It is time to bring all the Troops home!

Go Team Ron!

I am surprised that Ron Paul is still in the single digits because at least twice that I know of he received more votes than any other candiate when viewers were asked who they felt won the debate.

I believe he has a following because he does not come across like a phony politician like all his rivals. I believe like most of his fans, he is really passionate about helping the country and the middle class and it shows.

We need to get rid of all the politicians that only think of themselves and the special interest groups. It is time for all Americans to take back our country. Go Ron

Because of these fantastic results, I am donating 50 bucks more. Who is with me??

RUN RON RUN!!!!

Bill Richardson is the current Governor of New Mexico. Not former.

Good Lord. What is it with these neocons? When Paul does well in post-debate polls and straw polls, it's because of spammers; when he does well in fundraising it's George Soros.

Why is George Soros hiding under every rock for these people? And they call *Paul supporters* tinfoil hats!

Maybe now, the mainstream media giants will begin to give the American people complete coverage about Ron Paul's campaign. They have ignored us long enough.Go Ron!

"low single digits in most polls"?? Get your facts straight: http://www.ronpaul2008.com/straw-poll-results/

By the way, these polls represent people who actually get dressed and vote, not sit around in their underwear answering unsolicited phone calls in the middle of the afternoon.

Shocking to who? We arent as dumb as "they" want us to be. OJ and Brittney cant distract us, we want change. lol the people are gonna own the talking heads on election day.

Glenn Ray - Cypress, Texas

You said "if you've listened to Dr. Paul's comments regarding the Executive Branch's agencies, it is clear that he wants to eliminate the beaurocracies and red tape; not necessarily all the agencies and departments themselves.

Glenn - would seeing the ACTUAL votes by Ron Paul convince you he is intent on eliminating the FBI, DHA, Department of Education, etc??

http://www.ontheissues.org/Ron_Paul.htm

- Opposed death penalty (Jan 2007)
- Legalize drugs (July 2001)
- Abolish the federal Dept of Education (Dec 2000)
- Foreign aid harmful (Dec 2000)
- End government secrecy (Aug 2007)
- Let airlines make rules about passengers carrying guns (Sept 2007)
- Abolish Medicare (Dec 2000)
- Eliminate FBI & DHS (Sept 2007)
- No border fence
- Eliminate the IRS (May 2007)
- Abolish Federal Welfare (Dec 2000)

Sorry - but Ron Paul couldn't win the national election if Hugo Chavez were his opponent.

Dear Common Sense,
In short BYE, nobody other then your mama will miss you. Same goes for anyone else consedering what common sense is saying. Please if you hate it here so much LEAVE, noone will be mad at you, go some place were you can be happy.

I changed my party affiliation to Republican to be able to vote for Ron Paul in the primary. To all of you showing your support for Ron Paul, please consider changing your party affiliation if your state does not allow you to vote in the Republican primary.

Please do this soon. Maryland's deadline to make this change is in November. Voter registration deadlines will vary by state.

Go Ron Paul!

I love Dr. Ron Paul and his views. He has got my VOTE!!

this says he is locked on low single digits in the polls, I have not seen a single poll where this is the case. actually in the live in person GOP straw polls, he has won at least 6 and came in second in at least 5.. then if you look online for polls, he is usually winning by an alarming margin. where are these polls where he is losing, this is fiction.

Ron Paul - in the only UNCENSORED, UNCONTROLLABLE POLL, the internet is amongst the top 3 candidates (and #1 in many cases).

Just check out the Election 2008 section at http://www.HitWise.com, and the stats available at http://www.TechPresident.com - there the truth can be seen.

I voted for Bill Clinton twice, Al Gore, and John Kerry. I wasn't too enthused doing it but felt it was better to err on the side of social liberties. Now I am a Ron Paul zealot, donating to a candidate for the first time. If you are a convert as well, please make sure to re-register as a Republican so that you can actually vote for him in the upcoming primaries. Otherwise, all of our enthusiasm won't mean squat because he won't survive the primary season and become the official nominee. Then our choices for president will boil down to Guiliani or Clinton. I'd rather chew my own fingers off.

Thank God for Ron Paul. Lets see how the media spins this one.

Freedom and Liberty

Do we know what it means? Ron Paul may but he needs to draw a more comprehensive picture of what it looks like. Are we really closer to a police state? The DEA, FBI and CIA would love to enforce it. We have more people in prison then any other country. And most, for non-violent offenses. Freedom, cmon Ron, teach us so we can get out of this mess. Do you know what you will do when you are truly free? Careful, big brother is listening!

October 3, 2007

Paul Campaign Raises Over $5,000,000 In Third Quarter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - The Ron Paul 2008 presidential campaign raised $5,080,000 during the third quarter of 2007. That is an impressive 114 percent increase from the second quarter.

Cash on hand for the Paul campaign is $5,300,000.

Ron Paul's 114 percent increase is in stark contrast to the decrease suffered by Mitt Romney, Rudy Giuliani, and John McCain. Romney's fundraising was down 29 percent. Giuliani was down 40 percent. McCain was down 55 percent.

Its about time, Its NOT a surprise to Us Ron Paul supporters. There are tons of us now. And EVERYTIME we go out into the city, more and more convert to Ron Paul.

WE ARE NOT SURPRISED AT ALL, JUST YOU PAID OFF MEDIA ARE, BECAUSE YOUR BOSSES TELL YOU HE IS A NO ONE AND YOU BELIEVE THEM.

Me and my mother donated 100 each. If this man does not get elected, i'm heading out of this country. You should too.

It is only a shock for those that have their facsist head firmly planted in Marxist sand.

Ron is the best hope for America to move forward to a better future.

GO Ron Paul!!!

Kick some right wing loonie butt.

I have converted close to 200 Democrat voters over to Ron Paul in the last two weeks. Most of these people were Obama or Hillary supporters. Thanks to the Internet and word-of-mouth, Ron Paul will win the primary and the election. His momentum is gaining strength every day. The rest of the candidates cannot hope to win by money alone. They will have to resort to cheating, and we will be watching their every move this time around.

I'm the head of "Students for Ron Paul" at Tyler Junior College and I can say the support growing for him is exponential.

Ron Paul may be one of the last opportunities we get to restore some semblance of conservative, Christian, constitutional government. Don't let liberals or neo-cons tell us we have no right to recoupe the patrimony our Founding Fathers left us.

Go Ron Go.

Dr. Paul's superb performance reflects the immense disgust REASONable people feel toward the corporate political and media "elites" that purposefully maintain an increasingly fractious status quo. Only the wonderful re-emphasis on the Liberty experiment as described in the Constitution Dr. Paul tirelessly champions will inspire the indebted, stressed, unhappy, unrewarded, yet hard working citizenry to reject the insulting "choices" trumpeted by the "mainstream". The greatest challenge is to encourage citizens so demoralized by decades of pathetic "leadership" to re-examine their essential role in the political process, think for themselves, and VOTE. Dr. Paul's message is so fundamentally attractive and makes so much basic sense compared to the squabbling drivel ghostwritten for the other candidates that he unites people of all backgrounds to give his cause their hard-earned money. The level of disdain with the current process, wherein less than half of eligible voters participate, is such that it would not be surprising to see Dr. Paul campaign as an Independent should the cowards in the Republican hierarchy continue to ignore the basic constitutional desires all citizens crave yet few attain. After all, the other candidates from both the Democratic and Republican empires are but two sides of the same increasingly worthless coin. Dr. Paul is the only candidate who enables the citizenry to dream of a better future — just imagine what the nation would be like after eight years of a Paulist presidency, then get out there and encourage everyone you know who is profoundly dissatisfied to spread the word.

Yeah,

Ron Paul is way too far out for Washington. Fiscal responsibility, Intelligent policy, Reasonable Diplomacy and Peace. All the other major candidates are in favor of extending military influence in the region and spending the future of the next 5 generations.

truth justice and the american way VOTE RON PAUL the media can not stop the truth and ron paul represents the view of the many not the special intrest of the few!!!!!!!! (STOP LISTENING TO FOX CNN MSNBC OR YOU WOULD NOT EVEN KNOW RON PAUL) THE PEOPLES CHAMPION AND WEATHER YOU LIKE HIM OR NOT HES THE BEST THING GOING TODAY

Hi America

I'm from Canada and I hope and pray we get someone like RP here.{someday}

As an outsider to this debate I've been following your 2008 Presidencial election. This guy sounds like the real deal, maybe even someone you might put on your currency at a later
date. He, too me seems to be the one to finally unite your Country.

Why is it allways about Dems and Reps and not whats good for you?

MAX, AUSTIN, TEXAS,…DO YOURSLF A FAVOR…READ JACK CAFFERT'S BOOK..IT'S GETTING UGLY OUT THERE..I LOVED IT. JACK, LOU AND GLEN BECK ARE MY FAVORITES. THEY TELL IT LIKE IT IS..NO HOLES BARRED

The one man who speaks the truth, fact over rhetoric, pragmatism over legalism, compassion over relgiosity. His free medical treatment and delivering babies for no cost is a zenith in philanthropy and altruism that no other contender can match. The only thing is that Dr. Paul is probably too early - in his days nobody believed Galileo.

Go RON PAUL!!! There's a doctor in the House. Let get him in the White House.

Oh, no. Now they're starting to spam his bank account.

The voice of the people rather than the corporations. I don't care what ticket he's on, he's got my vote. Go Ron Go!!!

CNN - why is this not on the headlines in the politics section? Do america a favor, and let more people be exposed to this.

Dr. Paul could be the last bastian of hope for a country that is now owned by the military industrial complex that Eisenhower warned us about.

I am a democrat and would vote for Ron over any of the leading candidates in that party… a lot of other democcrats feel the same…

SAY NO TO HILLARY!!! A republican with a "D" on her chest.

How we love Ron Paul! Integrity, honesty, humility and consistency. People across the political spectrum are embracing the man and his message. Finally, here's a man we can all trust. Not a penny of his funds come from special interests. That's how we want it. He represents us, we the people.

"Paul's Fund Raising Shock"

The only "shock" here is that we finally see a picture of Ron Paul! Wow, it took long enough!

Now let's see if these uppity elitist MSM know-it-all's start getting a clue that we are not fooling around on this one.

This fundraising prowess doesn't even begin to speak of Ron Paul's true grassroots army growing in every state and from every walk of life.

The Congressman is going to keep surprising the effete know-it-all's who want to force Rudy McRomney and Hillary Obama down our throats, day in and day out.

Look at his straw poll showings :

http://www.ronpaul2008.com/straw-poll-results/

We are with you Congressman…EVERY STEP OF THE WAY BACK TO A CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!

please be courageous CNN,
you keep reporting;
the people will decide

thank you

Even though Ron Paul won more straw polls than any of his competitors and even though his fund raising totals rose 114% were still going to hear, "he doesn't have a chance." Well thats wrong, because we the people are taking our country back.

Way ot go Ron. You are the only Republican who can defeat Hillary. when will the GOP wake up and realize that no pro-war Republican can win. Ron Paul is the only one who can defeat Hillary. Wake up Republicans. This is our only hope!

Ron Paul!!! This is great news, that finally people are getting the message! YouTube Ron Paul if you still haven't caught the fever. Register Republican and vote for Dr. Paul in 2008 (Romney and Rudy would have the primaries tomorrow if they could, so register EARLY)

The more debates the big guys skip, and Ron Paul dominates, the more chance he will have to shock the world.

Our country has been 'had' for *way* too long by Special Interests and the Elites - and is badly in need of a wakeup call to survive as the 'United States of America' much longer. Ron Paul *IS* that wakeup call. Go Ron GO!

Ron Paul for President! He is the only choice, the rest are puppets of the elite, who, alongside with Mr. Decider keep stealing from people of all countries. Sad thing is, the puppets are so dumb and corrupt that they can't recognize that they're puppets and will sign or say just about anything that will profit them. Well, the Master Puppet 'Decider' needs to be tried at a war crimes tribunal, and no, thank you, no more puppets. Ron Paul, please save the remainder of dignity this country has left. You lead, and see that people will follow.

We are waking the sleeping giant.

It is a Ron Paul Revolution.

We're coming…..

Dr.Ron Paul is an decent American citizen / human being. Public Funding would bring forth more Americans like him, to rid the Nation of "Me the People" to "We the People"!

hope he makes an idependent run, and that along with third part conservative, we'd have another 1992!

Wow, this is amazing. I wish the news had more information about Ron Paul.

I would think this not too big a surprise since he is the only republican speaking to the people instead of at them. Maybe some of the other republicans should take a que instead of dumping the same old rhetoric on the voters.

Only Ron Paul has a true Republican message. The other so call "top tier" canidates are just mere pretenders. Olny Ron Paul can fix a dysfunctional government.

Ron is the only man for president anything short of that will usher the NAU and when you all dont have a Bill of Rights anymore it will be too late then. These other shills running on both sides are traitors to this country
Just look at their voting record it says it all

Kudo's to CNN for noticing…

Here's my plan. I simply double my
contribution every quarter. If everyone
does this, we will show exponential growth.
Thats pretty hard to ignore!

GO RON PAUL!

-MC in LA

Ron Paul doesn't oppose the war for issues involving human rights or our for our public perception in the world. Instead, he opposes it because he believes in a foreign policy of isolationism. One, where America either ignores or refuses to interject itself to help people being oppressed around the world. Yesterday Ron Paul was one of two congressman who opposed a resolution condemning the heinous actions of the Myanmar junta because he doesn't believe that the United States should get involved. A President like Ron Paul would allow genocide, war, and famine to occur. The world cannot stand for a President who ignores it. We've moved past that.

I'm not sure James from Phoenix is even close to knowing what he's taling about. Almost all of Dr. Paul's contributors are individuals, and no one can give him more than 2,300. Are you trying to say Soros gave Pual all this money?

Google Ron Paul!

Also visit http://www.house.gov/paul

I Beleive in Ron Paul, I donated, and will continue to donate

Register Republican if you haven't already done so!

Ron Paul, someone in Texas loves you.

Ron Paul will rock your socks off!!!!

With this report, ron Paul should be considered on the Top teer candidates. He is someone not to take lightly. He is support is growig by the day.

Anybody who thinks that Dr. Paul is too far out there to get mainstream votes just doesn't know what he stands for. He stands for liberty and freedom. What is more American than that? Now that he's "shocked" us with his recent fundraising, let's see some more balanced reporting on the candidates!

I thought CNN wasn't allowing Anonymous postings? Nice moderation.

Please place this news story into the headlines, as it deserves recognition.

Ron Paul is the only viable candidate the Republican party has in the running, and the only one who has a chance at all of beating Hillary.

Ron Paul is our guy! This increase in fundraising should show that Ron Paul is no second-tier candidate like media has portrayed him. Ron Paul is in the game to win. He has been to all the debates including the one on PBS that many of the "top tier" candidates refused to show up at. Ron Paul is a top tier candidate. His message and fundraising proves it.

Way to go Ron. You have my full fledged support. thanks to CNN for having the b@lls to report this. Keep the message of Dr. Paul coming. We desperately need a change from the corruption of our current congress/senate/pres admin and over gov't. RON PAUL 08′ Just another one of the members of the Ron Paul REVOLUTION. PEACE TO YOU ALL!!!!!