I find it funny that nobody questions the latest stimulus package, or catches the joke. The government gives us money so that we spend it on things in order to boost the failing economy. Wouldn't that mean the economy would do better if we were taxed less in the first place? And if Ron Paul is such a joke, why is the government doing the very things he has been saying will help our economy?

John Mcain is not a republican. Ask his buddies John Kerry…..or Ted Kennedy. Or better yet, ask his lobbyist girlfiend.

There is your 'hero'.

WITH YOU TILL THE END, DR. PAUL. I CHOOSE LIBERTY.

Fact of the matter is that Its over when we the voters say its over by not voting for Ron Paul. Get real!

Hey ! Why don't we think about reopening all of those stateside military bases that Clinton & the Bushs' closed down so our troops can have somewhere to go when we bring them home?. WOW ! Can you imagine what that's going to do for our local and national economy's? Many, many billions of $$$$$ being spent, right here at home, by Americans to Americans in every single aspect of our daily lives…. everybdy wins … and nobdy else dies!

Another note both Romney and Huckabee delegates are free to vote either Ron Paul or McCain. So we have another 550 delegates are up for grabs.

Wow. There are some trolls posting here! I think Ron Paul is a smart man. Everything he says lines up with the constitution…if you don't like Ron Paul you are basicly stating that you don't like our constitution.

I need to set the facts in order here. Thanks CNN for doing your journalist jobs and giving Ron Paul media coverage. We still have 350 delegates in remaining states up for grabs.

Point of fact to everyone including CNN blog monitors McCain only has 324 committed delegated as of today. Winning the Republican nomination is miles away yet and far from decided in McCain’s favor.

I am a state delegate and proud Ron Paul supporter all the way to national convention in Saint Paul.

John Chicago March 10th, 2008 8:54 am ET

Who cares….WHo was Ron Paul a year ago? A no-name texas rep. that is an isolationist and his views are so left of the mainstream republicans , I think this is a good thing he cant vote for mcCain cause if he did then I would think there is something wrong with McCain. Please Ron Paul your 15minutes of fame are up please leave the stage, WIERDO……..
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Hey Dude,
Check back in a year or so, if you haven't been drafted and sent to Iraq by then, that is, and tell us "wierdo" followers how you like us then. From 12 to 2 without one iota of positive publicity … I would say that, in and of itself, is one hell of an achievement. Who you gonna vote for when it comes down to the nut cuttin? John, "I Hate Gooks" McCain or Ron Paul, the "Champion of the Constitution" ??? Be careful how you answer that … America is watching!

Thank you, CNN, for interviewing Ron Paul. His ability to stay on target and answer questions honestly and intelligently is refreshing. When asked about whether McCain is they guy to unify the party, his response is right on. What is the value of unity when principles are placed on the back burner? Paul has presented his views clearly and concisely and the media coverage has been disappointing. He does have something of value to say and the people of this country should be given the opportunity to know who he is and what he stands for. While it is impossible to agree with everything one candidate advocates, the big issues – foreign policy, economy, small government – Ron Paul has presented good ideas and excellent values.

What was JoHn McPain's greatest blundering quote ???
Was it "I Hate Gooks"

Ron is not hurting his party by sticking around – he is doing his part to raise his lost party out of the muck. I find it so ironic that the most republican candidate is shunned by most "repubs". Most people I've talked to have no clue who Paul is or what he stands for. I believe if he'd been given a fair shot by the MSM he'd be a real contender.

It need to be over.

Most of the people who are hating on Ron Paul are ignorant.

Paul for '12 maybe? Once we elect either Obama, Clinton, or McCain you'll realize how much they all suck.

How sad:(

Ty from Co. Springs GETS IT!

Thank you, Ty, for explaining Ron Paul's platform. I can only hope others will read and understand what you've written, instead of calling Ron Paul names like 'isolationist' and 'coward' (among others). Those people have obviously NOT done their research!

"Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations…entangling alliances with none". – Thomas Jefferson (This is what Ron Paul stands for). Our Founding Fathers and Ron Paul are not "isolationists". They are simply "non-interventionists". The leaders of this country need to learn to mind our own business and take care of AMERICA FIRST. Then, we can send foriegn-aid packages oversea's. We get taxed to blow up countries, taxed to rebuild them while our own infrastructures are falling down. We give $10 Million a day to Israel, we can no longer afford it. They have 100 nukes and can take care of themselves. But, we still play big brother. It will never end…

Vote Nader! note that he is not mentioned much on CNN and other MSM outlets either. For those who are about to call Nader a spoiler that caused Gore to lose the 2000 election, blame your senators. Not one of them has objected or signed the petition to investigate the Florida recount.

McCain, Hillary or Obama. Vote for these people are like voting for the 3 stooges:)

What "ideas" does Ron Paul have?

Ron Paul – America doesn't even know it loves you until it will be too late.

Keep fighting

So lets see we are left with war monger McCain..100 years in Iraq.
Obama, who is Cheney & Bush's cousin…do your homework!
OR Clinton who between 2 families have ruled our country for almost 30 years… and look where we are now… its to bad Americans are to busy watching American Idol instead of researching these people.. Ron Paul would be the ONLY CHOICE if you did.
I am sad for our country.

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ March 10th, 2008 8:54 am ET

This man doesn't understand defeat does he? I would hope that he realize that his plans would require a good part of Congress to go along. I do have the question as to who would take care of the interstate highway system without federal money? How would there be uniform regulation regarding the envirnoment, political campaigns, workplace safety and other issues? I doubt that Ron Paul or his supporters really care enough to do anything on the state level. Most states can't do things without federal money.

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This is the kind of thinking that allows our government to grow bigger and more inundative of our lives. If you downsize government…you downsize spending. If you downsize the military…you downsize spending. If you downsize spending, you get rid of the need for the illegal federal income tax. The corporate taxes are more than enough to run this country if we can get our spending under control. By getting the government under control and returning it to the role the constitution spells out for it, America will save billions of dollars that is being wasted to maintain our current set-up. By closing all the unneeded bases we have in countries all around the world and bring those troops and equipment home, the military will no longer need 1.3 trillion dollars a year to operate and we will, by default, have safer boarders and a safer country in general. There is no need for our military to be in s.korea, italy, japan, germany, phillipines, england, canada or anywhere else in the world. Some of these bases have been manned for 60 years or more. These countries can take care of themselves. We don't need to spend money on an over bloated military and government. It's wasteful and unethical. THIS is what Ron Paul stands for. This is why he has been censured for much of his political career.

The racist letter was total BS. Dr. Paul didn't write it.
Ron Paul is not a racist.
Ron Paul regularly quotes MLK & Gandhi. Even the President of the Austin, Texas NAACP went public saying Ron Paul was not a racist.
The News letter was some old crap dug up by the Neo-Cons. The establishment is very afraid of Ron Paul & his supporters. Any freethinking & logical person would back up Ron Paul 100%.
We The People Will Prevail!!

What did he do with the millions of dollars he raised?

Here is the best ticket: Clinton-Ron Paul

I support Ron Paul! because he speaks the truth!!

You know, I haven't showed some love to Ron. I've been focusing on the other candidates and not even thinking what is up with Ron. I gotta say that I have to give him props for still being up there. And I also feel bad too because I hardly pay attention to him. But don't worry Ron, you have my respect and support now….

God bless Ron Paul, as without his crazy ideals and his completely insane supporters this campaign season wouldn't have been anywhere near as funny.

There will not be a honest election in this country until we have all paper ballots. If you can't have a recount, you have no real election. Ron Paul has had a lot more support than has been reported. The flawed election process we have now is a disgrace to our country

THIS IS EXCELLENT NEWS! FOR HILLARY!!

One could only wish we Canadians had a politician of such vision and integrity !
I have been watching Ron Paul since a "random" article lead me to him in November. I too have been glad of the Rx of Dr. Paul and have joined the many who have been cured of their apathy. I suspect that many of those who do not support Ron Paul have either not done their homework, or are just plain incapable of doing so…

k,

(if that's your real name)

I suppose you believe the crap that the MSM has been feeding you.

They want McCain, Obama and Clinton because that's what their 'polls' tell them to tell us. Do you not 'get' that?

So, our choices are a war monger, or two people who will bankrupt this country into oblivion.

BTW, it's spelled 'loser' not 'looser'.

Please, face reality! There are very good reasons why you never cought on except with a vbery few fringe wackos. Accept it.

NOw can someone have a talk with Mike Gravel?

Good! Another Republican GONE!!!One BY One!!!

Obama 2008 for Pres. Not Vice Pres for a liar, well two liars.

Now Ron Paul is going to be a sore looser. First Huck wouldn't drop out, now it is Paul. When will these people realize they are only hurting their party. Go Obama or Clinton.

Ron Paul is admirable. To me he seems to have an extremly strong character, courage and power to make descisions. If I had been American I would have given him my vote.

I notice alot of idiots posting here. Let's start with the guy who said we need the income tax to pay for the highways. Boy, you blew that one. The tax you pay at the pump is supposed to be for the roads. End of story there. How about the guy who said he's glad that RP would not vote for McCain by stating that if he did, then this guy would think something was wrong with McCain. Well, there's good news for you buddy, you can go right down the street and enlist in the US Foriegn Legion. They'll teach you how to fight for oil and ship you off to the streets of Bagdad. Go get'em Gunga Din! Hey, better you than my kids! As for McCain and economics, he hasn't a clue. He'll go to the same experts he named in the debate that were and still are responsible for destroying our once great economy. Maybe you'll start using your head when the Mexican Peso is on par with the un-mighty dollar. Realistically, save your dollars, they'll make great toilet paper next year, and cost less. How about another Econobomb! Govt run healthcare! Thanks Hillary! As the dollars value drops into the abyss, start that govt boondoggle with higher taxes while you drive up healthcare costs. Nothing the govt ever touched lowered prices, and this wonderful plan has to be paid for somehow. Let's all chip in another 10% of our pay while the value of each dollar slides. Brilliant plan.

Hey! Did the campaign ever begin?

I believe in our Constitution. I may not believe in all of Congressman Paul's views, but I do believe in a strict adherance to our Constitution…something no other candidate has shown me.

In all honesty. If McCain wins the nomination from the Republican party and Congressman Paul doesn't run as an Independent… I will move to another country and denounce my citizenship. May seem harsh to some of you, but I would rather leave than to sacrifice what I believe so deeply in.

If you don't like it, then get out. Isn't that what ignorant people always say? It's truly unfortunate that it's easier to move to a better country, than it is to better our own.

Just because mainstream media did not report on Paul a year ago doesnt mean he didnt exist. Put the remote down and do a little research. He is the only real republican around as far as Im concerned, and Im not even a republican. You want far left of conservative thats the new Bush, John McCain.

I think that Ron Paul should run as an Independent. This man has integrity, a rarity amongst most politicians. I don't agree with him on all of the issues but I respect the man immensely.

I WISH RON PAUL WOULD HAVE STAYED IN AND TRIED TO PUSH SOME OF THE ISSUES. AND THEN MAYBE MCCAIN WOULD HAVE TIME TO GATHER INTELL ABOUT HOW HE IS GOING TO SMASH OBAMA. GOSH IF CLINTON CAN ASK WHO DO YOU WANT IN THE WHITE HOUSE IN A CRITICAL TIME AND IT PUSH VOTERS AWAY FROM OBAMA THINK OF WHAT MCCAIN AND ROVE WILL DO TO OBAMA. OBAMA IS NOT A BAD PERSON, BUT BECAUSE OF HIS TOTAL LACK OF EXPERINCE HE IS NOT ABLE TO COUNTER THE ATTACKS (ALTHOUGH VERY LIGHT SO FAR) THAT HAVE COME HIS WAY. AND I DONT THINK THAT HE WILL STAND MUCH OF A CHANCE IF THE REPUBLICANS PUT FORTH ANY EFFORT ON PUSHING THE ISSUES AND QUESTION HIS EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, OR HIS STANCE ON MANY TOUGH ISSUES THAT ARE OUT THERE. AND WITH HIS NAFTA-CANADA DEAL, AND THE FACT THAT SPEACHES ABOUT CHANGE AND HOPE WILL NOT DEFLECT EVERY OTHER POINT BROUGHT UP BY ANYONE WHO IS AGAINST HIM, I THINK HE IS A MUCH WEAKER CANNIDATE THAN MANY PEOPLE SEE HIM AS. EVEN WITH THE BIG BLOWS HE HAS TAKEN FROM HILLARY, AND HER NOT SEAMING TO WANT TO PUSH HIM TO MUCH ON IT. I THINK MCCAIN WILL BREAK HIM UNDER THE PRESSURE IF HE IS PUT THERE. SO LETS GET HILLARY THERE TO FIGHT IT OUT AGAINST MCCAIN, AND ASK OBAMA TO GIVE US SOME HOPE AS A V.P. AND THEN IN 4-8 YEARS WHEN HE CAN SEE WHAT IT TAKES TO GET THERE WE CAN PUT HIM UP AND EXPECT HIM TO WIN. AND A FURTHER NOTE. LETS RE-DO IF POSSIBLE THE MICHIGAN PRIMARY, IT WAS NOT FAIR THE FIRST TIME. AND AS FAR AS THE FLROIDA CONTEST, I DONT SEE HOW IT COULD HAVE BEEN ANY FAIRER. NO ONE CAMPAINGED, MADE APPEARENCES, OR HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT AND THE POEPLE VOTED. EVERYONES NAMES WERE ON THE BALLETS. SO LET THOSE VOTES AND DELEGATES STAND WHERE THEY WERE CAST!!! AND NO MATTER WHAT, WE HAVE TO SEAT ALL OF THE FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN DELEGATS EVEN IF THERE IS NO RE-DO. WE NEED THEM THERE TO SETTLE THIS OUT, AND THE QUICKER THE BETTER!! THANKS.

I will be voting Ron Paul. I will continue to distribute information about him. Everyone who talks trash and disagrees obviously has not done their homework. He is the Thomas Jefferson of today. He knows the Constitution inside and out. MUCH more than ANY other candidate probably ever! The man makes sense. My wife and I haven't had children yet and are may not because our government is going to leave this nation in shambles. Unless Ron Paul get elected or his ideas are accepted, I don't want to bring children into this world. I'm with you Ron Paul! You will continue to get contributions and campaign growth, mark my words! If you read the comments above, you will see we Ron Paul supporters will WRITE HIM IN! Also, the more the media finally gets you out there, the better! : )

The Repubs Nadir…

Congratulations to Ron Paul for being true to himself. He stood by his own principles. He didn't change his views just because they were popular. He's tough on McCain and other opponents especially those who supported the Iraq war. He criticized them for violating The Constitution by invading Iraq even though the majority of the GOP didn't agree with him. He may be "peculiar" to a lot of Americans, but one thing he isn't—your typical Hypocrite Politician.

1. McCain, Romney, Giuliani, and Huckabee attacked one another continuously during their campaigns and then claims later that they are good friends or respect them. Or something like "he's a good man." "He's a decent man." McCain is so notorious for calling the people he knows whether they are colleagues or enemies as "friends." What a smug!

2. Obama is not immune from hypocrisy either. What he says isn't exactly what he does. NAFTA, Immigration, etc. He attacks Hillary during his stump speeches/campaigns and claims that she divisive, not ready for the job and untrustworthy. Yet, he said completely the opposite during the debate. He claims that he respect Hillary. He also sought Hillary's advice when he became a senator. How could he do this if he says Hillary is untrustworthy? It just doesn't make sense. I personally would not seek someone's advice if I don't trust that person.

3. Hillary – Oh Hillary. You're also a hypocrite. You claim that Obama is not ready to be commander-in-chief, yet, you keep bringing the idea of that "dream ticket." Of course, you want to be the President and Obama, the V.P. This doesn't jive during your stump speeches/campaigns. You claim he says one thing but do another. How you can now say that a "dream ticket" may be possible if you believe that Obama is not experienced enough to be commander-in-chief? It doesn't make sense because a V.P.'s is next in command. Anyone who is running to become the President of the United States would never choose a second-rate candidate as a running mate. After all, the V.P. becomes the President if something happens to the President.

I don't mind hearing attacks on each other, but don't ever say that he/she is a decent person or that you respect him/her. It's just B.S.

If I see another Obama supporter trying to throw us Dr Paul supporters a life raft my head might explode. Obama is nothing but another corporate yes man, so no thanks. I'll support the candidate that has a back bone and a conscious and doesn't just talk about real issues, but has plans on how to implement them.

Our elections are a sham. Our founding fathers never intended to have this stupid primary and caucus process for individual parties. It has turned the process into nothing more then a popularity contest.

This country deserves the leader it has.

Here's something to consider. If the stimulus package is supposed to boost the ecomony, then wouldn't the ecomony be better off if we were taxed less in the first place?

Hillary Unsensord/youtube.

Ron Paul – you are the only one who said the whole truth.

It is still amazing to me how no MSM reporting was done and the arrogant bias/disrespect was done to Ron Paul. I will never forgive CNN for that Anderson "debate" farce. I know that if more people researched instead of simply believing what they were told, Paul would of done much better in the primaries.

Obama wishes he could be Ron Paul when he grows up.

Obama and the word Constitution in the same sentence makes me LAUGH! Anyone who supports slavery is against the constitution. The extortion of income tax from millions of people, with NO LAW that says you have to pay it, a 16th amendment that was NEVER ratified by a sufficient number of states, means that the citizens of this country are working several weeks out of the year for Uncle Sam. This is involuntary servitude i.e. SLAVERY and now Obama wants to give 184 billion of our slave wages to other countries for his dumbtarded Global Poverty Act nonsense.

GO RON PAUL!!! FREE THE SLAVES!!!

Write-in Ron Paul for President. Ron Paul is the only true candidate of change.

McCain will hand us Bush administration policy on steroids.

Clinton has always been focused more on what is politically good for her than what is good for the public.

Obama gives a great speech, but his proposed policies and record don't come close to backing up his rhetoric.

Ron Paul has said all along exactly what he plans to do AND exactly how he plans to do it. This country is already on the ropes financially – how do any of the other candidates propose to support the agendas they speak of??

Write-in Ron Paul!

GO RON PAUL!!!!
I don't want an OBAMANATION, Idon't need any more of the McSame, I want a revolution back to the constitution! Sorry people but Ron Paul is here to stay!

I support Huckabee. But, I admire Ron Paul's commitment to his supporters and his principles. I think he was treated unfairly during this election process. All candidates should be taken seriously, and they should be allowed a forum for their viewpoints. That is what democracy is about. I think the MSM dropped the ball on this issue during their debates. I don't believe that the media should be the gatekeepers of what the public does and does not hear from presidential candidates, especially since so many Americans rely on these networks for their information. It is a serious setback to democracy when the news media behaves as it has during this election cycle. Aren't good journalists supposed to uphold the democratic system?

what does it tell you if the moron at the white house endorses mcpuff?

not much actually….

Maybe some network should use the premise of a campaign between Ralph Nader and Ron Paul for a "reality" television series.

Might be eye-opening!

I was curious about what Ron Paul offered, so I have listened to him on several occasions (including this morning on the CNN interview). Unfortunately, I still cannot figure out what the man is talking about. His logic is typically disconnected and obtuse, and he speaks in hyperbole that sounds like some of the "fringe" characters of world history. If he were not a Member of Congress, we might find him in an institution.

I'm a democrat, and if it were between Rol Paul and Hillary Clinton – I would certainly vote for Ron Paul! Unfortunately, like so many in this "contest" his voice was not heard on a national level. Too bad – but I guess a good thing for Dem's since McCain is now the nominee…and for which the Democrats will certainly win.

He has my vote, even as a write in. I no longer recognize the fraud that is this election. It is criminal what has been done to our Constitution, our nation is not a model of freedom any longer.

Ron is not racist! Here is his rebuttal:

“The true antidote to racism is liberty. Liberty means having a limited, constitutional government devoted to the protection of individual rights rather than group claims. Liberty means free-market capitalism, which rewards individual achievement and competence, not skin color, gender, or ethnicity. In a free market, businesses that discriminate lose customers, goodwill, and valuable employees – while rational businesses flourish by choosing the most qualified employees and selling to all willing buyers. More importantly, in a free society every citizen gains a sense of himself as an individual, rather than developing a group or victim mentality. This leads to a sense of individual responsibility and personal pride, making skin color irrelevant. Rather than looking to government to correct what is essentially a sin of the heart, we should understand that reducing racism requires a shift from group thinking to an emphasis on individualism.”

CNN you need to get new reportors fire all biased reporters like Lou dobbs(the racisist) and wolf blizer(biased). Get new young faces with open mind if you want to be the best prodcasiting Industry.

In a nation dominated by a two party system in which both parties are truly so centrist, we need someone to represent the far right (Paul) and the far left (Nader). Keep in mind, by far right, i mean fiscally and in terms of foreign policy (so none of this religious right nonsense that should have NO role in American politics) From the Presidency of James Monroe up to William McKinley (or later , depending on how you look at it), the nation followed the Monroe doctrine, which roughly equated to isolationism (basically, Europe stay out of the Americas, and we'll stay out of Europe, a policy gradually broken down by the Spanish-American War, WWI, and WWII) While impractical today, this policy should be represented in politics, as certain aspects of its ideals would truly help America in this day and age. How you ask? Well the modern American policy of strict Imperialism has alienated the rest of the world. I'm not suggesting that we close our borders and don't interact with the world, but perhaps taking the isolationist approach of respecting other nation's sovereignty and not trying to police the world would be to the benefit of the American people. Continued imperialism (i.e. Iraq war) has incited Islamic fundamentalists into much more extreme Anti-American sentiment, and our country is more at risk now than ever before. The mainstream parties need to learn a thing or two from the Libertarians, it might just save us all.

This quote was funny:
"Ron Paul represents a noble cause, Libertarianism, however his personal stance on defending his country reflects nothing but a coward."

Why is that? Because he wants our troops here to defend OUR COUNTRY rather than defending korea, germany, japan, iraq, israel, etc etc etc? People seem to have "defending our country" confused with "being in another country that has nothing at all to do with our own safety"… what happened to our country anyway, this isn't the country I learned about in elementary school.

The real war is at home against drug dealers, organized crime, a depression about to explode any day now and Third World Poverty in the slums of America.

Iraq is only a diversion, a slight of hand trick used by the Bush clam and perpetuated by McCain.

Look around at the Land of the Free.

A nation living in paranoid fear created by Washington.

Homes with barred doors and windows.

Citizens fearing for their lives, afraid to leave their homes that have become their jail cells.

Homeland security that is grinding travel to a halt and making everyone the villain.

The U.S.A. is self-destructing from within.

Ron Paul and Obama only have one thing in common, and that's being against the war. Besides that, they are polar opposites. Most Paul supporters will not support Obama, because Obama is a bleeding heart liberal. Obama wants more government, socialized medicine, and he even wants a ban on owning hand guns! Obama's answer is more government, something we don't need.

Give it up, Ron. Everyone knows that the Constitution is outdated. REAL patriots obey their President and Congressmen. They know what is best for us, otherwise, the people wouldn't have voted them in. Government makes us free. You can thank Government for your freedoms.

Too funny if it's true that Ron Paul was on CNN calling Obama a FRAUD and the Obamabots are on this post trying to get Ron Paul voters to switch to Obama! Also, CLive in Texas and all Obama supporters who keep going on and on about Obama "winning" Texas because of the Texas caucus. Man you are all missing the point. Texas actually illustrates how ridiculous caucuses (and thus many of Obama's wins) are. A caucus does NOT truly represent the state (many can't go due to advanced age, illness, disability,etc). Same folks voting in Texas, so why the mismatch btwn primary vote and caucus? That's right–that's the point! And bottomline? The general election IS NOT A CAUCUS so stop being obsessed with them!!!

Ron Paul ROCKS!!!

Bunch of ignorant fools here…

I challenge anyone and everyone here to go head to head with Paul's economic platform. I challenge the Keynesians, socialists and neo-cons to give a compelling argument as to how their economics can result in anything but poverty and loss of freedom.

The water is starting to boil, and the frog can't it even tell it's being cooked…

Ron Paul is more Republican and McCain wants to act like a general as commander-in-chief. However the most pressing problem is the economy and McCain doesn't know squat. Ron Paul serves on many committees in the House on monetary policy so he would help bring us out of this "slowdown" as Bush so eloquently puts it.

"Who cares….WHo was Ron Paul a year ago?"

Who was Barack Obama a year ago? More importantly what the hell does that have to do with anything?

Idiots. Our country is full of them.

Excuse me, but Ron Paul served in the Air Force as a doctor during war. Bush and Clinton both hid.

Paul is not a coward.

I bet you would not have the cohones to stand up to a corrupt government and criminal federal reserve and tell them what you think of them to their face.

Watch a video of Ron Paul handing Greenspan, and now Bernake, their butts while serving the US on the Congressional Fincance Committee.

Don't make stupid comments. You have not even looked at the information avaialble on Ron Paul.

"Do you what a presidential candidate who not only believes in the Constitution but who also has taught constitutional law?" – AJ

Obviously you never went to law school. Sadly, liberal agenda constitutional law has just about nothing to do with the actual constitution.

A third party run by Paul would be devastating to both parties in my opinion if it comes to Clinton/McCain Nationals. We could see the first third party president at least by popular vote.

Yeah, Ron Paul's support of the Constitution and Free Speech seems a bit at odds with John McCain's complete lack of respect for the First Amendment as McCain-Feingold taught us all.

Bill, Atlanta needs an education.

Ron Paul did not run for president in 2000 and 2004. He ran for president only once before, in 1988 under the Libertarian Party banner.

hey bubba u just keep focusing on the dirt and then one day wake up 2 find that all the freedoms u once enjoyed are gone and we are living in the North American Union and we got our national ids with chips to track us. just keep it up people. when will we wake up.

AMERICA HAS RETURNED TO ITS PRE REVOLUTIONARY ROOTS!

OUR GOVERNMENT HAS REPLACED KING GEORGE III !

Ron Paul says Obama's stand on foreign policy is a 'FRAUD' ain't that the truth.hope the mainstream media reports this discussion.

Ron Paul isn't going to run as an independent; he's already stated that. Failing a win at the RNC, Paul's time is better spent campaigning for his House seat than a long-shot independent run. At least in the House he can still fight for what he believes in – a free America unfettered by a Federal government run amok.

Ron Paul is the ONLY honest candidate in the entire bunch. He has integrity and consistency to the Constitution. There is little or no difference between the main three stooges left (Obama, McCain, and Clinton). I would rather vote for Moe, Larry, and Curry than these three clowns. I'm still voting for Ron Paul. I will not vote for the lesser of two evils because it is still evil.

Bravo for having the cahones to print this squib about Ron. The only thing I disagree with him about is that he is an MD and a Pediatrician (that's a yet to be conquered tyrany).

As far as the comment about Federal funds keeping highways up, income taxes are not used at all for that. They are used 100% for paying the interest on the Federal Debt, a debt of the private (not governmental) banking entity, The Federal Reserve.

Watch Freedom to Fascism and restore your Spirit. Bravo Dr. Paul.

I love it! Even Paultards don't actually know about him. Bill in Atlanta wrote:

"Someone needs an education. … 2) Ron Paul is in his 10th term in Congress. He ran for president in 2000 and 2004. He's well known around the country"

Paul didn't run in 2000 or 2004. He ran in 1988, and received…wait for it…0.47% of the popular vote. He must not be too well-known around the country. Or maybe he's just well-known, and disliked.

I don't really get it…
What is Ron Paul expecting to happen now?
He is a formidable candidate though. If I was republican, he would have been my choice.

all these people touting OBAMA 08 but they dont realize that

universal healthcare will bankrupt this country. just like the war.

less entitlement, no money for BUMS.

Ron Paul for President.

If not Obama then I'd roll with Paul

How many of you CNN readers think we live in the book '1984′

I definitely believe we do…This whole two party system is corrupt and has been since the 1800's and earlier.

What is more disgusting? Lying, cheating politicians? Or American citizens who are too dumb, lazy and selfish to realize they are being manipulated and deceived?

Ron Paul is a breath of fresh air, it is too bad the main stream media continues to lie about him and his campaign. If the main stream media told the truth we wouldn't hear about Bush singing to the press…..we would hear about his grandpa's ties to the Nazi's!

EDUCATE YOURSELF….DO NOT LET THEM DECIDE FOR YOU!!!

Sad to see him go. Oh well guess I'll see what Nader and Obama have to offer. Hillary and McCain are pure concentrated evil

God bless Ron for all that he has done and continues to do. I'm only sorry that the media chose to not cover him.

Hey Ron Paul Cult Followers:

Come join the Obama National Socalist Democratic Movement!

Heil Obama 08!

The Republicans of today are so dumb, they dont even know their party was high-jacked or what Libertarian means.

To a bunch of you complete morons in regards to Iraq…

McCain is talking about having a base there, like we do in Germany, Japan, and Korea after we fought there. It's been 60 years since WWII and we have an army base there.

That is what he is talking about. Abe, just shut up and get educated before you pop you're ignorant mouth off.

At least McCain and Obama are willing to worth with both parties on issues; Ron Paul is a good man, but we need a guy or girl in office that is willing to compromise and work things out on both sides.

The fact that many of you see it as all mine and none of yours instead of sharing will doom this great nation; much like it's starting already

Walt said, "…his personal stance on defending his country reflects nothing but a coward." This is not simply Dr. Paul's 'personal stance,' it was republican policy prior to the neo-conservative movement. Non-interventionalism is not isolationism, it is the practice of working with nations on trade without interfering with their political processes. It is also the practice of not becoming entangled in foreign conflicts when the security of the United States is not at stake. Defending this country does not require having 700 bases in 130 foreign countries. In fact, this practice has made us less safe.

START AN INDEPENDENT CAMPAIGN, RON1 YOU HAVE LOTS OF SUPPORT AND YOU NEED TO HANG IN THERE.

GO RON GO!!!

This would be hilarious if it was not so sad. Members of the GOP calling Ron Paul "so left of the mainstream republicans."

Do you not remember what your party USED to stand for before it got hijacked by the religious 'right?' I'll clue you in: Small government, personal responsibility, personal freedom, fiscal responsibility, low taxes. Compare that to Ron Paul's platform. The fact that he polls ~10-15% in his own party confirms to me that the GOP has lost its way.

We have all known he was a long shot since he started this campaign. The reason is, that very few people in government positions want a leader that has take a stance against big government and outrageous spending. These policies "Which We Need" would erase the need for many government jobs.

The Republican Party no longer represents conservitive governement. They seem to only be conservitive when it comes to religion, and that is where we need it least. My point is the Republican Party will never support a candidate like Ron Paul because he doesn't have a habit of shoving religion down anyones throat.

I'm not really impressed with any of the other candidates so I guess we can all just hope for the best. Once again corporate America will win.

I will vote for Ron Paul even if I have to write him in.

I don't agree with him about all of his ideas, but he is the ONLY one who bothers to even mention the US dollar and its impending failure since it is not backed by anything tangible.

Your prices are going to increase. Gas, groceries, clothes, you name it…prices are going up and there's nothing you can do about it.

Ron Paul understands economics and monetary policy like no other candidate.

Ron Paul has been ignored and ridiculed by the media. Why, I wonder? Could it be because he is not a yes man and his ideas actually make sense? Could it also be due to the fact that he answers the tough questions and does not play the political games? I honestly believe the media and the 2 major parties are afraid of Dr. Paul. Our country needs a strong, decisive leader, and Ron Paul is the person for the job.

HAS SOMEBODY CONSIDERED THAT HE IS USING THE REPUBLICAN PARTY AS A PERSONAL PROMOTING PLATFORM,
MAINLY TO AVOID TO BE BOOTED OUT BY THE VOTERS
OF HIS CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT AND NOT CARING OF THE NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES ON THE PARTY HE FALSELY TELLS
iITS HIS OWN ??

TOM

Hey Walt! Ron Paul served in the military! Seriously think about that for a couple of seconds.

Anyone with common sense wouldn't support a candidate who wants s to say in Iraq for another 100years with a cost of $12,000,000,000 a month. The country is on the verge of a recession and I don't think we can afford to spend $12billion a month on Iraq. I know McCain has said he doesn't understand the economy, but you don't need to be an Economy guru to understand the cost of the war.

At first I couldn't stand Ron Paul, and I actually didn't vote for him. But I have been doing more research and studying up on the constitution and the founding fathers. The more I learn, the more I realize Ron Paul is right on with many issues. He wants to stick to the constitution and so do I! Government needs to GET OUT of issues they have no right to be involved in. If you vote for McCain, Obama and Clinton you are voting for more government involvement and control over YOUR LIFE. It's not Government's job to take care of our health care, or retirement, it is their job to PROTECT us. I applaud Ron Paul for staying in so his voice and his ideas can be heard by more people.

Anyone who is against the Income Tax and getting the hell out of Iraq has got my vote.

Knock 'em dead, Ron.

To Michael C:

Let me parallel your statement for you:

It's over George. You haven't won a battle. Your armys are nothing but amateur fighters and are not well supplied. Add to this winter is arriving….Yes General Washington, get over it and live with the fact that you and your screwball idealists must live under the tyranny of our King.

Next time try speaking with depth and stop splashing about on the surface with your 3rd grade rhetoric – you're getting the rest of us wet.

I would invite the Ron Paul supporters to the Obama camp. He, too, opposed this war from the start and offers us the best hope of repairing this broken and corrupt government.

Thank you Ron. If only all Americans knew the full facts… you'd be winning in a landslide.

it is slightly comforting to know that some, (sort of) high ranking republicans understand just what a joke the GOP agenda has become..
mccain's gonna come out and say its just not that big a deal….i wonder what mccain's gonna say about his own Party when ron paul starts questioning the eventual animalistic sleaze tactics coming up when things really get heated..

$12 billion/month for the foreseeable future in iraq+afghanistan…and OBL about to totally win the war of evasion with Bush…and the opium in afghanistan a record crop, continuing to fund terrorism.

WHAT……….could ANY republican possibly feel good about?

Walt,
Defending the country is withdrawing 600,000 troops from 130 countries and putting them on our own borders. This would also save $1 trillion per year, balancing the budget, staving off inflation, and increase the value of the dollar. The latter would result in lower prices for goods and services such as oil. Policing the world and creating new enemies is not a 'defending the country,' it is defending the lesser evil. The current 'terrorists' are the result of our 1980's foreign policy.

Ron Paul is not bought and paid for as most politicians seem to be these days. Hard to be elected unless you're willing to sell your soul to the devil! Ron Paul's revolution will continue,

CNN, Thank you for getting the story as was stated by Congressmen Paul. I have to agree with SM post. In particular the question of foreign intervention and big goverment. As the election process continues we will see just how Crazy or Loony his policy would have been. As to the terrorist threat Dr. Paul since 9/12/2001 has been an advocate of bringing to justice those responsible for 9/11/2001. Read his letter to President Bush dated 9/12. Read HR 25 or SR1025, both buried in committee, before you decide he is soft o terrror. This so called nut stood alone in defence of the constitutional methods available to help make our country safe and apperantly still does. I for one will not vote for any canidate that will not uphold his or her oath of office and protect and defend the constitution. Which by the way is how goverment is supposed act.

it is ashame that this man does not support the war against radical islam. If he did he would probably have gotten the nominee as his other platforms are pretty solid.

OBAMA '08

Hillary 08

We are run by corporate America, and I don't think Ron Paul stands for that. No corporations behind you, no real chance. Quite a pitty.

For everyone who is telling Dr Paul to throw in the towel, let me explain something to you.

Those of us that have given our hard earned dollars to his campaign don't want him to "end" his run. THe longer he remains in, the longer people will here our voice. To tell him to drop out is to tell a portion of your country to shut up. We want our voices to be heard!

McCain doesn't stand a chance against Obama…and Obama doesn't stand a chance of bringing his 'pie in the sky' socialist programs to reality. I'm writting in for RP not because I think he will win but because I think he is right.

You're not voting for a President, people. The Establishment has already voted for you.

Good Morning Readers.
Why is it taking so long to get the results of the Texas Caucuses?
The Mainstream Media keeps telling us that Clinton won Texas.
That is not true. Obama is the real winner since he will get More Delegates.
One third of the delegates are awarded by the Caucuses.
Clinton got 65 Delegates via the Primary Obama got 61. at net of 4. Currently Obama is leading inthe Caucuses.
If the trend continues he will defeat Clinton by a wider margin that she erned in the Primary. maybe a net of 7 Delegates .
Which will trump her net of 4 in the Primary
Thus he will get more Net Delegates from Caucuses that her net gain in the Primary.
The end result is Obama takes more delegates out of Texas than Clinton. A net gain of 3.

The American People will get what they vote for. That's all we can say anymore. You want 100 more years of war with McCain? You'll get it. You want socialized health care under Hillary? You'll get it.

When the time comes and we live in a complete and utter lock-down of our civil rights and civil liberties (free speech anyone?) then don't say there was never any candidate that was there that wouldve protected those now-lost freedoms. Ron Paul has been a consistent champion of the Constitution his entire career.

He adds earmarks for his district, then votes against them! He adds those earmarks because if he doesnt that money is going somewhere else and will be spent somehow someway regardless of where it goes. Why not get it back to the people in his district that he represents?

If you don't support Ron Paul, then your view of America and it's place in the world is highly skewed. One day you will "wake up" like millions of others and realize the path of destruction that American has left upon the world. We made our bed…and its almost bedtime!

Ron Paul has always been the only one worth voting for on the Republican side. It really bites that cnn waits till Mccain has supposably clenched the nomination to actually give Paul some coverage. Anyone voting for the other republican candidates does NOT care about our country.

Ron Paul is right. He is one of the very few who aren't forswearing their oath to defend the uphold the CONSTITUTION the minute the words leave their mouths.

I'm still voting for him in the PA primary, and most likely Nader in the presidential election. They are the only two mainstream candidates still running who would have an immediate withdraw from Iraq. Not even Obama was man enough to do that. His shortest proposal was 18 months, and I guarantee you he won't keep his word on that.

Ron Paul for Prez !

VOTE LIBERTARIAN !

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I am a 25 year old black female attorney (practicing in Texas but a true NYC lady), and I believe that Ron Paul is a principled individual who honestly represents what all Americans should hope for—a return to "taxation with representation" and power being placed in the people's hands through amendments to the Constitution not the unfortunate decisions of an undemocratic politically-motivated Supreme Court. It is very disappointing that the media has dumbed representative government down to slogans and identity politics and that most Americans are too lazy to actually do actual research on our "representatives" before making uninformed (or largely mainstream media-influenced) decisions.

Anyone sitting here and whining that Ron needs to quit now since "it's over" is one of two things: 1) Afraid he might make a difference or that people might learn he's right or 2) Know he may put a large dent in McCain's chances of winning at which point they only care about political parties and not actual issues and shouldn't be allowed to vote.

This man is a keen observer, has the courage of conviction and integrity. Those who feel the need to dismiss his ideas should ask themselves why they are afraid to think .

Unlike Perot, only some of Paul's warnings seem to be on target. As much as people want the war to be over, I don't think anyone was very fond of his pull them out the day I get elected point of view. Other than that, he has some real good views on how to right the ship.
I don't think anyone expects Paul to support McCain.

Thank you for posting this interview. I have tremendous respect for Dr. Ron Paul and am happy to see a more even handed video. I have supported Ron Paul for awhile and will continue to support every LIBERTY candidate that I can.

I am so glad he finds it impossible to support McCain or Obama.

I want a nation based on the CONSTITUTION.
I want a nation which is fiscally sound.

I am glad to see the liberty candidates getting into office at the local, state, and even natural level. Thank you RON PAUL for helping these folks.

I am a war veteran and am proud to have a REAL AMERICAN to vote for.

His stance on defending this county is far from COWARD.

HE HAS SAID. DECLARE WAR, AND GO TO WAR TO WIN!!!!

How is that coward. It's evident that so many speak about Ron Paul that clearly have not done their homework but parrot some non-sense they heard someone.

AT LEAST RON PAUL STANDS UP FOR WHAT HE BELIEVES. HE IS A GOOD PERSON. AND AGAIN THE MEDIA HAS BEEN SO BIAS THAT ONLY THE PERSON THEY WANT TO WIN WHETHER IS A DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN ARE PRESENTED IN A POSITIVE MANNER.

I wouldn't expect any thing different from the Obama, Hillary, or McCain supporters…they're used to someone else running their lives and can't even think for themselves, not even when they're given the chance! You'll be thinking twice when the same 'ole lies are running through your childrens' brains and they're still in the same mess as we are right now!
Ron Paul wants people to think for themselves and wants them to be able to raise their kids without the worry of war or our economy falling apart…he wants to give the power back to the people not our known enemies!

Draft Ron Paul for Prez as an Independent Candidate, only your emails, letters and phone calls to his Congressional office will change his mind, send in money now!

Oh brother, cant this guy go away??

Did anyone but me watch him this morning on CNN? He stated he felt Barack Obama was a FRAUD! With this, I agree with him. Hey CNN, why won't you post this in the article? Are you afraid of Obama's backlash? We know who you support anyway!

I cant respect Ron Paul.. And i cant respect McCain because he's not really a Republican… I vote is going to OBAMA.

Ron Paul is right.

This conservative won't vote for a warmongering, hot-tempered, Constitution-hating old man who admits that he knows nothing about economics but still supports endless war, DESPITE THE FACT THAT THIS IS A FISCAL BLOOD-LETTING THAT WILL DRIVE THE U.S. TO BANKRUPCY. McCain is so in love with himself that he can't see the truth. This is what you get, people, when you base your presidential decision on personality and the false PERCEPTION that this man is a WAR HERO UNLIKE the OTHER POW's who suffered during the Vietnam era. (He is not unique; he is just unique in the fact that he had an Admiral for a father. Perhaps that's why he was up in the clouds bombing the V.C. instead of sleeping in the jungle with the rain and the snakes and dealing with Charlie face-to-face? Are there other POW's who have exploited their service as shamelessly as he has?)

It's time for Americans to wise up, get angry, take back our country, and hold our lawmakers accountable for the promises they make to UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTION — which is the law of the land.

when I read all the comments, it shows just how cruel and prejudice some people really are. Why is it that if we don't agree with a candidate's views, we have to be so negative and start the attacks. I wasn't a Ron Paul supporter but the man had a lot of great ideas and knows exactly what is wrong with the government and what needs changed. The news media all but eliminated him from the race. At the debates he was not afforded the time as hillary and obama as were some of the others. That is because he knows exactly what is going on in Washington and they wanted to shut him up. it is time that the American people stop the bickering and being so negative against one another. maybe you didn't agree with him, but you can say it nicely and not so arrogant.

He's also the only one wiling to point out the fact that we are borrowing $10 billion a day from China just to fund the war in Iraq. Perhaps that's also where the money for national healthcare will come from.

RON PAUL is the only one that really stands for change. The others will take us down the same road to bankrupcy and Americans are to ignorant to see it until it's too late. So now we watch The American Empire come to an end. Go vote Americans and get exactly what you ask for.

Although Ron Paul might want to further his ideas and influence the direction of this Nation, he is the most Unrealistic Candidate of the Republican Primary. Whatever path he so chooses, Paul should neither hamper nor divide the support of the Republican Nominee. Ron Paul should keep his endorsements and non-endorsements to himself. John McCain is the most qualified man to be President at this time in our history, and quite obviously, Paul's 'fellow Republicans' aren't interested in listening to his 'ideas.'. Ron Paul may not be interested in 'Power,' but he is, without question, on a well funded and public 'Ego Trip.'

I am an Obama supporter. But, I must say that it's a shame that Ron Paul did not get too far or was too popular.

The reason he's not popular is because he just says what has to say and doesn't get brainwashed and MANIPULATED by Reps. This is a guy who can declare to be a Republican.

All you fanboys and fangirls out there that support Bush/McCain (yes, McCain will carry on with the Bush legacy!) it's a shame that you don't think with your head.

Bush/McCain is all about power and the "We Are Macho And Will Win This War"…yeah, make all the nincampoops that support you think that. In the meantime this country is going down while they make all the money.

My question is: Will they pay your mortgage, GAS, food, utilities, retirement, medical, and so on when countries like China are ON TOP!!!

So go on and keep being a fanboy/fangirl…AT LEAST RON PAUL HAS HIS OWN BRAIN THAT HE CAN THINK WITH.

RON PAUL OVER MCCAIN…

Why is it that people like John in Chicago resorts to calling names?
Just what is it about upholding the Constitution, having true integrity and honesty do you find so "weird"? Is it simply because integrity, honesty and such are so rare in politics? Or is it because the MSM tells you it's weird? Have you even bothered to actually do your own research on Ron Paul? See, to me a man of his caliber in politics is so rare that I sat up and took notice. His name was mentioned by a friend, I went and did some research and I was hooked on the message and the man representing it. Everyone is so busy claiming that the ideas are "out there" and can't be done. Too many people have forgotten that "we" are supposed to be in charge of the government, not the other way around. Oh wait, I see it clearly now, you are content to let the government tell you how to live. You believe that they should take care of us, and that we as people should not have to take personal responsibility for anything actions we take, blame it on other people. People like you will be screaming at the top of your lungs when you're shoved into a camp after martial law has been declared. Meanwhile the rest of us will sit back and laugh.

Thank you Ron Paul.
I don't and won't support John McCain either, nor do I support the other two. As a Republician who feels like the party has left me high and dry …..I will vote. It's my duty as an American but this time around I'll be asking for a number 2 pencil or black pen at my polling booth. I will write in a candidate of MY CHOICE….. Right now it's Ron Paul.

He needs a fine looking young red head to loosen him up a bit..

Sounds like Rep. Paul might be a closet Obama supporter!

OBAMA '08!!!

I will be writing in Ron Paul this November. It's time to stand for what is right. As far as preserving unity and the party go, platforms shouldn't even be listed on ballots. If you're not willing to educate yourself on the candidates, then you shouldn't be voting in the first place. This isn't about a D, R, I, etc. This is about restoring America.

If it's up to Hillary or Obama vs. McCain, I may either vote democrat or not at all. McCain will screw up the country just as bad as either of the Democrats would and I'd rather have it blamed on the Democrats than Republicans.

I cannot possibly vote for McCain either. Or Clinton. Or Obama.

I just want a CONSTITUTIONALIST in the White House. All the candidates other than Ron Paul have lost their way.

I find it laughable that Ron Paul is called a weirdo and crazy – I guess those who think that also feel that our Constitution should just be used as toilet paper now.

No wonder we're in so much trouble.

Where are the Texas Caucus results?????

Good for Mr. Paul. We need more voices in the process to question the sanctity of institutions taken on fiat as untouchable. I don't agree with some of his anaysis and conclusions, but our democracy needs more voices like his to talk of issues of substance in a transparent, open forum, to be vetted and rationalized publically. This goes for the war – lobbiests in WA – campaign spending and possiblity of publically funded elections – what it will take for energy independence – the role of public education from pre-K to college – What we need are teach-ins and debates (like Lincoln and Douglas), where the public gets exposed to the nuances, pros and cons, of all policy issues. Let's become educated democratic participants and not rely on force of personality and talking heads!!! Let's agree to disagree on some processes and programs, but find ways to find common ground where government DOES fulfill a public good and necessity.

Ron Paul needs to talk to Huckabee……..it over Ron!!!! Endure, and live with it.

Ron Paul represents a noble cause, Libertarianism, however his personal stance on defending his country reflects nothing but a coward.

"Since when did foreign intervention and big government become a republican platform?"

It depends, if you're talking about what they say or what they do. They have always said they are for small Government, but what they do is the opposite. It is called lieing, which is the one thing they are consitistant and dependable on.

It's interesting how the way the capital hill gang does business on capital hill as become so routine that anyone supporting the constitution is considered liberal.

Let's hear it for the man who supports policies and ethics, instead of blindly supporting the party!…I am amazed that republicans haven't given Ron Paul, the true conservative, more support…They are going to loose with the candidate they have chosen and they truly could have won with this wonderful man of principal…How dumb is that??

I hope he becomes a Nader figure for the right… he injects some interesting ideas into the political discussion and is a fun character to have around

Can you say "write-in candidate"?

The more I see how mainstream media ignores him and how people just call him names, the more I like Ron. I also understand that those who profit from war or hold a "do nothing" government job will not like Ron at all.

I still have a Ron Paul sign in my yard and it will stay there until there's a Republican nominee at the convention.

I think I would be great if Paul ran as an idependant for president. It would be great to shave off 5-10 percent of conservative voters and really screw up McCains chances. Anyways that is sort of sly ,but I think Paul is the only American in the entire race that still supports that old piece of paper called the constitution. I was rather shocked to find that most Americans think that their constitution is outdated. Oh well I guess that's the "Bush Effect" on the entire nation. Bush has been sucessful in "dumbing" down what used to be the greatest nation on earth… too bad..

Ron PAul's influence will extend well beyond this election. He has said it before so many times: this is not about Ron Paul–it's the message. The message is government based on a strict intrepretation of the Constitution—of limited government, a non-interventional foreign policy, and liberty for all citizens. Government should be there to protect our liberties, not take our liberties away.

Legalize the Constitution!!!!

"WHo was Ron Paul a year ago? A no-name texas rep."

Someone needs an education.

1) Ron Paul is not a Republican. He only runs as a Republican, because a Libertarian cannot get on the ballot in Texas' corrupt, GOP-controlled political system.

2) Ron Paul is in his 10th term in Congress. He ran for president in 2000 and 2004. He's well known around the country

3) Ron Paul is not a liberal. He's a Libertarian; there's a huge difference in ideologies.

I won't vote for McCain either.

Obama '08

Left of the mainstream republicans? Do you realize how ignorant that sounds? Ron Paul has the best small government low taxes record of any other candidate period. You are trying to tell me that McCain is more conservative the Paul. Prove it. Even the republicans who are going to vote for McCain know he's not the most conservative. Since when did foreign intervention and big government become a republican platform? Getting elected for ten terms as a republican in Texas qualifies one to call themselves a republican don't you think?

Ron Paul is no racist, he's a great man and the only genuine republican running for president. It's a shame that most Americans view his ideas as "fringe". And ironic. He's the only candidate not bought and paid for, and the one man who could've turned this country around. We needed him.

Of course, the Greco-Romans and the British could've used a guy like him, too. Soon we'll be lumped in with them.

I have been following Congressman Paul's bid for the Republican nomination from half way across the globe in India. I can say from a non-American perspective that a president of the US who had the courage to call a halt to pointless and growing American presence in hundreds of countries, would have been very popular outside the US. And, I suspect, he may not have been unpopular in the US either! I sure hope some of his ideas on foreign policy rub off on whoever gets to occupy 1600, Pennsylvania Avenue next.

I must say your report and interview of Paul is one of the rare occasions where CNN has actually aired some of what Paul stands for, and not just dismissed him as some kind of a screwball. Pity this attention comes so late in the day! Does make one wonder why.

PS

ATTENTION RON PAUL SUPPORTERS:

Are you tired on the Iraq War and the people who support it?

Do you what a presidential candidate who not only believes in the Constitution but who also has taught constitutional law?

If so, I have only one word for you….OBAMA!

As one of the few, yet growing, supporters of Senator Paul, I applaud this man's diligence and insistence on sticking to his own principles instead of supporting McCain in the name of party unity. This election I will be forced to choose between a poor health care plan and the prospect of 4 more years of the same money-wasting, pride-filled endeavor into the middle east. Perhaps Mr. Nader deserves a second look?

Why bash him. He is the real straight talk express. He has stated his principles and and sticks by them. You may not agree with him, but you have to respect that he does not change his beliefs or principles just for political expediency which it looks more and more like Senator McCain has.

Sounds as if Ron Paul will vote like Barack Obama did so often: PRESENT. Thank god his candidacy never took off. America doesn't need a weak-kneed, unprincipled Commander-in-Chief. My vote will go to JOHN MCCAIN.

Iapplaud you ! as an Arizonan I am familiar with Sen.
cain.and I woild leave my country if he would win over the dems!

He can't support mccain? smart man.

Ron Paul never had a chance as a GOP nominee. He's got too many ideas that make sense.

Thank you for clearing that up, Dr. Paul, for the lame brains in the MSM. This revolution will not end until we have taken control of our country back from the globalists like Obama, Hillary, and McCain who are doing everything in their power to bring her down through never-ending wars and endless entitlement programs. The fires of Liberty are being lit one heart at a time. Keep delivering the message, doc. We're still with you, all the way!

That's right Paul – split those neo-ultra-conservatives! Keep those knuckle-dragging, education-hating, ultra conservative, incestiuous beastiality good ol' boys home on voting day.

That's character!!!! All the other flip floppers could learn a thing a or two about standing for what you believe in!!!!

Who cares….WHo was Ron Paul a year ago? A no-name texas rep. that is an isolationist and his views are so left of the mainstream republicans , I think this is a good thing he cant vote for mcCain cause if he did then I would think there is something wrong with McCain. Please Ron Paul your 15minutes of fame are up please leave the stage, WIERDO……..

This man doesn't understand defeat does he? I would hope that he realize that his plans would require a good part of Congress to go along. I do have the question as to who would take care of the interstate highway system without federal money? How would there be uniform regulation regarding the envirnoment, political campaigns, workplace safety and other issues? I doubt that Ron Paul or his supporters really care enough to do anything on the state level. Most states can't do things without federal money.

Honestly, Ron Paul is a great guy who has a great personality!

He is a real politician! More and more people will know him more!

The racist newsletter sunk him deep, and his explanation that he "didn't know about it" tossed a bunch of roses on his grave. What was he thinking? I'd vote RuPaul before Ron Paul.

Snarly Night Live………………………………………………………………………losers.

Didn't CNN and the other MSM just announce that Paul had dropped out or was certainly going to. Now you're coming out with this information. So you're admitting that you were wrong and biased? Mistakes happen right?