April 27, 2008
Posted: 05:16 PM ET
Rep. Ron Paul addressed the Nevada Republican Party's convention Saturday.
Rep. Ron Paul addressed the Nevada Republican Party's convention Saturday.

RENO, Nevada (AP) — Outmaneuvered by raucous Ron Paul supporters, Nevada Republican Party leaders abruptly shut down their state convention and now must resume the event to complete a list of 31 delegates to the GOP national convention.

Outnumbered supporters of expected Republican presidential nominee John McCain faced off Saturday against well-organized Paul supporters. A large share of the more than 1,300 state convention delegates enabled Paul supporters to get a rule change positioning them for more national convention delegate slots than expected.

"I've seen factions walk out. I've never seen a party walk out," said Jeff Greenspan, regional coordinator for the Paul campaign.

Delegates cheered earlier in the day as former presidential hopeful Mitt Romney urged support for McCain. Later, though, Paul got even louder applause as he delivered his message of individual freedom and fiscal responsibility.

State Sen. Bob Beers, the convention chairman, was booed loudly as he called for a recess Saturday evening. He said that the party's rental contract for a big meeting room at a Reno hotel-casino had expired and there was too much work left to complete.

State GOP Chairwoman Sue Lowden said the rules change wasn't anticipated. She denied any anti-Paul bias, saying expected slates of national delegates were prepared through a fair and open process by the convention's nominations committee and the party thought the convention would accept them.

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go repubs   April 27th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Obama is killing the democratic party.

Go republicans

go repubs   April 27th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Ron Paul… better than them all

Lorenz, Queens, NY   April 27th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Guess it isn't that easy is it John?

Susan MO   April 27th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Hoping Hillary Clinton wins the nomination & becomes president.

Clinton 08 :)

SAM   April 27th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Remember that Paul got second to Romney in Nevada. It is fair for him to win if he has the most support at the convention. You can't argue that McCain deserves it more here because he lost to Paul.

Uncle Sam   April 27th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

It should come as no surprise that an independent-minded candidate like John McCain receives little fanfare. Although admired and respected by most Americans, it seems that, in our political climate, it is only when a candidate caters to special interests or groups that he is able to draw enthusiastic support. I remain hopeful that a candidate who speaks for all Americans can be elected.

Americans for McCain '08

Matt   April 27th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

lol, wow.

Gotta give Paul's supporters credit. They are extremely driven people.

Obama '08

Gabriel   April 27th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Typical (R) approach to an a-typical candidate

Steve   April 27th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Ron Paul supporters being a nuisance? Shocking!

Don   April 27th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

The corrupt political machine keeps getting exposed. I love it.

Grant   April 27th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Clintons take note!!!!, I guess the GOP knows how to handle candidates with no chance of winning! THEY are focused on November..you will cry foul and not democratic, but by the Presidential campaign, no one will remember Ron Paul anyway…….DEMS, take the hint…..

johiostate1232@aol.com   April 27th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Look it here…and they say the Democrats are a party divided!

Bridgette   April 27th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

So the democratic party is not the only one's that is just all messed up. I am surprised the media even reported this.

Pete in Indiana   April 27th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Well I don't know how I feel about that… but what I do know is that Hillary Clinton makes me sick!!! And you better believe that!

OBAMA '08

Keith   April 27th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Pretty clear from this and McCain's poor showing in Pennsylvania that the Republicans have some party mending to do of their own. McCain is just not that popular with the rank and file Republicans.

American   April 27th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

The primary race is over for Clinton, convention or no convention It's time to focus on George Bush the Third!

The Pope   April 27th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

This is criminal. People should be able to vote for who they want to. Another example of how unfair these elections are.

Allen In NC   April 27th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

LOL…. Ron Paul…. Is that the spaceship coming for us?…. He's a loon…. :)

Grif   April 27th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Outnumbered???? Outnumbering???? Supporter's??? I think I( get the Jest. Still.. I suppose they wiull put it all together in the next few day's??? John's the Man..For Uncle Sam… And The Democrat's can go give a Dam. USA!!! Is more important, this time more than ever, in this Past 50yr's….

Matt   April 27th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

This is a perfect example of the corruption that is running rampant in our political process. I support Ron Paul and I feel wronged my the government, the media and the Republican party in general. Thomas Jefferson is rolling over in his grave people!

Obama Richardson   April 27th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Chuckling here…all the Republican who are enjoying all the conflict going on in the Democratic party…seems like the Dems aren't the only ones who are divided. Perhaps the party selected John McCain too soon?

Dmitriy   April 27th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

And they are talking about Dems bickering. It is rather apparent that Dem's will win the White House.

P.s. Take that Rush Limbaugh

Mark R. / Bonn, Northhein-Westfalia, Germany   April 27th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Well, now, that's democracy!!

If the minority does something you don't like, then just pull the plug.

How quaint.

Grif   April 27th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

There was a saying, when I was a kid! "When you borrow of Peter, to Pay Paul…. You're still Broke….

christi   April 27th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

don't be suprised if they revoke Paul's party membership - republicans don't like people who aren't YES MEN.

John   April 27th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

There's chances of that happening in other states too - Ron Paul supporters know that they can sign people up as delegates, and then send them all to the convention.

Grif   April 27th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Still you're much better than Obama! He play the Idiot Card. Everybody know's Hillary's much Older than him. Elite!! Elite was the right word for him…

Cyndi   April 27th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

and of course CNN fails to cover this story on its tv news, since it contradicts the 'talking point' that is McCain has united the Republican party. Me think most Ron Paul supporters would be voting for Obama during national election.

not that I expect my comment to be published!

checkpoint   April 27th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

WHY IS McCAIN ALWAYS SEEN CARRYING A GIANT CUP OF COFFEE?

Brian   April 27th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Go Ron Paul challenge the notion that only White protestant men can be president under the Republican banner!

I used to be a Democrat   April 27th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Republicans have to come to terms with the fact that Ron Paul energizes the youth base, the independents, and foks with libertarian ideals. They should embrace Ron Paul instead of shunning him.

Eric   April 27th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Since Bob Beers broke the rules with his illegal recess (the chairman cannot recess the convention unilaterally, regardless of anything), I wonder if anyone from Nevada will go the the Natl. Convention.

Julie   April 27th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Ron Paul wants to end the Iraq war, restore constitutional rights, and end the IRS. None of these actions would make any Republican rich.

It's a real shame Republicans can't think outside of their wallets.

RonPaul 2008

Ilene MI   April 27th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Ron Paul should run as a independent. If Hillary becomes (somehow) the democratic nominee, then many of us democrats would vote for him. Could be a bigger upset then Ross Perot

Richard, FL   April 27th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

The only bigger fantasy than supporters thinking Ron Paul has any chance is Hillary Clinton's supporters fantasizing that she beat Barack Obama by 328,000 to 0 in Michigan.

blinky   April 27th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

that's awesome. democracy at work.

Cal Jim 2   April 27th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

It does sound a little fishy to me. Has the media looked into this closely?

Carol   April 27th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

I might vote for this guy in November if Obama doesn't get the nomination. Talk about "new kind of politics". I hope he's on the ballot.

c.gordon   April 27th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

is this what political partys have become? if you dont play like we tell you we wont let you play in OUR game.

Jason, Cola, SC   April 27th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

I'm glad to see the Republicans trying to split the party, although they've got a long way to go to catch up with the Democrats in that respect.

Jim   April 27th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

It is ashame that the GOP now hates freedom, liberty, and democracy. They have exchanged all of these for greed, selfishness, and power. Thank goodness for Dr. Ron Paul, a true patriot.

R.O.B.   April 27th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Haha, I hope he comes back and win the nomination. I'd rather see him as president if the republicans win than John McCain. That would be the biggest upset in American history.

Jeff in DC   April 27th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

and people think Hillary is stubborn? What does Paul hope to gain by doing this?

JT   April 27th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

This is hilarious… He didn't get the nomination; he didn't come in second, third, or even fourth. Yet the ignorant following that he fooled into supporting him still won't give up! HA HA HA HA HA!

Cowlesy   April 27th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Dear CNN Staff,

Please fire a copy of this to Jack Cafferty.

Dear Mr. Cafferty,

As you have this entire election season, please have the stones to report the truth about our Constitutional Republic.

Sincerely,
Ryan Cowles

Fazio   April 27th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Don't Silence the Voice of the People!

NLS   April 27th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

As far as republicans go, ron paul is the man. It's too bad that all the folks are being duped into voting for McCain….

eyeingtenure   April 27th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Ron Paul represents fiscal responsibility. I wish the Republican Party did, too.

TJ   April 27th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

This is a long battle to take the country back. The Nevada GOP are the ones who look bad.
If you do not like the outcome you just leave or change the rules. Why are the Democrats not all over this.

Jamie   April 27th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

HOORAY FOR THE TRUE PATRIOTS!!!!!!

Ron Paul!

Ron Paul!

Ron Paul!!!

Anonymous   April 27th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Of course…

JB   April 27th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Ron Paul Republicans will restore greatness to this nation!

Anonymous   April 27th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Give'em Hell Ron. America Needs You!!!!

John Reading   April 27th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Dont want to see a real Republican candidate-he might do something crazy like represent constituents instead of corporate party buyers/owners.

Franky   April 27th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Just look at that, still Ron Paul causing uproar even though he's not running anymore. Hmmm, seems like they like him more than his fellow GOP members…

Porter   April 27th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Democracy rules!!!!!… unless you're in the minority. Then you stomp off and demand a recount in a few days. See also Al Gore.

Warren   April 27th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

What a joke! Shut down a convention because a candidate, who has different views than the nominee, has too much support or his supporters are being too loud?? Isn't this why we have a constitution or is that document just as big of a joke as our election process?

Janice   April 27th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Why is this not bigger news? The story (ongoing) belongs on the front page of every newspaper in the country, at the top of every political website, and needs to be headline news on every network!

Shin   April 27th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

If only Sen. Paul were running as a Democrat he'd on top. But since most republicans have forgotten what it really means to be a republican he's been cast aside and the few of us who actually take the time to listen to him can see he wants to do better for this country than what's been being done for the last 20yrs.

Edward   April 27th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

I like Ron Paul. I wish he got more media attention or least less bias from the media. If he were on a presidential ticket I would vote for him. He seems to be more sensible than most of the other candidates.

Julie O   April 27th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

WOW, I didn't even know he was still in the race…….

AW   April 27th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

When you do it to one of your own, ya'll finally get a taste of how the rest of us feel when the majority is shut-out of the political discourse. You always have an excuse: "our contract expired", "either you're with us or against us"… ad absurdum.

Ratgurl   April 27th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Looks like Paul's making his move!!!

Glen   April 27th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Sen. Beers took his ball and went home. Waaaa.
Ron Paul is Americas only hope to pull out of the the financial crisis we are in, and end the War.

Juan Grain   April 27th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

McCain should consider Ron for VP. His lose to Obama wont be as bad ;)

mitch from ark.   April 27th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

i wish republicans had nominated ron paul.at least he knows we need change.as an independent,i may have voted for paul,in the gen.election over obama,but,now there is only one candidate,who represents the change we need.mccain and clinton are one and the same.

DoHS Approved to "work and reside in the US"   April 27th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Go Ron Go

Tess   April 27th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

WoW!!!! That should be headline news. The caption should read
"Ron Paul is winning Nevada GOP Convention, but the GOP didn't like the outcome, so they cancelled the convention" Sorry for the long caption, but that is what it should have read.

tom, Boston   April 27th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

Go Ron Go!!!! People are with you all the way!

ron   April 27th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

He should team up with Hillary. They both don't know when to go home

Charles   April 27th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

Hmmmmmmmm………can you say "This is the never ending primary season…………"

Jonh, Nc   April 27th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

They should invite Hillary Clinton she'll bring them together.

Frank Boglev   April 27th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

Wake up America. Look at the bias Ron Paul still gets. He is the answer for our problems, yet people still try to shun him.

Paul   April 27th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

It appears the Nevada party establishment will not play by its own rules.

Rebecca   April 27th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

U go Ron Paul! McCain is a loser and a lier and a cheat. I hope that the Ron Paul people continue to do just what there doing!

Woo Whoo!

Becca
Redan, GA

Weiss   April 27th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

This is awesome! Ron Paul will be the sore eye of the Republican party in the national convenition. He is displaying what the main stream Republican party has become, a joke. this will will be played out in live tv.

After further review,Texas   April 27th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Ron Paul is the ONLY true American hero in this campaign,the rest are bought and paid for.

mike   April 27th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

The Ron Paul express is gathering momentum. America is awakening.

SWING STATE FAMILY   April 27th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

I support Obama - but I think that Ron Paul is - although I don't agree with him on some points - one of the best politicians the Republicans had to offer.

Jed in Texas   April 27th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

Mitt is a lap dog that will do anything for his master.

Jon   April 27th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

RESTORE THE REPUBLIC!

Like little spoiled rich boys, when they can't get their way they run home crying to mama…

ANDROLOMA, Commerce City, Colorado   April 27th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Even if Ron Paul can't get elected, nominated, or even noticed; perhaps it's time to examine his radical ideas. He has a popular message that threatens to reverberate throughout the land, but does the majority of the populace have the courage to hear it? Tune in tomorrow for the answers to these and other pressing questions, in America's media-run state.

DHS   April 27th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

If these elections weren't rigged, Ron Paul would be winning by double digits.

This country is a Ponzi scheme, plain and simple.

Paul   April 27th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

Please run as a third party. The GOP is a joke now. Open your mind to something new.

charlotte   April 27th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

Right on Ron Paul. Maybe Hillary delegates will do the same….

Smart Thinker   April 27th, 2008 10:16 pm ET

We want Ron Paul and no one else…………

BrokenCrystal   April 28th, 2008 2:20 am ET

Go Ron Paul!

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