April 28, 2008
Posted: 09:35 AM ET

From
CNN

Watch Ron Paul's interview with CNN's John Roberts.

(CNN)— Texas Congressman Ron Paul said Monday his revolution is still alive, and he will not be shut out of the presidential race by the Republican Party.

“We’re trying to say we have a right to argue our case that Republicans ought to stand for something,” Paul told CNN Monday morning. Adding, the need for change is vital, but all three candidates, including John McCain, represent a continuation of the same policy.

A large group of Paul’s supporters managed to bring Nevada’s Republican Convention to a standstill over the weekend after the party tried to exclude The Texas congressman from delegate allocations.

Paul, who never officially dropped out of the Republican presidential race, said he continues to gain support from delegates. “What’s the sense of having a convention if everything is decided?” He did not give any details as to who he might be referring to, or where this new support was coming from.

The congressman has 21 delegates in the latest CNN count. Arizona senator John McCain has 1,331 total delegates, former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee has 267, and Mitt Romney has 255.

Paul said his views are “very much in tune with being a good Republican,” and traditional GOP values.

Asked if he would encourage his supporters to back McCain, Paul reiterated his views that the two differ on fundamental issues, namely bringing troops home from Iraq.

Paul has said he will use his remaining campaign war chest of roughly $4 million to support candidates who share his vision.

Filed under: John McCain • Ron Paul


Steve from FL   April 28th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Oh Ron Paul, you and your supporters are so delightfully insane. The world's a funnier place with you guys. I sure hope Paulville is as big of a success as the Ron Paul Blimp!

Venus   April 28th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Hillary - I HOPE you can take a HINT!

Time for you to go!

Shin   April 28th, 2008 10:24 am ET

I really wish this man was at the forefront of the race. America would do great with him in office.

SGT, USA

Uncle Sam   April 28th, 2008 10:24 am ET

While I respect Cong. Paul's convictions, I disagree with him about our involvement in Iraq. Although we can debate about the best way to combat terrorism, the threat of radical Islam is real and requires bold and decisive action. It is simply naive and dangerous to think that we can wait this out or negotiate it away. Although that might less costly initially, the long-term consequences would be disastrous. "Those who do not learn from history are condemned to repeat it."

cj-delhi,ny   April 28th, 2008 10:25 am ET

What?????

MD   April 28th, 2008 10:27 am ET

More and more it is becoming clearer how "arranged" the American politics is.

The Republican Party has lost me, and I bet there are thousands more out there who have changed affiliation because of McCane being the nominee. I don't think people have the stomach to put up with another 4 years of Bush's rediculus foreign and domestic "policies" under McSame.

Donna HJ...   April 28th, 2008 10:30 am ET

It is OUR hudge mistake, that We ignore Ron Paul. This man was right on money. He is the smartest from all REPUBLICAN candidates in this election.. Shame on US, this man deserve recognition. Edwarsd and Poul were ignored , and now We can see how media brain wash US!!!!

Joann   April 28th, 2008 10:32 am ET

Hillary and her lies about about winning the popular vote by counting two states that has not been handed to her yet. So you can win the big states - who cares! Obama can do it to!

No more Clintons in the white house - you had your time. Time to say good bye - nice try! It is over in June for you!

Howard Dean needs to get a back bone - the spineless wimp . it is time for him to go also!

An Agnostic Democrat   April 28th, 2008 10:32 am ET

Actually, I'd vote for Ron Paul before I'd vote for Hillary!

Cynthia   April 28th, 2008 10:33 am ET

Hillary I use to support you, you have put your other side out there. You are a liar and will twist and do anything to win. You will never get another vote from me. Ever!!!!

Cammi317   April 28th, 2008 10:33 am ET

This is great, I can use some excitement. The democratic race has become dull and boring.

Sarah   April 28th, 2008 10:36 am ET

I hope that Ron Paul will not help McCain - their views are so far a part!
rather of seen Ron Paul win than Bush's other puppy dog. McCain is the same as having Bush all over again!

Jack Jodell, Minneapolis, MN   April 28th, 2008 10:38 am ET

The Republican Party would do well to return to much of what Ron Paul is advocating. Ever since they were hijacked by the far, far right, they've lost touch with the majority of the country and have led the nation down a disastrous road. Come to your senses, GOP, and DUMP THE CURRENT REGIME FOR GOOD!

Robert M., TX   April 28th, 2008 10:39 am ET

"Insane"? McCain is the insane one who thinks keeping US troops in Iraq for the next 100 years and beyond (while the federal government continues to rack up future financial liabilities it cannot possibly pay for) is just A-OK.

Kel from Auburn, AL   April 28th, 2008 10:39 am ET

I'd vote for Ron Paul before I vote for Clinton. I really would.

ABC (Anyone But Clinton) 08!

Gary Mutirwara   April 28th, 2008 10:41 am ET

This man needs psychiatric help.

Anthony-Minneapolis,MN   April 28th, 2008 10:41 am ET

GO Ron Paul, GO!!!!! If Obama werent running and you had more exposure and a good shot at the Republican Nomination I would switch in a heartbeat and vote for you without hesitiation.

John   April 28th, 2008 10:45 am ET

I wish this man were president.

Ron Paul delegate   April 28th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Be sure to write in "Ron Paul" on your ballot when it is time to vote for President.

Portland, OR   April 28th, 2008 10:46 am ET

It is a pity that neither of the so called "presumptive" and "mathematically" elected candidates of both parties would hardly match up wih this guy. But he has been pushed aside, ridiculed and yet he continues with his message. I have nothing but admiration for his dedication and belief in his convictions inspite of the odds. We need leaders like this. Not ones who have empty rhetorics. America woud have benefitted greatly from a debate ebtween Dennis K and Ron P. But hey but what can you expect from a country that is sado-masochistic. It elected GWB because he spoke like the "common man" and was a fool. They now will elect Obama because he speaks well and but in the end they will be the "fool". Lol. History is proof enough that countries and kingdoms will continue to self destruct…….

Ceasars Roman Empire   April 28th, 2008 10:46 am ET

I love how CNN readers dismiss Ron Paul but have blind loyalty to McCain, Obama or Clinton. Ron Paul has a plan, hes telling people they cannot continue to live without balancing the budget and getting some structure within our government. Unfortunately, a majority of the US citizens live in a blind bubble. Everything cant be free. Healthcare costs money. Illegial immigration costs money. Ron Paul has business sense to get our country back on the right track. He knows what has to be done and hes willing to do it even if the people are too blinded by Democratic upheaval in their own party. McCain is no Republican. Hes a disaster no different from whats in office now. Either changes have to be made or this country will suffer in the long & short run.

Ron Paul delegate   April 28th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Don't forget to write in "Ron Paul" when voting for president!

Carl   April 28th, 2008 10:47 am ET

Republicans wake up… Ron Paul is the only true Republican out there with his idea of smaller government. Do not base your vote on faith, even the founding fathers knew how bad an idea this truly was for a country.

Also, for those wondering why our dollar is dropping in value, one BIG reason and one BIG elephant in the room is the federal reserve itself. Even the former president that signed it into office, Woodrow Wilson, later wrote the Fed Reserve was the biggest mistake this country had ever made

I only ask you do some research on the web and books, and you'll be amazed at what you find regarding this institution, which is why Ron Paul has always wanted the bank to be eliminated.

Since 1913, the value of the dollar has dropped 96% due to inflation. For 100 years prior to the great depression, the value of gold was constant around $21 per ounce, which is what our currency was valued. Now we have gold over $1000 per ounce… what does that tell you about how bad our economy has become?

NV Delegate   April 28th, 2008 10:47 am ET

Ron Paul supporters did NOT bring the NV state convention to a standstill. An hour after the PARTY pulled the plug and ran from the room, Ron Paul supporters and regular Republicans with no loyalties to any particular candidate were still in the convention hall trying to get a quorum to CONTINUE the convention. Sunday morning, the Ron Paul supporters and regular Republicans were back at the convention hall, ready to get on with the business of the convention.

I was there and witnessed every minute of it; the convention business was proceeding quickly and smoothly BECAUSE of the Ron Paul supporters. It was the PARTY that cut and ran from the convention hall because the election of delegates was not turning out the way they wanted.

African American woman- pA   April 28th, 2008 10:48 am ET

Paul run as a third party candidate and if Hillary does not win the nomination then I will vote fo you!!!

I need to vote for someone and I absolutely will not vote for NOBAMA!!!

It would be amazing to have a third party candidate finally kill our two party system.

I would really like to learn more about you and see you run for Prez!!!

Hillary- Paul '08

Steve is insane   April 28th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Steve from FL April 28th, 2008 10:17 am ET
Oh Ron Paul, you and your supporters are so delightfully insane. The world's a funnier place with you guys. I sure hope Paulville is as big of a success as the Ron Paul Blimp!

Steve,

Have you ever read the US Constitution and read about our founding fathers in their ideas of "democracy?" Ron Paul supporters believe in him because he's the only politician left with a backbone in this country and stands up for that document. Do me a favor and look up federal reserve, founding fathers, gold vs dollar, inflation, etc…

and many questions you have about our rut in the economy will be simply answered.

Our democracy is lost in this country. We need to find a way to bring it back…

Chewbacca   April 28th, 2008 10:51 am ET

I like Ron Paul.
He is the only Republican Candidate that has international fan clubs in Europe, Austrailia, South America, etc.

Can't say the same for McCain.

Ian   April 28th, 2008 10:53 am ET

That's fine if you want to ridicule Ron Paul. But please, when the country finally collapses, please don't blame the administration you chose to elect.

Independent   April 28th, 2008 10:54 am ET

Please don't let Hillary Clinton find out about this. Seriously, I don't think I can stand it if she continues competing AFTER Obama has already won the nomination.

Ian   April 28th, 2008 10:55 am ET

That's fine if you want to ridicule Ron Paul. But please, when the country finally collapses, please don't blame the administration you chose to elect.

Liberal Bruce   April 28th, 2008 10:55 am ET

Ron Paul, the new Ross Perot. If you are indeed a republican, then you may wish to see a republican in office. I encourage you to stay in the race until the bitter end. All you will accomplish is to pull a few votes away from John McCain, and improve the chances of a democrat taking the presidency. Run to your hearts content, spend the war chest, and please do not send any of that money to the republican party to ensure they have adequate funds for the race.

Thinking   April 28th, 2008 10:56 am ET

"The democratic race has become dull and boring." someone posted.

Well…don't you worry, the media will convert a mouse into a elephant and distract the candidates from the real issues.

Jed in Texas   April 28th, 2008 10:56 am ET

I think its funny, because hes the only true Republican running and the so-called republicans dont know it.Haha.I call the rest of them the Credit Card Republicans.

mike   April 28th, 2008 10:57 am ET

Ron Paul, if you are not the Republican nominee, please run as a 3rd party candidate.

Shelly Carson   April 28th, 2008 10:58 am ET

Ron Paul is the best. Unfortunately, he is too smart for the american public.

SC

M.S. Indiana   April 28th, 2008 11:00 am ET

Uncle Sam, why don't you go serve in Iraq…. if you have not noticed, we are creating way more terrorists then we are killing…
Iraq needs to fight it own civil war, when it is over the winner will chase out the terrorists.. Just like there was non before we invaded Iraq there will be non after, they cant survive when living is going up, economy is good

Go Ron Paul

Saint Paul   April 28th, 2008 11:07 am ET

I Love RON PAUL!!!!!!! We deserve better someone like him if not him. Sorry but it is (NOT) Hillary or Obama. We need sweeping drastic change NOW!!!!! I will stand by my heart and write in Dr. Paul. WAKE UP! Brothers and Sister we will not survive this storm if we dont.

Aaron   April 28th, 2008 11:10 am ET

God, I love this guy…..not everything about his policies, but almost. The fact is, is that I don't want a 100 year war/policing the world policy or a welfare state…so that leaves me with Paul, who simply wants to us to follow the constitution. Why is this a bad thing? Please, Dr. Paul, found a new party and run!

Tom Eyemdaman   April 28th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Ron Paul is shouting at the rain.

While I admire his spirit, McCain could drop out of the race altogether and Paul, being the only one left, still wouldn't be the nominee.

While espousing conservative principles (most of which I agree with!) he also wants to cut and run from Iraq and ignore the radical Islamic jihad against the US and our Allies. This is something that cannot and should not be ignored lest we be hit with more terroist attacks on our soil.

McCain 08

P. Faith   April 28th, 2008 11:13 am ET

It is so funny to me that people take the time out of their day to come and post here to declare that Ron Paul is insane, as far as I can see those who are insane are those who consistently repeat the same mistakes each time expecting to achieve different results. Examples?
George W. Bush, Hillary Clinton, John McCain, and even the indomitable Barack Obama are all guilty of this "insanity" yet America still votes these types of people. I guess the real question is, are Americans really as insane as the rest of the world believes we are?

Frank, San Diego   April 28th, 2008 11:15 am ET

If he's so devoted to his principles, he should run as an independent. Nothing will reform a party quicker than seeing a major element break off. He could change the political dynamic for a generation, if he just has the will to do it.

Grif   April 28th, 2008 11:16 am ET

A revolutionist?? Or just another Jerk….

hrp   April 28th, 2008 11:19 am ET

The nominee should be Paul and not McCain. The democrats wouldn't stand a chance against him and I believe a lot of them would cross over.

GiroGeezer from Calif   April 28th, 2008 11:22 am ET

America is an instaneous gratification and a use once - throw away society. People do not recognize how synonomous with mediocrity the top tier Republican and Democratic candidates are.
Americans (all of us) fail to distinquish between spin and ideas.
Ron Paul brings ideas and facts regarding the Constitution and economics to the debates and gets ignored or ridiculed.
I remember the New Hampshire debate where Paul questioned McCain about Sarbanes-Oxley…. McCain didn't know what the hell Paul was talking about. But after all, both Bush and and McCain do have "people" don't they?
Thanks for reading.

al snyder   April 28th, 2008 11:27 am ET

If the two parties are unwilling to get together and govern,–not just election cycle coin tossing–than more parties are the solution. Though, this will never happen if we do not get more involved. To vote for the lying politician who offends you the least or of party affiliation, is not getting involved. And complaining about the lying politicians you voted in, because of such key issues as the flagpin, all the while buying foreign products, because they are cheap, is not getting involved. It's time we take personal responsibility and stop blaming everyone else. It is easy to wish and demand and to criticize, but real action and change takes effort and sacrifice.

To all the whiners out there that are so quick to complain, yet so unwilling to do anything, take it to your mommy. Maybe, she can calm you with, yet another bed-time fairytale.

Ian   April 28th, 2008 11:28 am ET

It's not my goal to see a Republican in the White House, it's my goal to vote for the candidate that best reflects my views. Your suggestion that I vote for McCain because he is the most likely Republican to win is disgusting. I'd suggest minding your own business, but I suspect you wouldn't enjoy the company.

Ron Paul '08

Thomas   April 28th, 2008 11:28 am ET

Dr Paul,
Please, please please run as an independent.

The Dude   April 28th, 2008 11:30 am ET

Obama/Paul '08!

Marcello   April 28th, 2008 11:30 am ET

Ron Paul is our only hope if this nation is to have a rebirth. If not, no matter who is elected, we will be mired in big government and debt for the rest of our history.

Luke   April 28th, 2008 11:30 am ET

If you are going to talk about learning from history, Uncle Sam, how about studying a little war a couple of decades ago called Vietnam.

Robert   April 28th, 2008 11:33 am ET

Republican vs. Democrat.

Anyone who thinks their tired logic of 'a vote for this person helps a democrat get elected'…has any impact on Ron Paul voters, you'd be mistaken.

I voted for Ron Paul. I don't care if McCain or Hillary or Barack win. Tweedle dee, Tweedle dum and Tweedle dummer.

It is the height of ignorance to believe that constant waffling between Democrat and Republican administrations is making any real change in the country. McCain is EQUALLY as bad as Clinton or Obama. Don't fool yourself into 'voting for the lesser of the two evils.'

You think Bush was less of a fool than Gore? I doubt it, but even if you are right….Bush is a great example of why we cannot afford, in this country, any longer about voting against a democrat. You vote FOR the person that needs to win.

McCain is not that person. I won't vote for him, just to vote against Barack or Hillary.

The country cannot afford electing these types of people any more. Democrat or Republican, its a waste of time to elect either one. Do your best to support Ron Paul, and in 4 years, to elect the next standard bearer of these ideas.

A real change would be to elect an outsider, who doesn't have his head in the sand about the fall of the dollar and what unsound fiscal policy is going to do to our status as a superpower.

Tim   April 28th, 2008 11:33 am ET

If you don't like what Ron Paul says then you don't like the constitution. It's pretty much that simple.

althusius   April 28th, 2008 11:35 am ET

What just happened in Nevada? The political system is corrupt and broke.

mitch from ark.   April 28th, 2008 11:35 am ET

republicans are idiots for not nominating this man.he is the only republican,who stood a chance ,against obama's movement for change.the problem is ,republican's do not want change,because they are afraid of losing their grip on power,and ultimately,their share of the wealth of this nation,which they see as mostly theirs.they will allow our troops to keep dying in iraq,because they see their failure there,as a last desperate attempt to hold out for something good to come from a war,that was based on lies ,by our current administration.

Praetorian, Fort Myers   April 28th, 2008 11:36 am ET

Clearly Ron Paul stands for specific–and sweeping changes in U.S. government starting with the executive office. Too bad more than 80% of Americans are too stupid to comprehend his agenda or it's value to the nation.

But–oh BOY…just give them a little "HOPE".., and tell them you'll be able to find "SOLUTIONS"…..well…you know the story there.

It's all BS if you ask ME.

yoshi927   April 28th, 2008 11:36 am ET

This is hilarious. Comic gold.

The Austrian   April 28th, 2008 11:36 am ET

All those who have called Dr. Paul "insane," "out-of-touch," or in need of "psychiatric help" would do well to actually study the platforms this man advocates and weigh them in against the current trend of politics. Simply calling him names or sloughing off his arguments as insane drivel is just utter laziness on your part. I challenge those who truly take their politics to at least read Dr. Paul's book: The Revolution. At least then you will have taken it upon yourselves to actually put your convictions to the test. You owe it to yourselves to do this.

"Dark times lie ahead of us and there will be a time when we must choose what is easy and what is right."

Did you know America   April 28th, 2008 11:37 am ET

that the ONLY way we can save ourselves from the 2040 SS and Medicare collapse is by cutting spending 103% and raising taxes 105% just to cover the interest on the TRILLIONS we owe due to medicare and SS.

Sounds like we need someone in there who would do something about what has happened to "value" in our country…

I'm 26, and I'll save every dime and invest it in oil, gold, and silver because THAT is true money, not this paper our government prints out to us. That paper has no value…

Chris, Bethesda, Maryland   April 28th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Yeah, best of luck to Ron Paul. Would that the Republicans still stood for small government and the dignity of the individual, instead of the platform they embrace today.

Cherusci   April 28th, 2008 11:38 am ET

On Ron Paul's policy positions, Uncle Sam states the famous quote: "Those who do not learn from history are condemned to repeat it."

Uncle Sam is right-on with this statement in the sense that the American people through their elected officials are indeed repeating the mistakes of history. They've learned absolutely NOTHING! We will be forced by our financial, monetary and moral bankruptcy to withdraw from Iraq whether we want to or not. How long do these political pea brains think foreign countries will be willing to subsidize our wars by buying up our quickly sinking dollars?

Eric   April 28th, 2008 11:38 am ET

The only republican I respect and with whom I can agree

Eric   April 28th, 2008 11:42 am ET

i think america has to take a long look in the mirror. Uncle Sam "Those who do not learn from histor are doomed to repeat it?" what history books have you been reading. Ones that paint the US foreign policy over the past 50 years as rosy, democratic and morally just. No more than 20 yrs ago we were Sadam's ally vs. Iran. No more than 20 yrs ago we sold Iran weapons to use against our ally Sadam. No more than 20 yrs ago we used the money we made from Iran and used it to finance a war against a democratically elected government in Nicaragua. I guess you forgot about that. Or that we overthrew an elected government in Iran in the 50's or an elected govt. in Pakistan in the 90's.

Dr. King said it well over 40 yrs ago that his government is the greatest cause of pain and suffering through out the world becasue of our meddling policies and proliferation of weapons. We are the #1 arms supplier in the world, while our schools come in last. What a great day to be an American. Our own huberis has doomed us. Nobody attacks us because we are free. If so, why didnt they attack Norway, Sweden, Germany, Canada, etc. Ohh thats right, because those countries mind their own business.

We created the Taliban, remember the Mujahadeen and Osama? Well we trained and gave them weapons in the 80's to fight the russians. Isreal is our ally (supposedly) and we send billions of dollars to Saudi, Jordan, Syria, Egypt in order that everybody gets along. Isreal has 300 nukes. they dont need our help.

I am 35 and i am a ron paul supporter. Becasue of his message i have written my PA legislators numerous times asking them to reject the real ID act. I cannot and will not vote for McCain. The future of my children depends on it. I do not want to be a father mourning the loss of his son, because he was drafted, to fight in foreign wars because of ignorant people. That is not bravery. That is stupidity. That is unacceptable.

Reality TV   April 28th, 2008 11:43 am ET

A candidate like Ron Paul stands no chance, people don't want substance they want Springer.

Randy - Denver   April 28th, 2008 11:43 am ET

Well if Hillary gets teh dmes nod and Mccain is the repub and Paul runs as an indy he has my vote.. the best of all worlds would be if Hill gets the dems nod and Obama runs as Pauls VP… that ticket would take the white house for sure!

Kevin   April 28th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Ron Paul has everything on financial policy right. Read an economics book!!! Politicians aren't stupid, they know he right as well. The problem is there are too many stupid people in this country that won't vote for someone like that because they don't understand how the economy works.

scott lymann   April 28th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Why is there a comment about Hillary Clinton in here? Do the Obamafantics have no shame with thier hate?

Pliny   April 28th, 2008 11:45 am ET

The leftist blue bloods don't want to turn loose of their stranglehold on the Republican party. The conservatives need to keep it up; Ron Paul didn't make it this time, but perhaps next time we can get a small government constitutionalist candidate. I'm still going to vote McCain; he is the least liberal (but still intolerably liberal) of the candidates remaining (Hillary Obama), but that doesn't mean I approve of (I can't think of anything I agree with McCain on) McCain.

Jake   April 28th, 2008 11:45 am ET

To Liberal Bruce:

Once upon a time Republicans used to stand for something other than simply wanting to put a Republican in office. Electing McCain simply because he happens to have an "R" next to his name is not electing a conservative Republican. Simply put, McCain is not a conservative and adding Huckabee or Romney to that ticket wont change a darn thing. A true conservative believes in limited goverment, sound monetary policy, a non-interventionist foreign policy, free markets, civil liberties, strong national defense. McCain is not a conservative so electing him is really no different than electing Hillary of Obama. Ron Paul all the way to St. Paul!

NetProphet   April 28th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Ron Paul's the best candidate the GOPpers have laid out.

Come on Ron - get on the Hillary Clinton bandwagon! She's said she wants to reach out to all. Now's the chance to get some of your policies across!

ShannonL   April 28th, 2008 11:54 am ET

It's official. Ron Paul IS insane!

Jo Schmo   April 28th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Love this guy…he has my vote. I'm tired of being overtaxed by an inefficient pork barrel government. A revolution is exactly what we need.

charlotte   April 28th, 2008 11:58 am ET

I would rather have McCain for 4 years then Obama for 1 day. He and his minister are racist in the worst form.

Osama   April 28th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Ron Paul…. 5 cans short of a Six-Pack. The man is certifiably nuts.

Peter   April 28th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Ron is a great candidate for the GOP - if you are talking about the GOP of the 1920s.

Doug R.   April 28th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Ron Paul- the best and smartest if ALL candidates. McCain and Giuliani the worst.

David   April 28th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

of course it lives on!!! we aren't going anywhere. this is an ideaology. the neo-cons have hijacked the GOP and we want it back.

AZM   April 28th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

LOL…
I almost have as many delegates as Paul…

Typical White Person   April 28th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Obama Paul '08

Kathryn Irby - Metairie, LA   April 28th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Ron Paul is a joke!

Jim   April 28th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

What is all these Hillary comments about? Ron Paul and Hillary Clinton are polar opposites policy wise. Run 3rd Party Ron, run! You'd win the presidency if you ran indy!

Pam   April 28th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Ron Paul…the Hillary Clinton of the Republican party.

Angel   April 28th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

If only he had a chance of winning, I'd vote for him. Just the same…if Hillary somehow gets the Democratic nomination I'm voting for him anyway.

Shannon   April 28th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

This is what I know…Ron Paul has the upmost integrity and principals I've ever seen in a politician, he's a brilliant forecaster of the economy, and on top of that the guy is a baby doctor….my god!! You would think the Republicans would be all over this guy. Especially given the ominous political climate the GOP is facing this election cycle, He's probably the only Republican in the country that could mount a serious challenge to Obama or Hillary.

Steve   April 28th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Somebody please tell me that we are not pubically funding this guy!

hrp   April 28th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Osama? Is that your name? You have the audacity to say 'Ron Paul is 5 cans short of a six pack?' You know nothing about anyhing and it irks the hell out of me that people like you get to comment on this blog. Why don't you go get your six pack and read up on anything about Ron Paul before you spew. You can read?

TJ   April 28th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

It seems the crazy people are the ones who hate Paul. I read more nastly comments from them. That is what we are fighting, the Limbaugh and Hannity wing of the party. Childish name calling and cheap political moves. Paul has integrity and morals.
I am a soldier and am pround to have voted and donated to him.

American Patriot   April 28th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

People are waking up to the tune of the Ron Paul R3VOLUTIONARIES!

McCain=Bush
Hillary=Bush
Obama=Change(LOL)

Paul=Revolution

John, Brooklyn, NY   April 28th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Ron Paul is a has-been crackpot that will go down in history as a political asterisk - like Ross Perot, Ralph Nader, and John Anderson.

I love the insults to Ron Paul   April 28th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

He's crazy, he's nuts, he's insane blah blah blah…

No facts back up what you say. Instead of belittling someone, why don't you explain your side. You have a valid opinion just like everyone else. People like Kathryn, Osam, etc…

shame on you

you say   April 28th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

that ron paul is a joke, but what about the economy… must be a joke, too right? when gold is worth over $1,000 per ounce, then your economy is in shambles…

Iraq is a touchy issue, but you have to remember that prior to Korea, we were FORECEFULLY added to world conflicts; i.e. we were attacked and decided to show the world why you don't mess with us.

Ask Mexico, Britain (twice), Spain (what we fought Spain in Cuba and the Phillipines… didnt' know that), Germany, and Japan what happened when you attack someone that wants to be to themselves.

The past 50 years has gone in the complete opposite direction in terms of our foreign policy. We go from taking care of ourselves first to taking care of all others first (except ourselves).

It's time we elected someone that will take care of the people, and that man is Ron Paul and Ron Paul alone.

Sure, Obama can give you free health care, but your children and grandchildren will suffer 100 times more than you ever will when this country continues on its course and becomes bankrupt.

ExPat   April 28th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Ron, Paul, George and Ringo, now that'd be a ticket!….What?..Oh, sorry. I got so excited about the election there for a minute.

Nia - AZ by way of MN   April 28th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

If Hill-Nilly gets the nomination I'm voting Ron Paul…Mccain is not the way to go. Seeing as how he couldn' manage his campaign finances, he can't manga the GOP to fully be supportive and he seems aloof and just as stupid as Geb. I live in AZ with a 2 Billion dollar defecit, and i have yet to hear what he thinks about that.

Michelle   April 28th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Go Ron Paul! I left the Democratic party for him. The Revolution lives on.

bill from pa   April 28th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

He should run from the libertarian party. He sure beats the three stooges. (Clinton, Obama, McCain)

Alice   April 28th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

C'mon Ron - give that war chest to Obama (who agrees with you on Iraq) and help unite the country!

Michael   April 28th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Ah, the internet: the only place in the world you can actually find Ron Paul supporters. If you ever feel like having someone tell you you're a fascist idiot, just look for the Ron Paul supporters. The guy would be a terrible president. We've got global issues to worry about, and now is not the time for an extreme isolationist like him.

Alonzo Demetrius   April 28th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Please Ron Paul! Yes, you do have valid points, but your points are incomplete in today's world. How long do you think our republic would last after we retreated back into interests only within our country? I am amazed you have even been re-elected in your state with your short-cropped vision of today's world.

Ian   April 28th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

You may have nearly as many delegates, but you don't even rate compared to his integrity.

k   April 28th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

RON PAUL FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!

the professor   April 28th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

I have been studying Ron Paul for the last eight months. When I mean study, I mean read, read and read some more. Internet, books, whatever. Four months ago, I switched from being a lifelong Democrat to Republican so I could help in any way get Ron Paul in the White House. I am not a whacked out, gun nut, racist, hippy, Paultard. I have been a university Professor for the past 33 years who is finally energized since the Nixon travesty years. Before anyone calls this man whacky and out of touch, listen to him, read about his beliefs and his solutions to this country's problems, both economic and governmental. Compare him to the other three "frontrunners" the MSM has given us. Before you vote, learn what each candidate stands for and what they plan to do to bring about "change." Also ask how they plan to pay for it. I love the line in Ron Paul's new book, "The Revolution—A Manifesto," when he talks about how people say it is so radical to think our government could survive without all of us paying income taxes. Our income taxes make up about 40% of the total government revenue. Ron Paul states, "In order to imagine what it would be like to live in a country with a federal budget 40 percent lower than the federal budget of 2007, it would be necessary to go all the way back to . . .1997. Would it really be so hard to imagine living in 1997 again?" I do not know about the rest of you but I sure would like to imagine how much money I could save if I did not have to pay income taxes.

Idaho   April 28th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Such a radical- still hanging on to wacko, fringe ideas like the US Constitution.
This guy belongs in the White House.

Andy   April 28th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

I notice that almost all the anti-Paul comments are statements like "OMG he is insane LULZ".

Don't you idiots have any real arguments to put forth as to why you don't support Dr. Paul? Or will you just keep repeating ad-hominem nonsense? Die of AIDS you ill-informed retards.

Daniel Kane   April 28th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Psychiatric help??? This is the only sane man in the race. What's insane is that so many people consider him nuts. We've drifted so far from our constitutional roots we no longer even recognize them but consider constitutional principles the ravings of a lunatic! My god I feel like I'm stuck in Wonderland.

Vincent   April 28th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

If Ron Paul was seen getting out of a car with Britney he would have gotten some news coverage. This country is too stupid to know that the answer is right in front of them. He's running on the platform Bush promised us in 2000 but lied. Ron Paul was elected with help from Reagan. It's disgusting how stupid Americans have gotten that they would vote for a liberal democrat like McCain. Hitlery is more of a Republican than McCain.

Uncle Sam   April 28th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

With all due respect, but if there were no terrorists before we invaded Iraq, just who were those attacking us on 9/11? And who were those who have been attacking innocents for the past 25+ years all over the globe? It is a myth that radicaI Islamic extremists were created by our presence in the region or because of our support of Israel. If that were so, why are dozens of other countries the targets of their attacks? And why have we not been attacked since 9/11? Ultimately, there is no alternative if we believe that evil exists in our world and we must be courageous in the face of that threat.

Truth   April 28th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

McCain is a cancer ridden senile puppet for his rich wife whom he calls names in public. He sings songs about bombing other countries and knows very very little about monetary policy. McCain is one of the worst choices possible, but Obama and Hillary are at least as bad. No surprise though, ask the average American who they're voting for and they will name one of the American Idol contestants.

Vincent   April 28th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

If Ron Paul was seen getting out of a car with Britney he would have gotten some news coverage. This country is too stupid to know that the answer is right in front of them. He's running on the platform Bush promised us in 2000 but lied. Ron Paul was elected with help from Reagan. It's disgusting how stupid Americans have gotten that they would vote for a liberal democrat like McCain.

Terry, El Paso TX   April 28th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

The Ron Paul supporters - apparently about 5% of the electorate and apparently all men - simply cannot believe that we listened to their guy, evaluated his hare-brained policies, and dismissed him and them as a dingbat fringe. They still believe that if he got the nomination or ran as an independent, he would "sweep the nation."

He would get the same 5% that he got in the primaries. Maybe a Paul-Nader ticket would get 10% of the vote.

Uncle Sam   April 28th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Despite the attempt to portray a McCain presidency as a third Bush term, the American people know John McCain to be his own man. In a recent interview, Sen. Joe Biden confided, "Although my fellow Democrats would not like to hear this, John hates war and as president he would do everything possible to get us out of Iraq."

We would be wise to judge a candidate for president by his actions over the course of a lifetime rather than by his rhetoric over the course of a campaign.

Americans for McCain '08

Henry Miller, Cary, NC   April 28th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

As far as I'm concerned, Paul is the only sensible candidate. Clinton or Obama? Those tax-and-spend socialists? Yeah, right… McCain? That tax-and-wage-war paranoiac? Equally, yeah, right…

Dear uncle sam   April 28th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

You can't still possibly believe that invading Iraq was about chasing down terrorists? The "war on terror" is a perfect front for continued spending and invasions, their will never be a clear victory and that will allow the "war" to continue indefinetly.

The US debt has balloned since the start of the Iraq war, and a large portion of that money is owed with intrest to the federal reserve a private banking monopoly NOT a goverment entity. As war is the most profitable business of all it is the intrest of the federal reserve, arm suppliers, oil companies etc to continue the "war on terror.'

Whoever controls the money controls the relationship, the president must worry about his funding and the intrests of those providers first before the welfare of the average person. This unbalanced relationship is the foundation of Dr. Paul's campaign.

Educate yourself on the federal reserve, you will be amazed!!!

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