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Four more years????? Yeah right, it's not going to happen again

Thanks, CNN, for having a livestream on the site for the Ron Paul
Rally! Really appreciate it!

Please put him on the airwaves tonight when he addresses the crowd.

Please!

Does this mean they'll only allow him a mail-in vote in November? I guess he was talking too much sense to be taken seriously!

Perhaps Ron Paul should have attended the Demo convention. He would at least have been treated respectfully. How do the Repubs expect to get his voters now?

Bravo Ron Paul ! McCain's advisors picked Palin to distract voters from McCain's vision of America and they have succeeded! What a hoopla over McCain's VP choice! Everyone has forgotten that it is McCain who is the Republican candidate. Wish it had been Ron Paul! Where is Bob Barr?

RINO Paul gets what he's deserves. He should just go ahead and join up with the dimwitcrats!

Palin's the best chance the Republicans have of getting the Paulistas back on side. She's their kind of conservative.

Paul is 1000 x smarter than Obama & Biden put together. Palin has ten x the experience of Obama.

You CNN-patrons have been watching too much liberal media. It really can dumb you down. You need to evolve and realize that more government and its $handouts takes away your freedom.

Don't be a slave. Free yourself from the liberal brainwashing!!!

I can't beleive what I just watched! How could anyone say in this day and age that a woman can't be vice pres. I just watched your guest Sara push women back 50 years. I never thought for a minute that a woman couldn't do the job untill I heard here say that a women would always pick there family over job. A balanced family works together and it sounds as if Palin has that……….Sara, the 50's are well over.

All you Demo wannabees that say you would vote for Paul, think a second. This man is the extreme ideological opposite from you. Why would you vote for someone that believes the exact opposite of you? That is the problem with most of this election. People arent looking for people to represent their point of views, they are looking for people to tell them their point of views. Why dont we all just become drones and let a computer chip control our ideals.

After Obama bent over backwards to give Hillary fair time at the convention, the GOP won't even treat Ron Paul with basic respect? Hillary was a genuine threat to Obama, but he still let the democratic process play out. This guy is no threat whatsoever to McCain, and they won't even let him speak.

I don't want to hear any more GOP nonsense about how their party is really the more inclusive party. They have shows their true colors.

Repubs will even "eat their own" ! ! !

Glad I will vote DEM this year.

Go Obama

Down with Alaska Independent Party!

wow……sounds like the bush-cheney-rove klan is still in charge!!!

There was a reason Congressman Paul was receiving 30% of the vote AFTER McCain "clinched" the nomination.

This is it….

all republicans can look right into the camera and lie it is an absolute joke. what does she actually bring to the table. if something happens to mccain do you think he would care about america? i guess not sarah palin

I absolutely love Ron Paul. He's the only Republican I've ever voted for (Primaries). He's brilliant, and should be our next President. The media really screwed him over during the Primaries.

RON PAUL you go you have y vote today tomorrow nd again in 4 years

RON PAUL RON PAUL

Ron Paul is an American hero. His story is something to be admired. I knew he would like Gov. Palin. I hope she will have a great influence on the platform. Freedom is popular!

I listened Ron Paul during the debates and I must say I was thoroughly impressed with him. He really should have been the nominee of the republican party. Shame on the republican party for how they are treating him!

Ron's treated like the poor cousin who's an unwanted guest at his rich cousin's mansion party.

Go Ron!! Too bad the Republican's didn't realize you were the best candidate to represent the party. I think if Bob Barr were your VP pick you'd take McCain to the mat.

Ron Paul like Chuck Hagel has betrayed their own party. People are valued based on their integrity. They must be responsible for what they have committed. When Paul and Hagel joined Republican party, I am 100% sure they knew the rules, the platform and the agreements that they have to commit, just like other parties. The Clintons might somewhat have frictions with Democrat party, but yet they keep align with the party rules and platform. I much more respect people with high integrity like the Clintons than the traitors like Paul and Hagel.

If then somewhat they don't agree anymore with the party's platform, they can move to other party but not stay with the party while bad mouthing it on public. If somewhat they have different opinion, they should do it in a closed door. It will be more respectable and gentle.

10,000 people is a lot. In fact, almost as many as are attending the Republican convention.

Come on CNN. Where are the incessant questions about lack of party unity and whether rifts can be mended for the sake of making a good showing in the election?

The only Republican I would have voted for.

Well Ron Paul is a kook but he is better than obama.

This is the Republican that my true Republican Dad should be able to vote for. I may disagree with my Dad on what's best for our country, but I respect his opinion.

In fact, I think it's a good thing when our country is engaged in a rational dialog between idealists and conservatives — the idealists to tackle current and future issues like civil rights and climate change which old-fashioned, set-in-their-ways conservatives aren't able to see on their radar, and the conservatives to keep the idealists from getting too far into the clouds.

Since Bush came to power, the Republicans have STOPPED representing true American conservatism, which is bad for all of us. The core Republican values have been eclipsed by the evangelical right and neocons, and apparently, McCain's sold out to them in order to secure their votes.

As a Democrat, I hope and pray that real Republicans listen to what Ron Paul has to say and spend the next few years taking their party back from the crazies and corporate panderers. We need you, conservatives. COME BACK!

Although Ron Paul is missing the point on one thing: Obama has been pushing for troops in Afghanistan, not in Iraq, since the Iraq war first derailed the War on Terror. Ron Paul is failing to notice this distinction: Democrats are not anti-war; Liberals are anti-war. Democrats are CONSERVATIVE when it comes to war: yes, war, but only when the threat is proven and other avenues have been exhausted, because we don't like wasting American lives or resources. We support wars like WWII where there is a clear and present danger, and we support hunting Bin Ladin and his cronies down and infiltrating/destroying honest-to-gosh terrorist networks. Deposing Hussein because he MIGHT have had WMDs (and didn't) isn't enough of a reason to sacrifice thousands of American troops and billions of dollars, distracting us from the real culprits of 9/11.

If I was a registered republican at the time I would have voted for Ron Paul. Instead I settled on Kucinich at the primary. Since then I have supported Bob Barr. I encourage all former Ron Paul supporters and people interested in less government interference, an end to the war in Iraq, a balanced budget and more liberty to do the same.

Thank you.

"… speakers who will appear before Paul, who is scheduled to address the rally at 8:05 p.m. ET"; is tha t going to be TONIGHT?

McCain has removed the diapers off the Republican Party, exposing their astronomical incompetency, not to mention their hypocrisy on conservative family values. 4 more years of this???

Wow, how mean?

DUH!!!!!!,If you are wondering if this man Ron Paul was going to get into the convention as a friend of a friend the main man grinning like the fat cat. Think again no pain no gain.

Mike, I'm not a supporter of McCain either, but you are mistaken. Back when McCain was going to run a clean, positive campaign, the pastors and other religious "leaders" he denounced were infact agents of hate. Unfortunately, the MO of the far right is to be hateful against those who are different. McCain used to have enough morals to stand up against those types of people, whereas now he just panders to to their support. Deep down McCain is a good guy, this election has just turned him into just another typical right winger.

Paul LOST plain and simple isn't that what Obama supporters said about Hillary to when she came up short of delegates.

Dr Ron has his seat at the RNC convention the 3Rs"Responsible REAL Republican McCain/Palin08″ ticket will trounce the DNC 3NOs "NOway NOhow NObama"

This is to be expected. Ever since the GOP was taken over (hijacked) by the neo-cons they have feared someone like Dr. Paul and his policies that stay in line with what the GOP should be (along with his adherence to the Constitution). Face it, the neo-cons have seized power and once someone has that kind of power they will do anything to keep it (much like the British royalty. Do you really think they are just figure heads? They are on the Committee of 300 and run many world affairs).

I hope all these blogs help people see the light. John McCain is not our answer but a continuation of the same old tired policies and practices. America we are smarter than the republican party. We can not allow our country to unravel by electing this "war monger". This man preaches war, not peace. That is not the way of this millenium.

Please, for the love of your country and your future descendents, learn about Ron Paul. He is the only politician in this country who cares about them. Our government is slowly taking away our power. Our founding fathers wanted a republic for us, not a democracy. If you don’t know the difference, then find out. There may be a war going on in Iraq, but the bigger war is for your mind. WAKE UP! All of you who are picking Obama, please read up on him. You think he’s going to turn this country around? Our pockets will be supporting moths with him in the office. He will not end the war in Iraq, and if he does, he will just make problems elsewhere with his foreign policy. McCain? You mean Bush?

Oh, and KC. That comment about the terrorist in the Afghanistan. WAKE UP! THEY’RE IN THE COUNTRY YOU LIVE IN AND THEY ARE CURRENTLY CONTROLLING YOU!!!

Republicans oppose individual rights.

Republicans oppose freedom.

Republicans oppose fiscal responsibility.

Republicans oppose free speech.

Ron Paul is the only real Republican in the field this year. That's why the GOP is so afraid of him. He is the only choice for true conservatives and Republicans in 2008.

for all the things i am against paul. He's right about military and he's right about spending. He's right about limited government. He's wrong just about everything else beside his knowledge in medicine.

Republicans eating their own.

Ron Paul is awesome! I hope he runs independently!!!!!

Sad how Ron Paul holds the true values and basic principles that Republicans were about: limited government, tight spending. Now the current administration, McCain, the GOP demonstrates that they are pretty much OPPOSITE of what their party is all about.

If Ron Paul was on the ticket I may have been swayed to vote for him, but this year it's Obama/Biden.

This guy is our idiot—
He may not even win his Congressional seat back—
Let's see—
Let's take some votes away from McCain ( Not Many ) but any votes could hurt ) to let NOBAMA walk in a little easier—
Well the Dems have Michael Moore ( I quess we are still ahead–)

Just before all of the primaries last winter, before I listened to what the media had to say or heard any party spin, I spent a Saturday going through each candidate's website reading their proposed policies.

Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich had the most impressive ideas. Too bad the main stream media and the individual parties paint anyone who is progressive as a "nut job".

I am very dissappointed with the republicans for their treatment of this man for no good reason.

As Americans, before blasting him, keep 2 things in mind. 1–People wrote Ross Perot off as a nut-job for his views on NAFTA…remember the "sucking sound" comment? He was right and now many Americans are out of jobs because they didn't listen.

2. Ron Paul's record shows him to be the TRUE maverick and is the true STRAIGHT TALKER and the only real conservative left in the republican party. McCain is a fraud.

Do your homework, people, before blindly following the flock of dumb sheep.

I just have to (finally) say that if you're going to attempt to write an intellectual comment, then stop using the stupid nicknames for the political candidates, ie: McSame, Repuglicans, McBush, Paleny, etc.. It makes you look less intelligent than some of you actuallly are, and makes it look like you can't come up with your own ideas.

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Does that mean he has to put down his American Hat and PUT ON his Republican HAT..??

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Palin was endorsed by the Libertarian Party of Alaska in 2006, and for good reason. She is a mainstream advocate of constitutional government and individual liberty, much like Ron Paul. And yes, both of them are pro-life.

Oh so now the McCain camp decides they need Ron Paul and his supporters!

RON PAUL 08!!!

The offer is belittling and misrepresents what Ron Paul's counter-rally is about. It's not a "my candidate didn't get invited to the party!" thing, and it's not a "my candidate didn't get elected!" thing. It's a more broadly sweeping, "I don't like the direction that the GOP has been taking us for the past 20 years" thing.

Don't confuse this with PUMA rallies, where people are just angry about how a single candidate was treated. Ron Paul's supporters are more about how the core philosophy of the Republican party is being treated.

Ron Paul is a great guy, with a great message. It may be the only way to salvage the GOP once they go down in a wave of blue in November.

That's what I say when I don't want to be bothered with certain people. "I'll have your ticket waiting for you at will-call."

Imagine what they are doing to one of their own, Ron Paul!!????
We have started a new club: CFMA, Country First My A…..

McCain the so-called maverick, a self-serving title, about winning an election.

Obama, on the cutting edge, about helping our country. The obvious choice this election.

I am afraid of Ron Paul having the power over me and my beliefs. I may however support a ticket of Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich.
I am a supporter of Obama/ Biden, but might at least listen. No way no how no McSame for me, I can't wait to miss the Repulican Convention.

As an Independent, I would have voted for Ron Paul. I don't know if the Republicans are afraid of Ron Paul or the Truth. They sure wouldn't let Ron Paul talk about the real issues during the debates. So sad. This is America–Ron Paul should be heard.

How can you hate on Ron Paul. I'm a Dem, but I like this guy. I hope he messes it up for McCain

Way to Paul! Ron Paul, you should be supporting Bob Barr! Tell all conservatives and libertarians to support Barr for President! We need the potential McCain Republican supporters to go from McCain to Barr at the benefit of Obama!

Ron stands for limited govt and freedom of personal liberties. Yet so many oppose him. What are your sound reasons for opposing constitutional govt and freedom…..or have your really thought beyond the brainwashing? How could that possibly be against your interests?

GOP screwed up by not putting Ron Paul at the top of the ticket.

HA HA!

This is too funny. Sen. McCain's camp invites YOU then restricts HOW you come and refuses to let you bring any guests.

This is MORE vetting than they did when it came to Gov. Sarah Palin!!!

Wow….. talk about a campaign that is "ARSE-backwards". The RNC is nothing but a train wreck on a track to nowhere!!

Hey where is John and Cindy McCain's adopted African American daughter? Why isn't she traveling front and center with her typical WHITE CONSERVATIVE FAMILY? Why is it that only the WHITE and BLUE-EYED daughter travels with them? What's the deal?

With reasoning like that I can see how he lost. McCain's tax stance and Obama's military stance are grossly over simplified. He is either really bitter, has a very poor grasp of what is going on or has trouble expressing himself.

None of these options are Presidential.

I applaud Dr. Paul's efforts though I don't agree with all of his policies he actually stands for something and i respect that. The republican party does need a shakeup. Its time the conversation is about more than sexual orientation and abortions.

Republicans today obviously dont want to be reminded of traditional party principles. Same govt, lower taxes, and hands off our freedoms.

Can't imagine why Ron Paul would want to hang around this bunch in the first place. If you can't tow the party line blindly, they don't want you. Ron Paul is the true maverick of the Republican party. Go, Ron Paul, go!!!!

THIS MAN IS AS DIM WITTED AS THE REST IN THE PARTY OF HYPOCRICS, AND JUST AS CONNIVING!!!!!!!

Ron Paul supports the Constitution and Freedom. He is a true Patriot.

The GOP is totally toxic to America and the concept of a liberal democracy.

The founding fathers, even at this point Hamilton, are spinning in their graves.

Ron Paul is the only real Republican in this race. Anyone who subscribes to the Republican ideals of small government, low taxes, and personal responsibility should vote for Paul.

What Paul forgets is that we all represent the government. We're of it. We're germane to the process. We are the process. With those truths in place, exactly which parts of this population does he propose to get rid of?

When someone comes along with a message of peace, individual liberty, limited govermnent, and low taxes, you can bet that person won't be welcome at the Republican Convention.

As an avid RON PAUL fan and supporter……..I declare hereby that I AM NOT VOTING JOHN MCSAME. I was leaning McCain but now they have no chance. Dr. Ron Paul is a man of principles and a reformer.

I am sorry Ron. You deserve better.

McCain was behind this insulting treatment of Ron Paul. Its such a McCain thing to do. He hated Ron Paul.

Ron wants peace and a Constitutional govt. McCain wants more wars. Niether party wants constitutional govt. anymore. Ron should have run as an independent anyway. Ron's philosophy of traditional Republican politics was so long ago that no one remembers it. Its long dead. The new Republicans are for big govt, war, taxes, theocracy and corporate handouts.

The best thing Ron Paul supporters can do is vote for Obama to get fair and just Supreme Court justices. That is where your freedom lies is in the courts. McCain has already said he wants more like Alito Roberts and Scalia. No freedom there. Just more help for corporates and big govt.

Obviously the GOP is scared of Ron Paul. As well they should be!

Between Karl Rove's nasty comment about Joe Biden, McSame's VP pick, and now this?

You would have to be complete moron to vote Republican, unless the Republican is Ron Paul. The only TRUE conservative.

So, CNN, are you going to carry Ron Paul's address tonight? Or are you just as exclusive as the GOP? I'm actually shocked to see mention of him on your 'Ticker'.

I'll be watching at 8:05 pm tonight, and if I don't see Dr. Paul's face, I'm switching the channel to MSNBC.

Best wishes and a speedy recovery for your wife Dr. Paul. May you two enjoy life.

I don't agree with all of your message but the manner you deliver it should be commended. Especially taking into account your party membership

Obama 08

There's a reason Ron Paul finished 6th in a field of 5.

Ron Paul cares about "the spending problems, the deficit, our foreign policy, our national defense, our monetary policy"?? Please talk to Obama, and you'll get solutions!

Ron Paul supporters, you are welcome to join us in electing an INTELLIGENT President, Senator Barack Obama.

GO BAMA!

Dear Ron Paul,
I am a Democrat who respects your opinions, and I closely followed what you've done in the last few years. You are one of the few Republicans left with whom I feel I could actually talk and come together with. The party has moved into dangerous territory with those religious extremists.
I hope you'll resist McCain's ingratiations and chatting-up.
Good luck to you!

Remember the days when Republican meant – ethics
Remember the days when Republican meant – small government
Remember the days when Republican meant – fiscally prudent
Remember the days when Republican meant – conservative Christian

The days have been long gone and McCain wants to continue the destruction of the Republican party

Ron Paul voters come aboard if you will on the Obama express, payback if you will at the voting box. You may have some independents in mind , but why put at risk the chance of these clowns getting back in ; at least Barack wouldn't disrespect you and your your candidate.

John mccain cant make thse mistakes an expect to win. he should check out the lady better than that.

Republicans oppose free speech.

Republicans oppose true independent mavericks.

Republicans oppose democracy.

Vote for freedom and independence and the Constitution, vote for Ron Paul. He's the only choice for true conservatives.

They are treating Ron pretty badly…he shouldn't even WANT to go at this point…they are only doing this because his supporters are getting attention for their own convention….

In the Austin, Texas area the only bumper stickers you see are for Ron Paul!

Austin LOVES You Paul!

What a "big tent" party. I think Ron Paul is a guy with respectful conservative values. Less government in our pockets, less government in our personal lives, less US government meddling around the world and sending off our young people to die and spend our money overseas. I think he is more America First (that is American people) then John McCain could ever be.

That's rignt RNC. Treat him like you guys treat all minorities. Diversify your portfolio repugs.

Ron Paul should be allowed to have his own throne.

Isn't Ron Paul running for president on another party ticket? Why would reasonable people invite enemies to rant amongst them?

10,000 at his rally? That's pretty good. Has McCain ever attracted that many people.?

HOW COULD JOHN MCCAIN TREAT RON PAUL THIS WAY? HE DIDNT EVEN PICK HIM AS VICE PRESIDENT? INSTEAD HE PICKED A YOUNG HOT WOMAN WITH NO EXPERIENCE IN FOREIGN POLICY.
RON PAUL HAS FORGOTTEN MORE THAN SARAH PALIN KNOWS!!
I GUESS PUMA CAN START THEIR REPUBLICAN CHAPTER NOW!
THANKS ALOT MCCAIN YOU ARE THE BEST OPPONENT TO RUN AGAINST KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
LOL
OBAMA 08

Everyone should be considering third party options, after seeing the weak excuses being forced on us now.

No McCain.
No Obama.

Protest the 2 party system! Vote Ron Paul or Green Party. Let them all speak!

The repugs should realize that these are deparate times for them. ron Paul has 10,000 people going to his convention. And again I ask, What kind of numbers is the RNC pulling down? How many people attended their convention? Does Ron Paul have better attendance than the GOP? I will bet that he does.

PEOPLE-Google Ron Paul, read about him. Don't just get all of your information from this site. Ron Paul was the only honest candidate we had!

Sounds like he is the Reformer the Repubs need!

this guy is very honest and much better than MCCAIN if it was him i am sure he will get my vote. mcwar/mcMafia wont let this guy be at the convention because he will pull the masks down from GOP crooks

I'll bet he likes Palin. She hates the federal government, too. She was a member of the Alaska Independence Party, calling for Alaska to break away from the USA! What a terrible VP pick.

I met Ron Paul when he gave a speech in North Carolina. I found him to be very genuine, knowledgeable on the issues and charismatic. As a life long Democrat, for the life of me I do not understand why the Republicans picked McCain. However I am increasingly happy they did.

Obama 2008/ 2012
HRC 2016/ 2020

Ron Paul was clearly the best choice for the Republicans and all Americans. Obama is not any better then McCain. If your not outraged your not paying attention!

RON PAUL FOR PRESIDENT!

Way to alienate Ron Paul supporters, RNC…nice going!

Oh, Oh…….GOP getting desparate?

Of course…they just hired Eskew on board the McCain campaign to help prepare Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for her role as McCain's running mate. Eskew will help Palin prepare for her Wednesday night acceptance speech at the GOP convention and for her stump speech as she hits the road, brief her on policy matters, and help her handle the media scrutiny a lifetime in Alaska does not necessarily prepare one for.

Why is this important? Well, Eskew, along with Warren Tompkins and Neal Rhodes, were key members of then-Gov. George W. Bush's South Carolina team during the 2000 primaries. McCain and his team long held Bush, Tompkins, Rhodes and Eskew responsible for the various smears against McCain and his family in the Palmetto state during that contentious contest.

McCain would rather lose the war to win the Presidential nomination! All cards are off the table now with experience, judgement, lose a war to win the nomination.

McNasty, where has your Mavericktism gone……..?

Ex-PUMA for Obama/Biden

I thought : like McCain, the rest of America knows Ron Paul's policies are better than McCain's.

And the thought of Palin beibg a heartbeat away makes me want to leave the army and run to London.

Paul would have my pick on the GOP slate. His voice was the only voice of sense and reason, instead of canned rhetoric and talking points, during the GOP primaries.

Okay, so we have Republicans restricting other Republicans (a presidential candidate this year no less) access to the floor.
And this after a number of Reps won't even show up to the convention? Including President Bush and VP Cheney who aren't showing up?
I mean, don't the Reps NEED as many faces as possible in the crowd to show enthusiasm for their platform and candidates?

Well, as much talk as there was about Hillary and the pumas, there was no separate "convention" held by Hillary. I wonder if Paul will get any air time tonight? Because, remember last week when every day it was about "Is Hillary going to help or hurt? Will she deliver? Can she help unify?"
Then, after she reminded us of the problems we've had under President Bush, she told us no way, no how.
So, it was then, well, what about President Clinton? Is he still mad? Will he help? So then Bubba goes out and let's it fly.
In the end, it looks like unity to me.
But, we have Reps holding a separate convention and no mention of disunity?
I guess it's because Ron Paul didn't win many votes, and subsequent delegate. But I would still argue that this is definitely disunity when a presidential opponent within the party holds a separate convention.

I'm writing in "Ron Paul" on my ballot.

Ron Paul is a kook. I hope he turns Democrat. He'd fit right in with those fruitcakes.

this independent would have voted for paul if he'd been nominated. this was republicans first mistake. now, with the way they are treating him,i would be surprised if ron votes for mcbush.

Tom in Deleware,
Hillary Clinton's stubborn and ignorant supporters are nothing like the situation with Ron Paul. Ron Paul is speaking out to bring to light real issues that McCain and most of the rest of the party ignore. Hillary Clinton's supporters were nothing like that…they were just crying about losing the primary EVEN THOUGH the one who beat her IS NEARLY IDENTICAL ON ALMOST EVERY ISSUE! While Paul and McCain have very little in common.

Don't go there Ron Paul.

GOP Congressman Tom Davis of Virginia said it best: "The Republican brand is in the trash can. If we were dog food, they would take us off the shelf."

It is so bad that more than 10 percent of the GOP members of the US Senate aren't even bothering to attend their own party's convention. They recognize BAD dog food when they see it.

I'm curious…does the right to choose belong under the heading "personal liberties"?

He should be allowed entrance without restrictions, what are the republicans afraid of? Oh that's right, they are afraid of the truth!!

Reminds me of the old Groucho Marx line "I wouldn't want to be in a club that would have me as a member."

I bet Ron Paul would get more airtime in five minutes at the convention than the commercial-war media will give his entire Campaign for Liberty AND anti-government protests combined. It's almost as if the media thinks Palin's pregnant daughter is more important that the future freedom of America.

Wow.

Can't say we didn't try to warn you. We tried to warn you when gas was $1.50 and the dollar was worth more than the Euro, and when people were taking out loans they couldn't afford. You folks brought this recession on yourselves… and then fudge the numbers in the media so you don't have to call it a "recession" out loud.

Nice.

You'll all get the spare "Change" you deserve.

I think ron paul is a genius and I would have voted him, and I'm a democrat

This guy talks sence and no body listen. Why have we become a country where people who don't give an straight answer get all the attention? Why do we ask for action and decide to pick two of the most do nothing candidates to run for president? Paul talks the truth and has plans to deal with all the contry's problems and he is ignored. We as a country don't even know what we want and electing any of those two clowns Mcain and Obama will be desastrous for the country, wait and see.

This just goes to show that even being a very conservative Republican will get you no where if you are not a part of McCain's "inner circle".

This is a carbon copy of how the Bush administration handles people who do not agree with them.

McCain is a copy of Bush's arrogant, angry personality.

Been a republican since 1980, and voted that way in national elections ever since, but I do know that the party meeting in St. Paul is not the party I know, have supported, and stood by. The treatment Ron Paul has received show's us that the current republican leadership just can't handle the truth. The 2 parties are just distorted versions of each other.

Shameful but typical that the Republicans would dis the rare one of their own who possesses a clarity of intellect and that cannot be bought while touting themselves as "the party of principles". Then again, they foisted Bush and McCain on us to try and keep their 8 year long gravy train rolling along while America sinks under the weight of their duplicity.

I can understand why the GOP didn't pick him – he won't be a puppet for them like McCain is. The things Ron Paul represents the GOP no longer represents.

I saw snippets of the GOP debates, they constantly took the focus off Ron Paul.

As an Obama supporter, he was the only Republican I would have supported.

Now if Ron Paul would just, let go of the Republician party, and join with the rest of us trying to bring freedom and Liberty back to the good old USA. Come on Ron, join with us Libertarians and support Bob Barr.

Ron Paul did quite number of votes in the primaries, other candidates are allowed to speak. Is the GOP afraid of him?

Nice to see some news on the only Republican actually caring about the REAL issues. Ron Paul, I hope to God you run again in 2012…we'll be in even worse shape and people then can look back and see that 4 years ago, you were one of very few talking about how to solve the real issues at hand.

If I see another completely irrelevant story about Palin's daughter or her husband's DWI from the 80's, I'm going to lose it. Hopefully CNN and other media outlets will at least talk about a recap of Dr. Paul's rally.

Dr. Paul has infinitely more importance to politics and the Republican party than Palin's daughter's pregnancy.

Well Ron, this is what happens when you fail to march "lock step" with the Republican Party powerful. But I think you already knew this was the treatment you would receive for having the audacity to speak out during the debates.

I think Ron Paul is the real maverick here.
McCain is just a side kick.

McCains plans to help America recover from Bush

-Same energy plans as Bush( drill drill drill)….check
-Iraq policies( 10 billion a month for the next 100 years) …Check
-No health care plan what so ever…..Check
-No economic plans, but to stick to Bush's……..Check
-War is the answer to every foriegn related problem……Check
-Gambler on VP pick under investigation for corruption in AK…….. check
-Poor judgement on VP pick who was part of the anti-semetic group Buchanan Brigades(Nazi sympathisers)…………check
Campaign strategist : KARL ROVE…….what? again?

What a blow to Lieberman

I can go on and on

Here is a Republican who makes some sinse!

However, they chucked him under the bus and treat him like dirt. The Republican party is deeply divided and only a remnant of what they once were. Even the old timers are noticing this shift towards kook leadership and jumping ship.

2008 is the year of action. Vote people! Obama is the only logical choice.

Paul, GO HOME!

A real convention, not just a crowning, is being held across the river in Minneapolis.
Given the party choices, I am comforted come folks are still talking about ideas and issues and not just personalities and party loyalties.

No way to treat Ron Paul. His supporters need to take a stand against the GOP.

Ron Paul is a nut. How are you going to establish your own convention and then run back to the Republicans for their convention. You gotta pick sides pal.

the repugs are such a disaster; they have a nut for a nominee, the sarah palin fiasco (yeah, THAT choice showed good decision-making. she'll be dumped by the end of today msot liekly), the disastrous bush/cheney years, they're a bunch of hypocritical BLOWHARD DOOFUSES!!!

"Obama talks about less military intervention, but he's the first one to say we should increase the troops in Afghanistan." ummm, ya kinda left out a REALLY important part in that silly sentence of yours, ronny! obama wants MUCH less military intervention in IRAQ, you know, that disastrous invasion that is costing US taxpayers billions by the day???

and we DO need to increase troops in afghanistan, you're showing yourself to be as stupid and blind as the rest of your republican kooks! AL QAEDA attacked us on 9/11, not saddam hussein like the repug crooks tried to lie to you about! al qaeda trains in AFGHANISTAN near the border of pakistan (where their mastermind is hiding), and THAT is where we need to be if we TRULY want to deal with the terrorists who killed our fellow americans on september 11th, 2001!!!

Lieberman is in and Paul is out. Republicans in action. Victory at any cost.

Ron Paul is my hero and got my vote in the primary as an unaffiliated voter. He is the man that will put America first by making sure our borders are secure and America is well defended…instead of spending billions on 100+ military bases all over the world.

Ron Paul is a RINO.

RON PAUL SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO SPEAK.

I respect Ron Paul.

Ron Paul should have been the candidate for change. McCain is just a shorter version of Bush.

Republicans for Obama/Biden 08

Ron,
FOUR MORE YEARS.
FOUR MORE YEARS.
FOUR MORE YEARS.
FOUR MORE YEARS.

Oh Golly! It's like he's the male version of Hillary Clinton!

Hey…did anybody else hear that whole Bigfoot story was just a scam?!?

They're just THAT scared of us, Dr. Paul!

They let Hillary run all over Denver…..but you're a much bigger threat!

You want REAL change? Vote for the one they're afraid to even have in the convention hall!

Ron Paul 2008 / 2012 / for life!

I hope Paul’s convention out numbers the GOP.
Also I would not be sad if most republicans voted for Paul leaving the rest to vote for Obama and elect him president!

This is how the Republicans treat their own if they don't goose step to the necon line. Dissent is crushed. This former Republican would gladly vote for Ron Paul for President, unfortunately the Repubs nominated a man who has become a neocon & is past it. I once had great respect for John McCain so that leaves me with Obama who will get my vote in November. I am disgusted with the Republicans, I never thought I would leave the party but now I am a registered independent.

These blogs fill up so fast with Obamite posts and then CNN closes them by lunch time. This is unfair to working people. If working people had a chance to speak out, these bloggs would contain more comments from the McCain side.

It figures. Even after he drops out the Repulicans are still afraid of him. They don't like anyone who speaks truth. Go Ron Paul!

You know, it's kind of scary to think people actually follow this guy (and his "brilliant" bud Jesse Ventura– what a joke there!). Ron Paul may be a nice guy and he may have a couple of good ideas, but for pete sake folks, if you research all this guy advocates, he's just a nutcase. Be careful— be very very careful.

Paul talks about other candidates switching positions. What about his?
1) runs for President in 88 as a Libertarian
2) Has a counter convention while complaining that his access to the GOP convention has been hindered.
3) has nice things to say about Palin only after hearing she had nice things to say to him.

Give me a break!! You lost Ron. Now, go home and deal with it.

This man is truly ahead of his time. Its a shame the republicans wont give him a chance.

He's in the wrong party, the republican party is now run by a bunch of hypocritical evangelical loonies.

It's a shame that the libertarian voice is being fractured between the Paul and Barr camps. I like Paul better than Barr, but him being a Republican means he can't run as a Libertarian and that just dilutes our efforts.

I am 27 years old and I am finding this election very interesting the American people have shown their true colors about race and not the real issues at hand our economic status, the war over in Iraq, health care, and Education McCain is going to give us Four more years of the same MESS and his VP pick Im afraid does not have what it takes to run this country but these are the people that are suppose to be right to run this country because they fit "THE AMERICAN DREAM" and that is not right Obama and Biden come highly qualifed to do this job and I wish them GOD SPEED…….

You have to be a little fascist like AIPAC Joe Lieberman to get the royal treatment at this convocation of Evil, Darkness and Greed…

yo RP, of course we need more troops in afganistan, we started this thing, then basically shot ourselves in the foot trying to get binladen by going into Iraqw under false pretenses. we should have been in afganistan the whole time. or are you for a free Al Qaeda??

Ron Paul is the best candidate currently running for office. It is a shame that he gets so much less coverage than John McCain and a tiny fraction of the media coverage that Obama gets. Anyone else feel like the media is trying to choose a president for us by using selective coverage with heavy spin?

I bet about 20% of the Republican vote will be going to Dr. Paul this election. McCain/Palin ticket is more of a Nightmare than a Bad Joke!!!

I'm a Obama supporter but I have to give it to Ron Paul. Living here in Texas, we get to see him more often than the rest of America. Although I disagree at times with Mr. Paul's politics, I got to say this guy is brutally honest. And how very Rebuplican of you RNC to put limitations on one of your Presidental nominee's. I thought you Repubs were big on the Amemdments. Oh that's right, equal rights…err no, free speech…..err no, big ole guns to shoot animals you have no plan on eating …..yeehaw! Why would anyone still want to be apart of the Republican party is amazingly insane.

Man, I wish Rep. Paul would have won the nod over McBush. I'm not a republican but I would have voted for him in a second over Sen. Obama. I think it's pathetic that the rebublicans treat one of their own representatives like this. I guess it really is the neo-cons party now. Washington Post says that McBush's people have been in talks with Rep. Paul to gain his support and donor lists. The people who supported Ron Paul will NEVER, let me repeat that NEVER EVER support McBush.

Obama/Biden '08

See how the republicans treat their own?

They practise so much fear that now they fear their own.

GOOOOO REP. PAUL!!!

Don't know why you want to show up anyway Ron? No one will be watching, and it's just plain bad publicity.

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LOL, What a slap in the face to his Republican supporters!

Hillary was given the stage and an amazingly warm welcome at the DNC.

What are the republicans afraid he'll say??

You're welcome to vote for Obama, Paul!

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Ron Paul should run as the independent. McCain's backers have issues and if there is no viable candidate without excess bagage, I will vote for Obama.

I was a republican until last week. This is very sad especially when I have been Republican for over 16 years. I even worked as a volunteer for both father and son Bush. McCain has really messed this up for the Republican. He did not do his research. Immediately after selecting Palin, he and the party and constantly defending her qualification. If he wanted a women, he could have chosen 5 others more qualified. If he wanted someone with executive experience, no one better than Mitt Romney.

This pregnancy issue although it is private issue. The moment you run for the 2nd office in the US, there is no privacy. Everything will be and should be scrutinized. I want a presidency that I can look up to. If Palin can't run her own family, how can she run the country.

For the first time, I will not be voting for GOP. Obama looks more mature and experienced that any of the other candidates.

The revolution is but in its infancy. Republicans, shape up or get out of the party! Democrats, start panicking; the REAL conservatives are taking over, and you don't stand a chance against true conservatism.

RNC officials with a mind of their own are simply not wanted!

It was the same for McCain (how quickly Repubs forget), that is until he fell into lock step and started walking the party line. Which btw, required him to abandon all of the issues and descisions that made him a 'Maverick'.

And the Palin pick… is at best a poor descision, at worst a political STUNT!

I would really like a news outlet to air the entire convention Ron Paul is holding since his own party will not let him speak at the convention to speak on the issues.

Please CNN or any media let Ron Paul's views on issues be heard by the public.

We have a choice Republicans. Ron Paul has better judgement than McCain. I will vote for him in November. RON PAUL is the best choice for Republicans.

Why would the RNC want to hear from Ron Paul? They are trying to control the rumor mill that McCain failed to properly vet Sarah Palin, on several issues. McCain's Staff really messed-up by stating that the FBI had vetted Sarah Palin. The FBI issued a statement to announce that the FBI does not vet political candidates. So, Ron Paul comes in as the next major bump in the road for the RNC and the McCain Camp. Yes John, you are trapped on a "Bridge to Nowhere".

I'm a strong long Republican….Ron if you were the nominee…I would vote for you but I can not vote for a trader like Mccain…my vote is going to be cast for Obama…..I will not vote for an unfit mom like sara palin…yeap McCain you lost my vote…..Republicans for Obama.com

Is this what John McCain's vision of America is all about? Whether you agree with Ron Paul or not he is a sitting member of the United States House of Representatives and should be treated with respect. This is just a continuation of the partisan, one point-of view politics first put forth by Lee Atwater and continued by Karl Rove and George W. Bush. What does this say about true democratic values if a man of such stature is admonished for his opinion. In two days, we have seen cover-ups, deceit , stormtroopers and now this from what used to be known as the party of Lincoln. How anyone can support such behavior is beyond comprehension?

Ron Paul is the only person that would really change the world. A lot of Republicans wont accept him because he doesnt share the groupthink mentality

Go Ron. Give them hell. Ha ha ha. The whole ReThuglican party is a joke.

Paul stick to your guns you do not have to say kind words to Palin because she said positive things about you. Youneed to know what she stands for, her experience and everything about her before you make judgement.

–>8 years with the republicans was enough, right guys??

I hope Ron Paul keeps his dignity about him and does not becomes a sore old man like McCain has turned out to be!!

This is outrageous! I'm insulted by the republican party's treatment of Dr. Paul. Paul was the last contender standing for the republican nod, he raised more money than McCain, not to mention he raised more money from active military personnel than McCain. He's a true republican and a real American and this is a disgrace.

This Ron Paul Republican is now an Obama Independent.

Is this cracker serious, he pulled the wool over well meaning followers spouting the 1800's mentality and all the time he used them to get him reelected to congress. will someone be so kind to tell him the Alamo, fell, and Lincoln was killed and Napoleon isn't looking for a running mate……..

Good to see he is getting so much support for his group! Ron Paul is one of the few in Washington that "get it"!

When did Obama say he is for less military? He said he is not against war, just dumb ones that don't make us safe and take resources away from the main war on terror against AlQuida in Afghanistan. I would like ONE person to show me where Obama said he is for less military?

Paul doesn't even know his opponents yet he is expecting to run for president? Wow.

Now this is a tolerant party huh?

i actually like Ron Paul.

Is this convention being televised or on CNN.com Live?

I still get a laugh whenever I read republican criticism of Obama by leveling a charge of elitism. To me, elitism means that he's an intellectual (a good thing in my book). We know what happens when an imbecile sits in the oval office. It would be refreshing to have someone who understands what he's talking about, who understands detente. When some backwoods yahoo says "elitism" as if it's a dirty word, I'm reminded of Nazi Germany, where intellectuals were targeted for abuse and singled out for slaughter because they could see through the government spiel. So when you read in these posts some Republican rant about elitism, picture them in brown shirts, a swastika, and a glazed and frenzied look in their eyes.

Look for a three party debate in 2012.

why is CNN so quiet about the police abuse going on here in St Paul???

CNN please report on the real news..

ohh forgot , CNN does not want to say a t hing to Mcbush

or they will be censored

GOD BLESS RON PAUL!!!! He is the person that should have been picked instead of McSame.

I like Ron Paul, I think he should be there, but then the GOP doesn't have superdelegates, do they?

Ok, this campaign really is about judgment because experience is irrelevant if you continue to make the same stupid decisions over and over again. So, I have not heard McCain discuss anything in his stump speeches other than foreign policy and energy. What does he plan on doing to fix the economic problems that we're facing. I have not heard him spell out anything as of yet. Maybe he will in his acceptance speech??? But the only candidate that I've heard who actually has a vision to fix the problems that we're in is Obama. He has been talking about his vision for over 18 months now even before his acceptance speech. I have not heard McCain spell out his plans on education or on health care which means that he doesn't have a plan for that?????? For health care I keep hearing that he wants to tax health care benefits? My point is experience is meaningless if you don't have a vision for this country. What is McCain's vision? Sorry but I have yet to hear it.

Paul,

Obama will increase troops in Afghanistan, defeat Osama and then follow less military intervention. How about that?

Ron Paul couldn't get on the GOP ticket because he is not evil enough. I think that he needs to realize that the republicans we have now, are not the republicans of yesteryear when he joined the party. As you can see they focus on spending limited government and personal liberties. However, that is not what the current GOP is about. Those issues don't scare people into voting for them.

RON, DON'T GO THEIR PARTY! HAVE A BALL AT YOUR OWN!

The lineup of speakers at your convention is way more interesting than whatever they are doing at the GOP. Don't sully your good name by hanging around these clowns.

Thats a shame!

Never go aginst the GOP!

Republican Party reminds me of the polit-bureau of the former Soviet Union! If you are not with them 100%, then you are against them 100%

I thought the Republicans were the party of unity this time.

I don't agree with a lot of what Ron Paul says but hasn't he earned the right to be heard? Or is that an issue for the Republicans only when it pertains to Hillary?

My tow nail has more experience than this joke of a pick in Palin. McSame, you really messed up big time for your chances. She is in hiding because this RNC is trying to give her a crash course on LAW,Politics, Economics, Diplomacy 101..This spin job won't be bought by voters..

God!!!! RP is still around?

John McCain is like Henry Blake from MASH. Hes "not" in control of the situation. He is like a military droid who is a part of a machine.

This man should be our next president.

who says the republicans are united?

It is wonderful to see the GOP outpouring of support for Sarah Palin's daughter.

Sadly, John McCain's support for other unwed teens has not been so generous.

John McCain voted AGAINST funding for teen moms.

That's pro-life?

Great job GOPs. You just denied the democracy of a congressman within your own party to voice his opinions. This is a SAD day for the GOPs.

They have sold 10,000 tickets and McCain's camp had to give most of their tickets away? Hum . . . I believe the media might be paying attention and focusing on the wrong Republican candidate.

It seems to me that Ron Paul might have slightly more common sense than McCain. How in the heck did McCain become the
Republican candidate?

Oh well, doesn't matter.

Obama/Biden '08

What an inclusive bunch these Republicans are. You'd think that Ron Paul was some sort of fruit loop that they were trying to control…

This is the guy I like!

We need to get a lot more people like him elected.

SOUNDS LIKE THE GOP IS FALLING APART AT THE SEAMS LATELY !

You've really started something Ron. Thank you for being polite regardless of how you've been treated, and thank you for clearly stating your positions.

What an idiot, Yes we should increase troops in Afganistan thats where the terroist are that attacked the US.

Control.
It's been the GOP way for several years now.

What a shame that the Republican machine is too afraid of this guy to support him. Paul is the only true Republican left in the party. What a shame.

My heart goes out to you Ron Paul. You are brave, real patriot.

- Republican at heart, Democrat for now..
Obama|Biden '08

As a Christian I am embarrased by our foolish 'so called' leaders support of the McBush/Paleny ticket. We have an athiest McBush who mocks Christians by attending a Baptist Church where he has refused to be Baptized? Who has called the evangelical leaders who support him,crazy and agents of hate. And now this bitter old man 'buys' the evangelical vote by picking a VP eho attends a pentacostal church but who has no experience or qualifications for the office and who is being investigated on ethics violations for mis using the power of her office. Christians are being sold on the idea that it is okay that McWar will send our soldiers off to fight in ill advised foolish wars. That we can accept a trillion dollar debt and a ruined economy just because McBush agrees (for now) to be anti abortion. Some non Christians say we are naive and close minded. Are we?

McCain = Election victory FIRST before America!

Palin = Alaska Independent FIRST before America! (Or have you guys not read she was a member of the movement?)

GOP = WAR and OIL Companies first before Americans!

But, Ron Paul: NO WAY! NO HOW!! NO McCAIN!!!

the only republican I would have supported

Is that how you treate the members of your own party????

I guess this owned Obama some Ron Paul voters

MAN!! the GOP is scared stiff of EVERYBODY. WOW

Finally, a Republican with standards. One that won't jeopardize the safety of our country to win an election.

Paul '08

Republicans were out of their minds to not elect this man to be the nominee. He has more intelligence in his left pinky than McCain has in his whole body. I bet he wouldn't have picked a nobody from Alaska to be his VP. If he was at the top of the GOP ticket I am pretty sure I would vote for him and I'm a Democrat.

Uh-oh… discord in the GOP… We better have 24/7 coverage of how the Repuglicans will seek to address this topic of disunity during their convention.

Paul and Barr PUMA's now is the time!!

What ever

Ron Paul 2012!!

Ron Paul has a powerful message that needs to be heard.

OK?

Who?