Mt. Pleasant, Iowa (CNN) - Presidential candidate Ron Paul was defensive Wednesday when pressed about controversial newsletters in the 1980s and 1990s that were in his name.
When asked during an interview with CNN Chief Political Analyst Gloria Borger whether he looked at them when they were published and decided they did not represent him accurately, he said "not all the time." Pressed on whether he read them he said, "Not all the time. Well, on occasion, yes."
Paul, who had left Congress at the time and was practicing medicine, has repeatedly disavowed the controversial remarks in the newsletters.
"I've never read that stuff. I've never read - I came - I was probably aware of it 10 years after it was written and it's been going on 20 years that people have pestered me about this and CNN does it every single time," he said.
Among the racially charged comments contained in the publications was this one from 1992: "Order was only restored in L.A. when it came time for the blacks to pick up their welfare checks." They also contained some conspiracy theories.
When Borger asked him if this was a legitimate topic, he became testy saying "Yeah and when you get the answer, it's legitimate that you sort of take the answers I gave. You know what the answer is? I didn't write them, didn't read them at the time, and I disavow them. This is the answer."
Existence of the controversial newsletters, which listed Paul as publisher and carried such names as "Ron Paul's Freedom Project," the "Ron Paul Political Report," the "Ron Paul Survival Report" and the "Ron Paul Investment Letter," got renewed attention in 2008 by a story in the New Republic and was followed up on by the Weekly Standard.
Paul can expect more scrutiny with the news he is at the top of some polls in Iowa, less than two weeks before the Jan. 3 caucuses.
During a swing Wednesday, he drew large crowds and enthusiastic responses to his anti-establishment message and calls for fiscal restraint.
Paul's campaign has hit Newt Gingrich hard in campaign commercials accusing him of "serial hypocrisy" for changing positions and using his influence to help build his consulting business.
When CNN asked him whether he would be willing to take down these ads because many Iowans have voiced displeasure with the negative nature of this year's campaign he said he would not.
"I don't consider them attacking him unfairly. I mean, it just points out the position he's been on. That's my job, to show what my opponents do. They flip-flop around and they change positions, and if the media won't do it, I should do it," he said in the interview.
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What is WRONG with you people? Congress gives the President permission to murder, torture or imprison Americans FOR LIFE and you bring up 20 year-old newsletters that have been brought up in every congressional and Presidential campaign since(!!!) Gloria, get a life!
This kind of journalism is a disgrace and will severely hurt your credibility. The American people, all but the most sheepish, can see through your games.
Thank you for the interview. It seems clear that he's answered the questions, on record, many times, for over ten years. The fact that your news organization has asked this question several times and he has answered, should be enough for your records. The job of your organization is to provide news. News means current informational topics. I understand he is in the run for President, but he has said in the past that he feels bad that they went out and feels responsible for not reading them beforehand, but he has shown in his record and among those that know him best, to be a man of honesty and consistency. Him being a racist is about as far from him as it seems.
I believe Ron Paul has been asked questions about these newsletters each time he has run for president. And he has given the same answer. It seems the reporter was trying to get him to say something different by simply baiting him. Were they fair questions? Once , yes, twice, maybe, time and again, I think not. There is no question the mainstream press does not like Ron Paul and it shows with every mention of him – especially by CNN. This morning when reporting that Paul was now the front runner in Iowa, the story talked about the margin of error in the poll. I reviewed other stories about the candidates poll and this was the only one to mention a margin of error. The interesting thing is, that of all the candidates running for president, Ron Paul has the best chance against Obama. Luckily for President Obama, the power in the Republican Party will see this doesn't happen.
I would get "testy" if CNN asked me the same question over and over again for 5 years. CNN asks this about Ron Paul every single interview and will not stop. Ron Paul gives the same answer and yet CNN tries to distort the truth by continuing to ask the question.
Wolf – you asked him the same questions (repeatedly) just a couple days ago and got the same answers, which make sense. Why dont you focus on his message?
Is this the SAME Ron Paul who steps on government while trying to step into it? I thought so. Hypocrisy at its best.
How many times do these lame news casters ask the same questions? I voted for Obama in the last election as an independent. I will vote for Ron Paul as the Republican or Third Party candidate. BTW I'm educated and in my mid 50's.
Ron Paul didn't get testy.
Gloria was rude and when he answered her question she wanted to massage it some more.
She is clearly junior league. She should be managed a little more closely.
Also, just the fact that she admits to Wolf that she knew Wolf asked all the same questions before, she went ahead intent on being a nuisance... She's not qualified for the campaign trail.
She could have asked important questions when Ron Paul generously gave her his time and attention. But she chose to ask about a 25 year old rumor that's all over the web and resolved.
I guess since this is the only thing they have on him they are going to try and go after it. I don't think it will go anywhere though, I mean he addressed them last election cycle and Wolf Blitzer even stated that the newsletters didn't sound like Ron Paul. Also, the President of the Austin Chapter of the NAACP came out and stated that he has known Paul for awhile and that he knows that Ron Paul is not a racist.
Time to put this one to bed and focus on the more pressing issues rather than trying to dig up dirt which has no merit and which has already been confronted.
Angry as usual. I can't wait until he and his son are no longer relevant.
She just got owned by Ron Paul. You can't touch Ron. He is a great American and these ridiculous charges only expose the MSM's bias.
Good for Ron Paul, as always he doesn't need these clowns in the media to get his message across.
I don't think there's a stronger defender of personal and individual rights than Ron Paul! These newspapers were played out last election season too, and once again you will never find a speech given by Ron Paul that says anything like is said in those newspapers, and it's obvious Ron Paul didn't write them so I'd say lets focus on the serious issues like ending our war overseas, increasing national defense, ending the failed war on drugs and stop with the billion dollar bailouts to the corporations.
This is going to back fire on you cnn. The American people know what the media is trying to do to Mr. Paul. The more you try to shun the DR to the side the more we notice.
Why do they keep asking him? The NAACP head has vouched that he didn't write them and he is not a racist.
Wow, 20 yr old newsletters that he's been saying over and over again (for 10+ yrs now) that he didn't read or write is the best 'gotcha' they can give to Ron Paul. My family & I are BLACK and we LOVE Ron Paul. Sorry kids, the racebaiting just don't work anymore.
I'm not sure if that qualifies as "testy"
Not sure what Gloria Borger was expecting. It's your job to ask, assuming it hasn't already been asked. If you want to ask follow-up questions, ask the follow-up questions. The interview showed Borger asking the same question that has been asked repeatedly, and instead of asking a follow-up question, she simply said "Well it's incendiary."
Okay, so it's an incendiary piece that he said he has nothing to do with. If there's some evidence he's lying, go ahead and present the evidence. Asking him the same question repeatedly isn't your job. It's your job to present something new to prove that he's lying (if he is).
Good for Dr Paul.
She stopped asking questions and started editorializing towards him – the interview was over. He answered the questions – and after 20 years of trying to pin this too him unless you have some new evidence bring it up so a the new people who hav en't seen it in the last 20 years can find out what it's about and then move on.
Why not ask any question about the policies he advocates or the millions of passionate liberty lovers who have drafted him as their leader.
Racist newsletters... ----- LEAP! ------> ...Israelis bomb WTC in 1993. Nice technique, CNN! If the first one doesn't stick, the second one might!
Ron Paul 2012!! True Freedom For ALL!!!! Individual liberty, not Groups, corrupt politicians put us in!! to steal money. And make us hate the other groups. My Eyes are now Open,TY Ron;-)) Peace
MSM are becoming button hooks!!! Thank God 4 the internet!!!or GoreLOL;-))
“First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.”.
Mahatma Gandhi.
Dr. Paul did the right thing. She kept repeating herself. I'd be annoyed too. He wants to focus on the issues while the media is trying to create nonsensical distraction. Stay classy CNN...
Ron Paul is usually testy, actually, especially when you call him out for unfair play.
I've seen at least 3 CNN reporters raise this topic repeatedly and answered the same every time. I don't blame him for stopping the interview. His time would be much better spent talking with some news organization that has questions about the myriad of infinitely more serious problems we face. You know. Real reporters.
It sounded like Ron Paul felt he had given your other colleagues at CNN answers and had done so with the proper gravity and respect for the question the previous times he's been asked this week. Is it necessary for him to repeat the answers every day to a separate CNN reporter? I say no.
Shame, shame, shame.
Shame on Ron.
Who wants to see Ron Paul walk off the stage during a presidential debate when this question is asked? You know he will be asked again if he makes it that far.
He was asked this many times by CNN, including 24 hours prior to this interview. He answered her question, she asked again. What was she expecting?
Ok, he answered the question. He obviously disagrees with what was said in the letters. And if you have actually read the letter concerning the racist remarks, you will actually see he is stating facts about the relationship of crime to race based on economic status. Granted,
he should have been more aware of what was written under his name. Now, why isn't the media hounding Newt about his indiscretions as Speaker from all those years ago? Now that Paul is a front runner, the media is very worried that he may win so they have to make up for lost time bashing him.
Did someone ask him about sponsoring legislation that will increase the value of his significant investments in gold mining? Or perhaps they asked him if, after he abolishes the EPA, he thinks the 17,000 people that die prematurely every year as a result of mercury emissions from power plants will be able to seek redress in the courts? Maybe they asked him about withholding health care from women who wanted an abortion back when he was a doctor?
Couple of loser race pimps. Why don't you talk about the racist war on drugs or pre-emptively attacking sovereign nations of brown people that your darlings Romney, Obama and Gingrich are all for?
You call THAT testy?
wut?
The noxious comments were printed in Paul's newsletter, sent out to his subscribers, under his name.
But now, of course, they are irrelevant and he won't take responsibility for the contents of his newsletter.
If there was any doubt that Paul is just as much of a reponsibility-ducking, it's-someone-else's-fault as the rest of that sorry breed, this should settle it. He is.
Well well Ron Paul and his complaints about him getting blacked out by the media seems to not want the media after all.
How many times must he answer the same question? It's not difficult to understand the answer, unless you are mentally challenged... in that case, I understand.
Ron Paul is a loon as are all of his supporters.
asked and answered and no Ron Paul did not get testy...nice try CNN
Asked and answered and no Ron Paul did not get "testy" during the interview. Give it up CNN this is the will of the people, Ron Paul will win.
She was pushy and rude over a ridiculous and insignificant 20 year old accusation. This is the best attack you can make on Ron Pau!?!?! completely pathetic CNN
It would be helpful if you folks in the media focused on substantive issues rather than this "gotcha" type trivia stuff. It's clear CNN is trying to stir up this issue to play off of the controversy it creates. Paul is right: the question is asked and answered. Move on and address the substantive issues that face the U.S. Stop focusing on Gingrich's marriages, Romney's religion and Obama's birth certificate type stories. The public doesn't care about this. The media and the Congress have a lot in common: they are concerned with perpetuating their empires.
Hey Ron we are about in the same age bracket, this is good for being a grandpa or great grandpa. There is no way you have a chance at becoming president. An american President has to look alert,Impressive and be a great image to the world,none of those aspects fit you .You try to talk impressively but leave a lot to be impressive, your stature is not an asset, your commentary is weak.Go home and enjoy your grand and great grandkids. PRESIDENT YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Contrary to Wolf Blitzer's remark that this was a tough series of questions, it was not. It is, in fact, a silly series of questions, ones that have been answered repeatedly over the years.
Does every magazine endorse every single opinion expressed in its pages by every writer who contributes to that magazine?
Does every radio station that airs talk shows endorse all the views expressed on those shows?
Does every news network endorse every single opinion expressed by people on all its shows?
The answer to all these questions is NO,of course not!
Therefore, why would it be assumed that Congressman Paul endorses all the opinions expressed by writers of the newsletter?
Especially as he has answered this same question on many occasions, giving the same answers each time.
Ron Paul has always provided honest, consistent answers to any questions put to him on any subject. Therefore, one must conclude that Dr. Paul is answering truthfully in this instance, as well.
It seems to me that this issue is brought up over and over again simply because the media is desperate to find anything they can to discredit the most open, honest, and principled candidate this country has had running for President in many decades. (And THAT is MY opinion! Please credit it to me, accordingly. Thank you.)
"It's clearly a question he'd rather not be asked." And why is that? Because it's been asked and answered the same way repeatedly since the newsletters came to light. IMO, this was the reaction of an honest man. Once you've defended yourself adequately, there's no choice but to disengage if the other party won't drop the issue. He didn't write the letters, didn't edit them, didn't read them, and didn't know about them until the media brought them to light. He has maintained since then that they in no way represent his beliefs.
Ron Paul is not a racist. If you doubt that, go find out what Nelson Linder, the Austin NAACP president, had to say about these accusations.
Ron Paul is not a Racist.
This is just another last ditch effort you discredit someone with common sense.
The elite are scred of Ron Paul.
CNN,
STOP THIS AMBUSH STYLE REPORTING! you are really humiliating yourself and frusterating your viewers, I've seen this discussion come up for Ron Paul time and time again, and the funny thing is that it always surfaces right after Paul receives a surge in support. STOP with the unnecessary mudslinging and stick to the issues. If you want to disagree with the man, let's stick to the policies and beliefs that separate him from the rest of the candidates. We've already established that Ron Paul is not racist and does not support racism, but he is willing to take their money to re-purpose it for a better cause. That's freedom and that's America.
Ron Paul has give thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours of time giving free medical care to African Americans, Mexicans, and Whites. THe only requirement was need and not race!!
Ron Paul does not want to bomb Muslims or anyother people.
How can you guys in the media act like this is real journalism? You are bought and paid for. How your soul was a worth your Mercedes. Personal my soul is worth much more...
I believe that Americans are tired of all the WARS and LIES.
Ron Paul has been speaking TRUTH to POWER for 35 years.
It is time for this GREAT NATION to CHANGE COURSE!
This is OUR COUNTRY, it is our DUTY to PRY it out of the HANDS of the ESTABLISMENT, and TAKE IT BACK!
STAND UP and do the RIGHT THING...
Vote for PEACE, LIBERTY and PROSPERITY.
Vote for RON PAUL 2012
Agreed that this topic is NEW to some folks so ask away. But keep in mind that CNN etc. went over this many many times in '07 – '08. Maybe preface the questions with that idea. Dr. Paul is obviously tired of gotcha questions and the disrespect from the media. He has been enduring it for decades!
Why ask him the same questions over and over again ? Especially when the answer is that he had not written the newletters nor read them at the time and does not agree with the content.
It was the "reporter" who got testy. I guess Mr. Paul was expected to answer the same question, in the same interview, more than 6 times? All Paul did was take off the mic when it became clear that this dullard was either developmentally disabled or merely trolling. Testy would have been if Paul finally said out loud what any reasonable viewer knew he was thinking; "Lady, are you freakin stupid"? It is a truly sad day when a journalist can make any Republican candidate seem more intelligent. I'll bet she's hard to break up with, a psycho hose beast. "you understand that we have to ask these questions??" over & over & over even if you answered over & over & over. Wolf could stand to lay off the crack pipe as well. Shyahh, like that's his real name. It's so obvious he made it up for the war...
What's funny about this is that Ron Paul straight up answered the question and yet the interviewer doesn't seem to realize it. Congressman Paul says he didn't write them, he didn't read them at the time, and he disavowed them. What more needs to be said on some decades old newsletters that have nothing to do with the problems that we're facing today? I can't believe I wasted my time watching that clip and I can't believe I'm wasting my time writing this comment.
please shut down the republican clown show
Jeeeze, DROP IT LADY. He answered the question. He answered it for about 5mins yesterday on CNN, he's answered it about 500 times before with the same answer so unless you can come up with some new information that suggests he's lying, DROP IT ALREADY.
The news coverage relating to RP is so hopelessly biased from left and right it's shocking he's above 1% anywhere. Shows the power and how deeply imbedded American's belief in liberty and freedom is. Also shows what an existential threat he is to the "establishment" on both sides.
I wish CNN was so dedicated to vigorously pursuing questions relating to democratic scandals. Solyndra, Fast and Furious, Nancy Pelosi's stock trading, just to name a few recent ones; why don't you hound them time and again with such alacrity?
Where was this vigorous reporting when, during the last election, it was revealed Obama attended a church and was married by a minister who was virulently and openly anti-american and racist? That was pretty effectively swept under the rug after a few soft-ball questions by the MSM.
yawn, this is so 1990's. Ron Paul 2012
he's right.
Wow, a re-hashed discredited story from years ago. Meanwhile Newt Romney spend 45 minutes of each debate trying to prove they are conservative.
maybe he's tired of being asked the same questions over and over and being discredited and smeared by the media.
Nice to see a decent article without too much spin.
The fact is that Ron Paul can stand up to as much scrutiny as the media can throw at him, but when CNN asks the same set of questions over and over again, its not scrutiny, its badgering.
Keep at it, I suppose. Paul gets attention either way. But we really ought to be talking about the issues. Whether Ron Paul is a racist or not is not an issue. He's given his answer, and unless there is further proof on the matter, there's no reason to hammer the man on it.
With that said, I'm fairly confident that he can handle himself.
Looked more like a standard walk out; I was hoping to see some “storming”. I am disappointed.
Paul has been talking about those newsletters since the 90s, he discussed them with Blitzer in 2008, and he just spoke to CNN yesterday about them. I would be bored with Borger too.
According to Ron Paul, he had six staff writers working, for him: one of whom, made these inflammatory statements and attributed them, to him.
Might it not be too much to imagine that this person may have been an intelligence community plant, whose sole aim and purpose was to discredit Dr Paul?
But that, surely, would be yet another conspiracy theory that we seem to hear so much about, lately.
Now, where's that tin foil hat, of mine?
Both Ron Paul and Gloria Borger were a bit defensive. Borger even seems a bit needy, wseeking assurance that the question needs to be asked, knowing at some level that she is not breaking new ground on an issue that has been thoroughly dealt with repeatedly over a two-decade period. Strategically, Ron Paul would have been better off not showing his anger but his impatience with Borger was justified.
Seemed more disgusted in our MSM's poor journalism. I don't see them grilling Gingrich about his adulturist past or getting booted from congress.
The MSM is do EVERYTHING they can to smear Ron Paul.
So... After being asked the same question multiple times, and giving you the same answer, the headline CNN comes up with is "Ron Paul Gets Defensive" Thats some pretty bad journalism from a man who gave a respectful answer to a disrespectful reporter.
Old news...but then...that's all they got...
Ron Paul is honest and has the best republican record when it comes to helping out minorities. He's friends with the head of the NAACP and has been for 20 years.
Well I'm not much of a fan of Paul, I have to say, this "interview" appears to be more of an ambush. Its funny that CNN would send someone to ask him the same question when he dealt with it quite thourghly just yesterday with Ali Velshi and John King.
I've been waiting for this. I've been waiting for the MSM, GOP establishment, and CNN to dust off these charges to use for ammo when Dr. Ron Paul took the lead in Iowa.
So very predictable. So very sad.
These newsletters are a non-issue. Look at all the thousands and thousands of speeches Ron Paul has delivered.
when it comes to sensitive racial matters it appears with Paul it's like father like son.
He didn't write them and that was 20 years ago so yeah I would be mad too if I wasn't Racist and was called one.
Hard to believe that any republican can unite America, when they are destroying their own party with infighting.
I guess the fruit does not fall far from the tree . Like father like son .The hate from the repukes continue.The Grover norquist loone Ron paul and son.
He didn't write those articles. Cain never cheated on his wife and O.J Simpson didn't kill his wife. They all said that they didn't do these things. When are the Americans going to learn this?
There were more racial comments in those newsletters, calling blacks "animals" and suggesting people arm themselves against them. They had his name on them, were supported and printed and paid for by his organization and sent to its members. What's the difference between disavowing them now and Cain denying his trysts?
There is absolutely no credible reason why CNN would imply that anyone is a racist without someone else actually making that claim. It is glaringly obvious when not one single person will go on the air and say it that it has no substance.
You Paul people can be annoying with your aggressiveness, but I'm starting to see your points. I am a Republican and you can count on my "up your's media" vote for Paul in Florida.
No one cares about these newsletters. Look at what he's said for the past 30 years in his speeches. They say the complete opposite. They shouldn't have been written and Ron Paul disavowed them. Get over it CNN you don't know how to report on candidates.
After being hounded for the hundredth time in a week about the couple of letters that other news sources have proven that he not only didn't write them, but named the ghost writer who did. I think that not only Ron Paul became disgusted; the CNN audience did as well. Get some new material.
This whole thing is the equivalent of someone posting something to someone's blog. If the media can't find anything else – too bad for them. And the story is from 1996.
the establishment that blacked out Ron Paul before is now talking about him? Of course since hes a front runner in iowa, they would like to bring him down. GO Ron Paul!
Gloria Borger is a shill for the govt. This is old news long ago debunked and she knows it.
Both Ron and his son Rand are ok with allowing restaurants to discriminate based on race again. The Pauls may not be overt racists, but their strict ideology blinds them to the real-life consequences allowing discrimination again would have on minority groups. Notice that there are never any black people who want to bring back segregation, only white Fox News Tea Party types. Sorry grandpa, you can't have my vote.
Gloria Borger is the biggest joke so far. She has single handly turned CNN into a Democratic mouth piece. I dont think she has ever said a nice thing about any Republican candidate, and the stuff with Ron Paul please!!!!!!! CNN is turning into Fox News but for the lefties, its a shame!!!
The comment allegedly made in the newsletter may not be politically correct, but it is factually true, and mainstream Americans know it. It will not hurt Paul in any significant way, but the tribal media are going to use any tactic they can to try and bring down Ron Paul's candidacy because he is a threat to Israel's handouts from the USA.
You've asked over and over and over again. He has answered over and over and over again. This is the ONLY thing you've got. Wolf Blitzer and Gloria Borger, great job on doing your masters bidding. Guess what? We see through your pathetic attempts to shake a man of true vision. Now, step aside, you LOSE. It is time to whip the bedsheets off the government and big business and get real change for the American people!
Ron Paul speaks the truth. Sorry if the truth hurts and doesn't play into CNN's agenda.
I agree with Paul. Why did Borger bring this up if she didn't have new information or a new development in the non-story? It'd be different if she was talking about legislation that he wrote or sponsored...or even voted for. It'd be different if she'd interviewed acquaintances of Paul's who recall him speaking this way around the time of the newsletters...or more importantly, recently. Or a recorded speech. Anything...but there's nothing. Bad journalism. I'd be testy too.
Badgering Dr. Paul about a newsletter that he did not write, when he was not in office over twenty years ago and making it a BIG issue today is PURE denagration so CNN knock yourself out.
During the height of segragation Dr. Paul delivered Babies of color for Free, how about you bring that up or is CNN sure a Troll Tool that they are become PURE EVIL!
I think Gloria Borger job here were to sensationalize a race discussion only. Very much as how the right tried to sensationalize Reverand Wrights involvment with Barrack Obama before his presidency. What this should tell CNN that very few people lose sleep at night with this line of juvenile sensationalism (not journalism) and that for people want to hear the real issues, not mispoken jargon of yesteryear.
Just turned off CNN while they were covering this. Not a Ron Paul fan but this coverage was embarrassing.
He seemed to answer it just fine??? Why would they keep asking if he answers?
Old News. He's answered the question. He disavowed the writings. Move on CNN.
Funny how this is the top story on AC.
The same same day Ron tops the polls.
This is EXACTLY why news sites like CNN are a liberal joke. Digging up dirt from 20+ years ago. Sure, that comes with politics. Here is why CNN is a joke: They never did this to Obama. Never. CNN is irrelevant and their ratings show that.
It was not discovered in 2008. This was first "discovered" and investigated in 1996 by the Dallas Morning News.
Ron Paul is not a racist. the president of the Austin NAACP, Nelson Linder, has come out supporting Ron Paul against these attacks. Dr. Paul has help thousands of minorities in his medical practice by offer free and reduced fees for those who couldn't afford it. Dr. Paul has stated time and time again that the War on Drugs hurts minorities more than anyone, and gave stats to back it up. Walter Williams has also supported Dr. Paul, as well as sites like TheBlackMan.com. If CNN was really interested in the truth you would interview many of the prominent African Americans who support Ron Paul, you would report what Ron Paul has stated in debates, in radio addresses, and in interviews on his support for minorities and the principles of individuality of libertarianism. but, you won't, because CNN isn't interested in truth. CNN is only interested in sensational headlines and attacking the status quo that CNN benefits so much from. welcome to CNN's version of Fox News No Spin Zone.
CNN what's it like to harass an elderly man?
Aslo is it an empty feeling to lose all journalistic integrity?Tabloid techniques/Entertainment tonight world affairs.What a joke.So how many times must the man answer your questions about those articles?20 years with the same answer.
CNN spin doctors must be having a lovely day.
Dr. Paul had every right to be testy. What part of no I didn't write them do you not understand. An employee of cnn should know just because you own the publishing Co. doesn't mean that you write the articles. nice try cnn I know you guys will have to try to find something else out about the only honest true patriot we have running for president.
I would get mad too if this WAS THE ONLY NEGATIVE the media can stir up. He has answered the questions over and over and over. They are simply not his words. He believes EVERYONE is created EQUAL and everyone has EQUAL RIGHTS. Quit trying to tear down the only American running in this race, while others get away with bailouts, infidelity, corporate hogwash, corruption, and other scandals that plague politics. It's absolute BUSH LEAGUE "journalism" by CNN. Guess what CNN? I am an individual, with my own logic and reasoning, no matter what you say I'm having my vote heard.
RON PAUL 2012
Yes very defensive because you are calling him a RACIST!
Of course he's not. We you already talked about this... beating a dead horse is what comes to mind.
Ron Paul 2012!
"You're a racist." Powerful words against Dr. Ron Paul, supposedly "justified" by the MSM because of a 22-year-old newsletter that has Ron Paul's name in the flag. He has stated many times that he didn't endorse the racist comments, nor did he write the offending articles. He has disavowed the newsletter not once, but many, many times.
We in America are facing so many problems on both international and domestic fronts. We have a choice of believing that Dr. Paul is racist (hundreds of youtube clips of his speeches prove otherwise) or that Dr. Paul is trying to restore America's potential (his policies support that).
What do you believe? Look at him. Is he a politician? Is he lying to you? Or is he trying to educate you and explain his policies?
He wants to bring our troops home. He wants to stop giving billions to banks from taxpayer money. He wants to level the playing field so that small businesses have a chance. Is that a racist?
At 76 years old, and over 3 years in politics, all they can dig up are some old newsletters that he did not write and he denounces, but happened under his watch. I will give him a pass on this. I have followed Paul for many years, and I trust him and admire his disclosure. His ideas seem radical, but so did Gandhi's, MLK's and those of our Founding Father's. Sometimes, the best ideas are a bit crazy. Shoot for the moon, and you may just reach it. If not, at least your tried.
Well, if you KNOW he has been asked already, why do you keep asking the same questions over and over again? And yes Paul did address and said he hadn't READ them on with Wolf Blitzer in 2008. BUt they are trying to bring him down... as usual..
Uh...yeah. I can see why he'd be "testy". It happened like 20 years ago, but the media keeps bringing it up over and over like it's something new. He keeps saying he didn't write them. He's been saying it for years. How many more times does he have to say it before you stop ignoring it?! I mean, is this the only thing the media can come up with to try to discredit him? Just give up already; he isn't going anywhere.
A lot less editorializing and a lot more reporting facts might help here. I've seen quotes from these newsletters taken grossly out of context and seemingly done so simply to make them sound more incendiary. Report the facts, don't be an attack ad masquerading as a source of news. Ron Paul 2012!
Eh, the guy is solid.. he didn't write or endorse any of that – the newsletter got additions from everyone who submitted articles..
It's hard for a libertarian/individualist to be racist.
Unfortunately as secretive these articles are about what they read, they sure on un-findable online. I did manage to find one portion that talked about D.C. police arrests against Blacks, and though it was spun as a racist remark, the article itself was pointing out how D.C. cops intentionally profile blacks for arrest (which is defending blacks).
I guess if I'm to buy this skeleton-closet attempt I'd like to see the newsletters. Where are they?
why wasn't cnn asking these sorts of questions to Obama back in 2007 and 2008? He has plenty of questionable friends and ties, yet there was not one word from cnn about these relationships. Your hypocrisy knows no bounds.
Could the left be attempting to take down another Republican front runner? They would never!
Good for you, Paul. This is the only thing the media has to grasp at to tear him down and none of it's even true. He's come out numerous times over the years saying he never wrote them, never read them, and has taken moral responsibility for not proofreading them. Those "newsletters" were written when he was practicing medicine, and didn't have time to deal with that stuff, and was probably unaware of what was going on. Good for you Dr. Paul for putting her in her place–you've answered the question plenty of times, but the media will never show that you have. They'll just keep trying to make you the bad guy. Anyone with a brain knows that you would never make any comments like that.
The writer of the newsletter has already confirmed that Dr. Paul was not the writer, and never edited the blatantly racist statements. This after he was out of public office and running his exemplary life. CNN and the rest of the media will not report the writers name, even though it has been disclosed more than 10 years ago.
Main Street Media misrepresenting the facts, but the populace is wise to their tactics, the 99% KNOW these inferences that he is racist are just plain WRONG.
The public isn't buying it, CNN. This man is the biggest supporter of civil rights out of all the candidates in the running. Typically, that isn't the case with racists.
LoL! It's really the only time the media reports on Ron Paul when they can be negative. Hey! Hey! Ron! We have this old mud from 2008 we would like to smear it on you again and again. Oh stand there and be nice let me wipe it on your face! We know you said you didn't write these for the past 20 years, but you’re winning now Ron we can't have that... Why are you so grumpy Ron? I know you said you didn't write it already, but let me re-ask the same question in a different way 7 more times so it looks like I don't believe you.... Ron I’m being nice come back!! Gee That Ron's an Old Grumpy Bear… The media was so polite they're getting better! *
CNN your better than Fox I know you can try a positive story!!!
Wow. Paul handled this well. As the only candidate who will end the war, restore our economy and our civil liberties, and turn the lights out on the special interests ties to Washington, this type of low blow from the establishment media is not surprising. Paul answered for this years ago and even NAACP leaders have vouched for him. The media has no care for the truth. No mention of his policies against the racist war on drugs, prison system or death penalty. Only slander about a few sentences that he had nothing t do with over 20 years ago. It is a shame that whoever wrote this stuff did it in his news letter. But it wont stick because he is an opponent to these types of views. That's the beauty of all of this. The saddest part is that people will stoop so low as Wolf Blitzer (AIPAC newsletter editor) and his female henchmen Gloria. These people care nothing for America. If they did, they would be fair to Americas true presidential hope instead of antagonistic and mean when they know his philosophies and that he answered their questions 5 times. Let freedom ring. Ron Paul 2012!
CNN always messing with Ron Paul.
There is no reason to believe Ron Paul wrote or knew about the contents of these newsletters while he practiced as a physician. He has a consistent non-racial track record in speeches he gave and in congressional voting. It's fair to ask him about it as he's a front-runner in the presidential race, but I'd expect CNN to adhere to balanced coverage of the only consistent candidate in the GOP race, actually in the presidential race in general to be exact.
"Presidential candidate Ron Paul was defensive "
- Not quite. CNN interviews the man the day before. Apparently their own reporter does not watch CNN. CNN has asked Ron Paul the same question since 2008. CNN has also asked Ron Paul 30 times the same question: 'So, would you consider running as a Third Party candidate?" Ron Paul has answered this question to CNN every time. CNN deeply considered this answer. Then CNN came up with another profound question: "'So, would you consider running as a Third Party candidate?" When will CNN abide by professional standards of journalism? You know, asking objective questions about the policy positions of the candidate? Waiting for an answer... ah, here it is..."CNN defensive over past multiple useless questions." Finally, an accurate headline!
Old stories don't make good news. It kind of defeats the definition. I don't blame him for being annoyed.
I used to have respect for CNN' Gloria Borger, but now with this?...disgusting. Trying to push something false on a candidate, and asking if its "legitimate"? purely unprofessional and immoral.
Lol the establishment trying to make Ron look bad. Why not ask him about his ideas and proposals instead?
He answered them!! What else you want? He answered them 4 years ago. What is the point of asking again when he already answered??
You guys worked Cain into the ground, why arent you still reporting on the allegations of his infidelity?? Now you are going after Ron Paul, your so called news is obviously biased and Ron Paul said it himself...you asked this crap years ago and got the same answer. How about letting the PEOPLE decide instead of this gradual coercion that is being practiced here...
You guys worked Cain into the ground, why arent you still reporting on the allegations of his infidelity?? Now you are going after Ron Paul, your so called news is obviously biased and Ron Paul said it himself...you asked this crap years ago and got the same answer. How about letting the PEOPLE decide instead of this gradual coercion that is being practiced here...
He's not defensive about the newsletter issue. He has answered, but the media continue to ask the same questions over and over again. That is what he is getting defensive about. Not many people like to have their time wasted.
If you look at his record, what he has said over the years in interviews and speeches, you never see any evidence that he has any racist tendencies.
It's time to let it go and start asking him about his policies.
Well, you brought it up in 2008, CNN; you brought it up in September. Is Ron Paul going to have to explain these letters every new state caucus or primary? Why don't you focus on his issues–they are obviously the least racist or prejudice of any of the GOP candidates.
By the way, the Keeping them Honest Ron Paul segment tonight was a joke. You had to have brought out two neoconservatives who were desperately trying to discredit his policies. Honestly, why don't you pick better sources, ones who won't kneel down in gutter slime and bring up supposed neo-nazi contributions to Ron Paul's campaign. The type of cheap trash journalism that you put out against anyone who isn't part of the mainstream, business collected elite is honestly disgusting.
Ho Hum. Another one down the tube.
No real surprise here. For anyone who watches Ms. Borger on a weekly basis, she's a big Obama groupie with a very clear agenda – get him re-elected at all costs! She's just doing her part...
This is a sadly pathetic attempt at playing the race card and it is going to backfire. The corporate media is afraid of Ron Paul's growing popularity and is attempting to distract Americans from his real message of freedom, limited government, and putting an end to unnecessary wars. We are awake. Ron Paul in 2010!
I never had a concern about Ron Pauls opinon with respect to race, until reading this article. Well now that I've done a bit, and I will say again-" a bit" of research regarding this I'm very curious as to the validaty of the follwoing article written back in 2006 -> "Newsletter excerpts offer ammunition to Paul's opponent ", by Alan Bernstein, Houston Chronicle, May 23, 2006 Dose Ron have a new opinion or is he just covering his true opinion up? I do know this, it's time to challenge the topic
what a load of crap – this is the best they have against Ron Paul? the media and republican establishment are grasping at straws – there is nothing there – there were years of newletters and the media and establishment list 3 or 4 quotes out of context and claim "racism" – what a joke – Ron Paul 2012!!
Ron Paul in the lead in the polls, time for the MSM to drag out their shovels and try to find anything "newsworthy" to discredit Paul. Deja Vu from the 2008 Republican primaries, they dragged out the same story then too.
Ron Paul will clean the house in 2012, take the crap out.
To be fair, he did answer the question the first 9 times she asked him. Of course CNN shows the 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th time she asked him the same question which he still answered...
I'm sure CNN would rather that Paul embraced these letters. It would certainly make their efforts to destroy the only honest presidential candidate that much easier.
I would challenge CNN to show me a single positive story they have produced about Paul....something that doesn't discount his candidacy as "long shot", "quioxotic", "unlikely", or otherwise. He is the only candidate that fights for peace, and the corporate owned media can't stand a politician that isn't pre-owned by them.
Now, we have CNN digging so deep for dirt that they have to mine a 20 year history for something PAUL DID NOT EVEN WRITE.
Too little, too late MSM. Paul's ideas are spreading and no matter how much you try there isn't anything you can do about it at this point.
YEAH, why dont you go back and look at his interview with Wolf Blitzer? same topic, rehashed from 4 years ago. You have the answer already, and he is right. It's not like he's involved in a scandal or purposely trying to debunk the myth that this is. Who knows that it may be a different RON PAUL? or what if it was a strategy to MOCK HIM and threaten his interest in congress and the 1988 presidential campaign? how about you ask more questions, and maybe you'll get answers, instead of trying to choke a dead dog out of an answer you will never get?
With respect to CNN, it seemed pretty clear to me. He read some of the newsletters. Perhaps he read 10% percent. Or maybe less than that. There are volumes of them. Easily possible he did not see these comments. He didn't write them. He doesn't agree with them.
To say that he was pressed further appears to be inaccurate. Rather he was asked the same question again, as if something remained unclear. He again answers. He is then asked the same question again, as if something remained unclear.
I am perfectly willing to scrutinize Ron Paul if it is legitimate. For example, he has a book out: "End the Fed." He wrote it. He signed off on it. If one of these comments had popped up in his book, you would have a legitimate journalistic reason for inquiry.
Just a pathetic attempt by the media to try to bring him down
I think he did very well considering CNN thinks of themselves as a legitimate news organization and reporting on same issue they've reported on several times in the past. The best thing about this controversy is that he simply sponsors the news letter because of its freedom of speech premise which began long before these letters showed up. Next is reporting about how he hates jews because he does not support aid to Israel naturally because he does not support aid to any country. Especially not one that is as rich and prosperous as Israel.
Wow I was wondering when the knives would be out
and always remember kids, logic defies all opinion.
I'm not a big Ron Paul fan but he's the best of the republicans from the way I see things. At least he has conviction in what he says, and isn't just coached by handlers as to how to answer routine questions. He actually believes what he says and is honest. The rest just act like yahoooosss!
Mainstream media is trying very hard to negatively influence the voters opinion of Ron Paul.
It is not working very well.
Ron Paul 2012
I wasn't happy with Paul's responses on this. He got really defensive and blamed the media when these are legitimate concerns. It's a shame because I actually liked the guy until now. He seemed more likeable than most of the other GOP contenders.
Not anymore.
Ron Paul 2012!
CNN is not the media it is the mafia!! Stop bullying this man! Stop bullying the American people! We know you have a narrative and don't like your version of the world. We want freedom not elite to dictate our every move.
Freedom 2012!
He gave his answer and it seem not to be good enough. He would like to talk about the issue. He should walk away, so he doesn't get caught up mis-speaking out of fustration. Ask anothe question. He has been asked this same thing by the media over an over. Ask about thing that affect america.
ANOTHER FAILED HIT PIECE:
FACT: The president of the NAACP has recently stated that Ron Paul is NOT a racist and that this newsletter is being falsely applied to Ron Paul.
Keep it up mainstream media, your losing the faith of the people one story at a time.
How many times is one supposed to disavow something??
The media in this country is a joke. Please, just keep reading from your talking points cards you people get from the political parties. When we needed the media, they failed us. You're still failing us. A bunch of dinosaurs anyways.
These newsletters should be enough to bury Ron Paul in the eyes of normal people.
Either he is truly a racist bigot, or he has such poor leadership skills that he doesn't even review what gets published under is name. Neither quality is what we need in a president.
Newsletters from the 1980's....are you serious??
What does that have to with his policy stances on specific issues?
I cant even remember what books i read back in high school(6 years ago). How can you expect him to remember a newsletter in the 1980's?
Just another attempt but the "established" media to discredit Ron Paul.
Congressman Paul is right to be defensive about accusations of racism. Although I've never met him, I believe him to be generally a good, honest, truthful, and intelligent human being; attributes not normally associated with racism.
He became testy when CNN didnt accept his answer. The reporter kept at it, and at it, and at it, and NEVER was satisfied with any answer Paul gave.
It was a BS interview... just like Blitzers interview with Dick
'shoot me in the face" Cheney... where Blitzer threw Cheney nothing but softball questions...
The media no longer has any credibility regarding this election. The people know the facts. Honest politician.. Ron Paul
I understand it's the news job to make sure voters like me are aware or are in the know about presidential candidates (after all they are running for the presidency of the U.S.). However, this is just ridiculous. Especially, as he is "defensive." Wouldn't you be if a reporter is insinuating you are a racist? Give me a break CNN.
Ron Paul is a BOSS!!! He was like "get out of here with your ignorant smear questions I ain't got time for this" LoL! Go get em Ron! Only CNN can play off a 20 year old news story like it is breaking news.
Try as you might, you will not tarnish this man. I voted for Obama but will vote for Ron Paul if given the chance.
You know, I don't blame the guy one bit. You keep badgering him about this stupid newsletter thing, and I've heard him explain it over and over again on more than just your network. How about actually talking to him about his positions so that I can learn something about the guy? I really don't care about something he is clearly against that happened 20 years ago. What I do care to hear about is how he will change the government to get things going in the right direction again. What is this, the E! channel or something?
Well, Obama is a prooven racist. Maybe the black guilt will get Paul into the Oval Office.
uhhh.... So what ? Lol i love how the news is picking the word testy all the time Mitt got testy also
Wow, from Cain to Paul to Sarah, these candidates all want media gift wrapped for them in nice edible sound bites – but god help you if you question their history. Either he stands by what was written in his name or not.
This is absurd. No matter what Congressman Paul says, the mere fact that his name is being associated with these horrible letters is only going to bring bad things to his campaign. The messages in these letters go against everything he stands for, and his consistent record in fight for civil liberties supports this. It's an assassination attempt on his character and James Kirchick needs to be punched in the head...repeatedly.
Well, maybe if you'd stop asking him the same question over and over again you'd stop getting the same answer over and over again...
I have to admit I don't think Paul was out of line for stopping the interview.
CNN asked him about this multiple times in the past week and now multiple times in the same interview. Never with any new angle to the question any new information being brought up by CNN – just lazy journalism.
The letters are an issue, but they certainly aren't the only issue.
I've noticed that those who support Ron Paul do not live in fear. This is his greatest asset. Fearful people always want war and to spend problems away. Neither are productive to our fundamental values. The people who live in fear live a brainwashed life, and sadly, some are ok with that. The massive egos, false wealth, and ignorance that accompany this constant subconscious fear are truly massive in this country. This is not freedom. It’s self-isolation.
If Ron Paul really believed or stood for the comments in these newsletters then they wouldn't be the only evidence. He's been giving speeches for 40 years. Never once has he been quoted saying anything close to what is written in the newsletters.
The newsletters have been explained thoroughly, and he has accepted that he bears some moral responsibility for allowing these to be written in a newsletter bearing his name.
I think it is vitally important for a viewer to form a credible opinion that the video be shown in its entirety.
If I was Ron I would have done the same thing, it gets old listening to the same questions over and over from reporters who have not done their homework. The newsletters are old news, when compared to Ron's personal writings and speeches of the last 30 years, it becomes obvious that the newsletters do not represent Dr. Paul's values. Why he doesn't name the writer...who knows. Frankly if this is the only dirt that the media can dig up then that in itself speaks loudly about the integrity of Ron Paul.. I'm all for vetting the nominees, but really lets talk about how they are going to fix all that is wrong with this country.
The media needs to grow up and start delivering some quality programming.
It's funny, because he answered the questions, in fact the reporter even quotes the answers back to CNN newsguy. But you media who ignored him until you couldn't anymore, now feel the need to try your hardest to make him fall. Well, his record speaks for itself, he speaks for himself, you just don't want to hear and you want to make your own stuff up. You are bought and paid for, and you don't report news, you report what you are told to report.
If Ron Paul did write these, and was not afraid to do so at the time, shouldn't there be at least one audio or video clip of him saying anything even remotely similar? If he had no problem writing that, he certainly wouldn't have a problem saying it. I think that the fact there is no evidence of Ron Paul ever saying anything like that is conclusive proof that these were not his writings and that it was an unfortunate case of him lending his name to other writers. Further, it is important to note that after Ron Paul discovered what was in these newsletters, he immediately changed the staff responsible for writing them. That right there shows that not only did he not write them, but he is adamantly against them (and his speeches and pro-black policies regarding civil liberties prove that as well).
Old News. He didn't write it, he didn't read it. Find some real news and quit asking the same questions.
Ron Paul answered the questions directly and repeatedly. It seems you are trying to create controversy where there is none. Your bias is embarrassingly obvious. Is that all you have against Ron Paul? Is that your A game? Pathetic. Those of us "fanatics" who are being attracted to Ron Paul in droves are concerned with the larger issues of ending war, foreign entanglements, sound fiscal policies, and of course freedom.
20-30 years ago views and you guys still digging them up!? he gave you an answer which covered all of them you did not like it and because you wanted to rake over again 20- 30 year old news.
Give us all a break and ask him what his policy is today.
There are hundreds of things I have done or said in my lifetime that I EITHER REGRET OR AM UNHAPPY ABOUT.
Just maybe I am a better man or person for recognising those things.
this was gutter reporting.
Regards,
Hodgson.
PS I do not and would not vote for Ron Paul and this report has nothing to do with why.
Hodgson.
"Paul, who had left Congress at the time and was practicing medicine, has repeatedly disavowed the controversial remarks in the newsletters." said CNN.
Then what more do you expect to hear? Even as a registered Democrat, I can understand Senator Paul's point, that when you continue to ask the same question and he gets to give the same answer it gets old. Just ask NASCAR driver Kurt Busch. : )
And the smear campaign beings... Its a legitimate question yeah, but not when you've already asked it and received a legitimate answer for years . What every news organisation is trying to imply by reporting on these dead issues is that he's a racist, and he's not because that would go against his entire belief system of liberty, freedom, and seeing every1 as an individual and not as a set group.
Its nice that you show the full clip here but the one shown on tv was a little bit different.
The interview segment starts IMMEDIATELY, with Mr. Paul obviously answering another question (which we do not get to see). Mr. Paul says:
"Not all the time. On occasion yes."
This has been edited and taken out of context, to make Ron Paul appear as if he admits that he read the newsletters "on occasion".
Borger says:
"So you have read them but you didn't do anything about it."
This is the second time in this interview that this unethical reporter implies Mr. Paul has admitted that he had read the newsletters.
Mr. Paul responds categorically:
"I never read that stuff. I became aware of them 10 years after they were written."
Conclusion: Possibly slander?
Well, I'd be a bit testy too if you asked me the same question four times in a row (3 that we see here, and the one that was obviously asked before we 'break-in' to this interview) that I just answered in a few different ways.
Newt gets a pass until Paul shows that the media is not doing its job again, now the media regurgitates a 22 year old story in retaliation. He had 14 of these newsletters, and once he found out that some were not representing them properly, he shut them down. Who else has promised to end the war on drugs and to pardon all non-violent drug offenders? That is not a platform that will help him in the GOP primary, and it proves that he is not racist because most of the people slammed for non-violent offenses are minorities.
This was debunked years ago and CNN is re-hashing them again and again now?
The only candidate who would not turn on blacks or Jews if it was politically to his advantage, and they are pulling this?
Look how fast the rest go after Muslims to garner the Israel lobby support.
If our economy tanks further (possible) and people start scape-goating Jews in large numbers, you think Gingrich, Bachman or Romney will help them? Only Ron Paul has the courage and record to support individuals regardless of race.
Ron Paul 2012!!!!!
I don't think Paul was testy. He did answer the journalists question. You can see a bit of an edit in running time from his answer to the journalist pressing him a 2nd time. Who knows what was said then. Did the subject change and she brought the newsletters back up? Did he give a long non-answer?
"Anti-establishment?"
Way to use loaded words.
I'm a little tired of CNN always bringing up the same points against Ron Paul. If that's the worst you've got on him, something he says someone else wrote that was published twenty years ago, maybe you should just vote for him.
This reporter obviously has bias. Ron Paul already answered her questions and that probably was the 10th time he has answered this to CNN. And the question is NOT tough. Of course, Paul could've handled it in a more cool-headed fashion.
Dont blame em one bit. Looked like someone "pestering" em even after he gave a concise answer. Reminds me of the idiotic media pestering em over and over "BUT are'nt you going to run 3rd party"? CNN hates Ron Paul, simple as that.
I'd do the same thing if the media kept asking me the same questions multiple times a day.
So now the elitists at CNN are gonna preach to us about racism. Never mind CNN never discusses any of the real racism we face – the acute islamophobia, the Drug War, the incarceration of 5% of the black male population, the gun-walking operation that knowingly put innocent Mexicans at risk for political leverage. That's the real face of racism, that's what Ron Paul addresses, not the propaganda and info-tainment you losers fill your articles with. If you think these newsletters show that Ron Paul is a racist then you have no clue what real racism is like.
Just another Republican who thinks its unfair to bring up things he actually said or actually did. Memo to Ron Paul.. in a situation like this you act contrite and say that there are things in there that you do not actually agree with or do not agree with anymore... you do not get huffy about people bringing it up. Not that we really need to bring things like this up to know that Ron Paul as President (or any Libertarian) would be a disaster. As I've been saying for a while now... Ron Paul 1812!
The warlords of the MSM have unleashed the hounds to stick a microphone in front of Paul to drag this nonsense up again in hopes that people who don't pay very close attention will bite. Notice how they went after Herman Cain about the mistrisses and affairs, oh wait, they didn't. This is the only thing they have from Paul's past to drag up, it's been answered over and again, he didn't write this stuff and he doesn't espouse it in any part of his social or political life.
I'm just saying if you are going to talk about this on tv, show the whole interview.
If a couple of newsletter articles written almost thirty years ago by an unknown ghostwriter is the best that Dr. Paul's opponents can dig up, then he must be a true saint. If they are seriously afraid that he will attack blacks and gays as president, they had better do their homework on Dr. Paul's political positions.
This is a non-issue that has already been debunked, clearly the establishment is getting nervous
If Mr. P isn't responsible enough to check what is in a publication he has published, how can he be responsible enough to lead the country?
Of course he got "testy", he didn't write them. Not only that, but they get mentioned EVERY time he is on CNN. Gotta' love how CNN doesn't mention he is #1 in the polls in Iowa, but mentions a ghost-written letter for the fifteenth time.
This isn't news it's history. Anybody who thinks he is racist in anyway is accepting the propaganda of the mainstream media which has a great deal to lose, financially if Ron Paul becomes president. Before you vote, do your own research. Our greatest hope to move this country in a positive direction is to have this man as our president.
Does everyone else tire of this kind of garbage like I do?
Well, I agree this looks bad. However, I believe him when he says he did not read the newsletter until WAY after it was distributed. I understand that with ALL the things he is tasked with doing he cannot read every little line. It takes a LOT of trust in other people and that time the trust really broke down and some one stabbed Ron in the back. I believe Ron Paul because of all the things HE believes in that would promote true equality. Drug laws are discriminatory because they really do put more minorities in jail. Some may make the comment, "Minorities break more laws so they deserve it". Well, I say this back. It was a white majority that made those laws after witnessing the minorities using the drugs. I say if you hurt no one but yourself then I'll leave you be. If you hurt someone, THAT is when we through the whole library at you.
I am very shocked.I can't believe this is journalism.Fox news defend Republicans and CNN seems to favor Democrats.This is not an interview but an insult to black people.I am black and I would vote for the gentleman and the way he reacts tells me he is a honest man.Thats whats racism feels like.A lost of word and real uncomfortable and the power to not go crazy.As if you think this interview would determine black vote.Wow is this what the media is now worth.The last place to watch news and this is what we get.
If these questions are so legit, then why didnt you ask them when Ron Paul wasnt in the lead in Iowa. Why do you only care when he becomes the frontrunner? Same with Cain and Gingrinch.Obviously for more controversy and ratings. Seems like instead of presenting all the info from the get go, you only choose to show it to weaken the Republican base. And barely mentioning Ron Pauls lead in Iowa, and trying to devalue a victory in Iowa. These newsletters are past news, and I trust Ron Paul over any other politican. Try being more reasonable CNN, dont be like Fox
Suddenly, I understand why the Tea Party faithful like Ron Paul. Birds of a Feather......
Typical. He leads the polls and finally should get attention and they bring this up. Its old news. I'm sure you have something about Romney or Newt you could report about rather than this. Its getting old. And so is the bias.
Show us one other thing that he has said that would indicate these are his thoughts or ideas. I would appreciate some real investigation in to his character and policy ideas, not some newsletters from 20 years ago that he has disavowed several times (on CNN I might add). If he believes these things then no one will want to support him publicly unless that want to be branded a racist. Clearly people don't see that in his character, and that's why they are going to vote for him and he will win hundreds of delegates this primary season. I am embarrassed for you people who think you are good journalists when I read this kind of stuff. You are responsible for messing with the minds of good people and manipulating their thoughts and ideals.
Ron Paul is not a raciest. Anyone that has taken the time to look into him and listen to what he has to say, knows that he didn't write the newsletters.
Ron Paul will win Iowa, and he will win New Hampshire in spite of all the corporate propaganda CNN and the rest of the MSM spews! What does this tell you?!
The people are WAKING UP!!! We dont buy the LIES and BS you're selling CNN!!!
It's fine to ask tough questions and it's fine to try and get to the bottom of a story, but it isn't very illuminating to ask the same question over and over and over and ignore the answers that you aren't looking for. Ron Paul is not a racist, even the NAACP president in Austin, TX said so 3 years ago the last time this came up. Youtube NAACP Austin branch Ron Paul
The only one who appears "testy" in this interview is Gloria.
CNN trying to pump Gingrich, geeeeesh Gingrich is a 100 times worse.
Why is CNN bothering with this story still. It happened along time ago, he didn't know about it so there. You guys didn't do much coverage on Obama Afro supremacist church. Libs are mad that there is a Republican who attracts young people and celebrities.
Huh, turns out he *is* just another rich, white, racist Texan who is willing to lie, cheat and do whatever it takes to get in office. Just when I thought maybe, just maybe, he was different. Then again, his son had to learn from someone...
He is a testy, old man and like all long serving politicians he a track record that from time to time will come back to bite him in the posterior.
CNN sure did not push Obama on issue like they did Ron Paul & I am not a Ron Paul fan, show me a news clip that shows you did, you can't find one, it does not exist! Prove me wrong! I hope you feel like you have done your job here when you sit on the side lines with Obama, a Bias, again prove me wrong! Was this News Media Bulling????
I read all about this in 2008.Why is CNN pretending it's a new topic? They should just go back to their old articles and read their own conclusions. If this was anything, they would have brought it up at the beginning. It's absurd for them to bring it up now. It really looks like corruption in the media, who bought you CNN?
Dr.Gupta should be ashamed of himself.
Well, they didn't really represent Paul's views.............................except when they did!!!!!!!!!!!!
What's new about A Republican using back door racial remarks to gain support from the West and Southern white voters. Ronald Reagan did it when he referred to the welfare queens and Bush # 1 used it with the Willie Horton ad. Why do you think the red necks that wave the rebel flag all vote for the Republicans? They do not have enough sense to know or care that The Father of the Republican Party [Lincoln] pillaged and raped the south after they were beaten. Lincoln even allowed the carpet baggers and scalawags to run rough shod over the South for many years after the was was over.
CNN, you should be ashamed of yourselves. Dr Paul has taken moral responsibility for not being more aware of what was being published under his name. Period. End of story. The MSM is out to smear the one politician (currently running for President Of The United States) who is a man of the people. The real mission here is to put the message out that Ron Paul is a racist. Nothing could be further from the truth. Please, anyone, enlighten me, why would a racist advocate a presidential pardon to all non violent drug offenders? *crickets*
Further, I challenge anyone to find Ron Paul making racial remarks at any time of his life, and seeing as there are countless thousands of videos of Dr. Paul on youtube there shouldn't be any trouble, right? Dont worry, i'll wait. No? Ok, then drop it, do your job, and give Ron Paul the coverage he deserves!
Ron Paul 2012
CNN continues to try to destroy any one running against the "Annointed One".
Ron Paul just doesn't get it. I couldn't agree more we need more money. The Fed has brought us such stable prices since 1913.
CNN you really are not doing yourselves a justice.
This smear on Paul is so clear it's a same. Just read the reaction on other news outlets. Truly not good.
Mr Wolf, I am seeing you on CNN as far as I remember. The fact that you asking Gloria what Ron Paul stands for is comedy.
Everyone who know Ron Paul know what he stands for, even teens understand by listening to him once. I am not sure if you have brain or Pismo beach sand in your head. I guess you remember the questions you posed Ron Paul during GOP Primaries back in 2008. He gave same reply back then and now.
Of course he got irritated over the issue... You (CNN) keep badgering him! First you try to bury him by ignoring him in the media altogether, and since that didn't work, you bring up this again and again and again even though he's addressed the issue multiple times! Shame on you.
How many times does it have to be explained, the speech style and words used don't even sound like him. This is just another example of CNN attacking Republican candidates while pandering to the Democratic candidates.
Keep it classy CNN.
First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.
Mohandas Gandhi
Good for him, if he answers a question he shouldn't have to repeat the same answer over and over again....this is exactly why people are calling the GOP race a "circus show"....the media wants to slander him for ratings.
That's all they have to attack Ron Paul: Some stuff from 20 years ago that's been explained over and over and over...
All you have to do with any other politician is to look at the past year and you could write a book about their skeletons.
It's fair political game but cmon, get new material...
He answered the question. That is that. Made of it what you will. And the media will continue to try to make something out of nothing because he is unassailable in his personal life . Can we just discuss the issues: ongoing war, fiat money, inflation and the destruction of the middle class, bailouts to private industry and bankers, government spending, etc. Change the station .
He answered the question, but you didn't accept his answer. What do you expect from him? Badgering people for a different answer doesn't change the fact of the answer they give. So what are you saying, the "truth" is a point of view? Your truth is different? Better? Convenient?
wow cnn, surprise you'd ask something u asked 4 years ago.
why dont you pull out ur old video of asking him, and him giving u the same answer, dont pretend this is anything but to call him a racist for something he didnt do, and doesnt stand by.
Now that Paul is gaining strength, the media establishment goes on the attack.
If he didn't write this stuff, than it's a non-story
CNN has it's orders to start the Paul teardown.
Let's see if The People are smart enough to see through this smoke screen......
BD
funny cnn didnt harp on spitzer or any other dem about their actions. hes right, cnn brings racist charges up against anyone they dont like
This is the only guy in the Republican race that will win minority votes.... His message of liberty and the importance of the individual will draw more minorities then any other Rep candidate. Obama prayed and listened to a racist preacher, and CNN never drilled him on the issue..
Incendiary?? She sure tried to be. Idiot. It's not like Ron Paul even wrote the letters!?!?!
That's all that anyone can "dig up" on him huh? haaaaaaha
Why should he be given easy questions to answer? Is that how he will answer tough questions as president. I wouldn't vote for him after seeing him deal with a difficult set of questions that way.
It's too bad that he got so annoyed in this interview because it makes him look bad, but it's completely understandable. He gets asked this question repeatedly, even though 99% of reporters already know what his answer is. I think they continue to ask him about the newsletters because they have absolutely nothing else to dig up. The guy's personal and political record is so clean that they struggle to find any sort of controversy with him.
Sorry CNN. You're really reaching. This is weak. You're complaining because somebody else wrote something 20 years ago and put Ron Paul's name on it? Are you serious?!
We are seeing the true nature of the Republican field. Conservatives – are you proud of what you have wrought?
The GOP vetting process is so much fun!
Careful Mr Paul....your getting too popular for the jewish controlled media......since your not willing to support the Israeli agenda you'll have to be smeared now......too bad because your one of the only ones that makes any sense when you talk.
The attack is already on.
I have only been aware of Ron Paul's message the last few months, but have heard this same thing many many times. He has so much support from non-white supporters, how can he be racist? Can't you dig up some better dirt on him?
Two more items: I love the characterization of Dr. Paul as 'testy', alluding to him as a doddering old fool rather than the Noble Statesman that he is; and that poll regarding 'racist comments'–can you be any more duplicitous? SAY NO TO FEAR America–vote for integrity and consistency–vote for Ron Paul.
Wolf and Gloria... you are BOTH on the verge of making complete FOOLS of yourselves. Dr. Paul's only misdeed having to do with the newsletter is being so BUSY delivering babies (many for FREE for African Americans) that he failed to personally keep an eye on what was being written in "his" name. It's a lesson he learned at a younger age (like we ALL have done) and has not repeated the mistake since.
And as for currently being "racist" ... what other candidate, including the sitting President, has a policy of ENDING the "war on drugs" which puts a hugely disproportionate percentage of MINORITIES into prison for no other crimes but "illegal" drug usage and/or sales?? Ask yourself that please, as he is the ONLY one who loves and cares for minorities enough to stop this DISCRIMINATION.
I thought the CNN "interview" made Ms. Borger and CNN look unprofessional if anything. Her questions were clearly phrased to provoke a response from RP, and she continued to persist with the questions even after his very adequate answers. The interview looked like an ambush to me.
CNN– you brought this subject up 4 years ago!! You were given the answers then. Why do you continue to bring up this garbage? I remember you bringing it up 4 years ago. The answers were the same then as they are now. He did not write that stuff, he admits he didnt keep a close enough eye on the newsletters, and he has disavowed those comments. If there was more to the story, you would have found it 4 years ago!! You know there isnt. You just hope that regurgitating this garbage will distract the campaign and slow the momentum. What a joke. You people will stoop to anything to protect the establishment!
if a 20 year old newsletter is the best dirt they can dig up on him... he gets my vote!
we all know the media dont like Ron and they will do everything to take him down.....why not reporting the new law NDAA thats something we should see all over , but like always the media doesnt show on tv........ron paul 2012 a true american who will end this corrupt system........
Also, isnt it funny you wait until now, when he is surging in the polls and the front-runner in Iowa, to bring this up? You covered this 4 years ago!! If you werent satisfied with his answers then, why didnt you cover this when he first announced he was running again? Anyone with a functioning brain can see that this is just a media hitpiece!!
this is no differant than the Teaparty accusation that obama palling around with terrorists.
Once someone answeres the question... Move on... This is not journalism
This dinosaur will never be president.
they gotta try something, if this is the best they have Ron Paul is a shoe in!
Matt Papke
USMC
This is good news for him in a way – this is like the only thing that ever gets brought up and it's 20 years old.
I feel sorry for ms. Borger. She seems sorta pathetic asking this line of questions. Dr. Paul has answered these questions countless times on CNN and now that he's winning the msm is in a panic. Sad to watch the CNN actors.
Apparently your viewers are slow. I've seen this interview this year already. I actually saw the same questions in 2007. Might need to ask the questions one more time from the most consistent politician and see if his answer changes.
We can expect more of these attacks in the coming weeks. We must defend him.
Well, he answered the question. And then, instead asking of him more questions, you simply started to lecture and badger him. So what do you expect? He was too patient, if anything.
This again....thats fine anyone who actually looks into this will find nothing there. I live in texas, my meetup group is half minorities. The only reason why I dislike articles like these is my assumption that some people only get their news from the MSM. I guess thats their assumptin as well.
How on earth does Ron Paul not take responsibility for a newsletter published under his name? How much money did he take for the newsletter? I do not see how any moral person can be interested in Paul after this latest revelation.
Gloria Borger is married to LANCE MORGAN. Lance is the chief communications and crisis strategist of POWELL TATE. Powell Tate is a D.C. firm that represents every part of the very same MILITARY INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX that Ron Paul wants to reduce!
This is a total conflict of interest! Her husband's firm includes overseeing a coalition to support congressional funding to parts of the U.S. Military! All of these "journalists" seem to be profiting from these wars!
This is not an interview but a witch hunt! Poor, poor journalism and Borger ought to be ashamed! He gave her an answer and he was very patient with her questions until she kept asking the same thing over and over again. Move on and ask questions about the current issues already! This isn't reporting. CNN needs to get some real reporters instead of the yellow journalist, tabloid smear jockies that you have! Truly sad...
Really CNN?? I don't blame Ron Paul -one bit. Of course this is the article you would come up with for him walking out...such bias reporting it seriously makes me want to permanently shut off CNN. It is hard to stay a faithful CNN fan when you totally screw up such an important interview that this one had the potential to be. HE IS FIRST IN IOWA and it is barely getting a nod by the media!!!! The media is doing their best to discredit / count out – Paul – and yet he keeps on rising!!! It makes me want to get out and campaign for the guy...GET REAL!!!! GET WITH THE PROGRAM!!!! Not ONE of the other GOP candidates have a snowball chance...I cannot WAIT to see Ron Paul win this election....and then biased media – like CNN – can sit around and dine on crow.
Why report on something that has already been settled?
I think I'd like Ron Paul a little more if he wasn't such a whiner. Besides being clueless about economics, of course. He's right about cutting back on defense, but we don't need him to do that. That said ... i hope he wins the GOP nomination. LOL
touch a ouchy nerve this morning..ok take your ball, and go home, it's where you belong any way..
Gloria Borger is married to Lance Morgan. Lance is the chief communications and crisis strategist of Powell Tate.
Powell Tate is a D.C. firm that represents every part of the very same MILITARY INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX that Ron Paul wants to reduce. SURPRISE SURPRISE!
This is a total conflict of interest. Her husband's firm includes overseeing a coalition to support congressional funding to parts of the U.S. Military.
Clearly Gloria had an agenda with Mr. Paul by attempting to ask the same question 20 different ways. I don't blame him one bit for getting frustrated and wanting to end the interview.
I'm certainly no Ron Paul fan, but I don't blame him for walking out of that interview. It's one thing to ask a question; it's another to BADGER the interviewee. Just once I'd like to see someone with the guts to ask Obama some pointed questions in regard to the black liberation theology he listened to every Sunday for 20 years. But then, the mainstream media is GUTLESS.
Ooo smear campaign in progress! And it's a sequel! Sec, popcorn.
Paul was not defensive, but annoyed with stupidity.
Really. After reading about this "story" on another site. I read dozens and dozens of comments posted by readers.
Went here to cnn to see whatanother prospective may be. And, no comments at all.
That says a lot. That says everything about the media and their followers.
Come on America....
Im voting for Ron Paul for sure.
So he didn't write them, he didn't read them, and it happened 20 years ago. That's irrelevant if I've ever seen it. Thanks for wasting everyone's time CNN.
Ron Paul would be a dangerous and ineffective President, and once we get beyond Iowa we'll see that in the results. He's another Neville Chamberlain who believes that the answer to the world's problems is us putting our head in the sand and ignoring them until they ring our front door meaner and nastier by far than they would have been had we solved them earlier.
Ron Paul is probably just as dangerous to this country as obama.
Mr. Kevin Bohn is wrong to become judgemental on Dr. Paul's reaction to the berating from CNN. Why should he have to keep repeating himself on such a critical and extremely unpleasant subject? I'm not saying Dr. Paul is perfect but he is no bigot but now I do know CNN has just a few more idiots in their employ than previously thought.
Just another career politician lying about the past and pointing fingers at everyone else. Let's face it: all of them lie. In fact, everyone lies. Some of us accept this, and some of us are in denial, but all of us lie. Daily.
Why does this reporter waste valuable time on such a stupid subject. We have so many important actually issues than the publication of a stupid paper 2 decades ago. She is not a real reporter and should loose her job. CNN should be embarrassed.
Ron Paul kind of has a point I heard about this last presidential election cycle, it couldn't be more of a dead horse.
This only confirms what I somewhat suspected after first reading comments made by the younger(Rand) Paul promoting the rights of a busines to discriminate against groups or individuals. The apple did not fall far from the tree. Ha! And Paul called Bachmann a bigot! Guess it truly takes one to know one.
I'm not a fan of Ron Paul, but this seemed like too much by CNN.
Why does she continue to beat a dead horse? Is that what "journalism" has come to these days? Good job, CNN.
I wonder if the people at CNN realize that they're showing more prejudice here than Ron Paul ever has.
When there's no dirt on someone, keep reaching for straws. You got an answer and a committee that stated it was not Ron Paul's writings. Time to stop grasping for straws. I am a democrat supporting Ron Paul over Barack Obama or even if it were Hillary Clinton running against him! Paul's track record may be the best of any candidate ever. Are you telling me he cannot use that to his advantage? As I see it, he is easily the most electable for that fact. He'll bring in the republicans, the dems who actually want change and the independents who will be flabbergasted at such an honest politician with plans he's mapped out. He also predicted the market's collapse and the effect these wars will have on our economy. He is easily our best option.
Can't deny Ron Paul is a no name, so now the media is gonna start the attacks!
In today's Republican party, slamming minorities and the poor is actually a sure way to net more votes, so I don't think this will affect Paul's chances in the primary. Now, if by some chance he was able to win the nomination, it could affect his chances in the general election. But hey, that's why the Republicans keep Herman Cain around.
Who is behind your repeated attempts to marginalize the Honorable Dr. Ron Paul?? Who is writing your agenda??
Talking head Gloria Borger might have some credibility if she even pretended to give an unbiased perspective. She knows full well that Ron Paul did not write the inflammatory material that she is referring to. It flies in the face of everything that he's said or written since he began his career, and he is not a man who has ever been known for his reticence to speak his mind. It is unfortunate that this stuff was published under his name (Ron Paul & Associates), and he acknowledges this and disavows the material in full. It's important to note that the readership of this newsletter was estimated to be less than 100 people at the time. It is unfortunate that Borger felt compelled to attempt this defamation of character less than 36 hours after John King asked him essentially the exact same questions on CNN (in a much more respectful manner).
SO essentially, the mainstream media is so desperate to take ron paul out of the race that they are desperately trying to pin him as a racist because someone wrote some dumb newsletters and put his name on them? wow, so lame.
Ron Paul's got the establishment running scared now. They're having to dreg up old news to try to create a controversy about him.
in my country there is greed and racism. people in my country take from the poor to empower the rich! property tax, sales tax, payroll tax wow after all that tax are we in debt really? or could the money be in someones pocket? oh don't forget my country gambles with your future by making u invest in unstable stocks that could risk your 401k! then feed the entire world and won't feed u if u are a working person but your tax dollars feeds everyone else! when will it stop? let's talk real politics enough of the garbage!
This is not news. News is called news because it is new. This is old and just brings up an inaccurate and previously addressed issue. CNN please focus on news. Would you re-report Dewey defeats Truman?
CNN is so baised towards the Democrats, CNN has a relentless attack and smear TV interviews all day, runs videos of public idiots accosting Republican Canidates like today with the nut case in Iowa, now their after poor ol Ron Paul, ran TV presentations making it a one sided attack on the House because they stood up to the 2 month insult Money Bags Senator Reid who passed a worthless bill, and ran home to hide out in Nevada with his Casino Friends. Admit it CNN you hate Republicans, Christians, and people with morals. How much do the Democrats pay you to be their propaganda machine?
That's all they have on Ron Paul??? lol
If people don't vote for him for some news letter he didn't have a part in 20 years ago...... I'd like to see WHO they would vote for
Well done CNN
No reason to get testy now, Grandpa. It comes with the territory.
Perhaps someone supposed to be so smart and (as his supporters say) so "consistent for so many years" should've paid a little more attention to what was being published in his name. Seriously. He's never even taken any of the supposed authors of these articles to task. Why wouldn't he have held the author(s) accountable publicly?? The fact that he hasn't makes me think he either was more involved in the writing of these articles than he's letting on, or that he gave tacit (or even explicit) approval to the articles' content when they were written.
So he's just another lying Republican. Other people's pasts are fair game but it's unfair to scrutinize things from his past with his name on them? Ron Paul could do a lot of good for America..............as a doctor!
If he did not know what was in a newsletter with his name on it..HE SHOULD HAVE...no excuse.
Is this the best you have CNN? I have looked into this on my own...did my own thinking and guess what...Ron Paul 2012!!!
Career politician. His flaky kid saw dad rake in the taxpayer millions and saw the light. 11 times this glory seeker has ridden the coat tails of the paying public, and he is greedy for more. Whack job!
Doing your job CNN? Did you pester Newt about his ethical issues (personal&political) even once during the past few months? Did you question Mitt Romney about his flip-flopping on various issues? Why do you now do this to Ron Paul? He has already answered the question, he has disowned the news letters. If you have a problem with that why dont you try him in a Court instead of one dimensional slandering? The lady just sold her soul to the demon!
great job cnn...digging up a decade old story that was already squashed.....get real
Doing your job? Did you pester Newt about his ethical issues (personal&political) even once during the past few months? Did you question Mitt Romney about his flip-flopping on various issues? Why do you now do this to Ron Paul? He has already answered the question, he has disowned the news letters. If you have a problem with that why dont you try him in a Court instead of one dimensional slandering? The lady just sold her soul to the demon!
Why is this coming up again? This issue has been covered by CNN and the other "major" media outlets many many times before over the last 20 years. Every time it's come up, Ron Paul has given the same answers - that he did not know what was in these newsletters, that he does not agree with what's in them, and that they do not represent his opinions or political philosophy. And yet in (and after) the interview Borger keeps saying "I had to ask these questions." What? YET AGAIN?! You guys are clearly doing your best to drag this crap out again and hope some of it will stick to Ron Paul. This is OLD news – 20 years old. I don't see you guys reporting on anything else that happened 20 years ago and was promptly reported and analyzed at the time it appeared. Give me a break. Your transparency is obvious.
I believe Ron Paul when he says he wasn't behind the articles. But I have other questions.
1. Who is behind the articles?
2. Why didn't Ron Paul sue?
Of course, if the author is another person named Ron Paul, that answers the questions. Regardless, the questions exist. I wonder if due diligence was followed. If so, what was it? If not, should Ron Paul be President?
I'm sitting here trying to decide who to support and how to eventually vote. All these unanswered questions don't help. Leaving them unanswered, makes me less likely to vote for Ron Paul. If I find out Mr. Paul tried to discovered who wrote the articles but (perhaps) couldn't, then his "stock" would rise dramatically in my view.
He was right to walk out on that interview.This has been asked and answered 1000 times .This is rediculous.
way to ask completely irrelevant questions from 2 or 3 decades go.. You could have asked any questions about policy instead you ask a rehashed question that has popped up so many times a simple google search would have revealed the answer dozens of times over.
This is an important election, and Ron Paul is a serious candidate. CNN should be ashamed for treating him with such disrespect.
We're running trillion dollar deficits, and you focus on whether Ron Paul made a joke, about the L.A. riots. The African Americans we're ripping up their own communities. The whole thing was a joke.
Ron Paul is trying to save this country. Focus on the current issues.
We love Ron Paul. This should be a lessen to make sure he knows what is going on. He is no racist. I truly hope he gets a real shot at the presidency!
How was testy? Dr. Paul gave a legitimate answer, Ms. Borger refused it and pressed on. How many variations is Ms. Borger looking for? Then again, we should remember Ms. Borger in an unapologetic (communist) propagandist.
It's only a matter of time before we bring in the big guns – aka WALTER E. WILLIAMS.
For REAL CHANGE – - – Dr. Ron Paul 2012!!!
If this is the best they can do they better dig a little deeper. PR2012!
It used to be a lot of fun thinking I had found my new political messiah in Ron Paul. Then I sat down and actually listened to him. This guy is a loon. I am not even offended my by his comments about the welfare checks. He could be right, but the man is mad as hatter.
First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you ... and then you win.
Another attempt to smear Dr. Paul because the corrupt media establishment profits from everything he stands against.
I'm glad he called them out on there bias, and I hope he doesn't do another interview for CNN.
So if he didn't write the letters, why does this news story about it exist? The headline is ambiguous and you have to get to the 4th paragraph before his quote saying he DIDN'T write them...
He wasn't defensive or testy about the issue; he had had enough of the continued badgering after repeatedly answering the question.
His response was quite calm.
He was right to walk out that is rediculous.
Get over it CNN, didn't he answer these stupid questions last go round. If you're going to spend so much time covering something done in his name 20-30 years ago, why not spend equal time on Gringrich's divorces, adultery, and Mitt's layoffs. Or, you could write a positive Ron Paul article sometime.
wow, great news reporting. let's go ask barack obama about his birth certificate again...is that honestly the best line of questioning CNN can come up with? you've got a veteran of Congress and legitimate presidential candidate in your presence and you decide to berate him about something that happened between 20 and 30 years ago that he's already answered! ask him something legitimate! "congressman paul, do you agree with speaker john boehner's position on payroll tax cuts?"...but why would they do that?