Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (CNN) – Six days before South Carolina's presidential primary, Ron Paul scored one of the most sought-after political blessings in the state.
On Sunday, state Sen. Tom Davis endorsed the Texas congressman in Myrtle Beach. Davis is a rising star in Republican circles and a highly regarded fiscal conservative who holds sway over many tea party activists.
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Paul himself told CNN the nod would bring "a lot of attention for me."
In a packed hotel conference room at a Paul campaign event, Davis stepped onto a stage in front of a few hundred Paul loyalists and explained why he would support Paul over his rivals in the GOP presidential race.
"One of the nice things about being in South Carolina every four years is you get to meet candidates first hand. And I've had that chance," Davis said.
The state senator called former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman "a fine man" and was equally kind to former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Texas Gov. Rick Perry.
"At the end of the day, when I sat down, I realized there were a lot of good people running for this race," Davis said. "But there's only one person, there's only one person speaking to what I believe is the core problem of our country today. The biggest threat to our liberty comes from debt."
"There is only one candidate that is talking about this problem to the degree, at the scale and with the scope that it needs to be talked about. You can't nibble around the edges anymore."
Davis' endorsement of Paul could help the Texas congressman ahead of South Carolina's first-in-the-South presidential primary on January 21. A recent American Research Group survey in the state shows a tight race between former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, Gingrich and Paul.
Yet Davis' endorsement also highlights a problem seen among Republicans nationwide: like-minded conservatives are unable to coalesce around one candidate.
Among the state's Republican leaders, Gov. Nikki Haley has endorsed Romney, popular state conservative Rep. Mick Mulvaney has backed Perry, and Rep. Joe Wilson previously backed former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who dropped out of the race after a disappointing finish in the Ames Straw Poll in Iowa last summer.
Senators Jim DeMint and Lindsey Graham and popular tea party figure Rep. Tim Scott have not endorsed a candidate.
After speaking at the event himself, CNN asked Paul why the Davis endorsement mattered.
"Well because he's very popular. And he's going to get a lot of support and he's going to get a lot of attention for me," Paul said. "And he's a believer."
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All the other's want to be KING!!!! Ron wants you to be King of your LIFE!;-))
) Got My Vote!!! Dr. Paul 2012;-))
Ron Paul 2012!
Well well well, it's about time! I'm guessing Ron Paul will take SC Primary.
Tom Davis is a champion of Liberty and a champion of the Free Market. Americans owe him their undying gratitude and must revere him as a true patriot and a Real American! God bless Tom Davis and South Carolina.
Here comes Ron Paul, get on board or move out of the way.
Keep telling yourselves that Ron Paul can't win. The Republican Party fell off the tracks when it invented Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). I, a gray haired Ronald Reagan Republican, became a Ron Paul supporter then and now when he was the lone voice opposing the bailouts. Don't tell me that the real Republican is a person that supoprted TARP and Individual Mandate. And oh yes....I'm a hawk who agrees that enough is enough.....weve spent trillions in the middle east with little to show. I look forward to Ron Paul's acceptance speech in Tampa.
Well – that does it for me. I will be supporting Ron Paul next weekend. If Dr. Paul is good enough for Senator Davis – he is good enough for me. Rick Santorum whom I was in support of before this endorsement – Just doesn't have a grasp on monetary policy + debt. We can't afford for our next president to be led astray by his appointees. It is imperative that our next president has a firm understanding himself. There is just far too much at stake. I don't agree with Paul on every issue – but it increasingly obvious that our debt (NOT IRAN) posses the greatest risk to our National Security.
So the Republican party manipulates the crowd to sell the hype in hopes of stirring up some more voters!!!! The only problem is their all repeating the same Reagan policy's that bankrupted the nation 3 times since 1980!!!!!! America has spent the last 30 years bailing out every sector of the economy since the Republican revolution that promised prosperity to America!!!!!!! The only thing that has happened is the wealthy have leveraged the American tax payer to a tune of 15 trillion dollars!!!!!! Why cant the Republicans at least come up with a modified plan, I'm a Republican but I'll be darn if I'm going to vote one of these Reagan copy cats into office just for repeating the Republican talking points over and over. I just hope their gamble is not correct, the Republicans are gambling that the "Right wing radio talk show followers believe everything they've been conditioned during these Republican infomercials that have run for ten years!!!!! I listen but comeon it's obvious now that the repeats have cycled through the last several years that its all a ponsi scheme to sucker peoples votes with a story of patriotism, religion, along with a sense of nationalism!!!!!! My goodness people read history these clowns are no different than Hitler's facist revolution!!!
The only sane politician left, Ron Paul 2012.
Thank you, Senator Davis!
The finals down to the convention I see is Ron Paul and Mit Romney. If that were the choices, I believe that it will be Romney as the nominee.
Ron Paul, 2012.
Gone are the days where media ignores Ron Paul – when you get this good, you can't be ignored. Ron Paul is going to shock a lot of people...truth goes marching on! CNN get over your fear and treat this man with the respect that he has earned – years of voting solo with a voice announcing our financial collapse.
Great endorsement for Paul. Now if he could only get DeMint's!
Why is this news not on the front page? O look who is on the front page! Huntsman will endorse Romney! Wow i am shocked. We all know Mit is not really getting those votes. People will not be lied to any more. We are sick of it! Everyone wants freedom no one wants the patriot act, the NDAA, or big government watching there every move. Lets vote for a guy that has no idea what he is doing and who will flip flop on issues depending on popular vote. He is a joke!
What is even more funny is watching you guys hide Paul like he is not there. We know you are lying we will bring it to light you will see!
This is the game changer Dr. Ron Paul needed.
An endorsement like this will mean that many fiscal conservatives will now side with Dr. Paul who on a national poll is running neck to neck with Obama.
Congrats to Dr. Paul. He deserves it. He's put 30 years into his record of consistency, it's about time someone gave the credit he deserves for being brave enough to stand up to a corrupt establishment while everyone else mocked him.
Paul is starting to get the establishment nervous. Just like we all eventually have to answer to the gospel we now as a country have to deal with our debt if we want to stay the greatest nation on earth! Ron Paul is the only candidate ready to do it! Ron Paul 2012!!!!!!!!!
THEY MAY TAKE OUR LIVES BUT THEY WILL NEVER TAKE OUR FREEDOMS! I have 3 kids and each one of them have the right to live free like I did growing up. You would think that maybe a war would happen and it might ruin this great country. Maybe we get invaded. NOPE! The elite are killing this country from the inside. I love my kids to much to watch big government kill freedom in this country by passing laws like NDAA and the patriot act. What does it matter no one at CNN cares. It seems that only Ron Paul cares. He Cares about the people, the military, and the other people who live in the other countries that we used to bomb, that we are bombing, and the countries that our big government plan on bombing next. People are people and most of us want the same things. To live a good life. Not have another countries army poking guns in my face telling me what to do every day. That promotes war, war kills, and no man has the right to take another mans life. Peace not war we all need G.O.D. (good orderly direction) the only good orderly direction I see is with Ron Paul. Live and let live!
A vote for Ron Paul is a vote for Peace.
A vote for any other, including Obama, is a vote for endless war, assassinations, life in detention without charge, crushing debt and enough deficit spending to enslave Americans for generations.
Paul and gingrich are going to be big dividers of the vote add in Perry and Santorum and an NH win by the same margins for Romney is impractical, in fact he could lose to Gingrich.
Regards,
Hodgson.
Excuse me... but WHY was there NO media coverage of this on CNN live?? Or any other major news channel for that matter??? If this endorsement was supposed to be as big as the entire republican party and MSM made it out to be, then Why NO coverage?? Oh, I know.. because it was for RON PAUL! Won't stop my vote at all... RON PAUL 2012!
Great to see Dr. Paul getting much overdue respect. The message of liberty is really building momentum.
I'm trying to figure out why an endorsement from a man who FAILED to manage or handle the affairs of his former adulterous boss to the extent that the Governor got tied up in ethics and possible legal questions about philandering and expenditures is such a coup. Never heard of Davis but we all heard of "crying in Argentina" Sanford and his affair that cost him his job.
Good! Smart man. He knows which way the wind is blowing.
Go Roan Paul!
Does not matter how many endorcements Paul gets. At the end of the day he will not win in a general election.
What sort of voters are such sheep that they depend on endorsements from the same political weasels we all pretend to dislike? Politicians score lower than ambulance-chasing lawyers yet somebody actually listens to them regarding the selection of a candidate of choice?
I was wondering why there is no CNN TV piece about this endorsement while there was an Extensive coverage about an old lady in New Hampshire with whom Ron Paul (heartlessly) did not shake up hands with??
Ron Paul 2012!
I can't believe that I am the only one that has read this and responded.
I hope John King can conduct a non-biased interview unlike his wife Dana Gash.
Hooray for Dr. Paul's first meaningful endorsement! Back to Utah with you, Huntsman.
Ronn Paul seems to be the only genuine Constitutional advocate and one that will take on the Federal reserve system in the US. Neither Democrats or Republicans seem capable of it other than him.
Let's keep the momentum going! I've personally given 200 dollars to Ron Paul's campaign and I will probably give more. He seems to be the only candidate that understands the severity of our country's debt problem and actually has a plan to do something about it. Ron Paul for President of the United States!!!
Yes. People are waking up. RON PAUL 2012
Granted, Huntsman dropping out of the race is a big deal, but it is telling that once again, Ron Paul is pushed to the bottom of the page, even on the politics page. Receiving this endorsement is a major event, especially given that this is happening in SC, right before the SC primary. I will credit CNN.com for even posting this as other "major" news websites have yet to even acknowledge it.... However, it is disheartening that a major endorsement such as this is given such a small reception given the magnitude of what is about to happen on Thursday.
"The biggest threat to our liberty comes from debt."
And Ron Paul understands the problem and how to fix it. Unlike Romney, Gingrich, Obama... the 'establishment' candidates... who stand for the ‘status quo’ of more deficits, more war, more banker bail-outs, NDAA, destruction of our Constitution, and destruction of our way of life.
Our National Debt is at $16 Trillion and growing - it already takes 25% of all tax revenue just to pay interest on the debt. The ‘establishment’ has dug us into a deep hole and they are still digging.
Ron Paul is the ‘anti-establishment’. He stands for smaller government that is beholden to the people instead of the current large and growing government that is owned by special interest groups.
Time to take our country back from the bankers and special interests. Ron Paul 2012.
My bet is that Senator Jim DeMint will endorse Ron Paul in the coming week...or he will wait to see if Ron has a strong showing in South Carolina...and THEN he will endorse him. Ron's tide is rising...
A State Senator who "holds sway over many tea party activists"? Wow! I am feeling light-headed.
Thanks for saying something about this endorsement but you would think the man you called a "rising star", Senator Tom Davis, would get better coverage when he endorses one of the top tier presidential candidates.
Naysayers may be better served to delay absolutist remarks pegging the so-called "ineluctability" of Ron Paul. This guy just continues to gain steam, even in places few expected him to shine and the way things are shaping up, you just might have to choke down irrevocable, short-sighted predictions.
I think this relates to the axiom of not painting oneself into a corner. Just a thought...
As long as Independents back him he will beat Obama. We make up 40% of voters. We say who will be in Office next.
Dear Senator DeMint, Please have the courage to support Ron Paul. You will not regret it.
Ron Paul is a honest candidate that will do everything in his power to get this country back on track, he will never give up his quest for liberty.
#1 donor for Obama = Goldman Sachs
#1 donor for Romney = Goldman Sachs
#1 donor for Ron Paul = active military service men and women.
RON PAUL 2012!!
finally got around to mentioning the huge endorsement...that's nice
By this time in the last campaign, Congressman Paul had received virtually no endorsements. That this would happen BEFORE what is possibly the most decisive primary, South Carolina, says a lot about who has momentum in this campaign. I would expect Lindsey Graham to endorse Romney, but Graham has become a hated figure in South Carolina. I would expect Jim DeMint to either endorse Paul or make no endorsement. I suspect the latter. The media virtually ignored Congressman Tim Scott until he voted for the National Defense Authorization Act, so I figure Scott's media attention is offset by the popularity he has lost thanks to that betrayal. Given the audience reaction at Mike Hukabee's Saturday debate, at which Ron Paul didn't appear, but two surrogates did, I expect Paul to either win South Carolina or place a close second. If that happens, this becomes a two man race and a real horse race, at that. Thanks for posting this article.
I'm a believer too. Veteran. Catholic Christian. God bless Ron Paul.
CNN don’t you get it...as the others drop the will all support Paul and he will win!!!!! I mean come on???
Hey everybody, come on in and grab a chair. The Doctor will free you now!
If you value freedom and prosperity, vote Ron Paul 2012.
Congrats Ron Paul this is great news. Tom Davis is a true patriot.
Ron Paul: The candidate for SANE people.
Well done, CNN! Nice to see this article on Ron Paul grabbing big endorsements.
Ron Paul is the only one who is serious about fixing our financial situation and system. All the other candidates have proven in the past that what they are saying now is nothing but empty rhetoric. Tom Davis is a rising star in the party, and when a man is courageous enough to endorse Ron Paul knowing the corrupt mainstream media and party establishment are going to question him endlessly he truly shows himself to be a man of priciple.
Don't listen to the media. Ron Paul is the only one who will serve American people's true interests.
Glad to see there is at least one man of principle in the GOP race. Every one of the other candidates terrify me, especially Santorum and Romney.
So someone with ties to a small percentage of people in SC endorses Paul. This appears the blind is enorsing the sacary and leading him to the clueless.
Anyone who cares about their personal freedoms, cares about the financial order of this country, and cares about getting ourselves out of war... there's only one candidate: Ron Paul.
Romney is an Obama clone if ever I've seen one. Look no further than what he did in Massachusetts to see this.
Bizarre how so many people can be so blind.
Won't matter – Paul is just too far out there. I would love him to run as a 3rd party candidate. Would sew up win for the only real leader running – President Obama.
This is a really interesting endorsement....is Tom Davis any way libertarian? As far as I know, he is a true blue tea party republican, right?
Dr. Paul is the alternative to Romney. Thanks for reporting this CNN.
At last there is hope that there are intelligent free thinkers not bound to the Neo Con Republican hysteria that is colluding with the Democratic party, while turning a blind eye to the real problem facing the country. Lack of respect for the position of leadership they are elected to, and the sway of money filling their pockets and campaign coffers.
This is great news. Ron Paul's message is catching on because he speaks the truth and really knows what he is talking about. He makes it clear what we need to do to get this nation back on track. He knows where the biggest problems are rooted and he is on record warning us for decades.He calls out the failings of the Federal Reserve, the Foreign Policy, Bail Oouts, Government Funded Enterprises, too much government involved in too darn many things that WASTE OUR TAX MONEY. Please VOTE RON PAUL for wise use of our resources and freedom for all people.
What the talking heads do not seam to ascertain is that this is not about Ron Paul. This is about Americans waking up to the fact that the status quo is not for We The People. Americans are beginning to understand the meaning of 'The Republic.' This country is not called 'The State of America.' This is the United States of America. 50 sovereign states that have rights above and beyond that of the Federal Government for which they have form solely to protect individual liberty and to protect our country’s borders. Nothing more. Nothing less. It’s time Americans take back our rights, our country, and our liberty!
President Obama 2012 !!!
But I would love for Ron Paul to wipe off the arrogance other the candidates faces with the nomination.
Looks like the fuel efficient Volkswagon thats been entered in the Indie 500 driven by the old timer from Texas Ron Paul
( car # 77 ) is in 2nd place as he heads toward the straight away in South Carolina. You can hear the crowd roar. Vote for
Ron Paul 2012 !!!!
You are sure it wasn't John Birch or the late George Lincoln Rockwell? Both would have been right up Ron Paul's alley. Far right of course, but generally in line with Ron's core beliefs. The three of them could all buy sheets on the family plan.
The keyword is fiscal conservative. Those who are will rally behind Paul. Those who are social conservatives will rally behind Gingrich or Santorum. The establishment will continue to rally behind Romney.
I wish I could believe that social conservatives will compromise and rally behind Paul eventually. Unfortunately, one of the key phrases at the SC Tea Party rally was "no compromise". Oh well.
Good news for a change!
i just dont see how anyone an take ron paul seriosly. he is not presidential material. he rally is one of those crazy guysthat runs as a independent.
"To get an endorsement from someone like Tom Davis is a big deal. It would speak volumes to folks and make them take notice and give us a look." – Rick Santorum, August 2011
Too bad Santorum! Your anti-gay anti-Muslim agenda didn't get his endorsement.
RON PAUL 2012!!!
I couldn't stop smiling as i read this article. I honestly don't understand how people can't like this guy. He's the only candidate that is FOR the people, and the people themselves don't even realize it.
This guy is not leader material, he is just another millionaire trying to fix it so he doesn't ever have to pay taxes again so he can sit around and enjoy the money he has made off the sick and off medicare.
Yeah, true conservatism!
Whoop-dee-do! I guess that means the nomination is in the bag....(insert chuckle here).
It is the urgency of Ron Paul's economic message that needs to be received and understood by the American public. Until then, we remain sheep trapped in our master's pen.
To Be fair: Ron Paul is the only one who has had the nerve to lay out is budget plan. The rest talk about making cuts but are afraid to say what they will cut. Really a mute point in either case because those cuts will never get through congress.
Paul should be the nominee. I never understood why people select idiots and not right candidates. e.g. instead of Cliton we have Obama.
After 2 Bachman stories I finally found a hidden Paul report.
You might want to mention this on the air?
This is the endorsement all the candidates were gunning for.
This puts Paul on the upswing going into the South Carolina vote this week.
Dear USA
We, the world, knows you tried to right the wrongs of the Bush admin by voting for Barack.
Please vote for Ron Paul. For the US, for the World!
Yeah!!! Go Ron Paul!!!! I've got almost all of my family in SC voting for you!!!
Thank you, CNN. I was honestly thinking this would be another one to go to the seeming blackout on Paul so far. I'm glad to see you cover it though and give him the respect he deserves.
Well, yeah....duh. Does it surprise anyone that in this racist state someone would endorse Ron Paul on MLK Day when it was Ron Paul so adamantly opposed to establishing the holiday?
If Paul ever gets in the WH, Canada may have to open their arms to accept a lot of Americans!! As bad as the other clowns are, he is by far the very worst.
OBAMA/BIDEN 2012
I urge independents & Dems in "open" (everyone can vote in either primary, just not both) primary states like SC( there are 18) to vote in their primaries for the most UNLIKELY GOP candidate as Republicans did in '08 when Bush was not facing any opposition, as Prez Obama is not as well.
This would keep the GOP from getting their nominee early & help keep their super-pac ads from attacking the Prez too early (they will soon enough). It will keep them attacking each other. So, in SC, please, if you are an independent or Dem, vote for Ron Paul or Rick Perry, since they have no chance of defeating our Prez in a general election.
It is not against the law & it is perfectly acceptable to do so & is not doing anything wrong. The GOP has done it to their benefit.
Sounds like Ron Paul is willing to sell out his libertarian beliefs to get the support of the Tea Party. He is nothing more than typical politician. He is part of the problem not part of the solution.
Good for Paul. It is hard to imagine why a Tea Party member would vote for Romney, a Wall Street insider. Wall Street wolfs caused this economic mess, why would want one for president?
Ron Paul wants to take us back to the days when our only means of transportation was the covered wagon, NO THANKS. Obama /Biden 2012
Big big big big big big Whoop!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go Ron Paul! He is the only fix to this unbelievable mess were in.
Ron Paul is the only candidate worth my vote. Excellent news!!!!
Ron Paul is the only one who understands the issues and has the clout to do something about it without the enevitiable lobbiyist dagger in the back repercussions.
I have to admit the old man is starting to grow on me. He is the only politician who hasn't flip flopped on any issue. He has no hypocritical baggage. He's been married to the same woman for 50 years. He's a doctor. The only thing that I disagree with is his stance on being anti abortion, but then again he's an obstetrician. Other than that I think he's got my vote. However, I still have the right to say Romney is handsome.
Ron Paul 2012!
Ron Paul is a true American Hero!
Ron Paul 2012!
I see his star is on the rise.
Should be a big bump. A lot of 'undecideds' just made up their minds to vote for Paul.
At least somebody down there gets it. We cannot spend endlessly anymore or there will be a total collapse. Tighten the belt a little now or hang ourselves from that belt later. The choice seems simple to me.
RP is ONLY MAN to fix this country. U might die....UR children will still pay for Iraqi war and the new one coming up unles RP keeps us from going broke. Good luck Mister Doctor President RP.........
The ONLY conservative alternative to Mittens Romney
RON PAUL , 2012
the sen.tom davis is correct , romneys famous line is (i have worked in the private sector and i know how the economy works and i can get things done) and i think thats not good enough. if you look at romneys plans , it wont really change anything obama is doing. RON PAUL on the otherhand atleast has changes that will make a good impact on our country.
About time someone says that. Nothing the candidates are talking about matters if we don't cut the spending. And by cut the spending I don't mean a few billion dollars over 10 years, I mean trillions now this year, not future spending. We now have more debt than the GDP. we are 100% to GDP, it is not long before we turn into Greece or Italy. This needs to stop now. Ron Paul is the only one offering real cuts. Forget about your media biased views about him and go to his website. He is the answer. RON PAUL 2012
So many politicians "endorse" others in hopes to get a job in that administration. The only reason Huntsman endorsed Romney is because he will be the likely repub candidate. Senator Davis actually made a strong statement for his endorsement of Paul.
Paul can defeat Obama. Its a proven fact that people want the Govt to back off, quit being so corrupt and quit labeling everyone a terrorist that has more than a weeks supply of food stocked up. For that reason alone, Paul will beat obummer.
If they are Reagan Republicans, will they raise our taxes 11 times, including the larest tax increase in peacetime history, just like Reagan did?
I like Ron Paul, he's a nice Goof Ball.
Ron Paul 2012!!!
That is nice for Ron Paul. I can't vote Huntsman so Its Paul.
Really? You want to pick a 76 year old political gadfly as your candidate for President? No one doubts the sincerity of Dr. Paul's beliefs, and from some angles, a lot of what he says has a grain of sense. But really? This is the guy to make that message a reality?
At the end of the day...at the end of the campaign trail...in November 2012, "We The People" will prevail and re-elect our President because looking back and forward, this is the only man who dared defy all odds, who stepped to the plate and made bold, courageous inroads in restoring our Nation's credibility abroad as well as making a genuine effort to clean up decadent policies here at home. To expect one man in a short four years to completely turn around an economy projected by some of the greatest pecuniary minds to take at minimum of ten years, is not only unreasonable but outright ludicrous. Two Republican administrations took a full decade to get us in this mess. It is only fair to give one equal time to get us out of it!
This is just a giant manipulation of the GOP / Tea Party...it was done in support of the ANYONE BUT Romney vote. Paul may get the endorsement; however, it doesn't change his standing.
Sorry Paul supporters, second best just isn't good enough!
Good Lord do these people have an ounce of intellect. Paul is not presidental material– let him get on with his life.
It is interesting to note that neither CNN or Fox have reported this endorsement on the airwaves. You can't find anything about Tom Davis endorsing Ron Paul on Fox News website either. Its like it didn't even happen, huh? Just another example of main stream media manipulating what info the public sees.
You know what? I am going to laugh when Dr. Ron Paul does win the election. I would love to see what new law he brings in to light for these news media companies that have been writing him off. If I were CNN I would be scared. It shouldnt take this guy's endorsement to show everyone that Ron Paul has been the ONLY true and right candidate for the presidential nomination all along, but hey, of it helps getting extra votes, great. Ron Paul's ideas without anyone's endorsement is just what this country needs.
Ron Paul has the strongest support of any candidate for good reason! Even with media ignoring most the time Ron Paul is surging. Ron Paul does second best against Obama in polls right next to Mitt Romney. Ron Paul is a candidate of hope in dark times. Ron Paul actually has real solutions and spending cuts for this countres problems. Ron Paul doesn't support Government censoring internet like Obama has no problem allowing (see the bill sopa)!!!!!
Ron Paul 2012!
After prayer and careful reflection, that endorsement was a signal for me, I'm voting for Dr. Paul.
Good for Ron Paul... Now if only the Newt and Sanitorum would get out of the way, Paul would give Romney a good run for the money. In my book, if Romney wins it's a sure sign of diminished influence of evangelicals and the tea party. Looks like the Tea Party is just a foot note in history and distraction created by the Koch brothers and Rupert Murdock.
This is driving me crazy, but I can't find info on this Tom Davis. He has no Wikipedia page. He isn't listed on Wikipedia's list of south carolina senators. Hell, he isn't even listed on senate.gov. What gives? Who is this guy?
I have been voting and supporting Ron Paul, for many years now , when he wasn't " cool" yet . It is time , It is time for the American People to stand up for their country show some gut's and straighten out the grave wrong that's been done to the American people. get up off the couch, that the government will have you stay on , and die on , and start your american dream again , with Ron Paul this could become possible again, with out being taxed to death or share what you worked so hard for , with moochers and "entitlement thinking dead wood! .That is NOT America! That are socialist countries who are now politically enslaved to Islamic party's in their governments , I know, I am from west Europe ( originally) and have seen and felt this happen to a lot of good hard working people.Very sad to see countries go on a total " brain freeze" and welfare sate! PLease prevent this from happening , by voting Ron Paul in 2012 ,there is NO ONE that has the guts to stand up and defend our country as much as Ron is doing right now.
The only way a Paul administration would work is if everyone surrenders their free will and blindly follows him to protect their "liberties". I honestly feel that Paul supporters don't really know what they believe in, only what they are against. It always boils down to the perception that something is being taken away from them, and they are angry over that. The debt was created by decades of bad conservative policy rooted in tax cuts that redistributed wealth to a tiny fraction of the population while the rest of us saw our incomes stagnate or fall. Pensions and 401Ks were looted to pay for tax cuts and banks engaging in speculation: how does Ron Paul propose to make them accountable, or does he really adhere to the idea that the world will suddenly be filled with this wonderful virtue inspired by him, and behave accordingly? The only thats missing from his followers are the parades, huge portraits a la Kim Jong Il, and them waving some book of his sayings at rallies. His plans are wonderful, but hopelessly naive and fail to take into account real world behavior.
Please, get real. We are talking about a state full of Appalachian hikers, "demented" politicians, a teapublikan governor, a bad mannered "you lie" politician and the list goes on.
This old guy is not going to give anyone a run for his money. He has too much racist backwards documents even if he claims he never wrote them and, yeah, that makes him another first class liar!
A vote for him is a vote to the past of this country.
Ron Paul has no agenda (unlike both Parties) that is why he doesn't want our money (tax dollars), or our freedom.
If Ron Paul has the Tea Party backing than he Lost my vote. I will not vote for anybody that Is being Back by the the Tea Party or has anything to do with the Tea Party. These People are ruining America.Just look at the Mess the Tea Party Congress man or woman Is doing to Congress. Congress has never had has lower favorable rating that It does now.
Paul won't beat Romney, but hopefully his loyal fans will set up a third party movement.
so many people supporting a nutter whose ideas will help destroy this country. They hear 'freedom' and 'peace' and have absolutely no thought as to what his policies would actually mean, they hear the soundbites and go 'that sounds good'.
The guy wants to remove company regulations, he wants to get rid of pollution regulations, civil right regulations, thinks its ok for companies to be able to discriminitate against race, sex and religion, he wants to get rid of all welfare claiming that the church and charities can do it instead. Hes even stated that he would have not had stood up against hitler and let him take over europe, even knowning about the holocaust, despite America's allies asking for assistance. Actually think about all these things people, ask yourself what the actual end result of these ideas are, dont just swallow the buzzwords but think of the effect on the country as a whole.
Ron Paul – Foreign Policy
1. Paul = Patriotic Air Force Veteran. Newt & Mitt – coward draft dodgers, Santorum/Huntsman never served.
2. Troops back Paul. Paul gets 3 times the $ as ALL GOP candidates combined. 75% Americans oppose Wars.
3. We are bankrupt, 16+ Trillion Debt, aging America, mass invasion, dying middle-class. Can't afford empire/ wars.
4. Paul wants Strong National Defense, Not Empire, defend US – Mexican border, not Korea, Japan, Europe.
5. Paul supports Private Aid to Isreal, Paul is a Zionist – Supports Free, Self-reliant Isreal with 400 nukes. Netanyahu = Paul.
6. Iran = 3rd world, 0 nukes. Soviets = 30,000 nukes, murdered 100 million Christians. Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan all talked, traded with Soviets. Pakistan = 100+ nukes!!!, War with Iran = Trillions more in debt, 10$/gallon gas.
7. Paul's view is supported by famous veterans like Michael Scheuer- ex-CIA Bin-Laden hunter, Andrew Bacevich, Chalmers Johnson etc...
8. Paul = Founders – trade, travel, diplomacy with all, entangling alliance with none.
If Paul takes South Carolina, his momentum will be unstoppable. Santorum will drop out, followed by Gingrich shortly after. In the debates, a one-on-one matchup between Paul and Romney will highlight what I've known for a long time–Romney is doing a lot of talking, but he isn't actually saying anything. Everyone agrees that the debt is THE big problem, but what is Romney going to cut? Paul has proposed $1 trillion in specific cuts. Romney has proposed that "we need to have serious cuts". Anyone notice a difference between talking about the need for cuts and proposing exactly what you'll cut? Paul can also point out that Romney's #1 campaign contributor is Goldman Sachs. Paul's top three are the USAF, US Army, and US Navy. But we're expected to believe that he's "weak on defense" or "foreign policy is his weakness". The exact opposite is true. Paul will also provide the sharpest contrast to Obama, particularly where Obama is most vulnerable–foreign policy, spending, adherence to the Constitution, and the economy.
one voice
"Ron Paul wants to take us back to the days when our only means of transportation was the covered wagon, NO THANKS. Obama /Biden 2012"
January 16, 2012 06:30 am at 6:30 am
One voice, That's bull. But I can tell you what IS true is that the dynamic duo in office now will have us INVOLUNTARILY in covered wagons because they are proven, certified incompetents and puppets of the Federal Reserve crime syndicate that's been robbing us for 100 years.
It should not matter what politician endorses him. I'd prefer other politicians keep their opinions to him/herself. If you like a candidate's message and believe that he will be right for the country domestically (WHICH IS THE MOST IMPORTANT CONCERN) and then internationally, it would not matter what politician endorses or not. ALL of the incums in Congress and Sentate should be voted out ESPECIALLY in the State/Local government.
Somewhere Dana Bash just got more worried...
Why should the United States let South Carolina (too small to be a country, too big to be an insane asylum, but just the right size to be the home of treason) decide anything for us?
My guess is that if Ron Paul were to get DeMints endoresement too it would knock a great deal of steam out of the Romney campaign. It appears like Dr.Paul will have to be taken seriously.
Ron Paul, Mitt Romney or Rick Santorum. A wacko, a corporate puppet and a sleeze bag ... Now, if I could just find my 3 sided coin ... If these guys are the best the GOP has to offer then the Democrats will easily keep Obama in office for another 4 years.
Canadians are delighted to see Ron Paul gain more support and momentum. We cheer you on Ron Paul!
I guess he's too busy getting ready to fire on For Sumter (again). Angelo S, what proof do you ahve that Ron Paul can run things any better? The ony thing Paul has run effectively was his medical practice and maing sure his district still gets funds ( while he screams about earmarks). Oh yes, and there are those pesky newsletters that he claims he knew nothing about: sounds like he's nothing more than another politician running from his dirty laundry. Jaret, there is also a difference between talking and doing: Paul has done nothing in 12 terms other than talk. He has no legislative accomplishments at all, so what was he doing there?
Ron Paul is only radical insofar as he actually respects and obeys the Constitution. The establishment needs to pull its head out of the sand and wake up to the fact that Ron Paul is the only candidate who truly understands the notion that best person to live your life for you is YOU.
Ron Paul 2012.
I voted for Obama in 2008, was very disappointed... Unfortunately he is still better than the buffoons coming out of the Republican field except for Ron Paul and John Huntsman. Huntsman is gone, and with Ron Paul you have to respect someone who actually tells you the truth whether you agree with him or not. There is alot I would disagree with in Ron Paul, but Dam it has been a long time someone came around and tells it like it is.. There in no BS with Ron Paul, no special interests, I mean he really is in it for our country. I wouls love to see Obama vs Ron Paul election. Obama will have to convince his Liberal base why he supports keeping our soldiers in Aghanastan while Paul the Republican would bring them home right away.
Is anyone else not surprised that the corporate interest puppet Ron Paul got the nomination from the "fiscal conservative" tea partier?
The democrats are basing their entire presidential campaign on running agaisnst Romney. and the GOP establishment is playing right along. WHY NOT throw a wrench into their plans? Ron Paul can beat Obama in November and they all know it. that's why this campaing has gone on like this so far.
Ron Paul: the Jim Jones of the 21st century.
Case in point: this comments page...
Re: TheTraveler
Ron Paul, Mitt Romney or Rick Santorum. A wacko, a corporate puppet and a sleeze bag ... Now, if I could just find my 3 sided coin ... If these guys are the best the GOP has to offer then the Democrats will easily keep Obama in office for another 4 years.
January 16, 2012 09:29 am at 9:29 am |
Actually Ron Paul would kill Obama in the general election fight being that Obama signed a law called NDAA in which Americans can be locked up indefinetely without an attorney if they are suspected to have ever done anything questionable according to the rule of law such as even accidently entering a questionable forum that is anti government. Obama also has no problem with a bill like sopa which would essentially censor the interner and is a huge threat to freedom of spech on the internet.
I have no doubt Ron Paul would own Obama on his record if it came down to an election.
Obama, like Romney is supported by Wall Street. Ron Paul is supported by the American people.
Congratulations Dr. Paul. My family is comprised of police officers and military veterans. All say you have their vote. Thank you for continuing the fight for our personal liberty. Ron Paul 2012!
P.S. Even people who are not for Ron Paul deserve to know truthful news and what's really happening. The truth about Tom Davis endorsing Ron Paul that is.
It will be tough but I can see Paul winning the SC Primary. Romney, Santorum and Gingrich will attract the attention and hopefull will dilute each other's support, making way fo a Paul victory. Beware of the talking heads and pundants who dismiss Paul's campaign or say that a win doesn't matter. The truth is there are 1142 delagate votes needed to win the nomination. To date Romney has 12 and Paul has 9. It's a long way to 1142, but the momentum is shifting towards Paul.
Smart man, Senator Davies. In spite of media attacks ,Ron Paul does well ,because he is the only one with a message and a plan to improve the U.S. Ron Paul 2012 ! Personally , I am happy to see this endorsement.
Ron Paul 2012! They will need to cheat him out of this victory to keep him down. Everyone watch for voting fraud.
If you want a repub prez vote ron paul if you want obama as prez vote mittens...... too freakin easy.
The first mention of the Tea Party in this whole process. The so-called "Tea Party" is a corporate front group, funded by the founders of the John Birch Society. Their 15 minutes of fame is gone, and this endorsement by one of them will turn out to be worthless.
Dr. Paul is gaining momentum in spite of the media bias. Thank the internet.
You insane Repubs are going to vote for a doctor ,who is one step from a nursing home bed.You all need your heads checked,he doesn't believe in Medicare,medicade ,anything that helps the middleclass,just like the employee that died during his last campaign.He told his family and friends of the employee to help pay his bills,Paul didn't.A real doctor who stands by the hypocratic oath,taken by doctors,LOL...
The fear is palpable, especially in some of these comments.
Anyone with any common sense cannot argue with Ron Paul's principles and ideas. But first you have to actually listen to him and not to what the "shaking in their boots, thought WE decided who the President was going to be" media. The power brokers are definitely in a tizzy!!
RON PAUL FOR PRESIDENT 2012
Greeting from Canada. =D
I just wanted to say most conservative Canadians are rooting for Ron Paul. Our government is fiscal conservative, and our economy is booming.
Remember there is a light at the end of the tunnel after all! Good luck!
Is Tom Davis' endorsement of Ron Paul ever going to be on the main news channels? It hasn't been. It makes the media look bad.
RE: Alex
"Actually Ron Paul would kill Obama in the general election fight being that Obama signed a law called NDAA in which Americans can be locked up indefinetely without an attorney if they are suspected to have ever done anything questionable according to the rule of law such as even accidently entering a questionable forum that is anti government. Obama also has no problem with a bill like sopa which would essentially censor the interner and is a huge threat to freedom of spech on the internet."
Ron Paul has done nothing of any note in his 12 terms. Nothing. Let me repeat that: Nothing. One more time: Nothing.
As for NDAA, people seem to forget it also contained the dialog for sanctions against Iran, and reviews of the military capabilities of several other nations. This compromise was forced by the Republicans. If you want to use it as an example, then do us the courtesy of knowing what you're actually talking about. Read and become informed.
SOPA, well, the White House has come forward with reservations concerning SOPA and will not support it. Again, a small investment your time in reading something besides the pre-digested mental pablum we call "news" would be beneficial to you.
If the apocalypse doesn't end us all, ron paul will.
Ron Paul and the Tea party, the new Pol Pot and Khymer Rouge.
@ TheTraveler –
Yes, sanctions against Iran and reviews of several other nations is totally worth shredding our constitutional rights.
What has Obama done? Increased our debt by like what? 4-5 Trillion dollars? Passed a hugely unpopular healthcare reform bill, AND set the precedence for assassinating AND detaining American citizens WITHOUT a trial.
Some constitutional professor we have in the White House, huh?
This means further division of Conservative votes and Romnay will as usual win (SC) with a very thin lead. He will add the One (%) vote that Huntsman is going to give him.
Ron Paul would be the best thing that happens to America (if he becomes POTUS), would be the best thing for mine too (Canada)...
Dr Paul is the only one who has America and American's best interested at hear and the only one who can put America back on it's rightful track of peace and prosperity!!
Ron Paul 2012!!
If you want people to vote for Paul! Then go tell the people in South Carolina! Asking us to vote for Paul on this Blog are even telling us to vote for him, want do ah bit of good if he doest have the guts to Run even if he doesn't land the GOP Nomination! So go Figure!
Who the heck is Tom Davis?
Ron Paul has nothing to offer the American people except hate and bringing the country down. He has done nothing in congress and is just a lot of talk, and more talk. I am sure he is a nice person, but there is no way he could become President of this great country.
I plan to cancel my cable service after the lack of coverage regarding this VERY important endorsement. I'll be sure to tell my cable company (Cox Communications) the reason that I am cancelling. The MSM bias has become too much to bear. Negligent and manipulative coverage can no longer be tolerated. The public deserves the right to be informed not to be lied to for the sake of people like Gloria Borger's husband who is a huge profiteer of the US military industrial complex. Objective journalism on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, etc is dead and likely can't be recovered.
I am for Ron Paul 2012 and I can't wait to cast my vote.
All of you Ron Paul supporters need to get a lesson in reality. President Obama was our best hope for the change Washington needs and, although I want him to get a 2nd term and believe he's doing the best he can with what he has to work with, the reality is that it takes a cooperative Congress to pass policies that any president wants to put in place. How in the world do you think a President Paul would get anything passed as he has not been responsible for any "change" legislation for the many years he's been serving. What has he proposed and gotten through Congress...anything? His ideas may have worked in the 20th Century but they are NOT for the 21st! Obama 2012!!
I'd prefer the liberal version of Ron Paul ( I mean his opposite).
He's the ultimate supporter of corporate interests. Also, I can't imagine what a disaster this nation would be without public education or many of the amenities we take for granted gone without a tax base. Imagine 60%+ illiteracy rates, homes without water supply, and little to no regulation of business or manufacturing activities ... we'd be Mexico in a generation.
IF Ron Paul is on the ticket in November, I will Vote for him. All of the others are either nothing but liars / cheats / insane / religious freaks / and for their selves, not for this country, or it's people. I doubt if he gets that far, but again, if he does, I will vote for him. Otherwise, unfortunately, I will have to vote for Obama (again)
Larry in Houston
FOX is claiming that South Carolina has a "closed"
primary. They are trying to prevent independents from voting for
Paul!!!! This should go viral,but nobody is talking about it!!!! Maybe this will post after 4th attempt. The fine print at bottom is pure lies! "Comments are not pre-screened before they post"......busted!
For those who think we need chage but will vote for someone else but Ron Paul you might want to pay attention to who the endorsements are coming from for the candidates. If the media, money and the endorsements are coming form party elitists to expect anything change from the status quo to changes invokes the insanity rule.
To do the same thing over and over again and expect different results is insane! Vote for the one and only candidate who is outside the political hacks and is not endorsed or funded the political elite who expect to you do as you are told.
Remember as another saying goes, It does not matter who you vote for, you are still electing us.
Let's get it right this time, it may be our last chance.
Opprobrious, what has Paul ACTUALLY accomplished while in the public office intermittently for over 3 decades? Nothing. What has he run that could possibly give him personal insight into the lives of regular people? He lent his name to a newsletter that ran articles he now disavows, but apparently were published either without his knowledge or consent. That tells anyone that he is incapable of editing a newsletter that bears his name, or that he is a liar. His resume should not even get him considered for dogcatcher, much less President, but, here his supporter are, dutifully swallowing the intellectual babyfood he presents because it sounds good and is easy to digest. Where are his accomplishments in office that make him qualified? Do you really think he has the skill to get his ideas through the House and Senate? Who will swallow their ego and run on the ticket with him?
I voted for Ron Paul last time. I will vote for him again, even if I have to write his name in.
Go Ron, GO!
Ron Paul is to be commended for many of his radical views. End the War on Drugs, it has been an abysmal failure. Tax the pot and there's a tremendous source of income for gov't coffers. This destroys Mexican cartels, much like bootleggers during prohibition. Also, he wants to close most of our overseas bases that we don't need and are costly. He wants to move people back to personal responsibility and a work ethic. We can't support a nation of deadbeats!
I have never voted for a democrat presidential candidate but I will vote for Obama if Ron Paul is the republican nominee.
conrad
I'd prefer the liberal version of Ron Paul ( I mean his opposite).
He's the ultimate supporter of corporate interests. Also, I can't imagine what a disaster this nation would be without public education or many of the amenities we take for granted gone without a tax base. Imagine 60%+ illiteracy rates, homes without water supply, and little to no regulation of business or manufacturing activities ... we'd be Mexico in a generation.
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Oh honestly!! Just because a politician doesn't want the FEDERAL government involved in something doesn't mean he doesn't want state and local government to it. Schools are LOCAL issues. The federal government has no place in them. Water and sewer are state issues, no need for federal government interference. Government CLOSER ot the people is better, more cost efficient government. Maybe you need to educate yourself on the founding of our country and how far it has gotten OFF TRACK.
"Americans owe him [Tom Davis] their undying gratitude and must revere him as a true patriot and a Real American!"
We "must" do this?
So much for your love of freedom!
Brian Joyce: "THEY MAY TAKE OUR LIVES BUT THEY WILL NEVER TAKE OUR FREEDOMS! "
Unless, of course, you're a woman, and then you don't get to control your own body.
So much for Ron Paul's "freedom" ...
anonoped: "A vote for Ron Paul is a vote for Peace."
Really? How much "peace" will there be in this country when deregulated industry finishes outsourcing American jobs, there is no Middle Class, education and health care are privileges reserved for the wealthy, our infrastructure is gone because "private industry" decided it wasn't worth the cost and we're reduced to just another third-world nation?
Ron Paul's naive worldview of "I got mine, screw you!" is dangerous for our country and our future. Those of you with kids should think this through – a vote for Paul is a vote for a dog-eat-dog world.
Truth and Nothing But the Truth:
There is a vast concentration of wealth in the coastal states in this country, and frankly if it weren't for the Federal redistribution of that wealth to the poor states in the middle, those states (in particular farmers) would not be able to survive. Ever been in any small towns in western Texas, or AK, MS? They would be ghost towns in a season without federal aid. Furthermore, we are ONE nation and we fare better when we are united in our efforts ... divided we fail. We need what the middle states provide. If those states cannot survive on their own and we have no agricultural base we will be dependent on other countries for our very food. I don't like the sound of that. If those states don't get federal subsidies, the cannot compete with other countries. Agriculture is only ONE of the industries dependent on federal aid.
I don't know what Constitution you are referring to, but the one I am familiar with did not contain a single clause which demanded we work to keep the USofA looking like it did in 1750. In fact, the constitution was specifically written in such a manner so that it could continually evolve to suit the changing needs and perspective of the people. Also, the presence of other races, and sexual orientation is a reality of the life. Why we continually want laws that explicitly deny other people the right to pursue happiness in a manner that suits them is morally beyond me.
For what it is worth, there are many Canadians that hope Dr. Paul wins this race. He is talking about things that really effect everyday Americans. He has the right answers, but doesn't get the coverage on T.V. Why? Because there are people (corporations are people...apparently) that are scared of his common sense. I hope the good voters of the United States are not scared. RON PAUL 2012!!!
Ridculous. In his own words, Ron Paul is "dangerous." He certainly is not the only candidate speaking to reversing the debt problem with the U.S. Government. Newt Gingrich has done so. The foreign policy of Paul will render the U.S. into a corner by informing trusted allies that you are on your own. I see the direction of our country swaying already and the fear now begins to grow with any hint of Paul getting into office.
2ctruth: "The biggest threat to our liberty comes from debt."
Did you feel this way when GW Bush waged two unfunded wars, pushed unfunded Medicare Part D and cut taxes during wartime (never done in our history before)? Or are you one of those who wants this debt to use as an excuse to eliminate social spending because, like Ron Paul (and his goddess, Ayn Rand), you despise the poor and think that only those with money are worthwhile?
I have to admit, I was star struck by Obama inthe 2008 elections, but this time its about restoration and fufilling whatever Ron Paul can do correct this countries course, and bring it back on track!
Ron Paul 2012!
Tampa Bay, Fl
@Conrad: "In fact, the constitution was specifically written in such a manner so that it could continually evolve to suit the changing needs and perspective of the people."
I wish more people understood this. Ron Paul and all his ronbots seem stuck on this notion that we should be living in the 1800s and that there was never any need for social spending – all historical fact to the contrary.
@Truth and yada yada:'Just because a politician doesn't want the FEDERAL government involved in something doesn't mean he doesn't want state and local government to it. Schools are LOCAL issues. The federal government has no place in them."
What company would want to have offices/plants in different states, when each state had its own education standards? Don't you get that not all states perform the same economically and therefore, without federal assistance, wouldn't be able to implement equitable education funding, with the goal of producing consistently educated students?
Local schools have plenty of control now – AND they need some kind of guidelines and goals to ensure that we continue to be the UNITED States of America, and not just a hodge-podge collection of localities.
I look forward to watching Dr. Ron Paul destroy Obama in the debates.
I'm teling you, CNN. Put these articles front page. Paul has large, enthusiastic support that is looking for news on this guy.He's a front runner but the only way to follow his campaign is with a search engine. This time around, fair coverage is just smart business.
Truth and Nothing But, I agree with you that schools are a local matter, along with sewars, but water issues are national in scope when you consider the size of watersheds and how pollution in one state affects the part or all of the watershed. Who is going to adjudicate a dispute between states regarding those issues, if not the Feds? Disputes between states over competing land claims and resources is what led the Constitution to be drawn up in the first place, since the Articles of Ceonfederation were hopelessly inadequate. As far as the government getting off track, the country is far more complex than the Founders could have imagined, and to say that you can draw a line and walk the whole country back to a simpler time is wishful thinking at best. If people read more on the founding of our country they would discover it was not as straight-forward as we would like to think it was, and that governing a place as wonderful as this is never an easy task. Hard Choices need to be made, and they should not be made infavor of freedom by those best equippmed to game the system with money and endless attack ads by organizations unwilling to identify who and what they are.
The country needs to get back to basics, those basics that made other nations envy her, and want to be their ally and friend,, only Ron Paul appears can bring that back .
Who puts on the caucuses / primaries???
Most forums are Dog and Pony shows, if the Chamber of Commerce puts them on
Questions that people want answered; never get asked. They are the root of our problems with corrupt and low-grade candidates. Here in Canada it is the CofC that somehow co-opted this task.
Lindsey Graham will not endorse Paul, and you can take that to the bank. I mean he did vote for the NDAA after all.
Ron Paul has no answer for how he's going to help all those people he's going to put out of work and off health insurance. He has no answer for what happens when state government refuse to shoulder the burdens placed on them once the federal government stops doing the jobs it does. He has no reply to the charge that a TRUE libertarian would not even dream of making the Federal government in charge of who can get married to whom and defining life to make abortion illegal.
If Newt doesn't win the nomination, I would vote for Paul as a 3rd party candidate. I will never vote for Romney ... period.
I'm voting for Ron Paul in April because he is coming to my home state Wisconsin.
the fact that ron paul scares both parties and the media is enough insentive to get my vote
it is time for this county to elect a president that is not beholding to special intrests and will not be self serving
the more the media tries to tell us he has no chance the more we should support him
go ron!!
ThinkAgain - What company would want to have offices/plants in different states, when each state had its own education standards?
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Don't you live in the USA??? Each state DOES have it's own standards, as do local cities and towns. Why do we need a THIRD bureaucrat 3000 miles away involved that knows NOTHING about the people they are dealing with. They add no value, only control that is not justified or desired by the people.
>Don't you get that not all states perform the same economically and therefore, without federal assistance,
>wouldn't be able to implement equitable education funding, with the goal of producing consistently educated students?
States will peform what they can economically perfrom. Federal mandates only increase expense, usually shifting the costs to the states and localities. Spending on education has gone through the roof in this country and yet there are more droppouts than ever and the ones that do graduate are DUMBER than ever. MORE MONEY has not helped and will not help problems that are clearly not caused by a lack of money. Libtards just love to turn every problem into a "lack of money" problem.
>Local schools have plenty of control now – AND they need some kind of guidelines and goals to ensure that we continue to >be the UNITED States of America, and not just a hodge-podge collection of localities.
It sure sounds like you really like a one size fits all federal goverment cookie cutter approach to education. And the more we have gone to that with more and more federal goverment involvement, the WORST the schools have gotten. But the unions and governement fail to acknowledge their failure and keep dumping money down the tiolet with worse and worse results.
Our schools are now churning out cookie cutter dummies that costs more and more to produce. If the schools were businesses, they would have gone under long ago for overcharging for a clearly INFERIOR product.
I wonder where I can place my bet that Paul will not win the nomination? I cannot wait for this process to be over so we stop hearing from his cult!
You know why he's laughing? Because he owns the gold market. And he wants you to switch back to the gold standard.
This guy has you all played.
Sounds like a case of one fringe element recognizing the other. I am a little surprised, though. Usually, they operate on different wavelengths.
CNN, thank you for at least REPORTING this news. Couldn't even find it on the Fox News "Fair & Balanced" website. Ron Paul is the anti-establishment candidate, and the Republicans hate him more than the Democrats it seems. RP2012
So what is Ron Paul going to complain about in a debate with Obama? Let's take a peek into the future;
Paul: We need to cut defense.
Obama: Did that.
Paul: We need out of Iraq.
Obama: Did that.
Paul: We need to get out of Afganistan.
Obama: Did that too.
Paul: We need to make the "white house" white again.
Obama: To late Ronny. welcome to 2012!
"Water and sewer are state issues, no need for federal government interference. "
yeah because states have magical barriers at the state lines meaning nothing that happens in one state ever affects other states.
Nice endorsement. I'm glad CNN covered it, many other news networks ignored it altogether. Good job CNN. Ron Paul 2012!!