Perhaps...but they are not Libertarians running on the Republican ticket.
I would have far more respect for Dr. Paul if he ran as a Libertarian, as he has in the past. Instead of sucking up air in the Republican primary the last couple of years. He is a tiny bit hypocritical.
In the first place, Libertarianism is at the heart of conservatism, and since many people don't see a lot of conservatism in the Republican party, I don't see how his alliance with Libertarians has anything to do with anything.
Secondly, even if you somehow think Libertarians have cooties, remember that the reason Ron Paul ran as a Libertarian is because he first sought the nomination from the Republicans, but they were too blind and ignorant to nominate him, so he accepted the nomination of the Libertarian party.
Furthermore, some very prominent politicians have changed parties, with no seeming ill effects. You may have heard of Ronald Reagan and Rick Perry, both of whom were DEMOCRATS before they were Republicans.
SO WHAT?
In the first place, Libertarianism is at the heart of conservatism, and since many people don't see a lot of conservatism in the Republican party, I don't see how his alliance with Libertarians has anything to do with anything.
Secondly, even if you somehow think Libertarians have cooties, remember that the reason Ron Paul ran as a Libertarian is because he first sought the nomination from the Republicans, but they were too blind and ignorant to nominate him, so he accepted the nomination of the Libertarian party.
Furthermore, some very prominent politicians have changed parties, with no seeming ill effects. You may have heard of Ronald Reagan and Rick Perry, both of whom were DEMOCRATS before they were Republicans.
SO WHAT?