Posted on 09/21/2011 9:53:21 AM PDT by Sub-Driver
Ron Paul says he'd consider putting Dennis Kucinich in his Cabinet By Justin Sink - 09/21/11 12:02 PM ET
Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) says he would consider putting the liberal congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) in his Cabinet if he wins the presidency in 2012.
Paul said his libertarian political philosophy helps him connect with some on the far left — including Kucinich, who shares Paul’s general anti-war stance.
Paul joked that if he brought the Ohio congressman aboard in his administration, he might have to create a "Department of Peace."
"You've got to give credit to people who think," he said.
"Being pragmatic is about forming coalitions," Paul said at a breakfast sponsored by the Christian Science Monitor. "I probably work with coalitions better than the other candidates. I don't think I've said anything negative here about the president."
Paul’s bid for the GOP nomination has yet to catch fire, though he enjoys perhaps the most passionate following in all of politics. He has had difficulty elevating himself to the top tier of candidates and complained that the media is not taking his campaign seriously.
But the congressman said he’s playing the long game, and values bringing political change over winning the presidency.
"Politics doesn't drive me as much as economic policy," Paul said. "We're in a big mess, personal liberty is under attack."
Paul said his presidential campaign is more about an "educational effort" of libertarian philosophies than a reflection of his personal ambition.
"There are a lot of people who just don't want to hear this," Paul said. "Very few people understand this, they don't have an understanding of how free markets work."
The congressman said the fact that other Republican candidates are talking about the Federal Reserve or rolling back entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare are victories for his campaign. Paul also says his campaign — coupled with a financial crisis that has brought into question the stability of the American economic system — is changing the prevailing attitudes of voters.
"It requires a lot more education and a lot more inroads," Paul said. "But absolutely, I think the whole country has come this way."
And yet Paul continues to struggle in the polls, hovering around 9 to 10 percent of Republican primary voters. While his showing is consistently better than some candidates who have garnered more attention, he is unsure of how he will propel himself to the top of the field.
"The supporters believe it's possible, I don't know," Paul said. "There's no reason to rule out the fact this can explode. Something has to give here."
Paul attributed some of the problem to the media, arguing that significant campaign milestones and rallies were underreported. And he acknowledged that as a candidate, he is responsible for delivering his message in a way that voters can appreciate.
"It partially is my fault, and I think that's what I work on most, refining my message," Paul said.
But Paul rejected the idea that he should adopt a more pragmatic or conciliatory strategy that would enable him to either grow his base among those skeptical of some of his views — particularly in terms of non-interventionist foreign policy — or achieve smaller pieces of his domestic policy goals legislatively.
"If you give up your principles, you're not being very pragmatic," Paul said.
They both are equally electable, better yet how about Paul- Kucinich 2012?
I doesn’t matter Ron Paul is going to be our next President all the straw polls say so. ;-)
I don't think either will have to worry about making a decision regarding cabinets unless they are remodeling their homes.
Ron Paul will not lose even a fraction of a percent of his cult followers due to this Kucinich thing. That’s all we need to know. Piss on RP and his minions!
“This guy is the crazy uncle in the Gop’s attic. Why is the GOP allowing this nut in the Presidential debates?”
My thoughts exactly!
Ron Paul + Dennis Kucinich = KOOKS squared
You can beat me up all you like, but I never said Ron Paul wasn’t a kook.
What I’m saying is that we hear precious little from any of the other candidates about reigning in an out of control Fed, Taking back control of our money from the world banksters, drastically cutting the size and scope of the Federal Government by eliminating entire agencies, or simply taking the Constitution seriously when it comes to States rights and the power that is reserved to the people.
Only the kooks actually go there. None of the other candidates give any of that more than token lip service, and little, if any, actual observable action.
Why is that?
Why?
How did seriously following the Constitution become the new third rail in this country?
How did we let Ron Paul become the primary owner of that political position?
Why confuse them with logic when they are having such fun throwing poo at Ron Paul photoshops? After all, it's not like the future of the country is as stake, now is it?/s
For the comic relief aspect.
Final nail in the coffin for Dr. Paul? But why stop at Dennis? Maybe there’s a slot open for Chavez or Imanutjob.
Paul-Kucinich 2012!
Why settle for one little nut when you could have two?
15 posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 1:53:55 PM by Hugin
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This is ALL YOUR FAULT!
Folks here can beat me and anyone else up who dares comment positively on any of his positions, but I never said Ron Paul wasn’t a kook.
What I am saying is that we hear precious little from any of the other candidates about reigning in an out of control Fed, Taking back control of our money from the world banksters, Drastically cutting the size and scope of the Federal Government by eliminating entire agencies, or about simply taking the Constitution seriously when it comes to States rights and the power that is reserved to the people.
Only the kooks actually go there. None of the other candidates give any of that more than token lip service, and little, if any, actual observable action.
Why is that?
Why?
Even Sarah Palin, who will get my vote if she runs, doesn’t seem to be able to take the leadership of support for the Constitution from Ron Paul.
How did seriously following the Constitution become the new third rail in this country?
How did we let Ron Paul become the primary owner of that political position?
So much for him.
LOL! Damn, I'm good!
They do seem like they were seperated at birth though.
Good questions. Inquiring minds want to know. I think the reason that no one is talking about these issues is that the economy, jobs, Obama(lackof)Care, illegal "immigrants" etc., are capturing everyone's immediate attention and no one is gibving any of the rest of these important issues a thought.
RP just wants to oogle Kucinich’s wife..........
Almond Joy!
Well, by golly that’s all I needed to hear to understand that Paul really means business. /sarc
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