Posted on 09/04/2012 7:42:04 PM PDT by RightGeek
Speculation is mounting that Texas Rep. Ron Paul will mount a third party bid for the presidency as pressure from his supporters builds ahead of his appearance Tuesday night on NBCs Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
According to a report, Pauls supporters were deeply upset by how the libertarian Texas Representative was treated at the Republican National Convention last week. 300 of them joined in a conference call on Sunday night planning to urge Paul to launch a last-minute independent bid for the White House.
In order for Paul to appear on the ballot in all 50 states, he would have to join the Libertarian partys ticket either as former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnsons running mate or as his replacement. The partys present vice presidential nominee, Jim Gray, would have to drop out of the race.
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I’ve discovered something that silences the Ron Paul fanatics whenever the vitriol climbs to unbearable levels in Internet forums: You just say “I’ve liked Ron Paul’s votes in Congress for a long time, but he was never destined to be President. its *Rand* Paul we need to be focusing on for that job. The sooner you stop talking about Rep. Ron Paul, the faster we can start championing Senator Rand Paul.”
They pretty much agree, quiet down, and slink away. Plus, you inoculate yourself against any hostility from them.
Interview just ended here on the West Coast...no 3rd party run was announced. Nothing groundbreaking in the interview.
Ross Perot succeeded in doing what he wanted to do, defeat GHW Bush.
It is foolish to pull the ears of a sleeping dog. Republicans were foolish.
Paul’s supporters are mostly Democrats, and Code Pink types.
I don’t believe that was his intent, but that was the effect after he reentered the race, yes.
Then you will appreciate it if he runs third party!
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