Under the present rules for the convention, RP would need a majority of delegates from at least five states in order to be nominated at the convention (and get an opportunity to speak by nominating himself). But there are other ways that he can get a proper speaking slot. I'm more skeptical...
The Walter Jones message is legit. The moderator called me to verify it, which I was happy to do.
Daniel McCarthy
Internet Communications Coordinator
Ron Paul 2008
The endorsement is going on-line later today. It's in the issue that went to press yesterday. -- Dan McCarthy, former TAC literary editor, now Ron Paul Internet Communications Coordinator
Angrydragon: well, they hired me, but I don't know whether that's "better people." As for what's going on in the campaign, right now it's 10:45 or so on an icy Thursday night in Arlington, and several of us are here merrily working full-steam on precinct leader stuff, grassroots feedback, and...
I became interested in libertarian philosophy and politics back around 1999/2000 -- around the time of the Balkans intervention, which I followed on Antiwar.com (among other places). Dr. Paul came to my attention not long thereafter. I was stunned that there could be such a principled...
Let me echo Dlynne's suggestion. Feel free to fire away at me here, on the forums, or to contact me by private message or e-mail (please be concise -- I can response to more people more effectively if messages are as succinct as possible), but the comments on the official blog can be read by...
No worries -- I'll post again. I've been working on the blog and a few other projects and getting a feel for my new responsibilities before really launching into the fray, but I'm here and I'll give whatever info and perspective I can as things develop.
I can be reached by private message...
The comments should now be working on the campaign blog. We're adding a few other plugins to the blog, and there may be a few bugs. Please message me if you encounter anyway.
Thanks,
Daniel McCarthy
Internet Communications Coordinator