3 Reasons Ron Paul Should Drop Out of the Presidential Race

[bobbyw24]

COMMENTARY | According to CNN, Texas Congressman Ron Paul is still seeking the Republican nomination for the presidency. "It's the momentum that we want," Paul said Saturday, "and our goal is to get delegates. And we're going to be doing the states were they allocate by percentages as well as caucus states. So that's been our plan all along."

There comes a time in a candidacy, when continuing forward is paramount to Don Quixote to tilting at windmills. It's time, lest he undo what he has accomplished, for Paul to step aside. He never had a slingshot's chance in a gunfight of becoming president, but he has done what he came to do. While there are a plethora of reasons for him to step aside, three rise to prominence:

First, while according to ABC News, Paul finished fourth in South Carolina, and according to CNN, he is third in the delegate count, the fact is he's not third by inches. He's third by a landslide.

http://news.yahoo.com/three-reasons-ron-paul-drop-presidential-race-220400410.html

 

[Working Poor]

That is a really dumb article. Especially the last reason because he already has a job. Yea let's elect Newt because he is unemployed WTF the comments are really good though.

 

[bobbyw24]

And since we have the most delegates and we will will

 

[klamath]

Happen to agree but RP isn't running to win anymore but to spread the message. He has a big enough block of supporters now they can't ignore him anymore. It is why I am coming around to a third party run. He is commanding enough votes now he would get into the fall debates and reach the indys and Dems that never listen to republican debates. The reason I was against it before is for Rands sake. But with 20 percent of the vote, playing punish Rand in 16 because of Ron would be a horrible mistake for the reps, because then they would break off that 20 percent even in congressional elections. The republican party is not in the position to punish the Paul's without completely destroying themselves.

 

[gallagher2690]

If you go to the guys name who wrote the article this shows up in his bio. "Bob Bartelby is a 40 year old liberal gutocrat who doesn't shy away from telling it as he sees it. He lives with his wife and family of two children, 3 dogs, and 8 cats." I wouldn't take to much insight into his political knowledge. He has also written articles like, " Smaller Government- the G.O.P. Myth
This article uncovers the lies Republicans tell to shop for your vote. Don't let them do it." .

Why people feel like we have to settle for a nominee like Romney, or Newt is beyond me, if the American public keeps re-electing the same type of candidates like Romney and Newt into office nothing will ever change.

 

[Travlyr]

Happen to agree but RP isn't running to win anymore but to spread the message. He has a big enough block of supporters now they can't ignore him anymore. It is why I am coming around to a third party run. He is commanding enough votes now he would get into the fall debates and reach the indys and Dems that never listen to republican debates. The reason I was against it before is for Rands sake. But with 20 percent of the vote, playing punish Rand in 16 because of Ron would be a horrible mistake for the reps, because then they would break off that 20 percent even in congressional elections. The republican party is not in the position to punish the Paul's without completely destroying themselves.

Bullshit. The first candidate with 1144 delegates wins. The media is lying to you.

Ron Paul is indeed running to win the GOP nomination. His organization is all over America. He has more delegates than Santorum and just a few less than Romney. Newt has the most delegates and he is not even on the ballot in several states so he can't win.

 

[thoughtomator]

I love the smell of MSM desperation in the morning

 

[papitosabe]

. Newt has the most delegates and he is not even on the ballot in several states so he can't win.

so is this a fact that he can't win??? if so, thats good news, why is he even still in?? book tour probably..

 

[Edward]

so is this a fact that he can't win??? if so, thats good news, why is he even still in?? book tour probably..

The "Newt Gingrich is not on the ballots in enough states to win" assertion is a rumor that has spread like wildfire in RPF and other RP circles. For people who frequently ask others to question what they see and hear in the media, I have a feeling that we are going to look back at Doug Wead's comments and feel pretty naive. I would like a second source and some math on this.

 

[Travlyr]

The "Newt Gingrich is not on the ballots in enough states to win" assertion is a rumor that has spread like wildfire in RPF and other RP circles. For people who frequently ask others to question what they see and hear in the media, I have a feeling that we are going to look back at Doug Wead's comments and feel pretty naive. I would like a second source and some math on this.

The media picks the president. Newt can win if the media all get behind him... that's for sure. He could win as a third party candidate, but missing out on GOP delegates certainly makes it tougher without the media backing. AFAIK, Newt is not on the ballot in Virginia and they do not allow write-ins. That is proof of incompetence.

 

[papitosabe]

The media picks the president. Newt can win if the media all get behind him... that's for sure. He could win as a third party candidate, but missing out on GOP delegates certainly makes it tougher without the media backing. AFAIK, Newt is not on the ballot in Virginia and they do not allow write-ins. That is proof of incompetence.

wouldn't it be easy to put on an excel spreadsheet or something...or is it much more complicated...if I had excel, i'd do it...

 

[Edward]

The media picks the president. Newt can win if the media all get behind him... that's for sure. He could win as a third party candidate, but missing out on GOP delegates certainly makes it tougher without the media backing. AFAIK, Newt is not on the ballot in Virginia and they do not allow write-ins. That is proof of incompetence.

Not being on the ballot in Virginia or not eligible to have a full slate of delegates in a few states is not the same as saying that he cannot earn enough delegates to win. That last part appears to be a rumor based on a misunderstanding of what Wead actually said. That's all I was trying to say.

 

[No Free Beer]

the comments are hilarious

 

[Travlyr]

Not being on the ballot in Virginia or not eligible to have a full slate of delegates in a few states is not the same as saying that he cannot earn enough delegates to win. That last part appears to be a rumor based on a misunderstanding of what Wead actually said. That's all I was trying to say.

I understand that. Yet, imagine if Ron Paul had failed to get on the ballot in every State. It would be a certain loss. Donors would quit donating. If you are in it to win it then being in it in every State is important. The idea behind the nomination process is to win as many delegates as you can. The first to 1144 is winner. That was my point.

A professional team always takes whatever points they can get to win.

 

[speciallyblend]

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[moblakely]

If we ever step aside and give on up on this message then we don't believe in what we believe in. We are bringing a message of personal liberty and washington is doing everything they can to quite it with the death of sopa and the sudden "oh Ron Pauls okay but he can't win" headlines. It makes me sick. He's probably not going to win, but I refuse to count that possibility out entirely. There is still a lot of time for growth as more eyes turn to issues with upcoming super tuesday ect. I know it's far fetched, but at least 50% of the people here in north carolina that I have heard commit their votes to Ron Paul are 40 or older, not in my 20 something age bracket- and they are the same ones that voted for mccain or obama four years ago. BOTH SIDES ARE FLIPPING!!! We cannot give up on our message, and the longer Ron Paul is up there taking any delagates at all- the longer washington has to try and appease our "little rebellion."

 

[Liberty74]

Happen to agree but RP isn't running to win anymore but to spread the message. He has a big enough block of supporters now they can't ignore him anymore. It is why I am coming around to a third party run. He is commanding enough votes now he would get into the fall debates and reach the indys and Dems that never listen to republican debates. The reason I was against it before is for Rands sake. But with 20 percent of the vote, playing punish Rand in 16 because of Ron would be a horrible mistake for the reps, because then they would break off that 20 percent even in congressional elections. The republican party is not in the position to punish the Paul's without completely destroying themselves.

I am all for the Independent run and have never bought into this idea it would hurt Rand. They are two different people. We need to have our voices heard and the people need a true alternative from the two party criminal system. Plus Ron running as an Ind would be a massive dig in the face of Fox, Rush, Hannity, Levin, etc and the entire system.

 

[LibertyEagle]

Happen to agree but RP isn't running to win anymore but to spread the message. He has a big enough block of supporters now they can't ignore him anymore. It is why I am coming around to a third party run. He is commanding enough votes now he would get into the fall debates and reach the indys and Dems that never listen to republican debates. The reason I was against it before is for Rands sake. But with 20 percent of the vote, playing punish Rand in 16 because of Ron would be a horrible mistake for the reps, because then they would break off that 20 percent even in congressional elections. The republican party is not in the position to punish the Paul's without completely destroying themselves.

I'm sorry, Klamath, but that is bullshit. We are extremely early in the nominating process. Hardly any delegates at all have been assigned.

 

[VIDEODROME]

I think it's worth taking this all the way. I'm mean what if it's down to 2 candidates in the end like it was for Obama and Hillary the last time around for the Dems? You might have just Ron Paul and some other guy. The networks will want Paul to go away but he'll still have good polling I think. Just the chance for a real one on one debate with the status quo could be epic.

 

[rockerrockstar]

Ron Paul is not going to drop out he has not reason to. For him it is a matter of principal to fight it out to the end. He still has a chance. Also, this gives him a chance to change peoples minds in America and build more support for future runs for President for his platform meaning Ron Paul will not be the last of his kind he has a Son. Also, for Ron Paul it is a matter of getting his ideas out there to try and save this country.

I think Ron Paul could be the last candidate to fight the leading GOP in the near future. I think Ron can out last the competition.