ABC News: Ron Paul Ron Paul Moves on From Presidential Campaign [Mod: Unconfirmed]

[sheepledog]

Stupid! Now MSNBC is scrolling at the bottom of the screen 'Ron Paul is ending his campaign for presidency'.

 

[torchbearer]

Ron Paul needs to hold a press confrence now stating the media got it wrong.

 

[rockandrollsouls]

Can legal action be taken against these blatant lies? We have to do more than just ask the media to get the facts straight...We have to ram it down their throats with as much force as possible. It's straight up wrong to lie like this and be as unfair as they have been.

 

[sheepledog]

It would help if the campaign would at least put a statement on the website. After all, that's where a lot of people will check after hearing he dropped out. Just a short little statement to end the confusion--not to hard to do, huh? Or do we just have to sit by and watch this whole thing spin out of control for several days?????

 

[rockandrollsouls]

knowing the campaign, probably the latter

 

[luke-gr]

My mother just called me and asked, "Luke, have you heard the bad news?.......Ron Paul has dropped out of the race". She just saw it on CNN she said.

 

[luke-gr]

From the website.....

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/07/ron.paul/index.html?iref=newssearch

A spokesman for Ron Paul's presidential campaign said Friday that the Texas congressman is ending his run for the White House.
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Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) ran for president as a Libertarian in 1988.

"We are acknowledging that Ron will not be the nominee and that we are winding down the campaign," said Jesse Benton, the Paul campaign's communication manager.

Paul hinted the end was near in a video to supporters posted on YouTube on Thursday.

"Though victory in the conventional political sense is not available in the presidential race, many victories have been achieved due to your hard work and enthusiasm," Paul said in the video.

His comments came two days after Sen. John McCain became the presumptive GOP nominee.

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, announced Tuesday he was quitting the race after McCain victories in Tuesday's primaries, leaving Paul as his only opponent.

Benton said the campaign encourages supporters to continue to take part in primary process and that Paul would honor requests from supporters to speak.

"We still think we can influence the debate and build an organization moving forward that brings the GOP back to its roots," Benton said.

Paul, who ran for president as a Libertarian in 1988, is the sole Republican candidate to call for a U.S. withdrawal from Iraq. He is a distant fourth in the GOP delegate count, behind McCain, Huckabee and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.

"We must remember, elections are short-term efforts," Paul said. "Revolutions are long-term projects."

Paul's "Hope for America" campaign has been a grassroots effort, focusing on a "limited constitutional government, low taxes, free markets, and a return to sound monetary policies," according to his Web site.

"But even with the past year's achievements, we're still the early stages of bringing about the changes that this revolution is all about."

 

[wv@SC]

The link doesn't work

 

[PaulTriumph]

knowing the campaign, probably the latter

Unfortunately, this is probably the case. After the "Whoa!" message, there was mass confusion, and really, a lot of supporters thought RP was quitting and left this forum. A simple clarification from the campaign, re-stating the message would have settled a lot of doubts, but it really never came.

I understand that RP had to sew up his Congressional seat, but was surprised at the lack of major campaign appearances over the last month (except for the Austin rally).

Based on all that, I think it's fair to put the new video in the context that we've already seen. NO, Ron Paul is not officially "quitting", and I would be very surprised to see any official concession- or endorsement- on RP's behalf. The campaign website will still be up, and the campaign will continue to solicit donations to fuel wherever the revolution is going.

BUT, I would also be surprised to see many future appearances or activity from the campaign. RP has a job in Congress, and I don't think he'll be on the campaign trail much after this.

And sad to say, I don't think we'll get any clarification soon on the video- we'll just have to piece together the direction as events happen. RP will not be using campaign funds for the March on Washington. In the recent video, he made it sound like something he just said offhand and doesn't really want anything to do with. He really sounded surprised at all the attention and money the campaign generated, and now that it's clear that he won't win the nomination or the Presidency, he wants to move on with life and get back to work.

And so we, as supporters, need to get back to work. What are the next steps for this movement?

 

[IllMortalD]

Treat this like a call to arms. I don't think that this movement is predestined to fall apart. Anyone who says that's the only possible outcome is wrong. Anything is possible, you can't prove somethings not going to happen. This is an opportunity to bring more people into the movement. All the talk about people voting against a candidate other than voting for is an opportunity to explain how corrupt the party system is right now on both sides. I don't have the answers but there is infinite possibility here for us to thrive or starve it's up to each and every one of us to continue on bringing others along when they're ready. (sorry for being so general)

 

[IllMortalD]

I just thought of something. If people are so strongly against voting for Obama or McCain or Clinton respectively then couldn't that lead to convincing some to vote Ron Paul as a protest vote rather than someone on the other side because they hate the candidate their party chose so much. Probably not a very effective idea but why not.

 

[PaulTriumph]

I just thought of something. If people are so strongly against voting for Obama or McCain or Clinton respectively then couldn't that lead to convincing some to vote Ron Paul as a protest vote rather than someone on the other side because they hate the candidate their party chose so much. Probably not a very effective idea but why not.

I think this could actually be *very* effective. Unlike the Romney, Huck, etc. campaigns, who were willing to throw their support behind McCain and the GOP establishment, RP has demonstrated theat he WILL NOT bow to those interests no matter what happens.

It is up to us to see that RP is on the ballot in November- I think this is our highest calling over the next few months. Whatever the outcome, OUR votes will not be taken away from us by some "lesser evil"!

 

[PatriotG]

I'm on my blackberry reading this thread and i haven't been able to watch this video

First of all im surprised that alot of you guys would even consider listening to MSM after all the crap they have dished out in the last few months they literally buried this man in the debates an primaries

I see emotions are on overdrive in this thread and I don't blame any of you on e bit.

I want RP in office so badly I pray for it and im not a religious person

Now what im about to say is my opinions and you guy and ladies can call me kook or whatever

In January I came truly believe what I have suspected since the 2000 election that the election process is rigged
End of story

Clinton's win has been pre ordained by the powers that be.

RP is a saint. I believe he truly has the country's best interest at heart, and this doesn't fit the mold of the agenda

With the coming economic upheaval, and I strongly believe its coming, people are going to wake up eventually, when its too late and they will be begging for a man like RP

If he runs independent I will stand behind him
And unfortunately, I still believe he wont win
Why? because he is not a member of the club

If he doesn't run independent, im still carrying on with the ideals he believes in. I and my colleagues will do what ever we can, and have to
There is no way i can ever go back to being asleep

I just cant see anyway at this point he can win as republican. They dont want him

I really feel for our children more than anyone because they are probably going to feel the brunt of of the mess we are in.

I have met alot of great people in this forum and i hope we can continue to talk plan etc. We really did accomplish alot and this movement I believe will continue. Perhaps the next election will be ours, who knows.


I wish all of you, us, the best

 

[IllMortalD]

unfortunately I think you're right. The elections seemed to be rigged starting especially since NH but even Iowa could have had problems since we already know the straw poll there was rigged. We believe that 2000 was stolen right? Then we should be at least open to the idea of the election system being rigged this time. Think of what the "club" has to lose. If the people running the elections could screw Ron Paul then why wouldn't they especially considering LA.

 

[Bro.Butch]

unfortunately I think you're right. The elections seemed to be rigged starting especially since NH but even Iowa could have had problems since we already know the straw poll there was rigged. We believe that 2000 was stolen right? Then we should be at least open to the idea of the election system being rigged this time. Think of what the "club" has to lose. If the people running the elections could screw Ron Paul then why wouldn't they especially considering LA.

this guy traveled over 1000 miles to testify...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gocC_456PzI&feature=user
Election Hacking-Clinton Curtis Testimony-Ohio 2004

Dennis Kucinich and a Rep. candidate pald for a recount...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJfj9ySYg0Q[/url]
NH Voter/Election Fraud? Secure Ballots? Clean Elections? P1



http://youtube.com/watch?v=MqJCm38MEuU
New Hampshire Chain of Custody Sham: "Who's responsible?" P2

paper ballots PLEASE...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDIBNX70EkA&NR=1
The ONLY Way Ron Paul Can WIN IS....





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOlL8qjSsUE&NR=1
***Ron Paul Can Only Win With Your Help***

 

[Bro.Butch]

I think this could actually be *very* effective. Unlike the Romney, Huck, etc. campaigns, who were willing to throw their support behind McCain and the GOP establishment, RP has demonstrated theat he WILL NOT bow to those interests no matter what happens.

It is up to us to see that RP is on the ballot in November- I think this is our highest calling over the next few months. Whatever the outcome, OUR votes will not be taken away from us by some "lesser evil"!

FINALLY. the right idea. who in hades who has agreed with Ron would ever vote McCain, Obama or Clinton? A third party draft is the absolutely easiest way to get him on the ballot nov.4...

 

[PatriotG]

FINALLY. the right idea. who in hades who has agreed with Ron would ever vote McCain, Obama or Clinton? A third party draft is the absolutely easiest way to get him on the ballot nov.4...

Im there with you, there is no way I wil vote for anyone else
I will continue to try to convert people over. I hope Im wrong and your right bud.

 

[IllMortalD]

It is hard for me to believe that Ron Paul wouldn't run third party if enough support was shown. The key now is to reveal the weaknesses flaws in both parties and their respective candidates. We already know that people agree with the ideas and the message, we just need to convince them of the importance to challenging the two party monopoly on our political system. I believe that people are sick of voting for the lesser of two evils if they only knew Obama isn't true change. If Obama gets screwed out of the nomination by Clinton they are prime for recruitment to this movement.