Benton: 'Dr. Paul will not seek to be nominated from the floor.'

[green73]

http://www2.tbo.com/news/politics/2...at-rnc-who-speaks-is-a-matter-of-p-ar-461801/

One of Romney's biggest problems with speakers could be how to handle the Ron Paul movement.

Paul's political philosophy differs sharply from mainstream Republicanism in key areas including national defense, which Romney won't want to advertise. Paul has a small but dedicated core of followers known for taking on the GOP establishment and who have managed to take over several state delegations.

Romney's greatest fear could be a movement to nominate Paul from the floor of the convention, which could happen if five state delegations line up behind him.

But Paul, who's about to turn 77 and is retiring after 22 years in Congress and three presidential races, may be seeking to hand off leadership of his movement to his son, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul.

The RNC's announcement that Rand Paul will speak in Tampa, but with no mention of Ron Paul, hints at a deal between the Paul and Romney forces that neither side will confirm — a speaking slot for Rand Paul in return for convention peace.

Ron Paul has announced he'll seek a positive, non-confrontational stance from his campaign during the convention, and even will snub some gatherings planned by supporters because his campaign isn't controlling them.

Paul campaign chairman Jesse Benton wouldn't discuss negotiations between the two camps or the timing of Paul's speech, but said, "We have been told that it will be a very prominent time."

Benton said by email that Ron Paul is not expected to speak, but that Romney representatives "are working with us (on) other ways to recognize and honor Ron at the convention.

"Dr. Paul will not seek to be nominated from the floor," he added.

 

[LibertyEagle]

Screw that. Nominate him anyway.

 

[rockandrollsouls]

And just like that, everything I've said about Benton this election cycle is proven to be true.

 

[SneakyFrenchSpy]

The hell with Benton. I was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt up until now, but this is too much.

 

[rockandrollsouls]

Just like I've been saying, to much criticism. There's one small part of the campaign that wants to win, and the rest is selling us out. The "identity crisis." Really, just disgusted.

No wonder they haven't been helping delegates, communicating with grassroots, etc etc. Major snub from the top to thwart efforts.

 

[jkr]

would this guy just shut the fuck up?

 

[Matt Collins]

Have yall considered that maybe Ron doesn't want to be nominated from the floor? I don't know either way, but I'm just saying, perhaps it's possible that Jesse is just doing what Ron wants? Something to think about seeing as Jesse works for Ron...


This is besides the fact that a nomination from the floor would not actually lead to an electoral victory.

 

[Kotin]

I'm confused.. Im pretty sure Jesse doesn't say anything that Dr. Paul doesn't approve of.. So Are you guys pretty much telling Ron to stfu?

 

[LibertyEagle]

Have yall considered that maybe Ron doesn't want to be nominated from the floor? I don't know either way, but I'm just saying, perhaps it's possible that Jesse is just doing what Ron wants? Something to think about...

Don't I recall in a recent interview of Dr. Paul him mentioning something about realizing that his supporters would likely nominate him from the floor, if the GOP kept on with their shenanigans? Perhaps I am remembering wrong, but that was the impression I got.

 

[ClydeCoulter]

W...............T....................F.......................?

 

[tsai3904]

Don't these two sentences contradict each other:

Paul campaign chairman Jesse Benton wouldn't discuss negotiations between the two camps or the timing of Paul's speech, but said, "We have been told that it will be a very prominent time."

Benton said by email that Ron Paul is not expected to speak

 

[twomp]

Have yall considered that maybe Ron doesn't want to be nominated from the floor? I don't know either way, but I'm just saying, perhaps it's possible that Jesse is just doing what Ron wants? Something to think about seeing as Jesse works for Ron...


This is besides the fact that a nomination from the floor would not actually lead to an electoral victory.

So why is the campaign asking for money to help with delegates then? Oh that's right.... to influence the platform right? Don't you work for the campaign too?

 

[NIU Students for Liberty]

Then what is the point of Paul's delegates showing up to the convention...

 

[LibertyEagle]

That confused me at first too, tsai. But, I think he's talking about Rand's speech in the first sentence.

 

[GeorgiaAvenger]

Perhaps Ron wants to go out differently...as in his supporters not making him look like a fool.

Think about it, how STUPID would it be to nominate Ron Paul at what is virtually the Mitt Romney celebration party? Great way to make division.

 

[GopBlackList]

I think we need to give up the idea of trying to change the party from within strategy. Also, I don't think Rand is going to be decent replacement for Ron.. sorry but he just does not have the same vibe as his father or the same outspokeness that he has. I have to admit, Gary Johnson was right, you can't change the Republican party.

 

[Carehn]

Have yall considered that maybe Ron doesn't want to be nominated from the floor? I don't know either way, but I'm just saying, perhaps it's possible that Jesse is just doing what Ron wants? Something to think about seeing as Jesse works for Ron...


This is besides the fact that a nomination from the floor would not actually lead to an electoral victory.

I would put good money on it. Ron is getting old and I believe he wants us to mesh with the GOP and over time bring it back to what it was and should be. I believe Ron does not want to see his movement destroy the GOP. He want to leave peacefully and is doing what he thinks is the right thing to do to achieve this.

We did not win people. But we made good inroads and if we play are cards right maybe can move onwards and upwards from this point.

I play to win. I wanted to win. But we need to understand that Ron will not be the next prezz and be rational about how we move forward.

It sucks but I think Ron wants it to be over and does not know how to let some of his supporters know that it is.

He does not want to crush his movement or the GOP. Maybe thats not possible, I don't know.

 

[rockandrollsouls]

Matt. It doesn't matter if we nominate him from the floor or not. The fact of the matter is the campaign isn't even doing squat to get the delegates we spent hard time, money, blood, sweat, and tears on to secure. Benton is making it impossible to even influence the platform! This isn't just about nominating from the floor. In many ways, the official campaign has been our own worst enemy...next to the RNC.

 

[Feeding the Abscess]

Welp, guess I won't have to eat my underwear and post the video on YouTube.

Easiest prediction I've ever made, though.

 

[tsai3904]

Then what is the point of Paul's delegates showing up to the convention...

To nominate him and give him time to give a speech. Just because Ron Paul will "not seek" a nomination doesn't mean he won't accept one or wouldn't want one. It probably just means he's not telling his delegates what to do.