Can Ron Paul still win the GOP nomination???

[Danjlion7]

Was wondering since an article on the official website by Jack Hunter defending Rand says that either Romney or Obama will be the next President.

 

[zachrbroussard]

 

[fisharmor]

A couple months ago, it was going to be that either Paul or Obama was going to be president.
Romney wasn't in consideration. Even if he ended up the nominee, he was going to lose the general big time.

Now, it's either Romney or Obama? Well, we know who to thank for the shift, for making it possible for Romney to win, and I'm looking pretty squarely at Mr. Hunter.

 

[tsai3904]

The fact that it isn't over means anything can happen. So is it technically possible? Yes. Is it likely? No.

 

[Peace&Freedom]

According to the campaign, at this point, no, although no one knows for sure how many stealth Paul delegates there are, or if something will happen in the next few weeks to implode Romney. The latter would have to be something gigantic at this point (I live near the district where Weiner crumbled this time last year). IF enough delegates abstain or vote for Paul on the first ballot, denying Mitt a victory, there is a chance, but it seems to be slim now.

 

[Brian4Liberty]

I believe that after the Texas and California results, it became effectively impossible.

 

[Danjlion7]

Seems though Rand would have egg all over his face if his dad won the nomination. Guess he would have to change his endorsement?

 

[trey4sports]

nope

 

[fisharmor]

nope

And if Romney has a stroke?

 

[Indy Vidual]

A stroke or a huge scandal.

And if Romney has a stroke?

Ron Paul 2012

 

[Ivash]

A couple months ago, it was going to be that either Paul or Obama was going to be president.
Romney wasn't in consideration. Even if he ended up the nominee, he was going to lose the general big time.

Now, it's either Romney or Obama? Well, we know who to thank for the shift, for making it possible for Romney to win, and I'm looking pretty squarely at Mr. Hunter.

I'm curious: do you honestly believe that a guy that the mass, mass majority of Americans have never even heard of made it possible for a major candidate to win? I'm not even sure what to think about that.

The truth is that Romney always had a chance. Granted the odds were against him just a few short weeks ago, but considering how bad the past month have been for President Obama there is at least a 45% chance that Romney wins the Presidency- and if the economy continues to get worse he'll be in the driver's seat come election day. On the other hand if the economy gets better (or, arguably, stalls) then Obama should eke out a victory.

 

[dannno]

The fact that it isn't over means anything can happen. So is it technically possible? Yes. Is it likely? No.

According to the campaign, at this point, no, although no one knows for sure how many stealth Paul delegates there are, or if something will happen in the next few weeks to implode Romney. The latter would have to be something gigantic at this point (I live near the district where Weiner crumbled this time last year). IF enough delegates abstain or vote for Paul on the first ballot, denying Mitt a victory, there is a chance, but it seems to be slim now.

These.

 

[zachrbroussard]

I'm curious: do you honestly believe that a guy that the mass, mass majority of Americans have never even heard of made it possible for a major candidate to win? In all honesty that is a bit frightening.

I see fisharmor's point, if Hunter hadn't of said things, the MSM wouldn't have said what they did on that topic. BUT the MSM has never supported Ron so it wouldn't have mattered.


To answer OP, sure, Ron Paul still has a chance. But it is a small chance and it all depends on how many stealth delegates we have. We have enough to prevent Romney from winning on the 1st ballot, then there is a reasonable chance that Ron Paul could walk away the nominee. But since we have no idea what that number is, nobody can tell for sure.

The best thing to do is just to keep fighting for Liberty and hope for the best!

 

[Ivash]

I see fisharmor's point, if Hunter hadn't of said things, the MSM wouldn't have said what they did on that topic. BUT the MSM has never supported Ron so it wouldn't have mattered.


To answer OP, sure, Ron Paul still has a chance. But it is a small chance and it all depends on how many stealth delegates we have. We have enough to prevent Romney from winning on the 1st ballot, then there is a reasonable chance that Ron Paul could walk away the nominee. But since we have no idea what that number is, nobody can tell for sure.

The best thing to do is just to keep fighting for Liberty and hope for the best!

I changed my 'that is a bit frightening' because it isn't, and what I posted earlier was hyperbole (in case anyone is wondering).

But I think the MSM would still have reported that Romney had 'won the primary' after the Texas rout, for instance. Hunter's lack of existence would not have changed much.

 

[parocks]

Romney could get eaten by a shark. If something crazy happens, and Romney doesn't show up in Tampa, he won't be the nominee.

We could say "Romney could be eaten by a shark, therefore Ron Paul can win".

Or we could use other reasons to keep going.

Rand Paul for VP is possible. We might want to focus on setting goals we can achieve.

 

[Keith and stuff]

According to the Ron Paul campaign, I guess not. However, I still think it is possible. Perhaps Romney will get cancer and drop out? Has he had his appendix removed? If not, it could theoretically still burst and that could cause complications leading to him dropping out. If Romney drops out, it is possible that Ron Paul is nominated.

It'd like to make it clear that I do not wish nor want any harm done to Romney nor anyone else.

 

[parocks]

A stroke or a huge scandal.



Ron Paul 2012

there are many possible black swan events. Total is under 1%.

 

[tsai3904]

there are many possible black swan events. Total is under 1%.

Even if those black swan events happen, Ron Paul would still not be the favorite to be the nominee because the truth is the establishment will still have more delegates than us.

 

[Southerner]

If something crazy happens, and Romney doesn't show up in Tampa, he won't be the nominee.

We could say "Romney could be eaten by a shark, therefore Ron Paul can win".

Rand Paul for VP is possible. We might want to focus on setting goals we can achieve.

IF 14 women come out of the closet like they did with Herman Cain, etc. But otherwise its Romney. I PRAY he picks Rand for VP.

 

[parocks]

A couple months ago, it was going to be that either Paul or Obama was going to be president.
Romney wasn't in consideration. Even if he ended up the nominee, he was going to lose the general big time.

Now, it's either Romney or Obama? Well, we know who to thank for the shift, for making it possible for Romney to win, and I'm looking pretty squarely at Mr. Hunter.

And those nasty voters who didn't give Ron Paul a win in any state.

The most delusional Ron Paul supporter is not the most hardcore supporter. Just the most delusional.