Did Ron insinuate that he might run 3rd party?

[Peace&Freedom]

Paul INTENDS to run for the Republican nomination through the convention, as he has repeatedly said. Accepting a 3rd party line is something he might do as leverage IN ORDER to win the GOP nod. IT'S NOT EITHER/OR, it's both/and. If he was absolutely swearing off a 3rd party line (as a means to the Republican end) he would NOT KEEP HINTING at the implications of his doing so when answering the question. Is THAT clear enough?

 

[JeffersonAndLiberty]

Clinton/Obama ticket

I don't think it will happen... Hillary wouldn't risk being overshadowed by someone as smooth as Obama. Hillary was already in the WH for 8 years, the cameras would be all over Obama whenever he spoke. Plus Hillary wouldn't need help beating a neocon, people are sick and tired of those clueless, corrupt bottom-feeders. Ron Paul is the ONLY Republican who can beat any Democrat, if he were ever given time to speak.

 

[Verad]

I got the feeling his true response was: "If the Republican party wants to kick out small-gov't constitutionalists, and folks who are truly serious about free markets and a secure border, I'll gladly walk off with the backbone of the Republican party. Some of us will not even look back. However, if the Republican party wants to return to these principles, I'll gladly stick around to keep everyone honest."

 

[jwerner]

Keep them on their toes

Can someone run the DVR back and listen to his answer on the question about whether he was in step with the Republican party? I could have sworn he threw in a subtle comment that he might run 3rd party.

Sounded like he was putting them on notice that the Champion of the Constitution was watching them.

 

[qh4dotcom]

If he ran 3rd party would he have any chance of winning? Can both republicans and democrats vote for him? And will people actually vote for a 3rd party candidate?

If Americans use their brains when voting, yes...sadly that is not the case....women are definitely not using their brains if they vote for Hillary because they want to see a woman president.

 

[For Paul In Arkansas]

I heard him say no he will not.

I believe Ron is in this for the long haul.... I mean to reform the party.

That may not happen this election. Ron has been doing this for 30 years. We will probably have to finish the work. Are you all in for the long haul with Ron?

Dave

 

[AircooledVW]

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This should help RP in the polls a little, and it goes a long way for setting up a RP endorsement... which will probably be Romney... Romney will promise to be more conservative and respect the Constitution a little more and in exchange Ron Paul will endorse him.. .

Did you not see on Jay Leno when asked who he liked he said none of them? What you are talking about sir, is PANDERING!!! Something that Dr. Paul DOES NOT DO. With all due respect that is a slap in the face of Dr. Paul.

 

[honkywill]

i think if we have two divisive candidates like mitt romney and hillary clinton we could make an awesome "write-in" candidate push with our established grassroots network.

i could just imagine a "write in ron paul" stenciled banner.

 

[fmontez]

Did you not see on Jay Leno when asked who he liked he said none of them? What you are talking about sir, is PANDERING!!! Something that Dr. Paul DOES NOT DO. With all due respect that is a slap in the face of Dr. Paul.

Pandering is different than compromise, and he said something to the effect of no candidate right now... think how much their talking points have changed over the weeks... they sound more like RP every day.

 

[Flirple]

No. I think he definitely doesn't want to run 3rd party. But at the same time he understands the value of everyone else not believing him. It helps him now in the primaries if people fear he will run independent. But I am certain he won't do it. But on the other hand, despite what he thinks about this issue, what happens if we just keep sending him money and sign waving/campaigning on his behalf despite him saying "no" to a 3rd party run? My point is, the decision isn't necessarily his to make.

 

[Molly1]

Pandering is different than compromise, and he said something to the effect of no candidate right now... think how much their talking points have changed over the weeks... they sound more like RP every day.

Yes I have to agree with you there. He has definitely greatly influenced the ideas on both sides of the aisle. Hilary and Obama both spoke of being there at least 5 to 6 years or more at first, now they are making noises about ending things more quickly.

The problem is, they all lie.

 

[grizzums]

Yipee...SEMI conservative...let's jump for joy...rolls eyes...

Lip service gullibility.

 

[LibertyEagle]

Here is the answer Molly1. A lot of Republicans have not been convinced that Dr. Paul is a real Republican, (until tonight), a real Republican respects the nomination and does not run 3rd Party. I for one always believed Dr. Paul when he said he was a Republican, and now that he has ruled out a 3rd Party run the GOP base will be able to trust him.

This should help RP in the polls a little, and it goes a long way for setting up a RP endorsement... which will probably be Romney... Romney will promise to be more conservative and respect the Constitution a little more and in exchange Ron Paul will endorse him.. we all go to the polls in the General Election and vote Romney (or whoever RP endorses) and... yippy... we get a semi-conseravative Republican over a Marxist... compromise.

Sorry, but nope. Ron Paul is the ONLY conservative in the race. The rest are merely posers.

Traditional conservative principles are:

- Limited Constitutional government
- Personal privacy
- Personal responsibility
- Fiscal responsibility in government
- A strong national defense (not offense)
- Individual liberty

Now, you tell me who has these principles. The only one is Ron Paul. Period.

Dr. Paul will endorse Mitt Romney, socialist-extraordinaire, when hell freezes over.

 

[LibertyEagle]

Pandering is different than compromise, and he said something to the effect of no candidate right now... think how much their talking points have changed over the weeks... they sound more like RP every day.

"Sounding" is quite different than taking action. Case in point. McCain "sounds" like he didn't vote for amnesty, but a simple reading of the legislation and his actions, prove otherwise.

Talking points don't matter one iota. Only by looking at their actions, will you know them.

Don't hold your breath if you think Paul is going to ever endorse one of the Republican or Democratic candidates.

 

[Dave Pedersen]

I don't think Ron is really willing to make a third party run. I think he wants to cash that option in for some meaningful goods from Mitt.

1. Remove nuclear first strike option

2. Support libertarian minded candidates

3. Legalize competing currency

4. Napalitano for Attorney general

Maybe even a commitment to withdraw from Iraq. Once Mitt gains the GOP Nomination he can flop over to a withdrawal commitment which will help him a lot against the Dems.

Then Dr. Ron can breath a deep sigh of relief and return to congress to school the newcomers on how to carry the torch of liberty before riding off into the sunset.

 

[InLoveWithRon]

Pandering is different than compromise, and he said something to the effect of no candidate right now... think how much their talking points have changed over the weeks... they sound more like RP every day

Moreover, you don't hear Paul changing his stance one bit since he announced his candidacy.\

Paul is the only straight shooter who has stood like a rock through the last 10 months.. All the others have changed their stances closer to paul's views and flip flopped left right and center.. It's a disgrace. Paul is on such another level over all these candidates I can't believe so many americans are so blind to not see it.

 

[sidsquidrick]

I don't think Ron is really willing to make a third party run. I think he wants to cash that option in for some meaningful goods from Mitt.

1. Remove nuclear first strike option

2. Support libertarian minded candidates

3. Legalize competing currency

4. Napalitano for Attorney general

Maybe even a commitment to withdraw from Iraq. Once Mitt gains the GOP Nomination he can flop over to a withdrawal commitment which will help him a lot against the Dems.

Then Dr. Ron can breath a deep sigh of relief and return to congress to school the newcomers on how to carry the torch of liberty before riding off into the sunset.

Whether we get all that or not, you are right on with the concept that the bargening hasn't even started...I know RP is going to get a voice at the convention.

 

[Pauls' Revere]

He hit John McCain upside the head, perfect. Think about this, McCain our latest front runner just looked more like a stooge in not answering the question. I see third place in FL for RP as McCain seemed weakened and Romney is in too. FL is the nail in the coffin for both Huck & the ghoul. They may stick around til feb 5th siphoning votes but they are toast. Tonight Ron just leveled the playing field for the "real" debate coming in CA right before super tuesday. Here is where I suspect we will see the fireworks as we did in SC at the Dem debate. Debate on 30JAN2008 will be the decisive debate which will bring out the frontrunner. Everyone has seen Romney as a frontrunner and lost steam, McCain as front runner and losing steam,Ghoul as frontrunner and lost steam, Huck as frontrunner and lost steam. People are seeing that all the others are more of the same status qou as before. They will look around for someone new and see that they still have Dr Paul to choose from a new direction for this country and one who has the brains to stomp the dem Nom. I believe this will happen when FL becomes a very close three-way tie, Romney,McCain,Paul.

 

[LibertyEagle]

I think Ron Paul would run Republican on the third party ticket.

After all he is the only republican, all the others are RINO liberals and globalists. They basically hi-jacked the party.

QFT

 

[Cinci4RP]

A win would be unlikely, but it would absolutely ensure a Republican loss.

That is what they are afraid of.

If they would just get their head out of their arse they'd see he crushes the dems in the general.