looks like RP got 4th in WV...

[TXcarlosTX]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cryMVK1PwuQ

ITS ALL IN THE GAME!!!!

 

[LEK]

I am sorry for sounding ignorant but:

This delegate thing does not seem to represent the people's choices, does it? I know they have to dwindle down the nominations (or do they?) but I fail to see how elected delgates speak for the voter?

Can someone help me or is this the same logic as the electoral system?

 

[AlexMerced]

well, if you wanted to to vote becoming a delegates was oepn to everyone months ago, that's what happens when you don't follow your states electoral system

 

[MGreen]

I am sorry for sounding ignorant but:

This delegate thing does not seem to represent the people's choices, does it? I know they have to dwindle down the nominations (or do they?) but I fail to see how elected delgates speak for the voter?

Can someone help me or is this the same logic as the electoral system?

It's a political party electing its nominee. They can decide how to decide their nominee, even if it's not very representative of that state's voters.

This is the system the WV GOP decided to adopt.

 

[Bubba]

I'd love to see the RP delegates walk out.[/QUOTE]

Is this possible???? If so, I "bump" this idea.

Newbie to politics here but: If that happened everywhere where the polls were uh, suspect, then wouldn't that mess up the minimum AVAILABLE total candidates necessary for the nomination? Ergo, it would be a mulligan and a do-over? (Gosh, hope that didn't sound too ignorant)

Sort of like a hung jury?

 

[TXcarlosTX]

I'd love to see the RP delegates walk out.[/QUOTE]

Is this possible???? If so, I "bump" this idea.

Newbie to politics here but: If that happened everywhere where the polls were uh, suspect, then wouldn't that mess up the minimum AVAILABLE total candidates necessary for the nomination? Ergo, it would be a mulligan and a do-over? (Gosh, hope that didn't sound too ignorant)

Sort of like a hung jury?

bubba... we need to play the game. vote for huckster and we get some press that we have power to make things happen. and media will say we voted for huckster because ron paul plan is a brokered convention. that will show our gameplan!!
WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?

 

[PauliticsPolitics]

I am sorry for sounding ignorant but:

This delegate thing does not seem to represent the people's choices, does it? I know they have to dwindle down the nominations (or do they?) but I fail to see how elected delgates speak for the voter?

Can someone help me or is this the same logic as the electoral system?

Well, pretty much you just go to your local office and decide to be a delegate. there were plenty of un filled slate . .. which is sad. look:
http://www.ronpaul2008.com/states/west-virginia/

There is also a popular vote later in may that will earn some deligates.

 

[Eponym_mi]

This delegate thing does not seem to represent the people's choices, does it?

This is by design. A direct vote would allow sabotage of primaries and caucuses, i.e., cross over voters polluting the party. Delegates are usually people who have more interest in the party long term.

 

[MayTheRonBeWithYou]

It's a respectable showing.

 

[N13]

Gameplan: Vote for Huck

Its the best option available.

 

[Mithridates]

vote for huckster and we get some press that we have power to make things happen. and media will say we voted for huckster because ron paul plan is a brokered convention. that will show our gameplan!!
WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?

Sounds good to me. Good for two reasons:

-If Huckabee does well the media will be forced to remember that it's not a two-way race
-Also serves to remind everybody else that Ron Paul is a force to be reckoned with, and that you ignore it at your peril (i.e. if Romney had made any concessions towards Ron Paul's platform or supporters before they might have been inclined to vote for him in the second round)

 

[Sarge]

This is our first power play opportunity. We make deals now. Back Huck and get his votes later.

Huck is not going to win out West. Please don't talk about walking out. That would give up a golden opportunity to get a mark here. We have to at least knock out McCain.

 

[Eponym_mi]

I'd love to see the RP delegates walk out.

Me too...that would put the decision in the lap of McCain supporters. I'd like to see which way they split.

 

[dante]

I'm sure the campaign is telling the delegates who to vote for next. And in the process might have called say... huckabee's campaign and struck a deal for huckabee to tell his supporters in another caucus state to vote for RP

 

[TXcarlosTX]

Sounds good to me. Good for two reasons:

-If Huckabee does well the media will be forced to remember that it's not a two-way race
-Also serves to remind everybody else that Ron Paul is a force to be reckoned with, and that you ignore it at your peril (i.e. if Romney had made any concessions towards Ron Paul's platform or supporters before they might have been inclined to vote for him in the second round)

haha yup!! show our strength!!! make sure people get interviewed by press and promote our game plan. brokered convention is a MUST!!

 

[Roadrcr]

You are all insane. Rather cut my nuts off then vote for a pastor in chief .. Huck the pedophile.

 

[tonyr1988]

bubba... we need to play the game. vote for huckster and we get some press that we have power to make things happen. and media will say we voted for huckster because ron paul plan is a brokered convention. that will show our gameplan!!
WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?

I agree with voting for Huckster, but not for the same reason.

The media won't say "Huckabee won because Paul supporters have so much influence." I guarantee it. They will avoid mentioning us as long as possible.

Earlier today a reporter was talking about Romney + McCain, and say "And don't forget, there's another Republican still in the race...Mike Huckabee."

But yeah, we need Huck to steal some delegates if we can't.

 

[TXcarlosTX]

You are all insane. Rather cut my nuts off then vote for a pastor in chief .. Huck the pedophile.

its just the game man. we know we dont support him. but if you support ron paul you will suck it up and play the game. EVERYTHING WE DO IS FOR RON PAUL!!


brokered convention vatos!!

 

[Sarge]

I agree, if McCain is bumped, in the next round, it gets real interesting.

Anything to help us get a brokered convention. The longer we have to get the word out the better.

 

[dante]

You are all insane. Rather cut my nuts off then vote for a pastor in chief .. Huck the pedophile.

Yes very true... but huck people are more likely to strike a deal with us today than any other candidate's supporters. The enemy of my enemy is my friend mantra. We can throw West Virginia to say Huckabee in return for say Huck's supporters in caucus states out west where he has no chance helping make sure RP comes in first out there. Its a very good quid pro quo.