NYT: Will Ron Paul Supporters Get Behind a Republican Nominee Not Named Paul?

[gjdavis60]

Uh ... no.

 

[groverblue]

Never. No one but Paul

 

[sailingaway]

DES MOINES — With Representative Ron Paul performing solidly in Republican presidential polls – and near the top in Iowa – a recurring question nags at political wise-guys: Will the Texas libertarian’s corps of loyal and energized supporters be an asset to an eventual Republican nominee?


Or will they be a liability if that nominee is not named Ron Paul — meaning, they will vote only for Mr. Paul as a third-party or write-in candidate, or stay home altogether, which would probably help the prospective Democratic nominee, President Obama?

Based on discussion with a dozen supporters at candidate events across the state — including a Paul rally of about 500 here Wednesday night – the Paul Posse contains a considerable “Ron or I’m Gone” population.

Of those people interviewed, three said they would vote for the Republican nominee if it was not Mr. Paul, and two said they were not sure. But seven respondents said they would support only Mr. Paul in the general election – either as a write-in or a third-party candidate (the latter of which Mr. Paul has not ruled out). Ideally, they said, he would be the Republican nominee.

http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/...necessarily-party-voters/?partner=rss&emc=rss

If they find one with a proven record of fighting for the same principles, consistently, yeah. They aren't running one of those this election, though.

 

[Beorn]

 

[Paulitics 2011]

NO

ONE

BUT

PAUL!

 

[unknown]

Yah sure, 'cause endless wars and run away debt leads to prosperity...

 

[FreedomProsperityPeace]

I'll vote for the Gary Johnson/Jesse Ventura ticket being formed on the libertarian ballot.

Wow. Is that real possibility, or just rumors?

 

[Brandon Todd Carr]

 

[Carehn]

I'm willing to vote for Gary Johnson if he gets the Libertarian nomination. But no, I will not vote Republicrat or Demublican if Paul is not the Nominee.

 

[Carehn]

Wow. Is that real possibility, or just rumors?

Rumors. I like jesse but I don't think the Libertarian party wants the controversy even if they like him. I don't see Jesse running for anything under the Libertarian flag but I could be wrong.

 

[nbhadja]

NO ONE BUT PAUL!!!!!!!!!

It will suck if Ron loses the nomination, but the one bittersweet consolation prize will be seeing the look on the faces of the neocons when their big government fascist candidate loses to the other big government fascist named Obama because none of the RP supporters will support the big government neocon.

 

[Lafayette]

They not approving comments on the article ? Haven't seen mine yet and it would seem there would be more that just 18 comments.

 

[RipperNT]

I won't.

 

[Canderson]

Email campaign to tell them we won't???

 

[dt_]

GOP establishment already said my vote does not matter. So why would they need it?

BRILLIANTLY said. (applause is due)

 

[dfalken]

I think its funny to watch the dumb public out there that still believes in WWF politics, the democrats vs the republicans. It's all one big show run by the same exact puppetmasters. There is the establishment and there is Ron Paul. Do you think I would compromise my integrity by voting for ANY establishment candidate no matter what tag he/she was labelled with? There is Ron Paul and there are a bunch of corrupt puppets, end of story.

 

[Travlyr]

You just don't get it. Our country is in an existential crisis, and it's not radical Islam. We either restore the Constitution or America is done. You people who think there is some value in party loyalty have forgotten that it was George Bush who delivered us to Obama's doorstep, and now you want us to help you elect another George Bush?


There is no difference between Obama and Bush. There was no difference between Obama and McCain, and there will be no difference between Obama and Romney. You are asking me to join in your…treason…and vote to destroy the America I love and am this very moment willing to die to defend.


I swore an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic. Today, our enemies are right here at home, and they are you lot who oppose the only man that can and will save America in this current crisis.


Ron Paul is the only candidate I can support, because he is the only candidate who is not an enemy of the Constitution, and as far as your outrage against Ron Paul and me for the position we hold, that makes you an enemy of the Constitution too, and I hereby before God pledge my life in the defense against your despicable treason.


NO ONE BUT PAUL!

Glen Bradley for Vice President 2012!

 

[fuzzybekool]

Only voting for Ron Paul

 

[slamhead]

NO ONE BUT PAUL!!!!!

 

[Brett85]

"Will the Texas libertarian’s corps of loyal and energized supporters be an asset to an eventual Republican nominee?"

We would be if the GOP establishment actually treated us with respect and the GOP nominee moved closer to Ron's positions.

There's no chance at all that will happen though.