Politico - No Ron Paul revolution at convention

[sailingaway]

TAMPA, Fla. — The Republican establishment has quelled the Ron Paul Revolution, at least for 2012.
Using a mix of charm and procedural hardball, Mitt Romney’s campaign and his allies who control the Republican National Committee have ensured that the Texas congressman will neither speak nor be formally nominated at next week’s convention. It’s a significant victory for Romney, who could have been faced with a raucous rebellion from the Paul crowd if he hadn’t extended an early, and diplomatic, olive branch to what’s become a key constituency.

The libertarian septuagenarian controls the state delegations from Nevada, Iowa and Minnesota. But a candidate needs five states to be officially recognized on the floor. Paul supporters have made claims to Louisiana, Massachusetts, Oregon, Oklahoma and Maine. But Romney’s coterie of lawyers skillfully used the rules and interpersonal negotiations to peel each away.

The 168-member Republican National Committee approved a report Thursday by the Romney-friendly “committee on contests” that invalidated Paul delegates elected in Maine based on irregularities at the state convention. The RNC voted to split the at-large delegation in half, effectively depriving Paul of control.


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[Starfield]

Using a mix of charm and procedural hardball, Mitt Romney’s campaign and his allies...

I wish they played procedural hardball. There are rules in hardball.

 

[realtonygoodwin]

 

[kpitcher]

I'd love for a followup article to report all the various changes to ensure he couldn't speak. If Rmoney is that afraid of his own party he's going to get decimated by Obama

 

[sailingaway]

I'd love for a followup article to report all the various changes to ensure he couldn't speak. If Rmoney is that afraid of his own party he's going to get decimated by Obama

I've seen a couple. They are still shafting us so a comprehensive list will have to wait until they are done.

 

[Philosophy_of_Politics]

II called it back prior to Iowa. The GOP has no intentions of winning the election. The entire plan was to sellout and protect Obama's chances of winning. Their primary goal was to quell the liberty movement, in order to do so.

 

[ClydeCoulter]

I've seen a couple. They are still shafting us so a comprehensive list will have to wait until they are done.

Yea, it's hard to document rape while it's still happening. Too bad all the spectators will just watch and be amused, at least they could turn their heads if they're not going to stop it.

 

[jay_dub]

There is now NO reason for Ron Paul NOT to attend P.A.U.L.Fest. He should be there on the same night as Gary Johnson and give a speech right after Gary.

I want to see the GOP shit their pants.

We now have nothing to lose and no reason to kowtow to the Party. Let 'em wonder what will come from Johnson and Paul appearing together.

There's yer revolution....

 

[truthspeaker]

There is now NO reason for Ron Paul NOT to attend P.A.U.L.Fest. He should be there on the same night as Gary Johnson and give a speech right after Gary.

I want to see the GOP shit their pants.

We now have nothing to lose and no reason to kowtow to the Party. Let 'em wonder what will come from Johnson and Paul appearing together.

There's yer revolution....

Actually, that is the best idea I've heard on here all night!

 

[wgadget]

There is now NO reason for Ron Paul NOT to attend P.A.U.L.Fest. He should be there on the same night as Gary Johnson and give a speech right after Gary.

I want to see the GOP shit their pants.

We now have nothing to lose and no reason to kowtow to the Party. Let 'em wonder what will come from Johnson and Paul appearing together.

There's yer revolution....

Excellent, excellent.

 

[Shane Harris]

There is now NO reason for Ron Paul NOT to attend P.A.U.L.Fest. He should be there on the same night as Gary Johnson and give a speech right after Gary.

I want to see the GOP shit their pants.

We now have nothing to lose and no reason to kowtow to the Party. Let 'em wonder what will come from Johnson and Paul appearing together.

There's yer revolution....

sounds good

 

[TruckinMike]

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[sailingaway]

Greaty Idea!...BUT>>>[SIZ[/SIZE]The question is - has he sold himself for Rands sake. If so, he won't be there.

If he isn't there it doesn't mean he sold himself for Rand's sake but that he continues to think the best path overall is to work in the RNC. I hope he files for the matching funs and runs indie at this point, frankly, but I'm not holding my breath.

 

[ClydeCoulter]

If he isn't there it doesn't mean he sold himself for Rand's sake but that he continues to think the best path overall is to work in the RNC. I hope he files for the matching funs and runs indie at this point, frankly, but I'm not holding my breath.

Someone said that Carol said they have tickets and a busload of relatives are already there. She said they will come if time permits.

edit (and my names not frank) (merlot again)

 

[sailingaway]

Someone said that Carol said they have tickets and a busload of relatives are already there. She said they will come if time permits.

HA! I knew they would, Ron just can't headline. dropping by to say 'hi' is completely different.

 

[ClydeCoulter]

HA! I knew they would, Ron just can't headline. dropping by to say 'hi' is completely different.

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