Rand suspends campaign

[unknown]

That really fucking blows.

I feel like Carson would be out soon so it would have been down to 4.

A few more primaries, keep up the media bltiz coupled with the ground support, then see how things shake out.

Just fuck.

 

[Mike4Freedom]

Now that Rand has dropped out all I see is headlines on every news site. Now he finally gets massive media coverage.

 

[ds21089]

It is only a suspension. Perhaps Rand is planning a come back. If that's the case than he is a genius. Why waste the money on a diluted playing field. There are still way to many players on the feild. My guess is all the other no namers will follow suite. One can hope right?

That all depends on whether people in NH decide to vote for him. If he has a good turnout despite not campaigning, that's a reason to continue and that momentum would push him into relevancy.

 

[puppetmaster]

I think the day of the statesman is gone. The day of the fighter is here. Next time less statesmanship may just win. I don't think a Thomas Jefferson would have been chosen this time either. You have to bring your A game. In your face attack dog MMA style and that was not the MO of this campaign

 

[mit26chell]

I keep seeing all over the web that he has not dropped out, but only suspended (like McCain did in 08'). Is there any validity to this or do you guys just think it's semantics?

 

[65fastback2+2]

I keep seeing all over the web that he has not dropped out, but only suspended (like McCain did in 08'). Is there any validity to this or do you guys just think it's semantics?

semantics

 

[Mach]

A couple Rand Paul incites.

http://theweek.com/articles/602224/how-donald-trump-redeemed-rand-paul

The last debate before the Iowa caucuses was like entering alternate reality without Trump. It was a world in which Rand Paul seemed a far more compelling and larger figure in this race than he had been until now. The Donald's absence opened up the role of dissenter and truth-teller, and Rand Paul stepped in brilliantly. It was a reminder that there was another voice insisting that party orthodoxy may have to open up. And it was a newly chastened voice.

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http://theweek.com/articles/602223/rand-paul-got-crushed-iowa-but-greatness-still-within-reach

The Senate might actually be the best place for someone like Rand Paul to advance the cause of liberty. If he stays for many terms, accumulates seniority, inches his way up committees, and influences and moves legislation, he could become one of the most important people in Washington. The case for, say, greater civil liberties in spying programs, or criminal justice reform, needn't be advanced through presidential campaigns alone. It will take many years of debate and of legislative blocking and tackling. Rand could be this country's great champion of civil liberties — and he could do it all from the Senate.

Rand Paul clearly won't be president, at least not this time around. But he might still write his name in the history books as a great statesman.

 

[mit26chell]

What did Rand find out after giving his IA caucus speech once the results were in? He said in his speech, 'tonight is the beginning, we fight on . . .,' etc. What happened between that time and this morning to make him suspend the campaign? Anyone else confused by this?

 

[ds21089]

What did Rand find out after giving his IA caucus speech once the results were in? He said in his speech, 'tonight is the beginning, we fight on . . .,' etc. What happened between that time and this morning to make him suspend the campaign? Anyone else confused by this?

Well maybe he just meant the idea and the fight for liberty.

 

[adam220891]

I don't think there's any more than a 1% hope of a return.

Every other candidate has used the term 'suspend' to describe their withdraw from the race.

I don't understand the timing other than pressure from the GOP and lack of funds.

Jeb! is begging for claps, Kreme is done soon, Fiorina must be as well, and Carson is broke and another finish outside the top 3 could easily derail his campaign as well. Not to mention Cruz seems intent on saying stupid things and there's always the possibility of Trump going full tard and losing support.

A lot of wildcards that warranted staying in the race, I think.

 

[AngryCanadian]

I don't think there's any more than a 1% hope of a return.

Every other candidate has used the term 'suspend' to describe their withdraw from the race.

I don't understand the timing other than pressure from the GOP and lack of funds.

Jeb! is begging for claps, Kreme is done soon, Fiorina must be as well, and Carson is broke and another finish outside the top 3 could easily derail his campaign as well. Not to mention Cruz seems intent on saying stupid things and there's always the possibility of Trump going full tard and losing support.

A lot of wildcards that warranted staying in the race, I think.

The GOP arent going to win. I had being saying this for a while.

 

[ds21089]

I don't think there's any more than a 1% hope of a return.

Every other candidate has used the term 'suspend' to describe their withdraw from the race.

I don't understand the timing other than pressure from the GOP and lack of funds.

Jeb! is begging for claps, Kreme is done soon, Fiorina must be as well, and Carson is broke and another finish outside the top 3 could easily derail his campaign as well. Not to mention Cruz seems intent on saying stupid things and there's always the possibility of Trump going full tard and losing support.

A lot of wildcards that warranted staying in the race, I think.

I still think the nominee is gonna be Rubio. They've been pumping him so hard lately. Now with the results on Iowa they get to mention his surging support. They want Cruz and Rubio up there as long as possible, but will probably support Rubio in the end. They also wants Sanders up there as long as possible and making the results seems so close that way people think they are actually being heard to appease them, but you'll see Hillary miraculously inch just barely ahead every time.

Hitlery vs Foolio is inevitable, imo.

 

[adam220891]

I still think the nominee is gonna be Rubio. They've been pumping him so hard lately. Now with the results on Iowa they get to mention his surging support. They want Cruz and Rubio up there as long as possible, but will probably support Rubio in the end. They also wants Sanders up there as long as possible and making the results seems so close that way people think they are actually being heard to appease them, but you'll see Hillary miraculously inch just barely ahead every time.

Hitlery vs Foolio is inevitable, imo.

I agree on Rubio. But if you believe this isn't a rigged game (I don't), then why would Rand drop out?

Here's who finished below him in Iowa:

-Christie - He's getting almost no support anywhere and has too many past controversies. His fundraising isn't spectacular
-Fiorina - She's been pumped and dumped. Not polling high anywhere, not winning as an outsider, has no grassroots
-Jeb! - Shit ton of money but for all his cash, he's gaining traction no where. Could be hoping for Texas and other Southern states to deliver
-Kasich - Putting his hopes and dreams into NH, but just another voice in the crowd. Anything short of a top 4 finish in NH for him probably leads to his exit
-Santorum/Huckabee - Already out

Carson can't manage money and has been on the decline for awhile. I could seem him dropping.

Rand was easily the 5th most viable candidate and was really on a mean streak the past few weeks. I don't know that we would win, but I do feel like it was worth staying in.

 

[Chieppa1]

That all depends on whether people in NH decide to vote for him. If he has a good turnout despite not campaigning, that's a reason to continue and that momentum would push him into relevancy.

If Rubio and Cruz are destroyed in the coming weeks, what will the GOP do to defeat Trump? Rand should really hold himself to the "suspended" definition.

 

[AngryCanadian]

When the GOP losses again this year.

They should think about having more diversity in their party and more spots for women in the senate. I still see the GOP as the party of white rich men. Three African Americans and two cubans arent enough.

The GOP has to get out of the 1960 mindset.

 

[MelissaCato]

Ron Paul 2016 !!!

 

[bunklocoempire]

Well.... I don't know how I feel about this... $800 later... FUCK....

+ rep

You spent $800 on the message. I spent $500 on Ron's message -I don't regret it one bit.

Thank you for supporting the message!

edit:

It was Rand vs Goldman Sachs. I can't wait to see majority the chip-earning-Rand-blocking pricks pack it up and go home -and then Rand can come back in. lol

 

[vita3]

Never had a legit chance to win Presidential election. Rand is not as popular as his Dad.

Today is a good day for political realists.

Fight for Liberty continues.

 

[squirl22]

He can always run again; Nixon lost to Kennedy and then won. Mentioning Nixon, I think Cruz could end up like Nixon if he wins the contest. I thought he would be another Bush, but after seeing the tactics he is willing to use I think he could end up with impeachment or forced resignation after playing one too many dirty tricks.

Well, my heart goes out to Rand; he looked really exhausted in that video and his voice was going. I surmise his money sources pulled out. I have nowhere to go candidate-wise on either side.

 

[jene277]

What did Rand find out after giving his IA caucus speech once the results were in? He said in his speech, 'tonight is the beginning, we fight on . . .,' etc. What happened between that time and this morning to make him suspend the campaign? Anyone else confused by this?

I am not going to delude myself into thinking this isn't the end of his campaign. However, I found it odd, too. It could be for reasons totally unrelated to politics. His sister Lori is very sick, or maybe other personal reasons. I would have liked to have seen him stay at least until Super Tuesday. I was not expecting this so early in the season.