aknappjr
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Ron Paul at 8% Nationally as Libertarian Candidate
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Swmorgan77
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Wow, already doubles Nader's numbers.
Interesting...
Interesting...
I would normally agree, but he hasn't said no for sure. In every interview I've seen where he's asked the question, he said he's 99% sure or "has no plans." That being said, I wouldn't get my hopes up. I hope he endorses somebody so all of his supporters would be united in voting.
Agree on both counts. 8% is surprisingly high, consdering he only gets 5-6% in their Republican polls. I wonder where the support comes from? Obama? Edwards? Richardson? Romney? Huckabee? Thompson?
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Look if RP doesn't get the nomination because we couldn't get him over the line, he WILL run as a 3rd party. I bet my life on it.
Look, when you are running AGAINST the system, you have to play it. Wake up seriously. If he gave even an INKLING of voiced consideration, his credibility would be shot to death in an instant! They would have reason to leave him out of debates, etc. etc. like the retards that they are. They'd make a big ass dirty news item of it I have no doubt.
I believe he started off saying it genuinely, but - you THINK he's going turn back now? f--- off. The man's going to with the GOP nomination anyway, so all this talk is futile.
http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig8/lopez1.html - I suggest you read if you disagree with me. He's been playing coy, because he has too.
Look, when you are running AGAINST the system, you have to play it. Wake up seriously. If he gave even an INKLING of voiced consideration, his credibility would be shot to death in an instant! They would have reason to leave him out of debates, etc. etc. like the retards that they are. They'd make a big ass dirty news item of it I have no doubt.
I believe he started off saying it genuinely, but - you THINK he's going turn back now? f--- off. The man's going to with the GOP nomination anyway, so all this talk is futile.
http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig8/lopez1.html - I suggest you read if you disagree with me. He's been playing coy, because he has too.
What about states with "Sore Loser" laws?
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Lets not think 3rd party now. Lets go for the gold.
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I don't know if he'll run 3rd party. We'll cross that bridge if we come to it, and that's a big if. He's said he has no intention to, but right now he needs to focus on winning the Republican Party nomination. And that's a big but.
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A Secret Hint From Ron Paul's campaign?
Think about it Ron Paul couldn't under any circumstances say while in the Republican Primaries that he would be seriously considering a third party run.
But ask yourself this question, why is Ron Paul the only candidate for President that is refusing donations for the general election?
I know this because I tried to donate an additional $1,000 after I maxed out for the Primary. The campaign sent me a check back refusing my donation.
Everybody else has raised money for the general election. Clinton, Obama, Edwards, Giuliani, Romney, McCain, etc.
My guess is that he doesn't want to collect this money now, and then have to give it back when/if he changes parties.
But the way the campaign is shaping up, I really think all of this speculation is worthless because he will win the Republican Primary. The huge suprise of the election will be Iowa, because 53% of Republicans in Iowa want the U.S. out of Iraq within 6 months.
Think about it Ron Paul couldn't under any circumstances say while in the Republican Primaries that he would be seriously considering a third party run.
But ask yourself this question, why is Ron Paul the only candidate for President that is refusing donations for the general election?
I know this because I tried to donate an additional $1,000 after I maxed out for the Primary. The campaign sent me a check back refusing my donation.
Everybody else has raised money for the general election. Clinton, Obama, Edwards, Giuliani, Romney, McCain, etc.
My guess is that he doesn't want to collect this money now, and then have to give it back when/if he changes parties.
But the way the campaign is shaping up, I really think all of this speculation is worthless because he will win the Republican Primary. The huge suprise of the election will be Iowa, because 53% of Republicans in Iowa want the U.S. out of Iraq within 6 months.
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He has to say "no" at this point..
But if you read between the lines, what he says is that as a 3rd party "you cant get on ballots"
Soooo...in case we win these GOP sheep in the primaries...we get him on the ballots of al 50 states
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Divide it by at least 2 or maybe 4. nader's real support is probably 1-2% and Paul doubles that.
the problem is, people in polls ALWAYS say they will vote for or even WANT a "third party" option and are willing to vote in a magnitude much greater than actually happens on election day. On election day most of the same people will refuse to vote other than R or D.
I have been following LP races long enough to know that LP candidates always fare much worse than polls might suggest.
If you think the 5% poll threshhold in Iowa debate is bad, wait until the general election, where a LP, CP, GP, or Ind candidate will have to poll 15%+ to even be invited. Moving 3rd party effectively ends what little media there is, takes ALL main debates completely off the table,etc.
the problem is, people in polls ALWAYS say they will vote for or even WANT a "third party" option and are willing to vote in a magnitude much greater than actually happens on election day. On election day most of the same people will refuse to vote other than R or D.
I have been following LP races long enough to know that LP candidates always fare much worse than polls might suggest.
If you think the 5% poll threshhold in Iowa debate is bad, wait until the general election, where a LP, CP, GP, or Ind candidate will have to poll 15%+ to even be invited. Moving 3rd party effectively ends what little media there is, takes ALL main debates completely off the table,etc.
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Dunno about those laws... haven't bothered with them personally because they won't be applied to Ron Paul.. Someone should inform Hucka-boo though, and the rest of the rookies.
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That poll had Hillary as the Democratic nominee and Rudy as the Republican. Both of those candidates would have a lot of people dissatisfied within their own party (anti-war Democrats and social conservatives within the GOP), probably more than any other two candidates. Hillary vs. Rudy is an absolute best-case scenario for a third party run.
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