Ron Paul backers tangle with state GOP over caucus reports
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slacker921
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They fear that if there are more than xx Paul supporters at the National Convention then there will be much embarrassment in front of the media. The Paul supporters will boo McCain during his speech, they will cheer loudly for Paul when he speaks, and there just might be a fistfight or two for the cameras.
They don't fear Paul winning, but they fear that "unity" will not be shown and that will start the unraveling. That.. and they know McCain is a loser and just might blow it before the convention That little gaffe he did last week would have put Clinton out of the race if she'd said it..
They don't fear Paul winning, but they fear that "unity" will not be shown and that will start the unraveling. That.. and they know McCain is a loser and just might blow it before the convention That little gaffe he did last week would have put Clinton out of the race if she'd said it..
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The sandbox belongs to the GOP... they make the rules. May I point out two opportunities that are crossing paths:
- The GOP is not going to give up power... they are now on the defensive.
- The public is waking up... they are hungry for the truth.
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whoever owns the positions owns the sandbox, that is why we must seek those positions.
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This is about the dumbest thing you have ever wrote in here - and that is saying alot.
The republican party would love nothing more then to have people listen to your nonsense. I'm starting to wonder if you aren't just a troll anyway.
You think these games are bad? Good luck with ballot access as a third party candidate. Good luck being in the debates.
In conclusion, The Jerk was a good movie - but you are taking the role too far.
The media is starting to pick up on it.
http://www.wallstreet-online.de/nachrichten/nachricht/2314348.html
http://www.wallstreet-online.de/nachrichten/nachricht/2314348.html
Erm, I think they're just parroting PCC's press official.... And I don't know if this is actually on mainstream publication...
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UPDATE!!!!
http://www.businesswire.com/portal/...d=news_view&newsId=20080325006318&newsLang=en
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ron Paul campaign has been receiving reports that Missouri GOP rules have been violated in the set-up and execution of several county Republican caucuses. Ron Paul supporters in Missouri have been attending their county caucuses and electing Ron Paul delegates to be seated at the Missouri Republican State Convention. However, there are concerns that many Ron Paul delegates to the Missouri Republican State Convention were disenfranchised and not properly seated.
On Thursday, March 20, campaign field director Debbie Hopper visited the Missouri state GOP headquarters to request a copy of the records needed to obtain the information to file challenges. She was told in front of witnesses that she could not view the report. To obtain the needed information, Ms. Hopper then used the contact information of county chairs listed on the state GOP website. On Saturday, March 22, the webpage containing their contact information had been removed.
The Paul campaign believes that a handful of GOP officials are playing machine politics and breaking their own rules to disenfranchise Paul supporters.
“The Republican party is in trouble and needs more participants in 2008, not less,” said campaign manager Lew Moore. “It makes no sense for Missouri party leaders to exclude and marginalize the new activists they badly need to work at every level this fall.”
Republican presidential candidate and Texas Congressman Ron Paul’s supporters have been highly successful in several Missouri counties. In St. Charles County (suburb of St. Louis), Paul supporters filled 241 of the 274 country Republican delegate slots. In Jackson County (Kansas City), Paul supporters filled 162 of 187 delegate slots. And in Greene County (Springfield), Paul supporters filled 72 of 112 delegate slots.
Is this a challenge?
http://www.businesswire.com/portal/...d=news_view&newsId=20080325006318&newsLang=en
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ron Paul campaign has been receiving reports that Missouri GOP rules have been violated in the set-up and execution of several county Republican caucuses. Ron Paul supporters in Missouri have been attending their county caucuses and electing Ron Paul delegates to be seated at the Missouri Republican State Convention. However, there are concerns that many Ron Paul delegates to the Missouri Republican State Convention were disenfranchised and not properly seated.
On Thursday, March 20, campaign field director Debbie Hopper visited the Missouri state GOP headquarters to request a copy of the records needed to obtain the information to file challenges. She was told in front of witnesses that she could not view the report. To obtain the needed information, Ms. Hopper then used the contact information of county chairs listed on the state GOP website. On Saturday, March 22, the webpage containing their contact information had been removed.
The Paul campaign believes that a handful of GOP officials are playing machine politics and breaking their own rules to disenfranchise Paul supporters.
“The Republican party is in trouble and needs more participants in 2008, not less,” said campaign manager Lew Moore. “It makes no sense for Missouri party leaders to exclude and marginalize the new activists they badly need to work at every level this fall.”
Republican presidential candidate and Texas Congressman Ron Paul’s supporters have been highly successful in several Missouri counties. In St. Charles County (suburb of St. Louis), Paul supporters filled 241 of the 274 country Republican delegate slots. In Jackson County (Kansas City), Paul supporters filled 162 of 187 delegate slots. And in Greene County (Springfield), Paul supporters filled 72 of 112 delegate slots.
Is this a challenge?
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I applaud ( and support ) our up coming crop of delegates and folks like yourself Mr Sanders who seek public office... hats off. A warm handshake and huge pat on the back to you for your courage, I'll deliver it in person next time I'm down your way.
In other news.... it is a great concern (and I think it's a major reason we find ourselves being treated as we've been) as I worry how we as a Revolution have put "education" on the back burner and have yet to get the general populace behind us. Here in Missouri we "had" great stories of success pouring in last week and the grey clouds for a period of time broke and the warm rays of hope shone brightly. Unfortunately, until we wake up the majority of the citizens statewide we'll be subject to the GOP's whims. There is NO pressure/outcry from the general public on this trickery. I interacted with 20 plus Missouri citizens today and not a single person had prior news of the weeks events... Hell folks, the local paper has had zero coverage of the situation at hand... zip... not a peep. Thus said there's very little for the GOP to worry about as they rest their heads tonight.
Remember who owns the land under the sandboxes... WE THE PEOPLE. Not we the president, nor the Congress, nor the GOP or the delegates. The good news, the very good news is that the average Sue Shanikqa Harry and Larry that I bump into on a daily basis.......... THEY KNOW something is wrong, and they are wanting REAL ANSWERS...... THE TRUTH.
But thanks to our lovely media blackout they are getting but 3 choices... all imitators or impostors. Time to BECOME the MEDIA.
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Very little for the GOP to worry about? How about voter TURNOUT, where the Dems outnumber the Pubs by about 5 to 1?
We all need to brainstorm ways to convert at least a part of the establishment over to become Ron Paul supporters. It may be our last best chance.
We all need to brainstorm ways to convert at least a part of the establishment over to become Ron Paul supporters. It may be our last best chance.
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5 to 1..... Ain't It the Truth....!
And yes... I second the motion to brainstorm and educate the populace.
I'll even gamble that multitudes of "non-voters" are feeling the pinch...
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Here's another update:
http://primebuzz.kcstar.com/?q=node/10652
"Handful" of Missouri GOP delegates challenged
Jared Craighead, executive director of the Missouri Republican Party, says a "handful" of challenges have been filed against delegates selected by the party's county-level caucuses held March 15.
Prime Buzz has reported that a large number of Rep. Ron Paul supporters showed up at some caucuses, dominating the election of county-level delegates to the congressional district and state conventions scheduled for April and May.
Some Paul supporters have claimed over the last week that the state GOP wasn't sharing delegate lists, making challenges -- which had to be filed by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday -- difficult.
But Craighead said he was able to provide a list to the Paul campaign late Monday.
He doesn't know if the challenges filed Tuesday involve Paul delegates. It'll take a few weeks to sort out the complaints; the congressional district caucuses (which will choose three delegates to the Republican National Convention) meet April 19.
The state convention is in late May. Twenty-eight delegates to the national convention will be picked.
All delegates, under current party rules, must cast their votes for Sen. John McCain on the first ballot.
There was no answer at the Paul headquarters when we called. A local Paul delegate did not return a phone call.
http://primebuzz.kcstar.com/?q=node/10652
"Handful" of Missouri GOP delegates challenged
Jared Craighead, executive director of the Missouri Republican Party, says a "handful" of challenges have been filed against delegates selected by the party's county-level caucuses held March 15.
Prime Buzz has reported that a large number of Rep. Ron Paul supporters showed up at some caucuses, dominating the election of county-level delegates to the congressional district and state conventions scheduled for April and May.
Some Paul supporters have claimed over the last week that the state GOP wasn't sharing delegate lists, making challenges -- which had to be filed by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday -- difficult.
But Craighead said he was able to provide a list to the Paul campaign late Monday.
He doesn't know if the challenges filed Tuesday involve Paul delegates. It'll take a few weeks to sort out the complaints; the congressional district caucuses (which will choose three delegates to the Republican National Convention) meet April 19.
The state convention is in late May. Twenty-eight delegates to the national convention will be picked.
All delegates, under current party rules, must cast their votes for Sen. John McCain on the first ballot.
There was no answer at the Paul headquarters when we called. A local Paul delegate did not return a phone call.
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