Ron Paul Campaign Rejects Trump Iowa Debate

Carehn · Dec 3, 2011

Like a boss is right!

mwkaufman · Dec 3, 2011

Ugh, just go, hate missing the only debate the final two weeks before the election. If Santorum/Newt/Romney/Bachmann/Perry have a debate, it makes Paul not look like a serious contender for Iowa.

jsingh1022 · Dec 3, 2011

Trump or no Trump... it is the last debate before the Iowa Caucus. Many people may make their final decision based on this debate.

Student Of Paulism · Dec 3, 2011

wgadget said:
Who cares about Trump? Trump has proven he has no class.

Of course, not disputing that, but he DOES have his followers, and as we know, there are all too many sheep out there who will buy into any of his flaming on Ron. I just don't believe it's a good idea to snuff yourself out like that. As Aqua said, A LOT of people will be watching this, and who knows, they see Ron, may agree with him, research him, and boom, they get converted. Hell, that is how most of us became believers.

No Free Beer · Dec 3, 2011

That's not the point. Someone needs to make a stand to this nonsense. Everything in the news these days can be defined by one word: sensationalism. I am sick of it and I commend the campaign on ending this garbage. Think about this for a second.

Greta invited Sarah Palin to give advice to the other Republican candidates on what they should do. This comes from the lady that left her office in middle of her term. This is the lady that lost her VP bid in 2008. Who is she to give advice to anyone?

Hannity has Sarah Palin on to discuss the GOP nomination on who is good and who isn't. Again, who is she to decide this?

The media outlets talk about Herman Cain more than they talk about the issues.

This has to end and I think the campaign is putting a line in the sand. Enough with this garbage. Donald Trump? Who the hell is he to become a moderator? What the hell has he done in the world of politics or journalism? Give me a break...

sailingaway · Dec 3, 2011

jsingh1022 said:
Trump or no Trump... it is the last debate before the Iowa Caucus. Many people may make their final decision based on this debate.

The Des Moines Register debate should be the last before the caucus. This one was presumptuous to begin with.

dante · Dec 3, 2011

I doubt many people will watch this debate - and i'm hoping more candidates will follow Huntsman and Paul's lead. Plus Paul will probably get a ton of positive IA press for this. Trump is a buffoon and I'm glad Dr. Paul isn't putting up with him.

ShaneEnochs · Dec 3, 2011

IN YOUR FACE DONALD!

jsingh1022 · Dec 3, 2011

sailingaway said:
The Des Moines Register debate should be the last before the caucus. This one was presumptuous to begin with.

http://www.2012presidentialelectionnews.com/2012-debate-schedule/2011-2012-primary-debate-schedule/

The DM Register date was scheduled for 12/19 and has been merged with ABC's 12/10 debate. Trump's 12/27 is actually the last debate before 1/3.

I agreed with Dante though, many people may not watch. It is airing on Newsmax and Ion TV... Does anyone even have those channels? Is it an Iowa thing?

wgadget · Dec 3, 2011

No Free Beer said:
That's not the point. Someone needs to make a stand to this nonsense. Everything in the news these days can be defined by one word: sensationalism. I am sick of it and I commend the campaign on ending this garbage. Think about this for a second.

Greta invited Sarah Palin to give advice to the other Republican candidates on what they should do. This comes from the lady that left her office in middle of her term. This is the lady that lost her VP bid in 2008. Who is she to give advice to anyone?

Hannity has Sarah Palin on to discuss the GOP nomination on who is good and who isn't. Again, who is she to decide this?

The media outlets talk about Herman Cain more than they talk about the issues.

This has to end and I think the campaign is putting a line in the sand. Enough with this garbage. Donald Trump? Who the hell is he to become a moderator? What the hell has he done in the world of politics or journalism? Give me a break...

You are SO RIGHT. The whole process has become cheapened and dumbed-down. I salute Ron for drawing the line and trying to keep some semblance of integrity in the process. To me, the worst part is where Trump says he'll determine who he's voting for from his debate...UGH.

No Free Beer · Dec 3, 2011

Did you guys forget about this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOoj96dv4uI

Student Of Paulism · Dec 3, 2011

jsingh1022 said:
Trump or no Trump... it is the last debate before the Iowa Caucus. Many people may make their final decision based on this debate.

Exactly, that is an excellent point. If this was May or June, it would be meaningless, but yea, being the last one, it is more 'impressionable'. I dunno, i just feel with how Ron is already silenced so much as it is, bringing more upon yourself is just not good. Don't get me wrong, i agree with the fact that Trump is a joke and i know about the true meaning of this debate and what its all geared toward, but still....

Paulitics 2011 · Dec 3, 2011

This is good. Huntsman has said the same, and I think a few other candidates and pundits have called this thing a joke - as it is.

erowe1 · Dec 3, 2011

This statement implies that the usual debate moderators should be taken seriously, which is a compliment they don't deserve, and leaves me wondering what the real reason for skipping this one is.

freejack · Dec 3, 2011

Ron has exposed Trump for the joke that he is. Love how Ron is starting to show his tough side. Hope the msm picks up on this.

jkob · Dec 3, 2011

This debate will get a lot of attention between being the last debate before Iowa and Trump moderating. Hopefully we're well into position to win this thing by then or this could be a huge mistake. Trump will say Ron has no chance and trash him for not participating, the Fox News watchers will eat that up. Unless Newt or Romney drop out of this, it's a mistake.

freejack · Dec 3, 2011

erowe1 said:
This statement implies that the usual debate moderators should be taken seriously, which is a complement they don't deserve, and leaves me wondering what the real reason for skipping this on is.

The other moderates are established media pundits and reporters whereas Trump is a reality tv host like the press release says.

UtahApocalypse · Dec 3, 2011

As a supporter I love this.

As an average voter in Iowa I would never hear this entire statement though. Don't be surprised if what the Media, and Trump say about Paul not being there is NOTHING from his Press Release. They will use this against us as far as anyone watching the debate. Unfortunately following a core value means you lose.

The only way this can become a win-win is if other candidates also drop.

Agreed --->

jkob said:
This debate will get a lot of attention between being the last debate before Iowa and Trump moderating. Hopefully we're well into position to win this thing by then or this could be a huge mistake. Trump will say Ron has no chance and trash him for not participating, the Fox News watchers will eat that up. Unless Newt or Romney drop out of this, it's a mistake.

bluesc · Dec 3, 2011

Some coverage: http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.co...aign-calls-trump-debate-wildly-inappropriate/

Sucks that they leave out the part where the campaign say if Trump apologizes to the Iowa Republican leaders, Ron may reconsider. Most of the other candidates will attend because they are kneeling before Trump as if he's actually important.

Okie RP fan · Dec 3, 2011

Hmm, don't know which way to digest this.

On one hand, I think this explanation is right on and absolutely true.

On the other, it was more air time for Dr. Paul to be seen by a wide audience, and Trump could hold resentment towards Ron now.

Ron Paul Campaign Rejects Trump Iowa Debate

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