Ron Paul is poised to do well Tuesday.

[lurker]

Do your homework, dude. Its all about delegates. A brokered convention is the goal. If we can get that, then there is a chance.

I think we still need to win at least 5 states to make it to a brokered convention, right?

 

[fireworks_god]

Exactly. Which five does everyone think he might win?

If I had to bet, I would say Alaska, Hawaii, Colorado, Wyoming, and Washington. Of course, I have a feeling that we'll just be lucky if he wins Alaska.

What people might not realize is that while McCain focuses on winning all of the primary states with the help of the media, Romney is pouring money into the caucus states to deliberately stop Paul. I don't know that we can compete with that, especially if Nevada and Maine are to be any indicator.

 

[Ron Paul Fan]

Romney pours money into states to win, not to deliberately stop Paul. Ron Paul probably isn't even on his radar. His sole focus is on beating John McCain in California and the midwest/mountain west and Mike Huckabee in the south. Wyoming has already taken place and Romney won it.

 

[JohnnyWrath]

I'm here to tell you this; This movement has motivated more bodies and delivered the message of pure Constitutional liberty and freedom, against tremendous coordinated obstacles mind you, to more people than any other since the original revolution. There's nothing like this going on anywhere, it's true and solid and unlike the Libertarian Party and its campaigns I've hitched my wagon to in the past for a statement, this movement is comparatively massive and it is definitely working. This is the real thing.

well said.

 

[dblee]

I think we still need to win at least 5 states to make it to a brokered convention, right?

I don't know where this rumor got started. I've searched high and low and can not find confirmation of this idea.

I think if you have delegates, you go to convention. If any candidate has a 51% majority of commited delegates, the convention is just a formality-- essentially a big nomination party.

 

[dan barry]

I'm worried. I live in California where you have to be registered as a Republican to vote for Ron Paul. Florida is proof that this format will hurt Ron in New York and California. I know many people who were lazy about switching to the Republican party. However, I took 30 voter registration forms from the library and forced a bunch of my friends to switch last month. Thats what it takes. Force. Cuz people are lazy, especially in California.

 

[fireworks_god]

Romney pours money into states to win, not to deliberately stop Paul. Ron Paul probably isn't even on his radar. His sole focus is on beating John McCain in California and the midwest/mountain west and Mike Huckabee in the south. Wyoming has already taken place and Romney won it.

I meant Montana, but that isn't what the article about Alaska said about Romney's efforts to stop Paul. Anyways, Romney and McCain take marching orders from the same men.

 

[specsaregood]

I don't know where this rumor got started. I've searched high and low and can not find confirmation of this idea.

I think if you have delegates, you go to convention. If any candidate has a 51% majority of commited delegates, the convention is just a formality-- essentially a big nomination party.

Actually it is a rule not a rumor.
http://www.gop.com/About/Rules31-41.htm

(b) Each candidate for nomination for President of the United States and Vice President of the United States shall demonstrate the support of a majority of the delegates from each of five (5) or more states, severally, prior to the presentation of the name of that candidate for nomination.

 

[Lou337]

If you're not canvassing in Super Tuesday states, please donate to the Ron Paul newspaper.

We only need $800-ish to go you guys.

This will go to Super Tuesday states and it will only help him. Impact the results with your wallet, right now.

It works.

 

[Zeeder]

Actually it is a rule not a rumor.
http://www.gop.com/About/Rules31-41.htm

The rule you quoted says nothing about winning states. It says majority of delegates. So if we are the majority of delegates..........it doesn't matter who won the state right?

 

[LukeNM]

Remember -- we are going up against the establishment! This is a very brave thing to do and it will not be easy. May God (all the forces in the universe) be with us.

 

[freelance]

I don't know where this rumor got started. I've searched high and low and can not find confirmation of this idea.

I think if you have delegates, you go to convention. If any candidate has a 51% majority of commited delegates, the convention is just a formality-- essentially a big nomination party.

It's not a rumor. It's in the RNC bylaws. Bradley has posted the passage a zillion times. I do not care to duplicate work, so feel free to search the forums.

The rule you quoted says nothing about winning states. It says majority of delegates. So if we are the majority of delegates..........it doesn't matter who won the state right?

Technically correct.

 

[GayRPFan]

Exactly. Which five does everyone think he might win?

If I had to bet, I would say Alaska, Hawaii, Colorado, Wyoming, and Washington. Of course, I have a feeling that we'll just be lucky if he wins Alaska.

What people might not realize is that while McCain focuses on winning all of the primary states with the help of the media, Romney is pouring money into the caucus states to deliberately stop Paul. I don't know that we can compete with that, especially if Nevada and Maine are to be any indicator.

+1

Thank God for reality based comments! Sorry folks, take off the rose-colored glasses it ain't going to happen. If Ron Paul couldn't at least place 3rd in New Hampshire, where it is purported he spent 1.5 million dollars, how the hell do you think the measly 10 million, 12 million or 20 million is going to be spent in 20 states will bring Rp into the top spot! He against the MSM, million of dollars fighting Romney who is going to get the smaller states where we should be winning. I don't see it happening and is foolish to think its going to happen.

The screw-up was NH, and the strategy for Super Tuesday. Now, we are hoping for a Hail Mary toss for a brokered convention. If it come down to that and all the worse politics that can be played will be enforced in that convention to prevent Ron Paul form even speaking. But, he will speak and that my friends is the best thing Ron Paul has to offer, it is his ability to make great speeches about liberty, freedom and the Constitution is where he'll garner top attention. I still think, it'll be a McCain/Paul ticket at best unless something were to happen, cancer, war, stock market crash then all bets are off the table.

But, I hope, I am wrong about Super Tuesday and Ron Paul wins one, two or three states, or more but the MSM is far too strong and entrenched. Our hope is for him to give the mother of all freedom speeches ever given to a Republican convention. This is where Rp will shine and his strength and integrity will really show and with a little luck he might pull it off. If Manning can do it, so can RP!

 

[Royksopp]

I am personally quite worried about the possibility of last place in every state.

Someone make me feel better

 

[Revolution9]

Case proven positive: Non-Paul supporters can't survive 4 posts on RPF..

No banning policy needed. We need firing range practice for the bigger battle of words and ideas ahead of us. We thank these idiots for providing cheap and easy target practice.

Best
Randy

 

[Revolution9]

+1

Thank God for reality based comments! Sorry folks, take off the rose-colored glasses it ain't going to happen.<snip crap>!

You people and your wet dishrag mentality that want to "redeem" us unwashed optimists need to take off your shit colored glasses. Now trot your sorry butt forward and tell us you are saving us from disappointment with your pre-emptive strike.

Pfft
Randy

 

[Revolution9]

I am personally quite worried about the possibility of last place in every state.

Someone make me feel better

Don't listen to the prevaricating "reality based" MSM watchers. They are oxymoronic to the max. If we create our realities then we must own the real estate between our ears.

HTH
Randy

 

[Tratzman]

Anyone know what RP was polling in Maine before their caucus? We could have some major surprises on Tuesday if Maine is any indication of what's to come.

 

[nightlight]

Considering the voter fraud that has been documented so far, with Diebold systems in many states Tuesday counting the vote, I think we already know what the "results" are going to be. In a fair election Ron Paul would win hands down.

Knowning about the vote fraud, the campaign HQ or some grass roots organization should have set up grassroots vote verification system. Several usable schemes (based on web, email and/or onsite observers) were suggested in the blackboxvoting discussions. Without it, all the money, support and enthusiasm are squandered. The chain is as strong as its weakest link.

Considering how much money is at stake for the gigantic bureaucratic & special interest parasite should Ron Paul win, I don't doubt for a second they will do anything to stop him. For the parasite it is a matter of life and death. The media blackout we can all see quite clearly is just the tip of the iceberg of their ruthlessness.

 

[specsaregood]

The rule you quoted says nothing about winning states. It says majority of delegates. So if we are the majority of delegates..........it doesn't matter who won the state right?

Well I would argue that winning the majority of delegates in a state IS winning the state. But yes, it has nothing to do with the popular vote, technically.