Ron Paul WINS Callfironia and Missouri Libertarian Party Primaries...

[Karsten]

Without even being on the ballot!

from: http://www.lewrockwell.com/blog/lewrw/archives/019198.html

Ron Paul "Wins" Libertarian Party primaries in California, Missouri
Posted by Eric A. Garris at 12:05 PM
Libertarians in California and Missouri went to the polls yesterday. Ron Paul was not on either ballot, but he appears to have won anyway.

In California, there were 12 candidates on the Libertarian Party ballot. But write-in votes came in first, well ahead of "top" candidate Christine Smith. Since write-in votes are quite rare in LP primaries, one can assume that most of these votes were for Ron Paul. Unfortunately, since no one filed as an official write-in candidate, these votes will not be tallied for specific candidates. After Smith, the top candidates placed in this order: Steve Kubby, Wayne Allen Root, Bob Jackson, Barry Hess, George Phillies.

In Missouri, "uncommitted" was the big winner, getting the majority of votes cast. Again, one can safely assume that most "uncommitted" supporters actually support Ron Paul.

 

[papajohn56]

Maybe he'll run on their ticket

 

[ToryNotion]

Maybe he'll run on their ticket

I'd be thrilled to see RP and the freedom message continue but I wonder how much media coverage an LP run would get. He's done it once before (1988). Maybe if his polling numbers nationally were good he could get into the debates. There would certainly be a stark contrast between his platform and that of the dem and repub candidates. Maybe at this time retaining his congressional seat is more important to RP and more useful for continuing the movement?

 

[jsu718]

Maybe Ron Paul will win both the Constitutional Party and Libertarian Party Primaries... and then with all of the massive momentum will also then win a brokered Republican Convention. Three parties against one in November.

 

[papajohn56]

I'd be thrilled to see RP and the freedom message continue but I wonder how much media coverage an LP run would get. He's done it once before (1988). Maybe if his polling numbers nationally were good he could get into the debates. There would certainly be a stark contrast between his platform and that of the dem and repub candidates. Maybe at this time retaining his congressional seat is more important to RP and more useful for continuing the movement?

If he ran 3rd party, and it was McCain vs Hillary, I think he'd play the part of Ross Perot. What we need is a Perot endorsement and financial backing

 

[RonRules]

Maybe he'll run on their ticket

Check out this thread I started:
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=114105

There's one guy that's going ape shit (and trust me I know what that is) over Ron Paul switching to Liberterian.

Come and give me a hand over in that other thread.

 

[The Only Woj]

If he ran 3rd party, and it was McCain vs Hillary, I think he'd play the part of Ross Perot. What we need is a Perot endorsement and financial backing

don't forget, Ross Perot HATES John McCain. he should back Paul, if only to spite McCain bigtime.

 

[pahs1994]

WTF? i wonder how many votes that is. they should have switched to republican if they wanted ron paul

 

[Liberté]

WTF? i wonder how many votes that is. they should have switched to republican if they wanted ron paul

Knowing libertarians they prolly voted in both primaries.

 

[srps2233]

I'm confused as to how he "won" when the article mentions that they won't be counted because he didn't register as a potential Libertarian candidate?

 

[Crickett]

..and this means...?

 

[OptionsTrader]

..and this means...?

It is largely symbolic.

But, he is welcome to the LP nomination per the folowing open letter to Paul from the LP: http://www.lp.org/media/article_545.shtml

For Immediate Release Dec 10, 2007

LNC resolution to Ron Paul

Party congratulates Congressman Paul for his success in spreading a message of peace, prosperity and freedom

Charleston, SC – In a meeting of the Libertarian National Committee held this weekend in Charleston, South Carolina, former Congressman Bob Barr proposed a resolution urging Congressman Ron Paul to seek the Libertarian Party's presidential nomination.

The resolution passed unanimously and is included below:

WHEREAS, the Libertarian Party and Congressman Ron Paul share many common principles for liberty and prosperity in America, and

WHEREAS, Congressman Ron Paul is a member of the Libertarian Party in good standing, and

WHEREAS, Congressman Ron Paul was previously nominated by the delegates of the Libertarian National Convention to serve as the Libertarian Party’s 1988 presidential candidate, and

WHEREAS, Congressman Ron Paul, through the efforts of his current presidential campaign, has ignited a renewed passion for liberty across America, and

WHEREAS, for over 35 years, the members of the Libertarian Party have continually fought for liberty through activism, education and the political process, and

WHEREAS, the Libertarian Party and its members have remained respectful, and in many cases, supportive of Congressman Ron Paul’s campaign seeking the Republican presidential nomination, and

WHEREAS, the Libertarian National Committee encourages competition in the race for the Libertarian Party’s presidential nomination and is appreciative of all candidates who make the commitment to run;

NOW THEREFORE, in the event that Republican primary voters select a candidate other than Congressman Paul in February of 2008, the Libertarian National Committee urges Congressman Ron Paul to seek the presidential nomination of the Libertarian Party to be decided in Denver, Colorado during Memorial Day weekend of 2008.

FURTHERMORE, The Libertarian National Committee congratulates Congressman Paul for his success in spreading a message of peace, prosperity and freedom and also thanks the thousands of activists and supporters across the United States who have made this unprecedented success possible.

RESOLUTION ADOPTED unanimously by vote of the Libertarian National Committee, the 9th day of December 2007, in the city of Charleston, State of South Carolina, United States of America.

 

[Michael Landon]

He also won the Constitution Party nomination in Minnesota last weekend.

 

[specsaregood]

There's one guy that's going ape shit (and trust me I know what that is) over Ron Paul switching to Liberterian.

Ok, I have to know. How exactly do you know what "going ape shit" means. Do you work at a zoo?