Ron Paul Campaign Updates

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Road to Damascus (John Derbyshire comes out for Ron Paul)
http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=MjRmNDEyYmU5NWZjMWI5OWI2MDcxYmY2NjVhNjkwNjA

I certainly agree that he has much more than the usual number of obnoxious and wacky supporters. As I noted in my Paul piece back in July, some depressing proportion of people who are really, really interested in politics are nuts, and the proportion is bound to be larger with an out-of-left-field candidate like Paul. (Sorry: that should be right field, of course!) The American electorate, however, is not nuts, and I think has the good sense to discount the wilder fringes of Paulophilia and listen to the man himself. I have been doing so â€” there's as much as you could want on YouTube and the Ron Paul campaign site, thanks to those crazy supporters â€” and am more and more impressed.

As for the notion, which I admit I settled on in my July piece, that there is no way Paul could win: Well, possibly so, but Paul is good enough, and his ideas are good enough â€” and close enough to Buckley-Goldwater conservatismâ€”that those of us who cleave to that conservatism ought to take the wonderful opportunity offered by a presidential campaign to help promote them to the electorate.
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Ron Paul revolution: It has just begun to fight
http://www.chicagotribune.com/servi...11dec10,0,6882753.story?coll=chi_breaking_500

Cheese pizza powers the Ron Paul revolution.

So do Doritos, Cheerios and beer. Junk food in general dominates the menu at this rented house, full of young people whoâ€™ve moved in from Seattle, South Florida and points in between to push for the Texas Republicanâ€™s long-shot presidential bid in the Jan. 8 New Hampshire primary.

At first glance, the abundance of T-shirted youths with laptops gives this outpost the air of a fraternity or an Internet startup. Instead it represents a new type of political fundraising and may be a sneak peek at campaigns to come.
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Details on the Libertarian Party reaching out to assist the Ron Paul Republican Presidential Campaign

The LNC (Libertarian National Committee) has made a respectful gesture and it's up to the good Congressman to accept or decline when he chooses to do so. And just so you know, so far, the response from Dr. Paul's campaign has been the standard: "We have no intention to seek the nomination of a third party."

Additionally, the LNC voted to allow me to pursue an effort that will allow Ron Paul supporters to contact voters in the upcoming New Hampshire Republican primary to tell them about Dr. Paul.

They will be able to do this through our resource, www.BallotBase.org, which is essentially a decentralized call center. From the comfort of your own home, you can use the system to call voters on behalf of a candidate. It's easy to use and can be incredibly effective.

In order to use Ballot Base, you have to register by providing us with your name, address, verified e-mail, etc. and then you can start calling within minutes.

Now, I need you to know that these are very controversial decisions and there are some people who are very upset.

A few are upset that we've invited Dr. Paul into our presidential race, while others are up-in-arms that we've used LNC resources to benefit a Republican. At first glance, they have an argument, so let me take a minute to FULLY DISCLOSE what this is about, how it works and what we're possibly giving up and gaining.

We plan to use the Ballot Base to affect a Republican primary. To do so, we give up the following:

* The use of a server that is not even moderately used during the political off-season.
* An independent expenditure of $2,120 to purchase the New Hampshire voter files of registered Republicans.
* Moderate use of staff time.
Now, here's what we possibly have to gain:
* We make it possible to influence a Republican primary race in the favor of liberty...just as we have done in the past with other primary races.
* We gain the ability to build a lasting relationship with a large group of pro-liberty activists.
* Most importantly, through the Ballot Base registration process, we are able to reach out to many thousands of people who share many common values with the LP.

Hopefully, one day down the road, as we continue to build our relationship, they will take the bold step of joining the Libertarian Party or supporting our efforts.

So, for a few thousand dollars, use of a server and some of our time, we are able to create a network of communication with what I hope will be thousands of hard-working and passionate lovers of liberty.

In the meantime, a soft-spoken Republican congressman named Ron Paul gets a leg up over the likes of Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney.
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ABC Exiles Ron Paul Interview to Web
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/matt-simon/abc-exiles-ron-paul-inter_b_76206.html
Paulunteers are familiar with this treatment. It pushes us to work harder.

If ABC claims to be operating in the public interest, on what grounds can it reasonably suppress this unusually thought-provoking interview?

ABC has been accused of dishonestly downplaying Paul's candidacy before. For example, this YouTube video shows quite an assemblage of Ron Paul supporters holding signs and chanting outside the August 6 GOP debate in Iowa. The video is followed by screen captures of the two still photos ABC included in their section "Photos: Iowa GOP Debate Recap." One shows a close-up of a few Romney supporters holding signs and cheering, suggesting passion and strength of support for the candidate. The other shows a lone Ron Paul supporter smiling and holding an umbrella, suggesting he is all alone and probably a nut.

But this time it's obvious and conclusive. ABC does not want its viewers to learn about Ron Paul. What the hell are they afraid of, a Ron Paul presidency?
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The Iowa campaign is ratcheting up, right on schedule!!! <=== LINK
Read the whole thing, it's exactly what I have been hinting at for weeks. Some candidates peak too early.

Although Paul still trails most of the other Republican candidates in public opinion polls, Ivers said he is pleased with the campaign's momentum in recent weeks. Paul's share of likely Iowa voters has grown steadily in recent polls. Ivers, a veteran of Iowa campaigns for Ronald Reagan in 1980 and Pat Robertson in 1988, said he hopes a late surge will propel Paul into a top-tier finish at the January caucus.

"We're expecting, like a lot of campaigns, to have a burst at the end," Ivers said.

Ivers, a self-described longtime admirer of Ron Paul, joined the campaign in mid-summer, prior to the first big internet fundraising campaign that shocked the political establishment. The Paul campaign raised more than $7 million in November 2007 and was on pace to top $15 million in money raised by the end of the year.

The fundraising success has changed the culture of the campaign, Ivers said. "Money doesn't buy loyalty - the Romney campaign has learned that - but it buys a lot of other things that are important to a campaign," Ivers said. "Our media campaign is escalating. The whole campaign in all the aspects is really ratcheting up."
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Nice work buddy.

Hope he does well with his next money bomb on the 16th December I think.

If I was a Yank you know who I would be supporting and donating to.

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Dec. 16th is gunna be HUGE!

Money Bomb. Bomb bomb, ba bomb bomb.

Blimp in the air (God willing)

And a rally at Faneuil Hall (the Cradle of Liberty) in Boston with Rand Paul (Ron's son).

wooooot!

If you want a real treat, go to the official site @ ronpaul2008.com on Sunday and watch the money meter rocket up. It's crazy to watch.

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More interview segments from John Stossel (20/20). Probably the best ones yet. Shame they refuse to air this. Maybe it's just too controversial to broadcast the truth.

Paul & Stossel: Libertarians Talk
Paul: "Problems can be solved with a lot less government."
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=3971133

Ron Paul: Is War Ever Justifiable?
Paul: The U.S should not be the world's policeman.
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=3977514

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If you want a real treat, go to the official site @ ronpaul2008.com on Sunday and watch the money meter rocket up. It's crazy to watch.
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There is absolutely no doubt at all that he has got the rest of the hopeless warmongering idiots worried.

Hope he does well mate.

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Paul at 5% in Iowa in latest Rasmussen Poll of likely Republican voters. Within 3% of 3rd place.

Mike Huckabee - 39%
Mitt Romney - 23%
Rudy Giuliani - 8%
Fred Thompson - 8%
John McCain - 6%
Ron Paul - 5%
Tom Tancredo - 3%
Duncan Hunter - 1%

And if you've been paying attention, Paul is the only GOPer drawing Democrats and Independents in Iowa.

http://www.ronpaul2008.com/states/iowa/

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Latest Michigan Rasmussen Poll of likely Republican voters

Huck 21 (+12%)
Governor W. Mitt Romney 20 ( -5%)
Mayor Rudolph "Rudy" Guiliani 19 (-9%)
Thompson 9 (-4%)
McCain 8 (-4%)
Paul 7 (+5%)

Michigan is another wildcard because many Democrat candidates have abandoned the state, so there is a great chance for Paul to pick up much more support from the anti-war crowd as the Primary in Michigan is open.

But the registration deadline to vote is Dec. 17th. (soon!!!)

http://www.ronpaul2008.com/states/michigan/

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Ron Paul Revolution inspires new Republicans to run!
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/annapolis/2007/12/in_james_we_trust.html

In the last few election cycles, Republicans haven't made much headway in Maryland's 4th Congressional District, which includes part of Mongtomery and most of Prince George's.

But Peter James, 52, isn't just running as a Republican for the seat, now held by Rep. Albert R. Wynn (D) -- James is running as a Ron Paul Republican.
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James, a businessman from Germantown, said Paul will need allies in Congress if elected president. But even if he does not, the "Ron Paul message is stronger than the man himself."
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Townhall: McCain and Paul Will Make NH Interesting
http://www.townhall.com/blog/g/4c3b59ba-e912-432b-a376-a06c16271779

Ron Paul's style also fits well into the "Live Free or Die" ethos of New Hampshire. Like "Pitchfork" Pat Buchanan, who garnered an impressive 38 percent of the vote in 1992 against George H.W. Bush, Buchanan's progeny, "Pitchfork" Paul, has the potential to surprise the so-called experts in New Hampshire.

Of course, unlike McCain, Ron Paul will also have plenty of money ... On December 17, 1773, American Patriots dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to protest taxation, and to celebrate, on December 17, 2007, Ron Paul will attempt to raise $10 million on the internet ... in one day. Can he do it? Considering he raised more than $4 million on Guy Fawkes day, it's not out of the question. While political insiders consider his "Paulites" to be the political Lumpenproletariat, Paul continues to rake in the dollars. He probably won't win, but he will have an impact in deciding who does win.
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Ron Paul Supporters Hack Campaign Finance Law to Send Blimp Aloft
http://www.wired.com/politics/law/news/2007/12/paul_blimp

The Ron Paul blimp project, if successful, could create a new category of lobbying group in a political landscape already littered with organizations and special interests vying to influence the outcome of U.S. elections.

Even if regulators eventually shoot down the controversial for-profit model, the Federal Elections Commission typically takes years to come to conclusions, and then usually reaches a financial settlement with the subject of its investigation.

Meanwhile, preparations to launch the blimp are underway.

For now, the plan is for the blimp to fly from Elizabeth City, South Carolina, on to Washington, D.C., to pass over the Federal Reserve, then to New York City to buzz Wall Street, then up to Boston, where the corporation plans to throw a bunch of tea into the harbor Dec. 16.

The company is looking into live video streaming, but for now plans to integrate a GPS feed from the blimp onto a Google Maps display, so supporters can track the blimp's progress in real time.
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Blitz the Media December 14th

Blitz the Media. On Dec. 14th We are going to contact every media station possible. Whether by email, phone, or letter, we are going to let every broadcaster know that we will not go quietly into the night.

That we will not stand by. We will contact everyone and let them know that we will no longer tolerate the way they control our knowledge. We will no longer tolerate them choosing what they will leave us ignorant to. We will no longer tolerate their cold shoulder for Ron Paul.

We will coordinate this blitz to get media attention for Dr. Ron Paul with the mass donation day of The Tea Party on December 16th. Hopefully our efforts will stir the media to report on Ron Paul the day before, and of the Tea Party. This media attention will generate more traffic, and donations, for Ron Paul. We will make sure that the REVOLUTION WILL BE TELEVISED!
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Great project, all Paulunteers should sign up and participate. This is being run by Dan from www.ronpaulgraphs.com

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I can't wait until the 16th, I'm in for another $1000

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Bombed If You Do, Bombed If You Don't
http://www.lewrockwell.com/paul/paul429.html
By Ron Paul

The truth is, Iran is being asked to do the logically impossible feat of proving a negative. They are being presumed guilty until proven innocent because there is no evidence with which to indict them. There is still no evidence that Iran, a signatory of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, has ever violated the treaty's terms â€“ and the terms clearly state that Iran is allowed to pursue nuclear energy for peaceful, civilian energy needs. The United States cannot unilaterally change the terms of the treaty, and it is unfair and unwise diplomatically to impose sanctions for no legitimate reason.
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Ron Paul is a doctor, Congressman and an author. To read more visit, http://www.ronpaullibrary.com

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Lawrence Lepard is one of the most inspiring figures in the Ron Paul grassroots, which says a lot when there are so many inspiring people. He's the guy who spent $85K of his own money to run a full page ad in USAToday for Ron Paul.

This article reminds me of what we are fighting for, and why we can't afford to give up. Must read material.

Why I Support Ron Paul
http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig8/lepard2.html

I believe that as American citizens we stand at an important crossroads in history. We are faced with a very important decision that will have repercussions for many, many years. We need to make a decision as to what we want America to represent, and to become. History will record the outcome of our decision. If we blow it, many more innocent people will die, and history will not be kind. As I say to my closest friends, I do not want to have to explain to my grandchildren that I was one of the "good Germans."

Let me state it clearly. The America that I grew up in believed in the rule of law, not men. The America that I grew up in believed in telling the truth. The America that I grew up in believed in following Judeo/Christian values, and yet made room for those of different faiths and backgrounds. The America I grew up in had a religious flavor, but we were wary of those who wore their religion on their sleeves. The America that I grew up in believed in the golden rule: treat people the way we would like them to treat us. The America that I grew up in believed that you did not lie, cheat or steal. The America that I grew up in believed in the inherent goodness of most men, but recognized that evil exists. Nevertheless, the America that I grew up in did not believe in an eye for an eye. It believed in protecting oneself from evil, but in the process of doing so we were cautioned not to become what we were protecting against. In short, the America that I grew up in was a place where one could be proud of oneâ€™s country, and thankful to the men and women who had sacrificed so much in the past to give us this heritage.
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Great new radio ad talking about the absolute best position on taxes from any candidate.

http://ronpaul2008.typepad.com/ron_paul_2008/2007/12/new-radio-ad.html

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Press Releases â€º Ron Paul Comments on Interest Rate Cut

â€œAmerica â€™s economic difficulties, especially the problems in the housing market, are the direct result of the Federal Reserveâ€™s inflationary policies. While prices for gold, oil, and commodities continue to rise, the purchasing power of the dollar for all Americans continues to fall.

â€œInflationary monetary policies created the problems in the economy we are seeing, and these problems will be made worse, not better, by more inflation. And todayâ€™s action by the Fed is very bad news for American workers and retirees who are about to get hit with yet another jump in prices.

â€œMake no mistake, the problems faced by the American people are not caused by unscrupulous mortgage brokers or the rising price of oil. These are symptoms of an economic disease caused by a spendthrift Congress enabled by loose monetary policy. Too many pundits praise the weak dollar as benefiting exporters, but they fail to see the harm done to thrifty, hard-working Americans.

â€œRather than continuing to pursue a policy of easy credit and increasing debt, we need to return to a sound monetary system.â€
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I hope he gets to grill FED Chairman Ben Bernanke again on the moral hazard of destroying people's savings with rate cuts.

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Ron Paul: Time to Kill the Death Tax

â€œIt is troubling to me that this country is chasing away wealth, while entitlements recklessly grow. The power to tax is the power to destroy, and we are making strides towards destroying prosperity but expanding the welfare state. This is a dangerous and untenable trend.â€

Ron Paul voted "yes" on H.R. 8, a bill that would stop the federal government from collecting $185.5 billion in death taxes over 10 years and would fully repeal the so-called â€œestate taxâ€ by 2011.

Congressman Paul has also introduced the Liberty Amendment, H.J. Res. 23, in Congress. This constitutional amendment would repeal the 16th Amendment, and permanently end all personal income, estate, and gift taxes.
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I can't wait until the 16th, I'm in for another $1000
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Thank you so much. I really think it is going to be an amazing day.

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You really think it will will beat clintons day? Iuno about that, seems like a extremely high target to me.

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Paul at 5% in Iowa in latest Rasmussen Poll of likely Republican voters. Within 3% of 3rd place.

Mike Huckabee - 39%
Mitt Romney - 23%
Rudy Giuliani - 8%
Fred Thompson - 8%
John McCain - 6%
Ron Paul - 5%
Tom Tancredo - 3%
Duncan Hunter - 1%
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and within 34% of 1st and 18% of second...yep...he sure has a shot!

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Holy crap I just took at look and he's almost hit his 12 million goal already. So he's definitely going to overshoot his goal on Dec,16. But whether it will make history or not we'll have to see.

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Ron Paul sits down for breakfast in a cafe with residents of New Hampshire.

From WMUR TV

http://www.wmur.com/video/14826165/index.html

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Study Shows Ron Paul Brigade is Actually Effective
http://mashable.com/2007/12/10/study-shows-ron-paul-brigade-is-actually-effective/

As it turns out, Ron Qaedaâ€™s (g:grassroots) efforts to annoy America into paying attention to their candidate worked like a charm. Chances are, if youâ€™ve been to anything online pertaining to a Republican presidential candidate, it was Ron Paul, according to the data. 56% of all Republican candidate online â€œFaceTimeâ€ was spent with Ron Paul, and the hours spent reading, spreading, and learning about Ron Paul were right near double the amount of attention paid to Obama, who came in second in terms of FaceTime. Put another way, if you take every other candidateâ€™s face time from both sides of the aisle and combine them, Ron Paul has almost exactly half the hours of FaceTime they do, or about 33% of total Presidential campaign FaceTime.
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Ron Paul's one-night stand
http://www.capitolhillblue.com/cont/node/3975

And then it included an unconventional pitch to independents, saying that if they want to support Paul, they can change their voter registration to Republican, caucus for Paul on Jan. 3, 2008, and then change right back to independent shortly thereafter.

"We're just making the point that it's not permanent. There are a lot of people who would not be in the Republican Party without Ron Paul here," said Jeff Jared, special projects coordinator for Paul's Iowa campaign.

We'll dub this the "Republican ONO" strategy -- for "one night only."

To caucus for Paul, "Some people feel they have to hold their nose and join the Republican Party," said Jared, a Seattle lawyer who put his practice on hold so he could work for Paul in Iowa.
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and within 34% of 1st and 18% of second...yep...he sure has a shot!
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Who is your candidate?

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You really think it will will beat clintons day? Iuno about that, seems like a extremely high target to me.
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Clinton's day was BS. They bundled donations at the campaign and submitted them on a single day in the FEC filing.

And yes, I think $6.2 million in one day is a definite possibility with another 250k on the Monday.

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Alaskans may nominate fringe candidate
http://ktuu.com/Global/story.asp?S=7479052

In a poll conducted Monday, Dec. 10, Channel 2 News asked which GOP presidential candidate Alaskan Republicans plan to support in the Super Tuesday caucus.

A slim majority of respondents support Ron Paul, a Texas congressman known for wanting to abolish the IRS and opposing the Iraq War.
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Ron Paul leads Republicans online
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/12/12/wuspols212.xml

On the campus of Dordt College, a private Christian university in the remote north-western corner of snow-blanketed Iowa, Dr Paul, an obstetrician/gynaecologist, was hailed by a gathering of more than 300 as a cult hero.

After a speech in which he confessed he had first entered politics in 1971 as a â€œbit of a larkâ€ and then railed against the â€œinvidious erosion of respect for the constitutionâ€ and the â€œmonstrosityâ€ of the Patriot Act, the first questioner suggested a vote of thanks to â€œthe peopleâ€™s champion".

National polls show Mr Paul in sixth place in the Republican field but he is in a stronger position in the early-voting states of Iowa and New Hampshire, where success could transform subsequent contests.
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Starting From Scratch
There's much wrong with how America trades on its status in the world, says Ron Paul. He's got fixes.
http://www.newsweek.com/id/74471/page/1

Kickass!

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The Year That Wasn't
2007 defied conventional political wisdom.
http://www.reason.com/news/show/123856.html

6.) Ron Paul's run will be bad for libertarians. No one, literally no one, has been shocked at the success of Ron Paul's presidential bid like Ron Paul himself. Looking out at rallies of 5,000 people, watching $4.3 million in donations pile up in one day, being told that a blimp bearing his name will be hovering over Washington, Paul often looks as if expecting someone to point out the hidden camera and live studio audience.

In April, Cato's David Boaz looked upon Paul's fundraising numbers and despaired:
Apparently, the most notable contributor to Ron Paul is... Rob Kampia, director of the Marijuana Policy Project. It's going to be a long campaign.
One month later came the Republican debate in South Carolina when Paul was confronted by Rudy Giuliani and heckled by a pro-war crowd. Byron York of National Review pronounced Paul "outâ€”way out." Republicans talked about banning him from future debates.
The candidate who made a big move, who came out of nowhere to win new name recognition was...Ron Paul. But it's probably not the sort of name recognition Republican presidential candidates want. "Wow," said one adviser to a rival campaign after listening to Paul's blame-America lecture. "I haven't heard anything like that this side of Rosie O'Donnell."
And on and on. Libertarians, tempted to root for Paul, worried that Paul's meager campaign and rock-bottom polls would make it seem, again, like the philosophy was unpopular. That joined the worry that Paul's controversial writings (attributed to him, at least) on race would blow up and tar every libertarian by association. None of this has happened. As Paul's vast coalition of political outcasts organized online and filled his war chest, the mainstream media has grown more interested in libertarianismâ€”all of it, not just Paul's brandâ€”and has generally ignored his controversies.
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Offline donations were added in to the ticker yesterday, and the campaign at my last glance was at $11.3 million dollars for the 4th quarter. With what seemed like an almost insurmountable goal of $12 million set in October, and the Dec. 16th Tea Party coming up, it is quite possible, in fact almost for sure, that Ron Paul will have the largest fund raising quarter amongst all of the GOP candidates.

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Not just another Straw Poll.

National Presidential Caucus Announces Results From First-Ever National Caucus

-- Barack Obama Wins Democrat Caucuses; Ron Paul Dominates Both GOP And "Open" Caucuses --

On the Republican side, Ron Paul obliterated the field for the GOP generating the preference of 50% of GOP Caucuses. Mike Huckabee and Fred Thompson follow, generating 33.3% and 16.6% of Republican Caucus preferences, respectively.

Among votes in Open Caucuses, Ron Paul wins with 62.5% of Open Caucus votes, followed by Barack Obama (18.75%), Fred Thompson (12.5%), and Hilary Clinton (6.25%).
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Lots of criticism of Paulites flooding Straw Polls, but I find it very interesting that the next two biggest GOP grassroots campaigns, Huckabee and Thompson respectively also flexed their muscle, making this National Caucus an interesting grassroots experiment. You'll note the results are close to the results of the Grassfire.org poll of it's membership posted in the last week or so to this thread.

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Onward and upward
http://www.lewrockwell.com/blog/lewrw/archives/017644.html

Pollster.com shows Ron Paul trending upward in the following key early states:

Iowa, New Hampshire, Michigan, South Carolina, Florida.

Thompson is down in all five. Giuliani is down in four of the five. McCain is down in three of the five.
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Pretty interesting is that in some states, specifically New Hampshire and Michigan, Paul is mirroring Huckabee's upward trend a few points lower, but of course none of these polls include the Democrat and Independent voters in these open primaries.

Looking at Huck's explosion, weeks before the first primary, one has to wonder, can he hold his position and momentum? Paul is poised for great results in Iowa and New Hampshire to fuel SC, Michigan and Florida.

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The Atlantic : Why I Still Love Ron Paul
http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2007/12/why-i-still-lov.html

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ANALYSIS: Last Chance GOP Debate a Missed Opportunity for Would-Be Iowa Contenders

Winners:

Mike Huckabee: Nothing happened to slow his momentum, and plenty happened to suggest that it will continue.

Ron Paul: Loved the focus on questions of national debt, the Constitution and an overreaching federal government.
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My Interview with Ron Paul by John Stossel
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=23929&page=1

Over the last few months, I've received hundreds of e-mails from people asking me to interview Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, so I did.

It's refreshing to interview a politician who doesn't mince words. It's even more refreshing to interview one who understands the benefits of limited government.

Here, then, is the first in a series of columns on my talk with Ron Paul. Some of Paul's answers are shortened.
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The show is called "Pulse of the Taxpayer" from Florida. It's a long segment, I usually play stuff like this in the background while I work.

http://cdn.libsyn.com/woca/pottdec11m.mp3

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DesMoines Register Weak dollar 'bad sign,' Paul says
http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071212/NEWS09/712120356/-1/caucus&

When the dollar starts dropping, he said, "it reflects that the foreign governments and foreign holders of our money are losing confidence in us, and I think this is a very significant thing."

The devalued dollar is playing a "major role" in the foreign trade picture, he said. It was easier to print and export U.S. dollars and buy items overseas, and "Good jobs have gone overseas," he said.

â€œItâ€™s sort of like the individual with endless credit when all of a sudden, the bank quits lending to him, and his standard of living goes down,â€ Paul said. â€œOur dollar has had support from overseas and governments have been willing to loan money to us. Now things are changing and itâ€™s going to change our whole country.â€
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U.S. Representative Ron Paul to Speak at â€œPolitics & Eggsâ€ Breakfast
Presented by The New England Council and the New Hampshire Political Library

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/...d=news_view&newsId=20071212005958&newsLang=en

Event: "Politics & Eggs" Candidates Forum

Featuring: U.S. Representative Ron Paul

Produced by The New England Council and the New Hampshire Political Library.

Date: Wednesday, December 19, 2007
8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Venue: The Bedford Village Inn
Bedford, NH

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The anniversary of the Boston Tea Party is Sunday Dec. 16th.

Boston Tea Party to be Commemorated by Ron Paul Supporters
http://www.dawsontimes.com/news30534/boston-tea-party-to-be-commemorated-by-ron-paul-su.shtml

In 1773, British Parliament had retained the tea tax partially as a symbol of its right to tax the American colonies. The colonists had prevented the taxed tea from landing in New York and Philadelphia, and at Boston the three tea ships were again refused permission to unload. Outraged colonists, such as Samuel Adams and Paul Revere, amongst others, boarded the ships on December 16, 1773 and threw the tea into the harbor in protest. Of course, the rest is history and the Americans eventually gained their freedom from England.

According to the Ron Paul camp, this year, American citizens will dump millions of dollars into the Ron Paul presidential campaign to protest the 'inflation tax' created by the continuing down spiral of the worth of the US Dollar. This may prove to be the largest one-day political donation event in history. An enormous Ron Paul blimp has been set up for the event and will be traveling to Boston over the weekend.
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You can read about the Ron Paul Boston Tea Party here
http://www.teaparty07.com
(anticipated to be the largest, one day fund raising event in political history)

And the Rally planned in Boston at the State Capitol and later, the "Cradle of Liberty" followed by a Tea Party re-enactment.
http://www.teapartyrally.com

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Some YouTubage for your eye sockets.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKZmIzEMUN8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwGoEb3t2CI

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You can read more about the Boston Tea Party here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Tea_Party

Also, I would like to remind everyone to check out this fantastic video about the story behind the national anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner". When you sing the anthem, do you really understand what you are singing about?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwsq7frSB5Q

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and within 34% of 1st and 18% of second...yep...he sure has a shot!
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I think you might be in for a surprise dGTechMan.

Paul is on the up, the idiotic corrupt warmongering fools that you support are starting to worry about Paul.

For example, Mr 9/11 is dropping out of the picture because people can see him for the utter FAKE ASS scumbag that he is.

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Blimp Updates!

The first banner arrived this morning, 12/12 and the blimp company started installing it around 10:30 AM! It should be completely installed by 4-5pm. Iâ€™ll be posting pictures of the installation later on today.

On a side note, Trevor and Elijah are safely in Elizabeth City, NC and talking to the managers and pilots to hammer out the details on our planned departure date, Friday, December 14th.
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These dedicated folks in MA have been working very long hours trying to get our banners made in time. Thank you!!

The second banner will be completed tommorow (Thursday 12/13) and will be personally escorted by plane to Elizabeth City, NC. It should be installed by late Thursday night or the wee hours of the morning on Friday and Freedom Oneâ€™s ensemble will then be complete for her debut on Friday, December 14th, 2007.
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Updates from; http://ondecember16th.com/

Oh yeah, funny blimp update from CNN using Alan Keyes from the Iowa debate
http://youtube.com/watch?v=FES7Ug_3beY

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