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Maybe it's finally time to read those Ron Paul newsletters
This is as good as it will get for Ron Paul.
Nonetheless, Sarah Palin mentioned tonight that the GOP should not marginalize Paul or his supporters.
Good advice, because Paul as a 3rd Party candidate could cause trouble.
Sarah who ?
Too late Bob they already have tried to marginlize him and he already did make trouble, now they walk the tight rope if they give him respect he picks up support and if they don't he makes trouble with the allocated delegates he will gain. Romney is held to basically a three way tie with two guys who were never supposed to be competitive, not good for republicans Bob, not good at all. Republicans have no hero Bob, they have three different 25 percenters, it will take more than a 25 percenter to beat Obama.
Keep convincing yourself that the total failure of a President is unbeatable, Grumpie, if it makes you feel better.
Nobody is unbeatable Bob, I just don't think any of these three guys will beat him in 2012.
Round two coming up guys, Santorum was a surprise, but his "God" message played well,don't think he will do as well on the next two stops, especially now that he's committed to bombing Iran when he becomes president.
Well the "Electability" issue is now moot as far as Dr Paul goes, Drawing almost a third in a state where no one expected him to do well blows that theory up.
Mitts still getting his expected establishment vote, the only place he is consistent. 25% is his ceiling.
Hey Forrest, New Hampshire will bring in down to top two, and then we can really get to the issues. Grinch and Bachmann staying in actually helps Dr Paul more than any of the others, Huntsman will probably do better there but isn't going to beat Mitts.
Sorry ............... one line does not make a story worth reading!
Ron Paul received a thumbs up fro 25% of 3% of Iowans...3% who are notoriously the most radical in a state known for the radicalism of its Republicans. Electability has a long way to go before being proven. Paul still has zero chance of ever being President.
Forrest, Republicans might not have a hero but they hate President Obama. That is enough for them. That's why it's so frightening for our country. That type of mentality is very dangerous for our country because it opens the doors for a total nut job to be in the whitehouse.
Obama/Biden 2012
With 88% reported the TOTAL reported Republican vote total is only about 100,000.
So much for the alleged groundswell of excitement and support for the GOP going into 2012.
Money Can't Buy You Love
My hat is off to Rick Santorum, as no one in the media was talking about him. It was Bachmann, Perry, Gingrich, Paul and of course Romney. But Santorum's tenacity almost paid off against the guy who was supposed to walk through the nominating process unscathed.
Romney as usual spent a fortune and if he wins, it won't be by much. Had this gone another week, I think Santorum could have been Romney easily.
Ron Paul. Good riddance. To you and the PL, especially Cenk, who asked democrats to vote against President Obama.
Evidently Cenk doesn't know democrats very well. But then why should he? He's not a democrat.
Thank you Iowa for not voting for Ron Paul.
John B, that's 19,000 less than 2008 and definitely lower than what was reported earlier when there were suggestions of a record GOP turn out.
Was listening to Newt Gingrich spin his 4th place into a win and vowing that now the debate begins and throwing in some terrorist fear mongering in the process. Not to mention Ron Paul's speech.
Hi Guys, I was just puddling around the net after the caucus and found something that is interesting...
I knew that the republicans would play dirty, looks like Santorum had more than just God's help....
Check some of these out...
presstv.com/usdetail/219170.html
Radio Interview....
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQXVB9buAmc
She pretty much predicts the Iowa results the day before the caucus....
Iowa shouldn't be first in the nation... Politics is a Dirty Business but to be this bold faced about it...
Oh Geese! here's another one,
Santorum's nephew endorses Dr. Paul...
www.examiner.com/conspiracy-in-denver/santorum-s-nephew-endorses-ron-paul
Monty Burns finishing third. But don't worry, Paul fans. If you want to vote for somebody whose goal is to get us out of the Middle East and who isn't already committed to bombing Iran, there's always Obama.
This was a Republican "primary". We don;t need or want any dumb comments from
Democrats.
Shame for you that this is America, and it's our write to comment on whatever we wish...no matter that Conservatives would like to change that.
First Read? You invented VCI... It hasn't been updated since 11/15... Your % have changed, but you're not showing it...
Did Ron Paul just violate the Hatch act by having a soldier in uniform stump for him. I have no problem with the soldier, and had he been in "civies", it would have been o.k. But, in uniform is expressly forbidden by the hatch act.
Now Michele Bachmann is giving her usual campaign speech about taking the country back from Barack Obama (didn't know it went anywhere), making him a "one-term president" (keep dreaming lady), repealing that dreadful socialized medicine (she doesn't even know what socialized medicine is). Please someone, explain to Ms. Bachmann that we don't have socialized medicine because if we did, the doctors, nurses would be government employees and hospitals and clinics would be government buildings not to mention that all those private insurance companies taking our monthly premiums would not exist. Thank you GOP voters in Iowa for not giving Michele Bachmann anything close to a win here. The rest of the country thanks you, too.
You morons are gonna get the government you deserve, once again. Congrats. Hopefully, I'll get to be there when nothing whatsoever about this country's plight changes, the rest of the world fully sickens of the bluster and scams of both the US and Israel, and you find out firsthand what chum the American people really are.
The huge losers in this race are, of course, the American people. If this trend continues, the nation will remain bankrupt, we will continue to deficit spend, and more men and women will go forth overseas to "advance" US interests upon the rest of the world - whether they like it or not. Someday there will be a coalition of foreign nations that will impose their will and sanctions on us. It is only a matter of time.
Seriously, is there any doubt in anyone's mind that we will attack Iran? And when we do, you can forget about balanced budgets and cutting spending........
RON PAUL 2012
There you have it. 75% - 99% of the caucus-goers voted against each of the candidates. Nice field of candidates you got there GOP.
The GOP "Clown Caucus" in Iow last night was a clear statement on the complete failure of the GOP/RNC. It is very difficult to vote for any GOP Clown that represent the top 1% only. Their economic policies have proven this time and again. "Mickey Mouse Mitch McConnell" the GOP "Master Of Madness and Misinformation" made it very clear. The poltical goal of the "Gross Odd People" (GOP), and the "Really Not Competent" (RNC). Is to destroy an American President. This is not a goal though! This is "Political TREASON!" Mr. Paul has a Foreign Policy that would have been practical in 1861 however, not in 2012. A lot has changed in the world, and Ron Paul does not seem to comprehend. Mr. Paul has had a horrible history of making intolerant remarks about other who are of different ethnic backgrounds. This type of inhumane attitude towards others is UnAmerican, UnPatriotic, and not Presidential at all. The GOP "Hoodlum's On The Hill" have made it very clear that their "Goofy Grover" Tax Pledge is unbreakable for them. Their pledge to the US Constitution, and their pledge to help ALL Americans is very breakable. The GOP Lobbyists will defend the Koch Brothers, and the Bush Tax Cuts for the rich only to the bitter end. Hey! Hey! Ho! Ho! The Party Of NO has got to go!
Do you Democrats really want to make us mad enough to start shooting you down in the streets?
People who actually understand the issues and have read the constitution, taken government courses, taken part in political campaigns, and understand America are behind Ron Paul.
Which is exactly why his situation is precarious......
Because that's only about 150,000 people. In a nation of 300,000,000, where 150,000,000 of them might vote thsi year.
I've done all of those things. I'm a Liberal.
Ron Paul represents a once-fringe viewpoint, that of the John Birch Society. It's a group so radical they were once disowned by true Conservatives including William F. Buckley and Barry Goldwater. Now they're the mainstream of the radical GOP.
History will not look well upon this time when Republicans mainstreamed crazy.
If Ron Paul wants to win should he first not get agreement on his policies from his son Senator Rand Paul? Watch the speech the Congressman made last night post caucus, where by the way he truly had everyexpectation of winning a landslide. Two very particular moments jump from the screen when Representative Paul says we do not need NATO Senator Paul manages to not applaud. When Representative Paul Says Get out of Afghanistan now again Senator Paul does not applaud instead he coughs and puts his finger over his mouth afterward. If Senator Paul cannot support dad why should anyone else? A token appearance should be nowhere near enough, should it? Should the Senator applaud wildly at all of dad's remarks?
No, I don't think father and son should agree on all policies. That's sort of like saying all Democrats should believe the same way in all circumstances. I think it's great that they both can stand up for ideals that come from their heart, not from "Dad" or "Son, " or anyone or anything else. I certainly don't think the Senator should applaud wildly at his dad's remarks if he doesn't agree with them. In fact, I hope he doesn't! I don't know what their relationship is, but it would be great if they have a good relationship despite their political disagreements. I know my Dad and I do!
Great results in Iowa. I am more than ready to accept Rick Santorum for President. We Republicans have shunted Rick off for far too long a time. I am going to shift my support to Rick immediately. He doesn't need to change one bit to meet all of our requirements as Conservatives. As for his position on Israel, it shows he has spunk and intelligence.