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Texas Rep. Ron Paul said Monday that he'll cease campaigning in upcoming caucuses and primaries, an announcement of symbolic, if not substantive, significance.
Paul, the libertarian-minded congressman who'd sought to convert his grassroots support and fundraising prowess into electoral success, sent a letter to supporters announcing he'd stop spending money on forthcoming nominating contests.
"Moving forward, however, we will no longer spend resources campaigning in primaries in states that have not yet voted. Doing so with any hope of success would take many tens of millions of dollars we simply do not have," he said in a statement.
The announcement changes little, though, for the Paul campaign. While the candidate had continued to hold rallies in Texas and California -- at which, his campaign boasted, thousands of attendees would appear -- those events were sporadic at best. Moreover, Paul had hardly been a regular presence on the campaign trail since the earliest contents, and he had largely eschewed primaries in favor of caucuses, where his enthusiastic supporters threatened to influence the outcomes.
But Paul never won any of those caucuses, and his campaign turned its attention in recent weeks to the obscure process of delegate allocation on the state level. The Texas congressman said Monday that his team would continue in its bid to accrue delegates.
"Our campaign will continue to work in the state convention process. We will continue to take leadership positions, win delegates, and carry a strong message to the Republican National Convention that liberty is the way of the future," he said.
Paul's endgame in pursuing delegates (affecting the platform, maybe, or even winning a spot for him or his son on the Republican ticket) is far from clear. Paul announced last year that he would not seek re-election, spurring speculation that his son, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, who was elected in 2010, might inherit the Paul political organization.
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This election is going to be like the movie "Alien vs Pedator" (you can pick which candidate is which ;) ). No matter who wins, we the people lose.
I'll be voting GOP downticket in November, but 3rd party for president.
Ron Paul 2012 . If you dont like Ron vote for Mickey Mouse many may just do that.
Certainly feels like Mickeys has been running the show for the last 30 years.
May be Dr. Paul gets the nomination may be not. The movement he started will roll on. If American survives our grandchildren will know of Ron Paul but for now it ain't over till its over and right now the MSM dosen't seem to trustworthy.
A perfect example of the hypocrisy of the Libertarian platform. Paul states that campaigning, "...would take many tens of millions of dollars we simply do not have." Yet, his party's platform calls for, "the repeal of the income tax." So, it takes money to run a campaign -- but not a government?
Everything takes money.......Ron just doesn't want to pisss it away, the way Barry and George do.
"Hypocrisy" Haven't really researched Ron Paul much have you? Sure hope Dr. Paul has a chance to manage our countries finances as well as he has managed his campaigns.
So How Many times do i need to research it @hermit . Being 51 , I have heard his speil at least 3 times now . Each time paul runs for president everyone gets to hear the same stuff . OVER and Over . His supporters even say the same things EVERY time . What is truly amazing is . You nice folks Just now seem to have Discovered Ron . Geez he's been in congress for 30 years has run for president at least 3 times .
Brian,........ Ron Paul never has been a Libertarian, or republican for that matter, even though he has campaigned as both. Ron Paul is a Constitutionalist who believes in governing in compliance with the rules and guidelines set forth in the US Constitution, not aberrations of.......A Ron Paul president is way over due !
If you are one of those who could careless about adhering to the US Constitution anymore, think about this, " If we do not adhere to the supreme law of the land, then what, or who's laws and rules do we govern by ?"
Carpenter 7 If you have researched for 30 years and still will not support Dr. Paul well I guess your right never mind. Cast not your pearls before swine.
PS I was also born in 61
61 was a good year hermit . move into the 21st century mr . the rest of us do not want to live in 1800 or 1900 . That Past is GONE . It was only good for rich white folks anyway .
OK In the 21st century I would love to see Dr. Paul's foreign policy in place. Hows that.
I actually have No problem with that .
I liked Ron Paul's foreign policy, basically 'get out of all the places we do not belong'. But did not like his domestic policy at all. He seemed to want to eliminate government. Reducing would help, but you can't eliminate it.
He doesn't want to eliminate the government. As you say, he only wants to LIMIT big government. It's possible you might have mis-understood. I've heard him say many times he only wants to limit government.
I too was somewhat concerned about Dr. Paul domestic plans. When given time to explain his plan it made perfect sense. I'd love to see the debate between Pres. Obama and Dr. Paul.
Anyone ever think that if our VETS & THE FOLKS THAT DEFEND THE U.S. Support Dr. Paul (JUST MAYBE THE REST OF US SHOULD ) cuz THey know more than joe public ( THINKS HE KNOWS)
Typical of the mainstream media. This has become their protocol now. Sure they'll mention Ron Paul...as long as it downplays his efforts. What the mainstream is afraid to publicly admit out of fear from the establishment is, that the Ron Paul campaign, despite it's financial shortcoming and non-support from the MSM, is actually bigger and more powerful then most people even know. If you people want the real truth, then stop wasting your time with mainstream garbage. It's only a matter of time before the MSM can no longer avoid having to report the REAL truth on the Ron Paul revolution and the RNC's effort to keep him out of the spotlight.
Yep. I was shocked to see a story about Ron Paul here, let alone a photo of him. Of course this wouldn't be the case if it was a more positive story.
...Well, I hope you guys are right and Dr. Paul does still stand a chance; I had all but given up and resigned myself to do a write-in for Willie Nelson in November.
Obama is the worst and Romney is next-to-worst.
Don't write in Willie, write in Ron.
If you're going to write in Willie Nelson or Ron, you might as well write in Donald Duck! LOL... Mitt is a loser and an out of touch jerk, and umm.. Paul is just in another world.
RON PAUL is NOT DROPPING OUT of the RACE. This is another fake article designed to mislead the gullible masses. You can't believe anything they write about Ron Paul these days. I've always known media manipulation existed, but never so blatant as anything concening Ron Paul. To all of you who took the BLUE pill...nevermind this doesn't concern you...
So even Ron Paul himself must also be in the conspiracy against Ron Paul now, since he said himself that he is ceasing campaigning.
He's not ceasing his campaign. Wishful thinking, though.
Ron Paul is not spending money in the Primaries right now. That does not mean he is dropping out of the race. He is stiill on the ballot and the delegate process is still up for grabs in California.
Romney can't beat Obama, Paul can.
If you like Obama, help to get Romney nominated.
Paul couldn't beat a package of onion soup mix.
...Yobama is a package of fruit soup mix. ...BTW, "Cameron" is a fruity name. LMAO!!!
Cameron,
And yet he's still standing. You can't say that about the other eight that dropped out.
Consistant 12 term congressman. Not my words Jon Stewarts.
Ron Paul was still running? LOL!
RON PAUL NEW NUT, vote out all blue dog and republican out of state and federal office.
I'd sure love to see a debate between Paul and O'commie.
...Dr. Paul would make Yobama look like the affirmative action dolt Yobama is. ...Unfortunately, in a Yobama/Romney debate, they would both look like the boring dolts they both are.
Bane capital sole purpose is to make money for its investors. It is not meant to save jobs or buy industries and keep them forever. If the sum of the parts is more than the net worth of whole company they will sell the parts and lay-off workers. This is what Romney has done over and over again. His concern are not the workers. his concern is profit - pure and simple. That is why he would have liked to see GM go bankrupt. GM parts are worth than the whole company. A good move for venture capital if they can get their hands on it. If Romney gets to the White House he will try to put the country in depression - a good condition for venture capitals such as Bane Capital to make money. Mitt is dangerous for America. Ron Paul is a bit crazy but is honest and part of his agenda can improve conditions in the US and improve the deficit. Obama is a much better choice than either Mitt or Ron.
...LOL!!!! ...What would Yobama do, except more of what he already has (i.e. increase the national debt by another hundred fold)????
If you like flip-floppers, take your pick........Barry or Mitt.
Ron doesn't have to remember his lies.
Ron Paul 2016!!!!
LOL
I'm frankly amazed crazy old grandpa ever got it.
It amazes me to see the MSM spin this so negatively for Paul and so positive for Romney.
Romney gets over $100 Million in free advertising from the MSM. Why would Paul want to waste money there?
He is not removing his campaign from caucuses. He is focusing on the delegate strategy, which up until now, it's winning against Romney.
Ron Paul is projected to win AT LEAST 12 STATES as of right now: Washington, Nevada, Colorado, Missouri, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Maine, Iowa, Virginia, Arizona, Louisiana, and Massachusetts.
The media can spin it all they want.
When Ron Paul shows up at the RNC in August with as many delegates as Mitt Romney, we will see who is laughing.
Ron Paul is well on track to force, and eventually WIN a brokered convention.
Ron Paul = Warren Harding 2.0
RON PAUL IS NOT SUSPENDING HIS CAMPAIGN!!!
HE IS REALLOCATING FUNDS TO FOCUS ON BEATING ROMNEY IN DELEGATES.
THIS INCLUDES CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS.
Romney may win the popular vote, but Ron Paul may win the vast majority of delegates out of both states.
The media doesn't talk about how much money Romney spent on trying to win the "straw vote" in some of these states, where Ron Paul didn't spend much but swept the vast majority of delegates.
The only thing that matters is delegates...
For every delegate Romney has, he probably spends $500,000.
For every delegate Paul has, he probably spends $25,000.
Who would be better at handling out economy by being able to effectively balance a tight budget?
Gee, you tell me.
Shep,...I believe Ron Paul is also setting himself up to run as an independent should he not get the republican nomination. Either way, if Paul is elected he will govern as an independent Constitutionalist.
Ron Paul is the only rational, honest, patriotic adult in the game
If Ron Paul gets the elected, the media puppets will be fired.
"Wow. That's a bold strategy Cotton, let's see if it pans out for him"
Ron Paul has never said he wants to abolish most all government and close 'all' foreign military bases. Even if it were true, people need to realize there are a whole lot of democrats and republicans in Congress he would have to go through...The president does not write laws, the president may either approve or reject laws written by Congress and administrate the enforcement of such laws passed...........Our president does not, and never will have powers of a dictator lest Congress and the people give such powers.
In these times of a corrupt and dysfunctional government, Ron Paul is the perfect adult and bitter pill for the job of president.............Paul in 2012 for meaningful change we can believe in.
Dear Voters- it should come to no surprise that the libertarian or third voice that comes to the plate bows out of the race. If the big issues are jobs and the economy, then there is no difference between the other two candidates. The one named Romney will turn our country around because he grew up in the private sector and knows how business works. (please!!!!!!!!, Washington does not work like a business and never will) Mr. Obama has been in the hot seat for 4 years and has been hard pressed to get things done due to a reluctant congress. The key ingredient is not in the oval office, voters, but how we shake up members in the legislative branch. Streamlining regulations and revamping the tax codes are the only solutions to recovery.
At least the libertarian candidate represented a whistle blower on Washington in the debates. The other two candidates will continue their mudslinging until November. Congress is in a denial mode during an election year and job recovery is just talked about.
Thank you, Ron Paul, for keeping comedy in the election year.......
You would think "crazy uncle ron" with his tinfoil hat would certainly be the butt of most jokes. Watch how Jon Stewart and Jay Leno and other comedians are always so "disrepectful" of Dr. Paul
Reading these posts reminds me of something that George Carlin said abpout 20 years ago. "Say what you want about America, I love this place, but we got some dumb a$$ mother-fer's floating around in this country" Sadly more Americans remain "Willfully Ignorant" of what is happening around them. Posters here seem more concerned with the price of gasoline. Stupid, short sighted, ignorant, yep, George was right!
Ron Paul was still campaigning... NOW THAT'S FUNNY! Mitt might as well stop now too before he puts his golden foot in his silver spoon mouth yet again!
OBAMA/BIDEN 2012!!!
Famous Ron Paul quote: "I have not yet begun to lose!"
You should check out his other famous quote " what if"