Ron Paul Appears to have Given up 2008 Presidential Bid to Focus on Congressional Run

Ron Paul Gives up 2008 Presidential Bid to Focus on Congressinal Run

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Let me tell you my thoughts. With Romney gone, the chances of a brokered convention are nearly zero.

But with so many primaries and caucuses now over, we do not now need so big a national campaign staff, and so I am making it leaner and tighter.

I also have another priority. I have constituents in my home district that I must serve. I cannot and will not let them down. And I have another battle I must face here as well. If I were to lose the primary for my congressional seat, all our opponents would react with glee, and pretend it was a rejection of our ideas. I cannot and will not let that happen.

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[edit on 9-2-2008 by dbates]

Admin Edit: Title change to more accurately reflect the content.

[edit on 2-9-2008 by Springer]

Well, that's it folks. Ron Paul has all but given up for the 2008 Presidential elections. Of course he won't say directly that he's going to give up. He just uses other words. He's cutting back and focusing on his Congressional position. Yes, we all know what that means. He's giving up on the presidential run. It looks like he finally realizes that his efforts are not going to pay off. His less than 10 delegates hardly compares to the hundreds that the front-runner McCain has.

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[edit on 9-2-2008 by dbates]

And nobody seen this coming??

I saw this coming about a week and a half ago...

Ohh well our last hope.. Our modern day Jesus Christ has left the building.

We are so truly screwed now..

See ya in the camp.

[edit on 2/9/2008 by ThichHeaded]

This is truly sad news!

I have no hope for America now.

He was it and now its gone.

I can't believe he gave up, I feel so betrayed!

What about all the donations to his PRESIDENTIAL campaign?

What about the people who supported you RON?

What the hell man!

I'm sad for the rest of the day now

This really is sad news, but we all knew it inevitable. The Beast will feed, and even Ron Paul can't stop it.

It's gonna take a lot more than one good Captain to get this ship turned around.

[edit on 2/9/0808 by jackinthebox]

Originally posted by ThichHeaded


Ohh well our last hope.. Our modern day Jesus Christ has left the building.

[edit on 2/9/2008 by ThichHeaded]

And the media has their ANTI-christ darling, John McInsane.

Sad when the only Politician that gives the average citizen any hope of a better future, is the only politician who was totaly shunned by our pupeteered media.

reply to post by dbates


I don't see how this says anything about his campaign for President.

He is no longer running for the Republican nomination as he sees McCain is pretty much a shoe-in no matter how ridiculous that is.

He is a Libertarian at heart. I wouldn't be surprised to see him run as an independent.

He'd probably win the election.

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What about this part of his statement:

Let me tell you my thoughts. With Romney gone, the chances of a brokered convention are nearly zero. But that does not affect my determination to fight on, in every caucus and primary remaining, and at the convention for our ideas, with just as many delegates as I can get.

It sounds like he's accepted the inevitable, but he will not allow his supporters to be silenced.

He will continue to stay in the race as a thorn in the side of the PTB, IMHO, tilting at windmills and keeping the dream alive.

Originally posted by biggie smalls
He is a Libertarian at heart. I wouldn't be surprised to see him run as an independent.

He already stated more than once he wouldnt do that..

But from what I understand he might have some good backing.. so I aint sure.. But highly doubtful that it might happen.

And just last Tuesday I voted for that guy. It's enough to make me want to boycott the elections in November. That way I can get a bumper sticker that says, "Don't blame me, I voted for Ron Paul."

Ah well, I guess it's all down hill from here.

wupy

I had just come back from shopping
looking at all the people on the side of the highway holding his signs up
we honked and waved
sweet more people showing their support

just to come back to read this

sad

THIS IS NOT TRUE, misquotes and lies like this are going to hurt his campaign, you need to remove this post!


here is his REAL Message:

Whoa! What a year this has been. And what achievements we have had. If
I may quote Trotsky of all people, this Revolution is permanent. It
will not end at the Republican convention. It will not end in November. It
will not end until we have won the great battle on which we have
embarked. Not because of me, but because of you. Millions of Americans --
and friends in many other countries -- have dedicated themselves to the
principles of liberty: to free enterprise, limited government, sound
money, no income tax, and peace. We will not falter so long as there is
one restriction on our persons, our property, our civil liberties. How
much I owe you. I can never possibly repay your generous donations, hard
work, whole-hearted dedication and love of freedom. How blessed I am to
be associated with you. Carol, of course, sends her love as well.

Let me tell you my thoughts. With Romney gone, the chances of a
brokered convention are nearly zero. But that does not affect my determination
to fight on, in every caucus and primary remaining, and at the
convention for our ideas, with just as many delegates as I can get. But with
so many primaries and caucuses now over, we do not now need so big a
national campaign staff, and so I am making it leaner and tighter. Of
course, I am committed to fighting for our ideas within the Republican
party, so there will be no third party run. I do not denigrate third
parties -- just the opposite, and I have long worked to remove the
ballot-access restrictions on them. But I am a Republican, and I will remain a
Republican.

I also have another priority. I have constituents in my home district
that I must serve. I cannot and will not let them down. And I have
another battle I must face here as well. If I were to lose the primary for
my congressional seat, all our opponents would react with glee, and
pretend it was a rejection of our ideas. I cannot and will not let that
happen.

In the presidential race and the congressional race, I need your
support, as always. And I have plans to continue fighting for our ideas in
politics and education that I will share with you when I can, for I will
need you at my side. In the meantime, onward and upward! The neocons,
the warmongers, the socialists, the advocates of inflation will be
hearing much from you and me.

Sincerely,

Ron

reply to post by dbates


The title of this post is wrong, wrong, wrong. Someone ought to delete this whole thread immediately.

I am outraged at the OP's editorial misrepresentation of Ron Paul's campaign.

Here is the conclusion from Ron Paul's message:

In the presidential race and the congressional race, I need your support, as always. And I have plans to continue fighting for our ideas in politics and education that I will share with you when I can, for I will need you at my side. In the meantime, onward and upward! The neocons, the warmongers, the socialists, the advocates of inflation will be hearing much from you and me.

[edit on 9/2/08 by Pellevoisin]

yea. why are you jumping the gun??? negative negative. looks like the fight goes on. don't lose hope. it is possible.

So wait, wait. He's running for congress and the presidency? Is this what I'm reading here, guys?

Originally posted by dbates
Of course he won't say directly that he's going to give up. He just uses other words.

Like I said, he won't come out and straight up say that he's given up. Romney hasn't even said those exact words yet we all know his position. What else are we to think when he says he's cutting back his staff in the presidential race and focusing more on the state congressional run? It means he won't pull his name out of the hat, but he's done trying.

Notice also how much of the first paragraph has it's focus on the future past November.

this Revolution is permanent. It
will not end at the Republican convention. It will not end in November. It
will not end until we have won the great battle

It looks to me like he has realized defeat for this November.

reply to post by dbates


Your title is misleading and wrong. It is your interpretation and it is not true. And did I mention you've got this wrong!

Originally posted by TheWalkingFox
So wait, wait. He's running for congress and the presidency?

Thank you! Yes, you hit the main point exactly. He wouldn't put out a note ot all his supporters about his interest in keeping his congressional seat if he was still in the presidential race. You can only occupy one position at a time. He's chosen to take the congressional route.

[edit on 9-2-2008 by dbates]

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Why are you disrespecting supermoderator? Are you looking to get banned?

Originally posted by dbates

Originally posted by TheWalkingFox
So wait, wait. He's running for congress and the presidency?

He's chosen to take the congressional route.

Like hell he has. You are dead, dead, dead wrong.