Giuliani has backed out of the race and has endorsed McCain...no shocker there.
Huckabee is expected to drop out soon, but many commentators are saying he will not do it until after Super Tuesday to avoid his rival, Romney, getting his votes.
But the kicker is how all the news broadcasts keep repeating that it will soon be a two-man race.
Even now, after seven candidates have dropped out, after Ron Paul has broken record after record for fundraising and won nearly all straw polls, he still is getting ignored and labeled as the long shot?
Wasn't Giuliani given the title of front-runner not long ago? Maybe people should stop listening to the mainstream media for their political information. They obviously don't have their facts straight.
Ron Paul is one step closer to the national convention but remember, he can't do it without our continued support. And as much a we loathe the idea that campaigns revolve around money...well, until we can effectively change the game, we need to play by their rules.
The best thing we can do for Ron Paul now is to donate and donate regularly. It doesn't matter if all you can commit to is $20 a paycheck. That $20 (or whatever amount it is that you're comfortable with) is the best thing we can do to help propel him nationally.
Need something else to do? Encourage supporters in other states to canvass - it's a tried and true method that has shown to work. Also, if you hear a newscast or radio show that censors Ron Pul, call in or email and remind them he's not out of the race yet!
Our job in Nevada may be done for now but their is still a long way to go until we can breath easy.
Go Ron Paul!
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
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Sunday, January 27, 2008
AL Republican Assembly Endorses Ron Paul
The Alabama Republican Assembly endorsed Ron Paul at their state convention today in Birmingham.
The endorsement required a 2/3rds majority of registered delegates. Ron Paul received the 2/3rds on the first ballot! Mike Huckabee came in second.
Convention chair Elaine Little noted that, with the crowded field, it was unusual that an endorsement would be won on the first ballot.
The group also held a straw poll that was open to the public. The winner of the straw poll was Ron Paul, with 81%.
The endorsement required a 2/3rds majority of registered delegates. Ron Paul received the 2/3rds on the first ballot! Mike Huckabee came in second.
Convention chair Elaine Little noted that, with the crowded field, it was unusual that an endorsement would be won on the first ballot.
The group also held a straw poll that was open to the public. The winner of the straw poll was Ron Paul, with 81%.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Liberty Tax - Spread the Word
Well, here we are, about 12 days until Super Tuesday...
We just performed a medium moneybomb on the 21st of January and
produced 1.8 million dollars for the campaign.
Mitt Romney is buying the Presidency with his own money.
McCain just raised $7 Million over the last month.
Giuliani is broke.
Huckabee is broke.
McCain is surging in the polls and appears to be doing better in
the primaries.
We need to do something. If we sit and wait, we lose. If we
generate momentum we win.
We need to demoralize the other campaigns. We need to drive fear
into the hearts of the establishment and show that Ron Paul and his
supporters are fully committed are are ready to go the distance.
So here is the plan and we all need to participate:
On February 3rd (2 days before Super Tuesday) we will fund Ron
Pauls General Election. We will show our forward thinking and our
massive support for the freedom message. We need to attract the
previous Thompson voters, the previous Gravel voters, and now the
Kusinich voters to take a stand and not waiver.
The MoneyBomb(s) have been the most effective tool we have toward
showing support and driving a wedge into the minds of
the other campaigns. We are fighting a battle of ideologies, true
but on the ground, we are fighting a battle of wills.
Everyone wants to be on a winning team. This is why we must show
the other campaigns, and the undecided voters who is determined,
who has the loudest voice, who has the greatest backing, and who is
more determined to win.
On February 3rd. We need 20,000 (as many as possible) people to
donate $500 each. This mass donation event has been in stealth mode
so as not to attract the media who can then warp it to their
message. The intent is to "out of nowhere" produce a ridiculous
amount of support for Ron Paul. The "out of nowhere" is vital.
http://www.libertytax08.com is the website for the event.
This will take a small amount of work on your (our) part. If we
commit to at least 30 minutes of time each within the next two
days we can make this massive event happen.
Here is what is needed from each of us.
1. Set aside 30 minutes during the next two days to be in front of
your computer.
2. Start the clock on the half hour and proceed to visit as many
blogs, meetup group websites, message boards, comment sections as
possible. Visit politics oriented websites, conservative oriented
websites, Fred Thompson websites, Kucinich websites, Diggs,
MySpaces, Facebooks, etc.
3. Then send an email to a minimum of 10 other people. These people
should be friends of Ron Paul or emails gotten from freedom
movement websites. Could even be webmasters, or admin@something.com
addresses. Tell the folks you send an email to who you are and that
we are doing up a sneak moneybomb for Ron Paul. If they want to do
away with the IRS, now is the time to prove it. Paste the content
of this email to your own. - Bottom line is get the word out.
4. If you own a website, there are banners available on the
http://www.libertytax08.com site to use.
That is all that is required to pull in $10,000,000.00. (30 minutes
each).
I have sent this email to 800 of you, so collectively 800 folks
spending 30 minutes to get the word out this weekend creates 24,000
hours spent advertising the event
Maybe you do not want to partake in the event, maybe you don't have
$500 dollars, this is completely understandable. Please help
donating 30 minutes toward spreading the word.
We just performed a medium moneybomb on the 21st of January and
produced 1.8 million dollars for the campaign.
Mitt Romney is buying the Presidency with his own money.
McCain just raised $7 Million over the last month.
Giuliani is broke.
Huckabee is broke.
McCain is surging in the polls and appears to be doing better in
the primaries.
We need to do something. If we sit and wait, we lose. If we
generate momentum we win.
We need to demoralize the other campaigns. We need to drive fear
into the hearts of the establishment and show that Ron Paul and his
supporters are fully committed are are ready to go the distance.
So here is the plan and we all need to participate:
On February 3rd (2 days before Super Tuesday) we will fund Ron
Pauls General Election. We will show our forward thinking and our
massive support for the freedom message. We need to attract the
previous Thompson voters, the previous Gravel voters, and now the
Kusinich voters to take a stand and not waiver.
The MoneyBomb(s) have been the most effective tool we have toward
showing support and driving a wedge into the minds of
the other campaigns. We are fighting a battle of ideologies, true
but on the ground, we are fighting a battle of wills.
Everyone wants to be on a winning team. This is why we must show
the other campaigns, and the undecided voters who is determined,
who has the loudest voice, who has the greatest backing, and who is
more determined to win.
On February 3rd. We need 20,000 (as many as possible) people to
donate $500 each. This mass donation event has been in stealth mode
so as not to attract the media who can then warp it to their
message. The intent is to "out of nowhere" produce a ridiculous
amount of support for Ron Paul. The "out of nowhere" is vital.
http://www.libertytax08.com is the website for the event.
This will take a small amount of work on your (our) part. If we
commit to at least 30 minutes of time each within the next two
days we can make this massive event happen.
Here is what is needed from each of us.
1. Set aside 30 minutes during the next two days to be in front of
your computer.
2. Start the clock on the half hour and proceed to visit as many
blogs, meetup group websites, message boards, comment sections as
possible. Visit politics oriented websites, conservative oriented
websites, Fred Thompson websites, Kucinich websites, Diggs,
MySpaces, Facebooks, etc.
3. Then send an email to a minimum of 10 other people. These people
should be friends of Ron Paul or emails gotten from freedom
movement websites. Could even be webmasters, or admin@something.com
addresses. Tell the folks you send an email to who you are and that
we are doing up a sneak moneybomb for Ron Paul. If they want to do
away with the IRS, now is the time to prove it. Paste the content
of this email to your own. - Bottom line is get the word out.
4. If you own a website, there are banners available on the
http://www.libertytax08.com site to use.
That is all that is required to pull in $10,000,000.00. (30 minutes
each).
I have sent this email to 800 of you, so collectively 800 folks
spending 30 minutes to get the word out this weekend creates 24,000
hours spent advertising the event
Maybe you do not want to partake in the event, maybe you don't have
$500 dollars, this is completely understandable. Please help
donating 30 minutes toward spreading the word.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Paul Claims Boondoggle on the Bayou
ABC News' Z. Byron Wolf: Not too many people paid too much attention to the Louisiana Caucus on Wednesday. John McCain won and Ron Paul logged his second second place finish of the primarycaucus season after his showing at the Nevada caucus last Saturday.
For Paul, R-Tex., Louisiana is really more of a third place finish since finishing ahead of the winner, John McCain, was "uncommitted pro-life."
But the Paul campaign says they got second place and maybe should have gotten first.
In a statement this afternoon, they allege that Paul supporters were forced to file provisional ballots even when they were pre-registered as delegates for Paul and they accuse the Louisiana Republican party of changing the rules at the last minute.
Paul campaign statement:
It's a confusing process in Louisiana and a trip to the Louisiana Republican Party does not clear things up. They don't even assign numerical totals to show how big the gap between places one and two and three were. In fact, at the website, a statement from party chairman Roger Villere Jr. only says Paul "appear to have captured the next highest number of delegate positions."
But Villere did praise Paul's supporters for having dash.
"I applaud the supporters of Congressman Paul for their enthusiasm and superior organizational ability. Our Party needs the infusion of new activists who have both political skill and a passion for protecting the freedoms guaranteed to us by the Constitution," he said. "I left the caucus with a renewed commitment to promote our core Republican principles of limited government and individual freedom, thanks to the zeal displayed by Congressman Paul's Louisiana supporters," Villere says on the website.
According to the website, more than 10,000 Louisana Republicans met yesterday to elect delegates to their state convention. Those delegates, led by those currently lobbying for uncommitted, will ultimately award delegates to candidates for the Republican National Convention.
ABC News tried to speak to an official representative of the Louisiana Republican party, but the phone number listed on the website http://www.lagop.com rings busy.
For Paul, R-Tex., Louisiana is really more of a third place finish since finishing ahead of the winner, John McCain, was "uncommitted pro-life."
But the Paul campaign says they got second place and maybe should have gotten first.
In a statement this afternoon, they allege that Paul supporters were forced to file provisional ballots even when they were pre-registered as delegates for Paul and they accuse the Louisiana Republican party of changing the rules at the last minute.
Paul campaign statement:
The failure of the Louisiana GOP to properly determine who was and wasn't eligible to vote threw this entire process into disarray," said Ron Paul campaign manager Lew Moore. "The party needs to correct this mistake by counting all the votes immediately, and releasing the results."
Due to mistakes by the Louisiana GOP, hundreds of voters were forced to file provisional ballots, including nearly 500 that could change the outcome of the election. According to party officials, caucus locations relied on a voter list from November 1, 2007 despite the fact that under caucus rules, voters must have registered Republican by November 30, 2007.
In multiple instances, state-certified Ron Paul delegates that were on the ballot were forced to file a provisional ballot despite the fact they were pre-approved as delegates.
The Louisiana State GOP also changed the rules at the last minute to allow other candidates to file more delegates. At the time of the original January 10 deadline, Ron Paul had the largest number of delegates pledged to him. The party then changed the rules to give other candidates until January 12 to file more delegates.
It's a confusing process in Louisiana and a trip to the Louisiana Republican Party does not clear things up. They don't even assign numerical totals to show how big the gap between places one and two and three were. In fact, at the website, a statement from party chairman Roger Villere Jr. only says Paul "appear to have captured the next highest number of delegate positions."
But Villere did praise Paul's supporters for having dash.
"I applaud the supporters of Congressman Paul for their enthusiasm and superior organizational ability. Our Party needs the infusion of new activists who have both political skill and a passion for protecting the freedoms guaranteed to us by the Constitution," he said. "I left the caucus with a renewed commitment to promote our core Republican principles of limited government and individual freedom, thanks to the zeal displayed by Congressman Paul's Louisiana supporters," Villere says on the website.
According to the website, more than 10,000 Louisana Republicans met yesterday to elect delegates to their state convention. Those delegates, led by those currently lobbying for uncommitted, will ultimately award delegates to candidates for the Republican National Convention.
ABC News tried to speak to an official representative of the Louisiana Republican party, but the phone number listed on the website http://www.lagop.com rings busy.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Message from Campaign (with newest Endorsements)
January 22, 2008
Yesterday, you raised over $1.85 million for Ron Paul. Congratulations, and thank you so much!
It's been a great few days to be a supporter of Ron Paul, and not only because of the successful fundraising day or our great second-place showing in Nevada.
On the endorsement front, Ron Paul has won the support of three significant public figures in the last two days.
Yesterday, former New Mexico Governor Gary "Veto" Johnson announced that he is supporting Dr. Paul for president. Governor Johnson is an icon to small-government conservatives and libertarians for his long-standing commitment to the principles of the Founders. You can read our press release here.
This morning, Ron Paul also received the glowing endorsement of Donald L. Luskin, a prominent financial commentator on CNBC and Chief Investment Officer for Trend Macrolytics LLC. You can read Don's editorial in National Review about why Ron Paul is right for America here.
Finally, Dr. Paul hosted a press conference this morning with well-known pro-life activist Norma McCorvey, better known as 'Jane Roe' from the infamous Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade.
Much more good news about the campaign is coming soon, and all of it is made possible by your support. Here are some ways that you can immediately help to keep building our momentum:
1. Become a Precinct Leader: We really need to fill spots for precinct leaders around the country. Outside of donating, this is the most critical thing you can do to get Dr. Paul elected. Help us by signing up in your area.
2. Spread the Word: We've created a great tool to help you get the word out to your friends about why Ron Paul should be our next president. Check it out here.
3. Donate: Keep in mind that we need financial contributions from our loyal supporters every day - and more so now than ever. Remember, there are an astounding 22 primaries and caucuses coming up on Super Tuesday. If you didn't get a chance to give yesterday, you still can help us compete in all of the upcoming primaries and caucuses by donating today: https://www.ronpaul2008.com/donate
Thanks again!
Jonathan Bydlak
Fundraising Director
Ron Paul 2008
P.S. For those of you who haven't heard, Mike Huckabee's campaign is broke and like Guilini is asking staff to go without pay. Don't let the same thing happen to Ron Paul. After all, where else would Mike Huckabee get all of his ideas? Contribute today!
Yesterday, you raised over $1.85 million for Ron Paul. Congratulations, and thank you so much!
It's been a great few days to be a supporter of Ron Paul, and not only because of the successful fundraising day or our great second-place showing in Nevada.
On the endorsement front, Ron Paul has won the support of three significant public figures in the last two days.
Yesterday, former New Mexico Governor Gary "Veto" Johnson announced that he is supporting Dr. Paul for president. Governor Johnson is an icon to small-government conservatives and libertarians for his long-standing commitment to the principles of the Founders. You can read our press release here.
This morning, Ron Paul also received the glowing endorsement of Donald L. Luskin, a prominent financial commentator on CNBC and Chief Investment Officer for Trend Macrolytics LLC. You can read Don's editorial in National Review about why Ron Paul is right for America here.
Finally, Dr. Paul hosted a press conference this morning with well-known pro-life activist Norma McCorvey, better known as 'Jane Roe' from the infamous Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade.
Much more good news about the campaign is coming soon, and all of it is made possible by your support. Here are some ways that you can immediately help to keep building our momentum:
1. Become a Precinct Leader: We really need to fill spots for precinct leaders around the country. Outside of donating, this is the most critical thing you can do to get Dr. Paul elected. Help us by signing up in your area.
2. Spread the Word: We've created a great tool to help you get the word out to your friends about why Ron Paul should be our next president. Check it out here.
3. Donate: Keep in mind that we need financial contributions from our loyal supporters every day - and more so now than ever. Remember, there are an astounding 22 primaries and caucuses coming up on Super Tuesday. If you didn't get a chance to give yesterday, you still can help us compete in all of the upcoming primaries and caucuses by donating today: https://www.ronpaul2008.com/donate
Thanks again!
Jonathan Bydlak
Fundraising Director
Ron Paul 2008
P.S. For those of you who haven't heard, Mike Huckabee's campaign is broke and like Guilini is asking staff to go without pay. Don't let the same thing happen to Ron Paul. After all, where else would Mike Huckabee get all of his ideas? Contribute today!
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