Mitt Romney suddenly has a major problem that promising to fire Bernanke doesn’t seem likely to fix.
As we expected, Ron Paul has refused to endorse Mitt Romney.
Ron Paul stated today that he has declined a speaking invitation at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, stating the offer had been conditional upon the Romney campaign approving Paul’s speech beforehand, as well as Paul giving a full endorsement to Mr. Romney.
Mr. Paul, in an interview, said convention planners had offered him an opportunity to speak under two conditions: that he deliver remarks vetted by the Romney campaign, and that he give a full-fledged endorsement of Mr. Romney. He declined.
“It wouldn’t be my speech,” Mr. Paul said. “That would undo everything I’ve done in the last 30 years. I don’t fully endorse him for president.”
Mr. Paul’s campaign chairman, Jesse Benton, acknowledged the frustrations that the Paul high command had been forced to manage.
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Why are the convention planners forcing other candidates to endorse other candidates? That doesn’t make any sense because the point of having candidates is so that they can win by fighting other candidates in debates, not by endorsing the others.
Welcome to Amerika!
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They must be talking about a different Ron Paul…..there must be many nationally. The one I am familiar with would rather perish than to succumb to any pressure such as this. He knows we are listening, regardless of whether Dr. Paul does this, that or the other thing, regardless of whether illegal and criminal actions prevent Ron Paul from a legitimate success, I am nominating Ron with my write in vote, you could/should too. Vote your heart!
One word: FASCISM
Paul is right, it wouldn’t be his speech. The man is a class act and will not say anything he doesn’t believe in. Unfortunately Rand made a big mistake speaking for Romney. He will have to work hard to recoup people to his side. Also Romney isn’t even going to make any of the big cuts in spending that are necessary. We have to cut defense spending big time. We spend more than the next 20 countries combined. We cannot police the world and make them do as we say. Without serious cuts the debt will continue to grow and eventual financial collapse is coming.
Romney at this point is simply the lesser of 2 evils. Things are going to happen fast with Europe flat broke and this country can never pay what we owe. Massive printing is almost guaranteed soon. That is going to send the metals into skyward. I’m already seeing people paying extra for silver on Ebay and bigger premiums for Gold than spot warrants. So new people are jumping in fast and we are off to the races. Let the games begin.
Speak my mind? Okay.
Ron Paul, who had the opportunity to run as a Libertarian — which he has done in the past — made the decision to become and run as a Republican. As such he was accorded the priviledge of participating in the numerous Republican debates and used that forum to disseminate his own unique conservative views.
Having received those benefits, having received votes and delegates from state primaries, and having lost the delegate count — he now decides not to support the overall winner. And naturally and morally he was denied a speaking slot at the RNC. Benefits he’ll take; responsibilities, no. What in hell did he expect? Even his own son, Rand, realized that his father’s campaign was dead and endorsed Romney.
Ron Paul has repeatedly expressed his opinion that the United States of America deserved the terrorists attack on 9/11. Why? Because we have military bases in other countries — nevermine that we were invited in by those countries; nevermine that our presence there added millions, if not billions of dollars, to the local economies. And for that Ron Paul thinks thousands of Americans deserved to be murdered. Sadly that will be Ron Paul’s legacy despite his admittedly great work pushing for a responsible economy.
In the Republican debate when Paul expressed his blame Americew views, he was booed violently. Had he stuck to what he knows, economic responsibility, he might made a race of it with Romney. In addition, he makes a point of his ‘idealism’ of over 30 years, of not compromising with his lofty principles. Yet this same ‘idealist’ who made deals with radical Lib Dennis Kucininch and even vowed to place him in his cabinent were he elected, won’t deal with Mitt Romney.
What we have left is a very old man in a very bad sulk. I doubt my opinions will be favorably received here – but I don’t give a rat’s ass.
I’m sorry but Ron Paul’s legacy will not be “blame america” rhetoric.That is simply laughable.
He is one of the few real statesmen we have left fighting for freedom. Long after you and I are dead they will be mentioning his name alongside Thomas Jefferson and George Washington in schools.
Once again we see exactly the type of man Ron Paul is. He will not be bought or manipulated. Most politicians are just pawns in world size chess game. I STILL VOTE FOR RON PAUL!!!!!!!
Mr. Paul, in an interview, said convention planners had offered him an opportunity to speak under two conditions: that he deliver remarks vetted by the Romney campaign, and that he give a full-fledged endorsement of Mr. Romney. He declined.
“It wouldn’t be my speech,” Mr. Paul said. “That would undo everything I’ve done in the last 30 years. I don’t fully endorse him for president.”
Mr. Paul’s campaign chairman, Jesse Benton, acknowledged the frustrations that the Paul high command had been forced to manage.
Now this is Character Personified By Greatness! Husband, Father, Grandfather, Doctor, Congressman and Future President Ron Paul..
@IndenturedServant How could you Americans live like that? There’s a reason why your founding fathers has allowed you people to bear weapons and I think that this moment has come. How long are you people going to wait?
One of the few politicians left with moral standards and I am not referring to religion. Common decency and the fight for the little person who made this country what it is.
As usual, The Republicans keep shooting themselves in the foot. The key to politics is say anything, promise anything to be elected! Just get to the Whitehouse! Get everyone on your side. This election is the most important in America’s history. Ryan blurbs out overhauling Medicare instead of saying Seniors in this Country will be safe in Medicare. Now here is Ron Paul aged as he is and the smartest of the whole pack that ran for the nomination being pissed on by Romney and his goofy assed staff. I am a Republican and a conservative, believe in the Constitution of our country, but I have reservations. (no vote for Obama) about how smart the Republican Romney and Ryan really are!!!!!!
Ranger from Texas
The land of the Free!
Free to chose whether or not to play someone else’s hand puppet or not.
There was a 80′s pop song in my country that quickly dismissed the USA as a country to move to. “That country doesn’t really exist”. Greater truths take longer to be found correct.