Newt Gingrich? Mitt Romney? Ron Paul? GOP Race Won't End Quickly

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I think people are underestimating Ron Paul's skills as a politician. Show his platform to 100 political consultants and ask them if they could elect someone on it. They will all say never, but he's been elected 12 times on it, the last time with 76% of the vote. He chairs the Monetory Policy Sub-comittee and gets to grill Bernanke on the Fed. His son is a US Senator. He raises millions at virtually no cost through his money bombs. He has a nationwide army of dedicated, energetic supporters. He has the Republican Party in a corner because if he walks, he takes 10-15% of the party with him and they lose, and they know it. When the Washington establishment and the right-wing radio types attack him, it increases his credibility and appeal to Independents and Democrats, who will cross over to vote for him in open primaries and caucuses. The whole situation is just extraordinary, great fun to experience and a godsend for our beloved country. The doctor can bind our wounds, bring us together and save our liberty... America's life preserver in a stormy sea!

Jim of CT 9:57PM December 16, 2011

I was not a Ron Paul supporter in the beginng of this debacle, however, I feel like my choices (once again) are becoming limited.
I'm not sure Paul can win, but you can bet that I will be voting for him in the Primaries and I suggest you do the same. Phonies like Mit & Newt need to learn that there is a substantial voter base in "Common-man America" that has had enough of the Rebulicrats. We were given a limp-wrist 2008 candidate with McCain. Media picked to fail to the Obamination.
The media destroyed Herman Cain (in my opinion, proof that HC was a true threat to B.O.) Let's not allow 2008 to happen again.

Ronnie Ray Gun of CA 5:37PM December 16, 2011

What the heck do you mean Ron Paul "CANT Win"?
Ron Paul IS Winning!
He beats Romney in EVERY poll - well, except the ones that WONT put his name in the poll - which is startlingly often!
HE's nearly tied with Newt, already, and will only gain more momentum, once the media FINALLY has to admit he's in the race, and a top tier candidate.
After months on end of the media intentionally marginalizing him, and the Politicians demeaning him, he's STILL Winning! He's gonna win in a landslide, the moment the media stops attacking him, and people find out what he REALLY stands for, instead of the ridiculous slime the media keeps throwing out there about him.
I've heard too many lies to list, about his positions, so I'll only say check for yourself. He's only got about a thousand video interviews on You Tube, and if you can find the cranky old foil hat cook the media keeps talking about, I'd like to see it.
I see a sane, thoughtful man, with a sharp mind, and GREAT ideas about how to turn this country around, and in pretty short order, as well. He's got my vote, and I've never smoked pot, or cared the slightest about legalizing drugs (Just throwing that in, as the media tries to paint all Paul supporters as drug addled potheads, who only care about legalizing pot.)
I only care about getting control of this out of control spending, and getting some jobs back for Americans, in America. Ron Paul is the guy for that job, and no one I know is feeling any differently about it, so don't believe them when they keep saying he "Cant win".
How in the heck did he get to the #2 spot, behind a guy the media will never LET win, if he can't win? Once he gets the Republican nod, he will slaughter Obama, because even die hard lefties will vote for Ron Paul, just to get some of the wars under control, and some of our liberties back, that Obama seems hell bent on taking away from us.
Are we really terrorists, that should be held with no charges, no trials, and no end in sight, simply because Obama says so? He just got a law passed that says so. If you're not worried about your liberties, you should be.

KM of NH 12:58PM December 14, 2011

Ron Paul and Mitt are the only ones with organization. The national polls are irrelevant. Giuliani was ahead in the polls until Jan 2008. McCain was in 4th place at 11%, all through 2007. If you look at who opened campaign offices in all the early states 5 months ahead of time? Paul and Romney. Which candidates are opening states in Washington, North Dakota, Minnesota, Maine, Colorado? Ron Paul and Romney. Both of them are in it for the long haul. Newts too late in the game. He just opened his IA and NH headquarters 2 weeks ago? Sorry campaign.

jeremy of IA 12:10PM December 13, 2011

I hope Newt gets out. He has way too much baggage. The media would destroy him in a general election against Obama. Romny will win the nomination not for what he is but for what he isn't. Good article http://hubber088.hubpages.com/hub/Election-2012-The-Republican-Dilemma

Zach of MD 11:01AM December 13, 2011

Ron Paul against Patriot Act.
Paul has run twice before and has name recognition. Has a following but National polls in single digits last time I checked polls. Second maybe in some States polls. I don't like Peter Fenn, but yes, " Can candidates who clearly can't win the nomination (Rep. Ron Paul, for example)"
Who started first the mud slinging ads ? Paul. Guy is desperate...

Bill Hedges of MO 3:33AM December 13, 2011

Ron Paul: Israel is “Our Best Friend”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jFZpL8F4FgU
Ron Paul Tells Newsmax: I Support Israel:
http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/paul-israel-support-wead/2011/12/07/id/420247
Ron Paul’s Mainstream Foreign Policy:
http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/11/on-foreign-policy-ron-paul-is-more-mainstream-than-his-opponents/249081/
http://dailycaller.com/2011/12/06/billions-for-defense-but-not-one-cent-for-empire/
International Business Times - "Ron Paul 2012 - Why He Is Right On Foreign Policy"
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/265912/20111212/ron-paul-2012-right-foreign-policy.htm
Return Of The War Party?
http://www.theamericanconservative.com/blog/2011/11/14/return-of-the-war-party-2/
Ron Paul: Reality Check!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EKaq4qoQvOs
http://www.youtube.com/ronpaul
Why Tea Party Voters Are Returning to Ron Paul:
http://news.yahoo.com/why-tea-party-voters-returning-ron-paul-001800430.html?fb_ction_ids=1894814909530&fb_action_types=news.reads&fb_source=other_multiline&code=AQDQ0DXFSqS764JKiJXpvWf1cTCEJwENnSpv55HcIiKVXHCFxJrQ9xjarSMc6gjOj6_HF0Yn2cQdu8h6lyO3at9_IS3fssmr_9RtPrTUR4SSs2GRQpw6jBbOarvKljyycmh8qyP2qIOovXtbCIdPeMn5LSvlY4g2GYgL_s4zZYpqkBRVCRq2nruyfTPM_1DdKMg#_=
And Even More Reasons:
http://www.revolutionpac.com/2011/09/grassroots-video-ron-paul-the-only-one-we-can-trust/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=MXCZVmQ74OA
The Fed’s Dirty Not-So-Little Secrets:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-11-28/secret-fed-loans-undisclosed-to-congress-gave-banks-13-billion-in-income.html

Earle Belle of CA 2:49AM December 13, 2011

Ron Paul for president! He Can win! End the wars!

RonPaul Kicksass of CA 2:46AM December 13, 2011

Rob of CA
Paul has run twice before and has name recognition. Has a following but National in single digits last time I checked polls. . Second maybe in some States polls. I don't like Peter Fenn, but yes, " Can candidates who clearly can't win the nomination (Rep. Ron Paul, for example)"
Who started first the mud slinging ads ? Paul. Guy is desperate...

Bill Hedges of MO 8:34PM December 12, 2011

" Can candidates who clearly can't win the nomination (Rep. Ron Paul, for example)"
Who the HELL do you think you are Peter Fenn? Do you have ANY journalistic objectivity left in your alzheimer's ridden brain, or does neutrality not translate through your arthritic fingers when you sit at your desk writing your propaganda? Maybe you can muster it up for your next piece and not be so DAMN BIAS.

Rob of CA 7:09PM December 12, 2011