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Ron Paul: presidential juggernaut

November 12th, 2007 · 5 Comments

Ron PaulDavid Weigel reports from the ground on the massive Philadelphia rally for Ron Paul on Saturday:

“Here was the best example—better even than the churning, cheering rally of at least 4000 people— [US News says 5000] of how the Paul movement has grown. No one crashes Dennis Kucinich or Duncan Hunter events handing out ‘fact sheets.’”

“Things change. Most of the people I talked to on Saturday were from Pennsylvania …. More than a few were Constitution Party activists …. Just as many were big “L” Libertarians, some of them activists with a few decades of election disappointments etched on their faces between their prescription specs and their trimmed beards. Members of Delaware County for Liberty, the Libertarian group in the (ever-less) conservative area south of Philly, handed out flyers for a post-rally fundraiser at a rollicking bar in Old City. The charge was $20 a head; nearly 200 Paul fans showed up. The Paul campaign is pulling in every element of the outcast Right: Libertarians, Constitution Party members, Reform Party stalwarts, Buchanites, paleoconservatives, Birchers. That in itself isn’t news, but the trend is accelerating and it’s startling to see so many of these activists in one place.” [Emphasis mine.]

This truly is a movement; an exciting time to be a libertarian in America.

Ron Paul for President!

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5 responses so far ↓

  • 1 Rosalita P // Nov 13, 2007 at 7:48 am

    I love Ron Paul! I just saw him on CSPAN and he is everything you say he is, especially bright compared with our current president. He hasn’t ducked a single question I’ve seen him asked, which sets him apart from the other candidates. I think he’s charismatic and fun to watch and just libertarian! I can’t tell you how excited I would be if Ron Paul got to be the Republican nominee.

  • 2 John // Nov 14, 2007 at 10:03 am

    You’re right Rosalita - glad to see you’re still around by the way - Ron Paul is set apart not only by his straightforward libertarianism but by his manner, his directness in tackling the questions, his exceptionally great understanding of almost all political issues he’s asked about, his intelligence and more.

  • 3 Joe // Mar 25, 2008 at 8:15 am

    I like Paul also, but was slightly taken back when I heard him say that he didn’t believe in evolution.

  • 4 John // Mar 25, 2008 at 9:08 am

    Joe- Yes, that was disappointing. He’s by far the most rational candidate yet doesn’t accept evolution; that I don’t understand. As Andrew Sullivan posted:

    “I too, wanted to pretend like I didn’t see that video of Ron Paul saying that he can’t accept Evolution. I admire the man. He is clearly the most legitimate GOP candidate. But this has completely damaged my perception of him. As an Athiest, I often find it absoultely mind-boggling that so many people, in this day and age, can still deny that Evolution is real. But the truth is, while pretty much any person you meet who doesn’t believe in Evolution is doing so for religious reasons, it is important to note that this issue goes far deeper than just religion itself.”

  • 5 Joe // Mar 25, 2008 at 10:47 am

    John- Yeah I would love to know more about Ron Paul’s reasoning behind his rejection of evolution. In saying that, I do really like the guy. I thought the way he stood up at those GOP debates and basically let rip was fantastic. He took no prisoners and he actually got a lot of cheers by the end. And his arguments are sound, which always helps of course.

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