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Ron Paul , Courted by Gramm, Slams McCain
Jed Report posts a delicious piece of MSNBC video, wherein Dr. Paul confirms that Phil ("Whiners!") Gramm called to beg for his support for McCain; confirms that he said NO, and proceeds to say why in terms that must have caused the hearts of McCain strategists to sink:
I can't endorse somebody that disagrees with me on all the major issues
-- on the federal reserve system, on spending and taxes, and No Child
Left Behind, and McCain-Feingold, and foreign policy especially. I mean
I could never support somebody who thinks that its funny to say "bomb,
bomb, bomb Iran." That to me is not somebody I could endorse ever.
Dr. Paul stated his opposition in terms of being obligated to
adhere to his entire philosophy, i.e., support for McCain would violate core Paulite principles. Wonder if his vast legions of
intensely loyal and principle-loving primary supporters will heed
adhere to those principles too?
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Comments (5)
He is the only candidate on the republican side that had supporters as passionate for him as we are for O. He could be a formidable foe in 4.
September 18, 2008 9:18 PM | Reply | Permalink
Neither the religious conservatives nor the neocons will accept a Libertarian like Ron Paul. Not in four years, not ever.
September 18, 2008 9:56 PM | Reply | Permalink
His revolution grows daily. He might not be a top foe, but he could just continue to sap votes from the right.
September 18, 2008 10:08 PM | Reply | Permalink
He would have to do it without the social conservatives. Maybe, but tough.
September 18, 2008 10:59 PM | Reply | Permalink
They won't. They'll just continue to buy blimps and harras Sean Hannity. I'm not saying those are bad thing, I think they're pretty cool, but Paul's supporters aren't going to be a force in politics.
September 19, 2008 1:01 AM | Reply | Permalink
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