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Paul: 'We will no longer spend resources'

Ron Paul, the congressman from Texas and a favorite of tea partyers, effectively ended his presidential campaign Monday but urged his fervent supporters to continue working at the state party level to cause havoc for presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney.

Don't tell Paul's supporters the primary is over

Don't tell Ron Paul the Republican primary is over. He's too busy mucking up Mitt Romney's efforts to accumulate enough convention delegates to officially claim the GOP nomination for president.

Paul wins majority of delegates from Maine GOP

With Mitt Romney's GOP presidential nomination all but decided, Ron Paul supporters took control of the Maine Republican Convention and elected a majority slate supporting the Texas congressman to the GOP national convention, party officials said. The results gave the Texas congressman a late state victory.

APNewsBreak: Paul campaign ignored Army inquiries

Ron Paul's presidential campaign did not return repeated Army inquiries seeking information about the political activities of a reservist who endorsed Paul in uniform at an Iowa rally, according to Army documents released Tuesday.

THE RACE: Exiting presidential race can be painful

Dropping out is hard to do. It's been especially hard for Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul.

Paul not planning to endorse Romney anytime soon

Republican presidential contender Ron Paul says he's friendly with GOP front-runner Mitt Romney but that he's not planning to endorse Romney anytime soon.

Gingrich, Paul vow to stay in GOP primary contest

Republican presidential contenders Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul are vowing to stay in the race even though Rick Santorum is not.

Army Reserve reprimands soldier who backed Paul

A soldier who went on national television in his military fatigues to endorse Ron Paul's presidential campaign after the Iowa caucuses has been reprimanded but not dismissed from the Army Reserve, a spokeswoman said Friday.

Paul hesitant to back Romney if he wins nomination

Republican candidate Ron Paul refused Thursday to commit to backing Mitt Romney if the former Massachusetts governor becomes the party's nominee for president.

Paul suggests Republican rivals are warmongers

Republican candidate Ron Paul refused Thursday to commit to backing Mitt Romney if Romney becomes the party's nominee for president.

Paul seeks Kan. delegates, 'the more the merrier'

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul is calling Kansas "a fertile field" as he pitches his libertarian views the day before state caucuses for delegates to the party's national convention.

A defiant Paul faces a winless day of primaries

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul remained defiant Tuesday night in the face of no primary wins, rallying his fervent supporters to his pet causes of civil liberties and an overhaul of the country's monetary system.

A comparison of corporate tax proposals

A comparison of corporate tax proposals by President Barack Obama, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp, R-Mich., and GOP presidential hopefuls Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul:

Paul talks hemp, federal regulation in ND visit

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul praised hemp as an alternative crop and said a free-market approach would protect the nation's environment Monday during North Dakota campaign stops that drew hundreds of cheering supporters.

A $1M donor for every presidential hopeful

Just two dozen ultra-wealthy donors are behind a surge of million-dollar contributions to the new breed of political committees during the presidential campaign.

Paul looks for delegates, respect in caucus states

Ron Paul may not win the Republican nomination for president — he has yet to win a single state — but his strategy of trying to amass delegates in caucus states could land him a prominent role at the party's national convention this summer.

Maine GOP caucus completed after snow delay

Ron Paul has gained 83 votes on Mitt Romney following a Republican presidential caucus in eastern Maine, where voting last week had been postponed due to bad weather. Romney still holds a 156-vote lead over Paul in statewide totals.

Paul says US `slipping into a fascist system'

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul warned the U.S. is "slipping into a fascist system" dominated by government and businesses as he held a fiery rally Saturday night upstaging established Republican Party banquets a short distance away.

CNN scrubs Ga. debate after 2 candidates cancel

CNN has called off a GOP presidential debate scheduled for March 1 in Georgia after Mitt Romney and Ron Paul said they would not attend.

The Vine
Daily Kos: Why I love PaulBots
Source: Daily Kos

The part I find most amusing is that I detect the PaulBots a mile away. There's something very cult-like about they way they present things. I can almost "hear" that their eyes are glazed over, like a True Believer's.

Gingrich: Ron Paul 'Biggest Danger' For Romney in Tampa
Source: US News & World Report

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who dropped out of the GOP presidential race three weeks ago, says Paul forces could cause disruptions and spoil what GOP front-runner Mitt Romney hopes will be a display of party unity.

Robin Koerner on Blue Republicans and Why Ron Paul Remains the Hope for the US's Future
Source: LewRockwell.com

Introduction: Robin Koerner is an influential political journalist who coined the term "Blue Republican." He also runs WatchingAmerica.com, a volunteer force some 400 strong that finds and translates news and views about the USA from a …

Support our view of freedom or we'll throw your lying, anti-patriotic ass in jail | Capitol Hill Blue
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You hear a lot of talk about patriotism and freedom in an election year.  Each side of a political contest claims a monopoly on both buzzwords. But do those who bandy about claims of freedom and patriotism really understand either concept? One would hope they do bu …

New GOP Gallop Poll Sex Toy
Source: The Huffington Post

A new political sex toy for Democrats to enjoy.

A New Twist on the GOP
Source: Boing Boing

A new political sex toy for Democrats to enjoy.

Dangerous Legislation
Source: AntiWar.com

Once again we see on the "suspension" calendar, which is customarily reserved for non-controversial legislation, a resolution designed to move the US toward a military conflict with Iran. Sadly, it has become non-controversial for Congress to call for US attacks on foreign co …

Mickey Mouse hosts same sex weddings in Japan | The Raw Story
Source: Raw Story

Just days after US President Barack Obama came out in favour ofgay marriage, another supporter of homosexual unions emerged in Japan: Mickey Mouse. Despite their having no legal status, same sex couples are able to hold fairytale wedding ceremonies at hotels inside the popularTo …

A Revolution Delayed

  The business of influencing people is a game of repetition. Selling a presidential candidate is not much different than selling toothpaste.

11 States and Counting!!!! Ron Pauls Delegate Strategy

    Ron Paul has said it from the beginning, "there's a little thing called delegates". He was right then and he's right now. The entire campaign was based on the idea, if he could get enough delegates to vote for him at the convention of the GOP then he could forc …

Ron Paul Statement on Campaign Going Forward | Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee
Source: www.ronpaul2012.com

No MSM slant on this one.

Oklahoma Republican state convention turns raucous » Times Record News
Source: Times Record News

Oklahoma's State Republican Party convention turned raucous with supporters of Texas congressman Ron Paul taking the convention outside the Norman hotel where it was held after the convention adjourned and following a physical confrontation between a Paul supporter and a suppor …

Ron Paul all but ends presidential campaign, continues delegate strategy
Source: Yahoo! News

Ron Paul announced Monday that his campaign will no longer spend money on presidential nominating contests due to lack of funds, effectively ending his campaign for the Republican nomination.

Ron Paul Is Giving Up On The Republican Primaries
Source: Silicon Alley Insider

The Ron Paul campaign just issued a statement announcing that the candidate does not plan to compete in the rest of the 2012 primaries.  The statement makes it clear that Paul is not dropping out of the race — he still plans to keep fighting for delegates at state  …

CNN: Ron Paul ending active campaigning
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Updated: Monday, 14 May 2012, 3:02 PM EDTPublished : Monday, 14 May 2012, 2:45 PM EDT GOP presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul of Texas is reportedly expected to end 'active campaigning' in the race but will continue efforts to win delegates, according to CNN. 

Romney, Paul Supporters Turn Violent At Okla. State GOP Party Convention
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma’s State Republican Party convention turned raucous with supporters of Texas congressman Ron Paul taking the convention outside the Norman hotel where it was held after the convention adjourned and following a physical confron …

Ron Paul's Convention Plans Remain Mysterious As Chaos Mounts
Source: Talking Points Memo

Mainstream Republicans afraid Ron Paul’s steady accumulation of delegates will cause chaos at their national convention in Tampa just received a terrifying preview of what a worst-case scenario might look like. In Oklahoma on Saturday, Paul supporters and Romney supporte …

Video: Ron Paul Supporters Boo Mitt Romney's Son Josh Romney
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At the Arizona GOP convention, on Saturday evening, supporters of Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX)  booed Mitt Romney’s son Josh off the stage.

Rand Paul Says He Didn't Think Obama's Views 'Could Get Any Gayer'
Source: ABC News

Sen. Rand Paul mocked President Obama’s recent support of gay marriage on Friday, saying he didn’t think Obama’s views “could get any gayer.” “The president recently weighed in on marriage and you know he said his views were evolving on marri …

Paul campaign ignored inquiries over reservist
Source: Army Times

Ron Paul's presidential campaign did not return repeated Army inquiries seeking information about the political activities of a reservist who endorsed Paul in uniform at an Iowa rally, according to Army documents released Tuesday. Records released to The Associated Press under …

Rand Paul: Obama's Views On Marriage Couldn't 'Get Any Gayer' (VIDEO)
Source: The Huffington Post

Rand Paul took a swipe at Obama's recent support of gay marriage on Friday, saying he "didn't think his views on marriage could get any gayer." Speaking at an Iowa Faith & Freedom event on behalf of his father Ron Paul'sRepublican presidential camp …

Osteen, Graham, Falwell, Land and Robertson called on to step down for 'betraying Jesus Christ' by supporting 'non-Christian' Mitt Romney
Source: Christian News Wire

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 11, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ Joel Osteen, Franklin Graham, Jerry Falwell Jr., Richard Land and Pat Robertson are called to step down for betraying Jesus Christ. "These preachers have ignored God's Word. They have led people astray to vote for non-Chr …

Is Ron Paul's Army Going Rogue? - Business Insider
Source: Silicon Alley Insider

In recent reports from the Idaho Statesman, several of Paul's Idaho activists have detailed plans for a "hostile takeover" of the state Republican Party convention, and a "scorched earth" strategy to overturn the results of Idaho's March caucuses, which Romney won with 62% of the …

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