copperhead Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 http://www.realclearpolitics.com/politics_nation/2007/10/exclusive_paul_tops_5_mil_for.html October 03, 2007 Exclusive: Paul Tops $5 Mil For Quarter Texas Congressman Ron Paul, an anti-war libertarian making his second run at the White House, will report having raised $5.08 million in the third quarter. The number, which rivals those of John McCain and Bill Richardson, was boosted thanks to last-minute online fundraising that brought in more than $1.2 million in the last week of the quarter alone. Paul has drawn himself in sharp contrast with the rest of the field, often engaging in loud exchanges with fellow candidates over his vehement opposition to the war in Iraq. His campaign has been marked by frugal spending and a surprisingly strong online fan base; he routinely wins online straw polls after debates. This is the second quarter in a row Paul has shown fundraising strength. Last quarter he reported having more cash on hand than McCain, a sidebar that contributed to stories of McCain's collapse. Whether Paul will be a major factor in the GOP nominating contests remains to be seen, but his money totals - it is likely he will have outraised several second-tier Republicans and Democrats combined - mean he will be in for the long haul. Paul's campaign announced they will begin running television spots earlier this week. I think this is a huge step. Bonus points for him for the mainstream candidates not being very well liked on either side, and it's looking like he might have a chance to make it somewhere. Especially since I just read a story about groups in Vermont and in the south wanting to secede from the US. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071003/ap_on_re_us/secessionist_movement_1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 I wonder if we could see a Thompson-Paul or a Paul-Thompson ticket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 This is great news. Ive like Ron Paul since the first day I saw him on Jon Stewart show. sadly enough, it seems the size of your bankrole directly effects whether or not people hear your platform or not. Hopefully he'll get a chance. Here's a ticket, Ron Paul and Jon Stewart. I'd vote for them TWICE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FooFooMaru Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Stephen Colbert FTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 I wonder if we could see a Thompson-Paul or a Paul-Thompson ticket? I support that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 I support that. I almost fell out of my chair.... we agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 I like fred thompson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted October 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 I almost fell out of my chair.... we agree I too would happily support this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Stephen Colbert FTW negative stewart > colbert any day of the week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FooFooMaru Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 negative stewart > colbert any day of the week tears to that at leaset Stewart/Colbert FTW lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 I like thompson as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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