Ron Paul is not doing as well in the 2012 Republican campaign as he would have hoped. It has been clear forever that the long-shot, libertarian-leaning GOP candidate was never going to win the party’s nomination. It was also clear, by his own admission, that Paul hopped on the trail to win delegates and therefore win a place at the party’s August convention. He wanted, and wants, to show the party at large that his libertarian policies have a place in the overall GOP platform. This has become an increasingly unrealistic process.
From the 26 states and territories that have participated in the nominating process so far, Paul has earned only 47 delegates. That is abysmal.
This situation has clearly rattled Ron Paul’s confidence. During a campaign stop in Missouri [Mizzur-ah] this weekend, Paul floated the idea that party leaders are stuffing ballot boxes to keep him down. Paul says he looks at the thousands of fans who pack his rallies, and then peers at finishing results, and is quite perplexed by the clear lag. Paul of course makes clear that he has no proof about any alleged ballot fraud, but is still quite ready to raise a public eyebrow. Because, you know, what does he have to lose?
Here is footage of Paul offering his supposition:
March 12, 2012 at 8:42 pm, Liberty Bells said:
Lol..this article is another weak attempt to discredit the election fraud that has taken place in Nevada, Iowa, Maine, North Dakota, Alaska etc etc.. and the diebold machines actually expect us to believe Ron Paul takes 4th place behind even Gingrich when Ron Paul has the most donations from americans..the biggest rallies of all the canidates when he speaks..the most talked about on facebook, twitter and googled 100 times more then any other canidate..lol..If you believe diebold or this article, I got a bridge I'd like to sell you..
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March 12, 2012 at 9:06 pm, Joseph Allen said:
Oh! Now the GOP is concerned about voter fraud in the Republican Caucuses!
March 24, 2012 at 4:22 pm, Jacob Crim said:
I doubt they are concerned about it, I have a suspicion they are the ones causing it.
March 12, 2012 at 9:07 pm, Lene Danielsen said:
It's pretty obvious there is fraud going on. If the GOP wants to play that game and disenfranchise people then why should they expect our votes in November? I for one don't see any real difference between Newt, Mitt or Rick and Obama. They all support the bills that are taking our Constitutional rights away and letting the UN run our military. Ron Paul is the ONLY one I will be voting for regardless..
March 12, 2012 at 9:08 pm, Michael P. Ivy said:
"Paul of course makes clear that he has no proof about any alleged ballot fraud, but is still quite ready to raise a public eyebrow. Because, you know, what does he have to lose?" As the dollar crashes, looting and voiolence take to the streets, because, you know, what does the average American have to lose?
March 12, 2012 at 10:04 pm, Hallie Lewis Roberts said:
Others have pointed out that the numbers just don't add up, that Ron Paul has been cheated out of votes. 'Looks like not just the Democrats are committing voter fraud! Dr. Ron Paul is the best by far of any candidate. He is incorruptible, a true patriot, and totally honest! No wonder the other politicians can't stand the idea of him becoming president!
March 12, 2012 at 10:55 pm, Dave Hoelcher said:
Open primaries, & the demoNRats have been instructed to skew the Republic.
March 12, 2012 at 11:00 pm, Tim Elliott said:
It's time for the emergence of a third party. The distinction between the GOP/Democratic parties has never been narrower, and the third party can take advantage of this.
A couple of points. If a third party doesn't emerge, the risk is that the current crop of dissatisfied voters will eventually fall back into the fold – which is what they (as in R/D) want. If a third party emerges, (and grows as one would expect if it's Mitt vs. Barack), then it would be necessary for the GOP/Democratic parties to adopt the third party's policies – maybe not in this cycle, but certainly in upcoming cycles. A strong point for Ron Paul is his anti-war stance. A third party that adopts Ron Paul's stance, and is adamantly (and truly) anti-war would certainly force one if not both parties to adopt a more mild form of foreign policy. Your thoughts?
March 13, 2012 at 1:09 am, Beatrice Henry said:
Oh my gosh, people don't like Ron Paul. What, it can't be. He is the Messiah, afterall. Or maybe he is just another big spending conservative that is just like all of the other big spending conservatives. Spend a lot on war toys (Paul will fund the DOD at $510 BILLION during his first term as POTUS) and f the rest.
March 13, 2012 at 5:55 am, Mike Timoney said:
Maine was BS. Charlie Webster still hasn't resigned! He should be arrested for attempted voter fraud. Nevada was BS, and now, the Clark County GOP is owned by Paul supporters! Same with Iowa, which is all unbound, anyway! Paul sells out of Convention Centers and loses caucuses, while Santorum has a few hundred visible supporters and swallows the whole straw poll.
Is the GOP committing voter fraud? Is the GOP using the SuperPAC system to shuffle money between the candidates to stack the deck against Paul?
YES.
But, it won't matter; he'll storm out of the convention with hundreds of unbound delegates, ensuring that he gets a head start on defeating Obama as an Independent, while the shamed neo-con GOP is left in shambles……..
Why give up, when you can be free?
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March 15, 2012 at 12:02 pm, Ricky J Hamilton said:
All primaries/caucuses should be open-that way a person can vote for the best candidate, not just whatever party they default to.
March 24, 2012 at 4:21 pm, Jacob Crim said:
Of course Ron Paul is a victim of fraud. Anyone who really believes our votes matter or that "they" can not manipulate the votes are living in delusion. Ron Paul is only candidate against the status quo, "they" will not let him win and even if he did win every popular vote I would not be surprised if he got assassinated. This is not even a democrat/republican thing since they are practically in bed together. The GOP will fall apart after this year because I think they will look in the mirror and see that the country cares more about the economy than silly social/moral issues. That and we are tired of senseless wars. Hopefully Rand Paul will run in 2016.
April 20, 2012 at 9:24 pm, Debbie Furtado Hegger said:
Here's your proof of fraud.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkwCZRORsPk
May 15, 2012 at 12:45 pm, Jason Albury said:
Stick it to them Ron! Your election isn't just about America its about the whole world! VOTE 1 RON PAUL! Watching from Australia.
May 15, 2012 at 1:02 pm, Jason Albury said:
Its unbelivable ( well almost ) Not this again…..when will it stop!!!!!! voter fraud!!!! voter fraud !!!!! voter fraud!!!!! Honestly how can you all put up with it????? makes me sick to the core and im not American…wave bye bye to ur future if you dont make a stand!!!