Ron Paul stopped campaigning in state primaries months ago, and he openly acknowledged a ways back that he will not become the GOP’s nominee this year. But that’s not stopping him from riding the wave of enthusiasm he generated all the way to the Republican National Convention in Tampa in August.
Just how much enthusiasm are we talking about? Politico notes that Paul sent an email yesterday to supporters announcing a massive rally at the convention. From the email:
The event will take place at noon on Sunday, August 26th at the University of South Florida’s 11,000-seat Sun Dome. Yesterday the Ron Paul campaign signed a contract to secure the venue with the approval of the Republican National Committee.
The rally is part of Paul’s strategy, which all along has focused on the convention. Rather than trying to win state primaries he’s said he’ll focus on winning the loyalty of delegates, so when he turns out to have a lot of them at the convention he can negotiate and force the party’s nominee to make some concessions on principles he and his supporters want to see prioritized.
If the volume of Paul hysteria on the internet is any indication, he’ll have no problem filling those 11,000 seats.
Of course, Rick Perry once filled a small arena at a rally to pray that god would fix the economy. But unlike his fellow Texan, Paul isn’t relying on fear or god to put butts in seats—he’s actually put together a credible movement with a cohesive agenda. Whether you’re a certified Paul-ite or think he’s batshit crazy, you have to admit he’s generated more enthusiasm relative to his resources than any other candidate this year.
And he’s going to use it to bug the shit out of the mainstream establishment. Ron Paul has become the GOP’s own Ralph Nader.
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June 29, 2012 at 6:49 pm, Steven Woolard said:
Woo! Ron Paul!
June 29, 2012 at 9:47 pm, Joe Schumacher said:
The irony is that Ron Paul will likely fill this out, but Romney never could. I don't see how any person can't recognize what a sham elections have become in the US. You basically have a bunch of idiots who mindlessly vote for anybody they are told to vote for, but have absolutely no interest at all in being involved in the election process other than that.
They most disinterested, uneducated, and lazy people determine who our president is.
June 30, 2012 at 2:03 am, Vanessa Marie Liberty said:
I CAN'T WAIT!
June 30, 2012 at 2:05 am, Mona Lidji Fishman said:
PRESIDENT PAUL!
June 30, 2012 at 2:38 am, Trav Engler said:
PRESIDENT PAUL!! We have to FIGHT for this guy!!
June 30, 2012 at 2:50 am, Ruth Matrulla said:
No one but Paul.
June 30, 2012 at 2:57 am, Mike West Sutter said:
http://www.whyronpaul.com
June 30, 2012 at 2:59 am, Peter Baez said:
PRESIDENT PAUL!
June 30, 2012 at 3:06 am, Sharon Pyles said:
Would love to go!
June 30, 2012 at 3:31 am, Dana Stepp said:
DOn't GIVE UP NOW! THIS IS OUR LAST CHANCE! RON PAUL!
June 30, 2012 at 5:20 am, Michael Nolan said:
When has Nader ever fillled an 11,000 persson venue? Hell, Romney couldn't fill one.
June 30, 2012 at 5:25 am, Dann Rivera said:
This is it, it's now or never, GO THE REVOLUTION, GO RON PAUL – PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
June 30, 2012 at 9:38 am, Susie Burton said:
SEE YOU IN TAMPA!!!
June 30, 2012 at 3:54 pm, Bill Getty said:
I love everything Ron Paul talks about. Liberty and freedom for all.
June 30, 2012 at 6:56 pm, Kent Perry said:
In my 55 years of life, never have I taken such a personal interest in any political figure as I have the Honorable Congressman from Texas, Dr. Ron Paul. None of them have ever impressed me much but as Politicians go,, NONE can match the Professionalism, Character and Principled Integrity of this Gentle Country Physician. Not as an elected official and leader, nor as a Man of deep humility, courage, and lets not forget, Batting average.
The word "Honorable" was never more an appropriate word to distinguish anyone in all three branch's of Government, as it is this Great Man, Father, Brother, loving Husband and Christian American. What you started, will only grow from here and when we get this Country back, and we will, back to its constitutionally correct course. I am going to make sure everyone I know understands that it will be Ron Paul and his terminally passionate supporters, this Country will have to thank for it. I am not merely a "PaulBot". I am a Zealot on a MISSION from Ron, and I will NEVER forget the lessons of liberty I have been taught and when my opposing interlocutors, engage me in debate, I will be like the Lion with the most compelling political savvy and honest information. I will be MORE than a Paulbot for I am a Fanatic, a PaulBarian with Relentless Creativity, Uninhibited Imagination and Competitive Intelligence.
I will never vote the political logical fallacy of the lesser of two evils and even now at this late date I am behind him My Captain My Captain.
It's winner take all,,
NO ONE BUT.
PAUL!
- Kent Perry.
July 01, 2012 at 11:18 am, Jay Tea said:
I think it's kind of pointless if you ask me.. Because there is no way on gods green earth I am voting for Mittens Romney…. I will just write in Paul's name or vote Gary Johnson…. I can't reward the establishment and the GOP by supporting their nominee unless it's Ron Paul….. Sorry GOP
July 01, 2012 at 1:34 pm, Chuck U. Farley said:
Ron Paul = 3 time loser!
July 01, 2012 at 2:21 pm, Ron Paul Pre-Convention Rally « LewRockwell.com Blog said:
[...] Ron Rally will take place, with the approval of the Republican National Committee, in the 11,000 seat Sun Dome at the [...]
July 01, 2012 at 2:30 pm, Ron Paul Pre-Convention Rally | The Penn Ave Post said:
[...] Paul Pre-Convention Rally Posted at 2:30 on July 1, 2012 by Lew Rockwell The Ron Rally will take place, with the approval of the Republican National Committee, in the 11,000 seat Sun Dome at the [...]
July 01, 2012 at 6:55 pm, Douglas A Woolley said:
He's the only Republican I would ever support.
July 02, 2012 at 1:27 pm, Mike Jackson said:
No difference between Romney(care) and Obama(care), yet another violation of our rights. The gov’t constantly violates our rights.
They violate the 1st Amendment by caging protesters and banning books like “America Deceived II”.
They violate the 4th and 5th Amendment by allowing TSA to grope you.
They violate the entire Constitution by starting undeclared wars.
Impeach Obama, support Ron Paul.
Last link of “America Deceived II” before it is completely banned:
http://www.amazon.com/America-Deceived-II-Possession-interrogation/dp/1450257437
July 03, 2012 at 2:25 pm, Travis Trotter said:
just delaying the inevitable…loss.
July 03, 2012 at 7:58 pm, Katherine Jones said:
RON PAUL 2012! This things not over yet.
July 03, 2012 at 9:50 pm, Roger F. Gay said:
Must be terribly embarrassing to be Alex Moore. Ron Paul as Ralph Nader? I'm pretty sure that twitty comment was first uttered on MSNBC but I wouldn't swear by it. Anyways… copy-pasters are out pretending to have something to say. Meanwhile, Rome burns; but they can't tell the smell of it from their dirty laundry. Get out of your mother's basement and get a job dude.
July 04, 2012 at 1:11 pm, Paul Panzer-Wulf said:
Wait a minute.. he didn't acknowledge "a ways back" that he wouldn't be the nominee. Who the hell wrote this? I just saw a few articles a few days ago saying Ron Paul can still upset Romney at the convention. Anyway, I'm excited for this… and may Ron Paul live on and forever!