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Don't run as an independent, US Presidential hopeful Ron Paul supporters have urged him. "It will cost you way too much money and the media will not pay any attention to you." Well, ahem.....He has the money and the media hasn't exactly been paying much attention to Ron Paul even after record breaking one day fundraising efforts. After a depressing Super Tuesday showing, the Paul camp cheered up supporters with news that they were projecting at least 42 delegates to the national convention secured and the potential that the long time Congressman may have won Louisiana's state caucus (a legal challenge is currently taking place there). Even more good news came on Thursday as Mitt Romney announced he was throwing in the towel. Tears welled in Conservatives eyes. Many Conservatives have declared they will not vote for John McCain. With Mike Huckabee said to be out of money and possible pressure to bow out now that Romney is no longer a factor, Ron Paul could be the only one left standing outside of McCain. Because Paul insists he is "The most Conservative of anyone else in the Republican party running," this could open the flood gates so to speak. Mark Thornton and Thomas E. Woods, Jr. at Lew Rockwell.com write:
Should Dr. Paul
choose to run as an
independent, his
choice of running
mate could
significantly
energize the
campaign and help it
draw in still more
of the disaffected.
Someone with star
power and name
recognition, a
take-no-prisoners
stage presence, and
a willingness to
name names could
make a splash. We’ve
heard Judge Andrew
Napolitano’s name
mentioned.
Napolitano is senior
judicial analyst for
the Fox News Channel
(but don’t hold that
against him; he is a
great man).
Napolitano has
modest name
recognition, but
he’s written some
excellent books, is
very knowledgeable,
and is a more
powerful and
energetic speaker
than anyone running.
It is widely believed that hungry and loyal Ron Paul supporters would continue to offer financial support in the millions if they felt confident that the Congressman would be in this for the long haul. For now, Thornton and Woods feel there is no need to abandon the GOP. For the campaign to continue to raise serious money after New Hampshire (and especially now), the campaign team needed shaking up, even if only for psychological impact, and a new slate of professionals brought in. Might we suggest something else: A well established proven public relations firm. ---- Christopher Costigan, Gambling911.com Publisher CCostigan@CostiganMedia.com
Originally published
February 7, 2008
3:02 pm EST
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Ron
Paul Running Mate
Short List Includes
Judge Andrew
Napolitano?