Update on Paul April 20-28

Congressman Ron Paul is considering using $4 million left over from his presidential campaign to start a for-profit publishing company that would reflect his Libertarian-leaning views. The move could test the limits of federal campaign finance rules. Federal guidelines say the money can't be used for personal things like vacations and mortgage payments, but it's not clear if he could use the money for a company that would produce educational material. It should be interesting to see if this book really will come out in the future.
Paul still has a lot of support. Paul received numerous standing ovations during his speech to a record crowd at the Nevada State Republican Convention in Reno on April 26th. During his speech, Dr. Paul encouraged the attendees to continue efforts to return the Republican Party to its traditional message of limited government, fiscal
responsibility, and protection of personal liberties. He also encouraged his supporters to bring more people into the party. Other than that, paul has been working hard as a congressman and running for re-election as well.

Ron Paul: The Brave One

With regards to the recent protests against China's history of human rights violations including its current imprisonment of Tibetan demonstrators, the House passed a resolution on April 10th that condemned and called on China to release the Tibetans.  The resolution was passed 413-1, with the only opposing vote being that of Congressman Ron Paul.  Paul continues through his voting record to clearly demonstrate his lack of fear of standing up for what he believes in.  Passing such a resolution really does not solve anything; there are not any laws being made, nor can there be ones that impact China's laws.  Such a political action only allows the congressmen to express their human rights worldview and does nothing but widen the gap between the two countries.  Paul proved to be the only one brave enough to stand up against every other Member and suggest the best step that can be taken are to talk with China.  

In other news, Paul was also recently awarded the deserving 2007 "Taxpayer's Friend Award" by the National Taxpayer's Union. 

Is Paul still in the race?

Despite John McCain's nominee for the republican party, Ron Paul seems to be continuing his vain campaign and refuses to endorse McCain. Instead, when we thought that this year could not get any stranger, Paul has be rumored to endorse Libertarian candidate Representative Bob Barr of Georgia. The 72-year-old Paul's campaign -- he's the only survivor beyond McCain of 11 Republicans from last year -- surprised many political observers with its financial potency. Some 800,000 eager and energetic voters, many of them new to politics, have given him in excess of $32 million in the last year, nearly $20 million of it in the last quarter of 2007, to make him the largest GOP fundraiser then. They developed a whole range of creative ideas to arouse political support, including a pinup calendar of nearly naked hotties4RonPaul (you should check this out haha jk).
In other stanger news, Paul has finished filming a science fiction movie in Japan, according to Liberty Sci-Fi Magazine.The movie "Release the Karaken" is part of the Japanese Monster Movie genre of films, in which giant creatures attack Japanese cities. A Japanese film maker sent Paul a screenplay earlier this year, and the Republican Congressman liked it so much he decided to wind down his presidential bid last month so he could star in it. On a side note I am not sure if this is real, but it was too funny and wierd to keep out of this post.
While Ron Paul continues to stay in the race he is campaigning in Pennslyvannia and not many people have continued to support him financially. I think he should start thinking of dropping out!

Paul Update March 2-9

On the 4th, Forbes.com released an op-ed written by Paul. Among other things regarding this country's economy, Paul noted that he "believe[s] that for our economy to be secure in the long term, Congress must reassert its authority and end the unconstitutional Federal Reserve." On the 6th, Paul released a video addressed to his supporters. In the video, Paul thanked them for their "enuthusiasm and hard work," while saying that "elections are short term efforts, revolutions are long term projects." Furthermore, Paul announced that he hopes that this revolution will continue but not as the "Ron Paul Revolution," suggesting an end to his presidential run. Although his campaign has come to an end, it is clear that with his grassroot support, this "revolution" is just beginning.

Paul Update Feb. 25th-Mar 1st

We have to give Ron Paul credit for staying in the Republican race. It looks like McCain has the nomination for sure, but Paul seems to be going strong. He has raised a total of over $6 million this quarter alone.
All throughout this election most people forgot that Paul was a congressman from the 14th district in Texas. He is starting to get nervous since his challenger, Chris Peden, portrays himself as everything the incumbent isn't: a loyal, mainstream conservative Republican. You think since Paul was running for President he would have more support from his district. Paul bowed out of a big Houston energy forum to focus on his congressional reelection in the short time remaining before the Texas primary March 4. If he prevails in the Texas primary and becomes the Republican nominee to return to Congress, his burden will be much lighter, enabling him to rededicate himself to the presidential race. paul has refocused his attention onto his congressional campaign where he is shown ahead in some polls, but we all know how those polls can be wrong.
Ron Paul has the answers, but nobody is listening. Isn't it funny how people are so afraid of change? So far many of Paul's supporters have been speaking out on why Paul is the best man for the President. I wonder if people are even hearing? I guess we will all find out in the primaries on Tuesday.

Paul Update Feb. 18-24

     On February 18th, Paul further showed his consistent support and plans to stick out the race when he gained over 10,000 signatures (the minimum being 2,000) to be placed on the Pennsylvania primary ballot (the Pennsylvania Republican Primary will take place on April 22). He told CNN, "I will stay in as long as my supporters want me to. And I say as long as the number of volunteers continues to grow, and the money comes in, and there are primaries out there, and they want me to be involved, I am going to stay involved." Supporters are undoubtedly continuing to show support as demonstrated at a University of Texas rally where over 4,000 students participated.  Currently, Ron Paul has 14 delegates for the National Convention.

     Regarding the recent resignation of Fidel Castro, Paul, who resides on the House Foregin Relations Committee, responded by saying "Fidel Castro was a brutish dictator who for fifty years robbed the Cuban people of their liberty. While his resignation does not mean the end of communism in Cuba, it is good to see him go."

Paul Update feb. 10th - 17th

Ron Paul is still going strong and keeping in the Republican race, despite the fact that McCain seems to be the clear nomination. Paul has recieved over $6 million this quarter and a number of supporters. What proves to be interesting is the top three contributors to Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul’s campaign are from the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force. Paul has the support of our nation’s brave servicemen and women, shouldn't that influence some of the American people to believe that he is the man for the job?
Ron Paul called for stricter adherence to the Constitution during an impassioned speech about his political ideologies on Feb. 13 at Georgetown University. He positioned himself as leader of a revolution that would tout a return to constitutional principles with a small federal government, no income tax and more concentration on domestic, rather than foreign, matters. Since Paul is still in the race, does he have a chance for the vice president ticket? Paul, finally, has no chance at all to be the running mate. McCain wouldn't offer him the spot, nor would Paul take it if it were offered.. Paul will not even endorse McCain unless the latter "has a lot of change-of-heart" on the issues, and McCain is not noted for ever changing his heart or mind on anything. So if Paul does not get the nomination, he will not be the vice-president.
But Paul is very excited for the March 4th primary of Ohio and Texas. He may have a good turnout in the Texas primary since he is a congressman from there.