2008 Presidential Campaign Blog

Ron Paul To Make Major Announcement Tonight

Ron Paul to Make Major Announcement Tonight

HOUSTON, TX – Presidential candidate Ron Paul will make a major announcement tonight during a rally coinciding with the Texas GOP State Convention.  The event will be held from 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm at the Hilton America Hotel in downtown Houston, right across from the George R. Brown Convention Center.

There has been wide speculation about the future of the limited government movement that has been inspired by Dr. Paul’s presidential bid. This event comes on the heels of revelations this week that Dr. Paul will hold a rally to celebrate liberty and Republican traditions in Minnesota during the GOP convention this September.

Ron Paul To Speak In Rochester, Minnesota On May 30

Ron Paul To Speak In Rochester, Minnesota On May 30

Presidential Candidate Ron Paul will be in Rochester, Minnesota Friday morning, May 30, 7:30 AM to speak to MN GOP delegates and alternates at a rally outside the Rochester Civic Center.

Invitation to hear Congressman Ron Paul speak in Rochester Friday morning

All MN GOP state delegates and alternates are welcome to hear Congressman Ron Paul, MD speak in Rochester this coming Friday morning.  Whether you think you agree with him or not, this will be the opportunity for you to hear his point of view directly from the man, to see why his new book shot to #1 on Amazon and the NYT Bestseller list upon release.

Ron Paul
Live and In Person

In Rochester Minnesota
Friday morning, May 30, 7:30 AM
At the Mayo Memorial Park
Directly behind the Civic Center

Join us Friday morning to hear Presidential Candidate, Congressman Ron Paul speak about the need for our nation to return to the principles of the Constitution, limited government in its proper role, sound money and the spirit of Liberty.

Marianne Stebbins
Ron Paul 2008 PCC

Ron Paul to speak in Rochester

Minneapolis, Minnesota – Presidential candidate and Congressman Dr. Ron Paul will speak to his supporters, and other delegates and alternates to the Minnesota Republican State Convention, Friday morning, May 30, at 7:30 AM at the Mayo Memorial Park, 30 Civic Center Drive, Rochester MN.  The park features an amphitheater setting adjacent to the rear of the Mayo Civic Center where the convention is to be held.

Dr. Ron Paul, tenth-term Congressman from Texas, is one of two candidates remaining in the Republican race for President, and has earned seven national delegates so far out of Minnesota.  With his new book, The Revolution: A Manifesto, now in its third week on the New York Times Bestseller List, he remains in the race to offer conservatives an option in the primaries, and to spread the message of Liberty, Peace and Prosperity.

Ron Paul Victory Statement

Ron Paul Victory Statement

CLUTE, TEXAS – Following his greater than two-to-one victory in the Republican primary today, Congressman Ron Paul issued the following statement:

"I am honored that the voters in the 14th District expressed their continued confidence in my leadership by overwhelmingly reelecting me to the House of Representatives. I have no Democrat opponent in November and will serve another term in Congress where I will continue my battle in behalf of taxpayers.

My message of limited-government and upholding the Constitution has once again been endorsed by the conservative-minded voters in my district. They understand and support the battle I have waged for thirty years to make the federal government smaller, to reduce wasteful government spending, to balance the budget, and to promote a foreign policy that always puts America first.

Some Washington insiders would have you believe that Republicans no longer believe in the principles our country and party were founded upon, but the voters in my district have once again proven them wrong.

The message of freedom is popular, and I will continue to trumpet it in Congress and across America as I fight on behalf of the conservative, common sense values which made our country so great.

In conclusion, I would like to offer my thanks and gratitude to all of the wonderful people who supported me in this campaign. I look forward to representing all of the good people of the 14th District of Texas in Congress in the years to come."

Ron Paul National Delegate Count Now 42 Or More

Ron Paul National Delegate Count Now 42 or More

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – With the results of many of the “Super Tuesday” primaries and caucuses now finalized, the Ron Paul campaign is now projecting that it has at least 42 delegates to the national convention secured.

While much of the focus in yesterday’s Super Tuesday contests focused on preference poll numbers, Ron Paul caucus-goers were focused on securing delegates to the national convention.  With dedicated supporters and an organization focused purely on securing delegates, the campaign has secured more delegates to the national convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul than caucus straw polls might otherwise suggest.

According to campaign projections, a minimum of 24 delegates were won in yesterday’s contests.  When added to projected delegates coming from strong showings in Iowa (4), Nevada (8), Louisiana (3) and Maine (3), that brings the total delegate count to 42 delegates or more.

“Our goal has always been to walk into the national GOP convention with as many delegates as possible,” said Ron Paul 2008 campaign manager Lew Moore.  “The number of delegates we won yesterday could very well be the difference in a Convention where no one has a first-ballot majority.  With Dr. Paul’s home state of Texas coming up, we feel we can enter the convention with a substantial number of delegates.”

In an agreement first reported by West Virginia television station WSAZ, three Ron Paul delegates were secured through an agreement with the Mike Huckabee campaign at the West Virginia state convention early Tuesday.  Ron Paul delegates to the state convention swung their sizable support to Huckabee – putting Huckabee over the top – in exchange for the delegates.

According to campaign projections from last night’s results at least 3 delegates were won in Alaska, 5 delegates were won in North Dakota, 9 delegates were won in Minnesota, and 4 delegates were won in Colorado.

Additionally the results of the Louisiana Caucus may still change in favor of Ron Paul, where an ongoing legal challenge may result in most of that state’s delegates going towards Ron Paul after state GOP officials violated their own rules to improperly put delegates from other campaigns on the ballots.

Ron Paul Secures Three Delegates In West Virginia State Convention

Ron Paul Secures Three Delegates in West Virginia State Convention

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – In today’s West Virginia Republican State Convention, Republican candidate Ron Paul’s campaign secured three of the 18 national delegates up for grabs.

“Our goal is to secure as many delegates to the national GOP convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul as possible,” said Ron Paul 2008 campaign manager Lew Moore.  “Securing three delegates in West Virginia is an important step in that direction.  We plan on locking up more delegates before the day ends.”

In an agreement first reported by West Virginia television station WSAZ, the three Ron Paul delegates were secured through an agreement with the Mike Huckabee campaign.

Ron Paul delegates to the state convention swung their support to Huckabee – putting Huckabee over the top – after Congressman Paul was eliminated in the first round of voting.  With three national delegates, Ron Paul secured 20 percent of the 18 delegates that were decided at the State Convention.

Ron Paul Rally in Minneapolis, Minnesota Draws 4,000

Ron Paul Rally in Minneapolis, Minnesota Draws 4,000

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – Today, Republican presidential candidate and Texas Congressman addressed a crowd of approximately 4,000 veterans, students and supporters at Northrop Auditorium on the University of Minnesota campus.

“Dr. Paul’s message of freedom, peace and prosperity is resonating with voters here in Minnesota,” said Marianne Stebbins, Ron Paul 2008 state coordinator in Minnesota. “We are planning on a surprisingly strong finish here in the Land of a 10,000 Lakes.”

Ron Paul University Of Minnesota Photos

Ron Paul University Of Minnesota Photos

Ron Paul Minnesota Rally Moved To Northrop Auditorium,

Ron Paul Brings Campaign to Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA— Due to overwhelming demand, the Ron Paul Hope for America Rally is now taking place at a larger venue to accommodate over 2,000 expected attendees.

Who: Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul

What: Ron Paul to deliver a speech to Minnesota supporters. 

When: Monday, February 4th, 7:00 – 8:00pm CT

Where: University of Minnesota, Northrop Auditorium, 84 Church Street SE, Minneapolis, MN

The rally is free and open to the public.  Present at the rally will be members of the Minnesota Veterans for Paul Coalition, including several of the chairs and co-chairs whose endorsements were publicly announced on Saturday.

Ron Paul to Rally at the University of Minnesota Monday

Ron Paul to Rally at the University of Minnesota Monday
Republican Presidential Candidate to address Minnesota voters

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul will deliver a speech to students, veterans, and other supporters at the University of Minnesota on Monday, February 4.  Ten-term Texas Congressman Paul is the only Republican White House contender seriously campaigning in Minnesota.

Ron Paul Minnesota state coordinator Marianne Stebbins believes that Paul’s message is more in line with Minnesotans’ political views.  “It makes sense that only Congressman Paul would be able court widespread support here,” Stebbins said.  “Only he stays above the shrill bickering and stays focused on liberty.”

Ron Paul is the only republican presidential candidate with offices and staff in the state.  His planned trip stands out among candidates as further evidence that he is paying special attention to Minnesota’s “Super Tuesday” caucus.

“The people of Minnesota are not afraid to take a stand on these crucial issues and Ron Paul knows that,” added Stebbins. “His words are like fresh air in this polluted political scene.”

The rally will take place on Monday, February 4th, from 7:00 – 8:00pm at the University of Minnesota Coffman Union Grand Hall.

Minnesota’s Republican presidential caucuses will take place on Tuesday, February 5.