2008 Presidential Campaign Blog

Country Music Superstar Sara Evans To Perform At Rally For The Republic

Country Music Superstar Sara Evans to Perform at Rally for the Republic                                         

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – Ron Paul's Campaign for Liberty announced today that Sara Evans will perform at the Rally for Republic September 2nd at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A multi-platinum recording artist and 2006 Academy of Country Music Female Vocalist of the Year, Sara Evans will bring her remarkable talents to an already stellar cast of performers.

"We are proud to treat Rally for the Republic attendees to a concert by Sara Evans," said Campaign for Liberty spokesman Jesse Benton. "Ms. Evans is a wonderful artist, and her performance will cap off a great day."

Dr. Paul will hold grassroots and leadership training events on August 31 and September 1, culminating in the all day Target Center event featuring high profile speakers including Grover Norquist, Tucker Carlson, Gov. Gary Johnson, Barry Goldwater Jr. and Bruce Fein.

Ron Paul’s Campaign for Liberty to Host “Rally for the Republic”

Ron Paul’s Campaign for Liberty to Host “Rally for the Republic”

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA – Congressman and former presidential candidate Ron Paul announced his plans today to hold a rally in Minneapolis, Minnesota during the Republican National Convention. Dubbed the Rally for the Republic, the rally will formally launch Dr. Paul's new political action group, the Campaign for Liberty, with a series of events culminating in a celebration of traditional Republican values at the 18,000 seat Target Center on Tuesday, September 2.

Dr. Paul will hold grassroots and leadership training events on August 31 and September 1, culminating in the all day Target Center event featuring high profile speakers including Grover Norquist, Tucker Carlson, Gov. Gary Johnson, Barry Goldwater Jr. and Bruce Fein. The event will also feature well know music entertainers to be announced soon.

The event has originally been scheduled for the Williams Arena at the University of Minnesota, but strong initial response prompted a move to the bigger arena. 

"The Rally for the Republic will send a powerful, positive message to the Republican Party that there is an army of grassroots activists across the country ready to work with them if steer back to their traditions of limited government and personal liberty," said Campaign for Liberty spokesman Jesse Benton.

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