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16. They've probably programmed all the Paul votes to flip to Romney anyway. nt

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Well, Republicans can kiss any hope of support from Ron Paul supporters goodbye [View all] MadHound Aug 2012 OP

We shall see n2doc Aug 2012 #1

That was my first thought, too. Lucy Goosey Aug 2012 #9

R&R had to move towards the center. They will understand. SDjack Aug 2012 #12

I don't think Paulites "understand" a lot of things but they do TeamPooka Aug 2012 #46

Reassuring analysis, thanks! FailureToCommunicate Aug 2012 #2

repubs never had their support to begin with Blue_Tires Aug 2012 #3

Oh, not soon I hope. aquart Aug 2012 #10

Passing this around: docgee Aug 2012 #4

cheating is their way. nt G_j Aug 2012 #20

By "our" does that mean that you are a Ron Paul supporter? karynnj Aug 2012 #22

Are you asking me if I'm a Ron paul supporter? docgee Aug 2012 #47

Good to hear - it was not clear what was quote and what was yours n/t karynnj Aug 2012 #48

It's an example of how the romneys would run Cha Aug 2012 #49

My Libertarian brother: "I'm not voting for either of them!" Patiod Aug 2012 #5

I'll see where the Rand Paul speech goes tomm2thumbs Aug 2012 #6

In Virginia, there is a viable third party alternative JPZenger Aug 2012 #7

Goode is a non-factor in any part of the state that actually has people... Blue_Tires Aug 2012 #8

But every vote he gets Pab Sungenis Aug 2012 #29

The only Paulite I've talked to about this told me he's outraged, and he won't be voting for highplainsdem Aug 2012 #11

Works for me if they all stay home. nt Chorophyll Aug 2012 #14

true, although "all of them" isn't very many. onenote Aug 2012 #27

Maybe they won't impact the outcome, but the party looks like a big mess Chorophyll Aug 2012 #36

I don't buy it. Codeine Aug 2012 #13

You're probably right. HappyMe Aug 2012 #26

I don't think so. Marr Aug 2012 #33

To me it appears that they just don't care. zeemike Aug 2012 #15

They've probably programmed all the Paul votes to flip to Romney anyway. nt valerief Aug 2012 #16

That worries me. It could well be true. yardwork Aug 2012 #25

I believe it usually is. Why bother with electronic voting machines if you don't rig them? nt valerief Aug 2012 #28

Should Dems give money to the Libertarian candidate? Johonny Aug 2012 #17

What? No. nt Chorophyll Aug 2012 #37

You know Republicans have done this against Dems Johonny Aug 2012 #40

That maneuver has to be thought out. Zalatix Aug 2012 #50

The entire republican mind set is authoritarian Nazi. loudsue Aug 2012 #18

Rmoney is going to regret that move. Waiting For Everyman Aug 2012 #19

Maybe yes, maybe no... Javaman Aug 2012 #21

They kicked the Iowa delegation of Paul supporters off of the convention floor. Major Hogwash Aug 2012 #23

Libertarians vote with the Thugs jsr Aug 2012 #24

so the republicans had their own "night of the long knifes" madrchsod Aug 2012 #30

Yep-- that was the most interesting political event I've seen a long time. Marr Aug 2012 #31

Gary Johnson 2012!!!! Heather MC Aug 2012 #32

I would draw one distinction.... Swede Atlanta Aug 2012 #34

Otherwise, they would have voted for Romney with a neocon for a war policy adviser ... Kolesar Aug 2012 #35

Ron Paul will tell them to vote for Romney ProudToBeBlueInRhody Aug 2012 #38

How much Paulite support were they going to get anyway? JHB Aug 2012 #39

paulites are proud, stubborn people.. frylock Aug 2012 #41

Please oh please Dear Lord Satan, let there be a Ron Paul Third Party Run! Kennah Aug 2012 #42

They will huff and puff and vote for the GOP. CK_John Aug 2012 #43

Both groups want the same thing: To control everything without accountability. Fire Walk With Me Aug 2012 #44

they will fall into line dembotoz Aug 2012 #45

Do you know what the one big, huge, telling difference is between Paultards and Republicans? Scootaloo Aug 2012 #51