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03-28-2008, 06:16 AM
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John McCain Vs. Ron Paul
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Two Republicans. Two military veterans. Two men in their political prime. But only one can take the Republican nomination. Which will it be and what do they have going for them?
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by Jeremiah Johnson
(Libertarian)
As press began interviewing McCain with headlines reading "McCain Wins!" behind him a crowd stood but their signs read "Ron Paul Revolution". This kind of fervent support from Paul's supporters has plagued McCain wherever he goes around the nation. At first he got angry, but now it is something he has grown to live with.
John McCain holds the title for most press coverage of all the Republican candidates. He holds the title for the popular vote in many states. But one problem remains. All the media coverage in the world can never buy him supporters who will become delegates and passionately march to the national convention in September to make their voices heard. The one egging problem in the back of his mind and that of his campaign staff is, 'What if we don't get enough bound delegates?' Unfortunately for him, he is over 200 shy of the needed amount. But as they watch the mainstream tout a "Win", they go with the flow and do their victory dance, while knowing all the while that this is far from over.
One problem for McCain is his possible violation of FEC laws. Last year McCain had filed for federal funding for his campaign and the FEC has claimed that he used this federal funding to back a loan. The problem with this is that it would bind him to being able to only spend 54 million for the primaries, which he has more than likely surpassed. He tried to back out in February, only to receive a letter back saying that he couldnt. However, the FEC cannot vote on this issue until they have the required four out of six of the seats on the FEC Commission filled. Only two are currently filled. This may involve penalties for McCain, bad press coverage, and possible imprisonment if he is found in violation.
Ron Paul, on the other hand, may be contending with a media that will stop at nothing to prevent him from receiving the nomination. Whether it is no press coverage for him, extra free press coverage for the contender, stories that are targeted to attack his character, or pretending like he is no longer running, they have certainly weathered a great many supporter e-mails and phone calls requesting them to be fair.
However, regardless of what the media has deemed a "Win", no one can win until the national convention which happens in September. Popular votes do not determine what can happen at the national convention. If enough supporters of Ron Paul remain as fervent as they have in the past, and cut through the tape in the Republican Party to hold the seats at the convention, we may be in for a real surprise. At the convention the delegates will not only decide the nominee, but they will also decide party platforms and the direction of the Republican Party.
So will Ron Pauls supporters persist as delegates until September? Will McCain's campaign be wiped out by his possible violation of public campaign finance rules? Much is left to see as the 2008 presidential election continues forward.
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John McCain Vs. Ron Paul
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Two Republicans. Two military veterans. Two men in their political prime. But only one can take the Republican nomination. Which will it be and what do they have going for them?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
by Jeremiah Johnson
(Libertarian)
As press began interviewing McCain with headlines reading "McCain Wins!" behind him a crowd stood but their signs read "Ron Paul Revolution". This kind of fervent support from Paul's supporters has plagued McCain wherever he goes around the nation. At first he got angry, but now it is something he has grown to live with.
John McCain holds the title for most press coverage of all the Republican candidates. He holds the title for the popular vote in many states. But one problem remains. All the media coverage in the world can never buy him supporters who will become delegates and passionately march to the national convention in September to make their voices heard. The one egging problem in the back of his mind and that of his campaign staff is, 'What if we don't get enough bound delegates?' Unfortunately for him, he is over 200 shy of the needed amount. But as they watch the mainstream tout a "Win", they go with the flow and do their victory dance, while knowing all the while that this is far from over.
One problem for McCain is his possible violation of FEC laws. Last year McCain had filed for federal funding for his campaign and the FEC has claimed that he used this federal funding to back a loan. The problem with this is that it would bind him to being able to only spend 54 million for the primaries, which he has more than likely surpassed. He tried to back out in February, only to receive a letter back saying that he couldnt. However, the FEC cannot vote on this issue until they have the required four out of six of the seats on the FEC Commission filled. Only two are currently filled. This may involve penalties for McCain, bad press coverage, and possible imprisonment if he is found in violation.
Ron Paul, on the other hand, may be contending with a media that will stop at nothing to prevent him from receiving the nomination. Whether it is no press coverage for him, extra free press coverage for the contender, stories that are targeted to attack his character, or pretending like he is no longer running, they have certainly weathered a great many supporter e-mails and phone calls requesting them to be fair.
However, regardless of what the media has deemed a "Win", no one can win until the national convention which happens in September. Popular votes do not determine what can happen at the national convention. If enough supporters of Ron Paul remain as fervent as they have in the past, and cut through the tape in the Republican Party to hold the seats at the convention, we may be in for a real surprise. At the convention the delegates will not only decide the nominee, but they will also decide party platforms and the direction of the Republican Party.
So will Ron Pauls supporters persist as delegates until September? Will McCain's campaign be wiped out by his possible violation of public campaign finance rules? Much is left to see as the 2008 presidential election continues forward.
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