Ron Paul Could take 3rd Ranking GOP House Position!!

[Throwback280s]

Adam Putnam, Congressman from District 12, is relinquishing his position as chairman of the House Republican Conference.

This position is charge of shaping political strategy and direction for the Republican Party. We should heavily lobby Congress to get Ron Paul in that position. We need to stress that Ron Paul is the only guy who knows how to make the GOP competitive with the younger demographics that carried the Dems to total victory.

http://www.newschief.com/article/20081105/NEWS/811050332/1021/NEWS01?Title=Putnam_earns_5th_term_in_Congress__re linquishes_GOP_post

Contact CFL Today: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/help.php

[Andrew76]

Sounds perfect!

[westmich4paul]

Bump! This needs to be done! absolutely.

[Throwback280s]

Should we bombard CFL with our interest to do this?

[itshappening]

the best thing to do is contact Republican congressmen

http://www.congress.org/

[Throwback280s]

But we might get a more organized controlled-effort if we get CFL to start getting its base to hit up Congress with this desire.

Having him shape the direction of the GOP in the House would be huge to remaking the Republican Party in our image.

[smartguy911]

But we might get a more organized controlled-effort if we get CFL to start getting its base to hit up Congress with this desire.

Having him shape the direction of the GOP in the House would be huge to remaking the Republican Party in our image.

+1 :)

[RonPaulFanInGA]

Adam Putnam, Congressman from District 12, is relinquishing his position as chairman of the House Republican Conference.

This position is charge of shaping political strategy and direction for the Republican Party. We should heavily lobby Congress to get Ron Paul in that position. We need to stress that Ron Paul is the only guy who knows how to make the GOP competitive with the younger demographics that carried the Dems to total victory.

http://www.newschief.com/article/20081105/NEWS/811050332/1021/NEWS01?Title=Putnam_earns_5th_term_in_Congress__re linquishes_GOP_post

Ron Paul for minority leader!

I want to see a press release soon saying Paul is running for some leadership position.

[Throwback280s]

Right now, Ron Paul has the most political capital and leverage to wield in the future of the Republican Party he so urges us to change.

If his team doesn't use this time to demand more leadership in the GOP, then we will seriously miss the boat on reforming this party.

Because there's plenty of Palins, Huckabees, Romneys, and the like ready to shape its direction.

[MsDoodahs]

Anyone know if the GOP big dawgs meeting tomorrow in DC have even extended an invite to Ron?

They're meeting to discuss the future of the party and strategy.

If they do NOT invite Ron, I will actively campaign and send money to dems just to spite the bastards.

But that's just me....

:D

[wgadget]

Ron Paul for a LEADERSHIP POSITION...absolutely.

[Truth Warrior]

Is Ron REALLY that popular in the House, and among the current GOP House leadership? :D

[rockandrollsouls]

Bump

[Throwback280s]

If they're politically shrewd they'd do this just to try to grab the libertarians back into the fold for an election comeback.

[Truth Warrior]

If they're politically shrewd they'd do this just to try to grab the libertarians back into the fold for an election comeback. They don't want/need the libertarians. They're just trouble for the GOP.<IMHO> Imagine that, they actually want a SMALLER government, what a bunch of loons. :rolleyes:

[Goldwater64]

This is a great chance for Dr. Paul and the liberty movement.

But I don't hold out much hope...

As great as his political vision and heart is, Dr. Paul is not practical or shrewd enough. I doubt he'll even try for these leadership positions. Instead he'll probably throw a press conference to endorse the Constituion Party candidate for VA gov in 2009.

[teshuah]

I think he has a good chance from the angle that many of his colleagues were flocking to him and asking how do they raise 20 million in one day?

[Truth Warrior]

I think he has a good chance from the angle that many of his colleagues were flocking to him and asking how do they raise 20 million in one day? And Ron answered?

[dr. hfn]

this is a worthy cause!

[parke]

After this sobering fucking defeat?? Good luck. We couldnt get one congressman elected.

THIS SUCKS. I spent two years, thousands of dollars and endless labor for what??? Principle??

You think anybody is going to let Ron Paul get anymore power????

Fucksake wake up. We just took it in the ass. No vaseline and no spit.

[nate895]

After this sobering fucking defeat?? Good luck. We couldnt get one congressman elected.

THIS SUCKS. I spent two years, thousands of dollars and endless labor for what??? Principle??

You think anybody is going to let Ron Paul get anymore power????

Fucksake wake up. We just took it in the ass. No vaseline and no spit.

McClintock was elected.

[Throwback280s]

Let's not be a summer soldier or sunshine patriot. Heaven knows we're not yet stranded in the woods in the heart of a fatal winter facing down an imperial army.

[Feenix566]

The Republican party obviously needs to re-define itself. Ron Paul is the best man for the job.

Unfortunately, the current party leadership will have difficulty accepting that idea, and may even find it impossible. Expecting them to take action to really reform the party would be a little like having your house on fire and expecting an arsonist to help put it out.

[JoshLowry]

After this sobering fucking defeat?? Good luck. We couldnt get one congressman elected.

THIS SUCKS. I spent two years, thousands of dollars and endless labor for what??? Principle??

You think anybody is going to let Ron Paul get anymore power????

Fucksake wake up. We just took it in the ass. No vaseline and no spit.

You know how many people are awake now? We have woke up millions. My whole extended family knows about Liberty and Freedom now.

His campaign has been priceless.

[Throwback280s]

Think about it though. If Obama wants to give all this aid to Africa, to invade Rawanda, Pakistan, etc...the Republican leadership is already in a position to oppose this interventionism. Paul will be a most excellent spokesperson.

In terms of domestic policy, Paul can hit Obama if he abuses surveillance, executive power, etc that certainly scares Republicans now that its in the hands of a socialist.

In terms of economy, Paul will be an awesome voice for the majority of House Republicans that opposed the bail-outs, believe in de-regulation, reduce corporate welfare, and cut taxes.

In terms of social issues, OBGYN Paul will be an amazing counterforce against an abortion-endorsing Obama administration.

There's a lot of political opportunity for both the GOP leadership to give him a bone and for us to take it.


Let's do this!

[haaaylee]

Anything is worth a shot.

[Razorback Fan]

As great as his political vision and heart is, Dr. Paul is not practical or shrewd enough. I doubt he'll even try for these leadership positions. Instead he'll probably throw a press conference to endorse the Constituion Party candidate for VA gov in 2009.

This made me LOL. Too true, I'm afraid.

[ceakins]

In terms of social issues, OBGYN Paul will be an amazing counterforce against an abortion-endorsing Obama administration.



And this is exactly why it won't work.

[ShannonOBrien]

Just tell me what to do and I'll be there.

The GOP is vulnerable right now. They know they need a new direction. Now is our time to strike before the neocons settle in.

[ARobb]

The Republican party obviously needs to re-define itself. Ron Paul is the best man for the job.

Agree 100%

[Barney]

The best possible achievable scenario is for the GOP to take back the House in 2010, which would make Dr Paul Chair of the House Financial Services Committee. From there Dr Paul could begin shining some light on the cacroaches at the Federal Reserve.

[Throwback280s]

And this is exactly why it won't work.

Can you elaborate?

[klamath]

I agree. This is the time to strike. He may not be able to go big but he has some politcal chips he can cash in. People like bachmann, McClintock etc. may owe their political lives to RP because of his fundraising emails. Some of them might think real hard about not voting for RP if he was running for a leadership position.

[Austin]

Contact the CFL NOW (http://www.campaignforliberty.com/help.php)

[Throwback280s]

Thanks for the link

[reagle]

Great idea keep up the good work

[angelatc]

Adam Putnam, Congressman from District 12, is relinquishing his position as chairman of the House Republican Conference.

This position is charge of shaping political strategy and direction for the Republican Party. We should heavily lobby Congress to get Ron Paul in that position. We need to stress that Ron Paul is the only guy who knows how to make the GOP competitive with the younger demographics that carried the Dems to total victory.

http://www.newschief.com/article/20081105/NEWS/811050332/1021/NEWS01?Title=Putnam_earns_5th_term_in_Congress__re linquishes_GOP_post

Contact CFL Today: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/help.php

They won't even let him chair a committee. THey're not going to give him this.

[kathy88]

This is a great chance for Dr. Paul and the liberty movement.

But I don't hold out much hope...

As great as his political vision and heart is, Dr. Paul is not practical or shrewd enough. I doubt he'll even try for these leadership positions. Instead he'll probably throw a press conference to endorse the Constituion Party candidate for VA gov in 2009.


That was pretty harsh. He is certanly both practical and shrewd (in the GOOD sense of that word) enough. Look what he did with us.

[kathy88]

The best possible achievable scenario is for the GOP to take back the House in 2010, which would make Dr Paul Chair of the House Financial Services Committee. From there Dr Paul could begin shining some light on the cacroaches at the Federal Reserve.


It's spelled COCKroach :) You're welcome.

[inibo]

And Ron answered?

"Say what I'm saying."

[wgadget]

I vote for RON PAUL for TREASURY SECRETARY.



Why not?

[Rangeley]

I vote for RON PAUL for TREASURY SECRETARY.



Why not?
He wouldn't be offered, wouldn't accept, and if he did, he could be dismissed at any time.

[speciallyblend]

Anyone know if the GOP big dawgs meeting tomorrow in DC have even extended an invite to Ron?

They're meeting to discuss the future of the party and strategy.

If they do NOT invite Ron, I will actively campaign and send money to dems just to spite the bastards.

But that's just me....

:D

I second this motion!

[puppetmaster]

this should be done

[Throwback280s]

Hopefully the CFL will make a statement or push for this. It'd be a travesty not to even try.

[Highland]

Great Plan Batman!

[dr. hfn]

This needs to be stickied!!!! every one on this forum should send emails and faxes to the GOP Congressmen telling them to make Ron Paul the minority leader!

[pooflinger1488]

Bump!!!!!!!!

[dr. hfn]

Action alert this shit! Faxbomb!

[Throwback280s]

how do we move this forward?

[SWATH]

Anyone know if the GOP big dawgs meeting tomorrow in DC have even extended an invite to Ron?

They're meeting to discuss the future of the party and strategy.

If they do NOT invite Ron, I will actively campaign and send money to dems just to spite the bastards.

But that's just me....

:D

Ron Paul himself mentioned this morning that he was NOT invited, he gestured expectant perplexity.

[dr. hfn]

LET HIM KNOW IN NO UNCERTAIN TERMS HOW MUCH OF A MISTAKE HE /THEY MADE BY NOT CHOOSING RON PAUL INSTEAD...

Office of the Chairman
Mike Duncan, RNC Chairman
Phone: 202-863-8700
Fax: 202-863-8820
Email: Chairman@gop.com Office of the Co-Chairman

Jo Ann Davidson, Co-Chairman
Phone: 202-863-8545
Fax: 202-863-8631
Email: Info@gop.com

[HOLLYWOOD]

LET HIM KNOW IN NO UNCERTAIN TERMS HOW MUCH OF A MISTAKE HE /THEY MADE BY NOT CHOOSING RON PAUL INSTEAD...

Office of the Chairman
Mike Duncan, RNC Chairman
Phone: 202-863-8700
Fax: 202-863-8820
Email: Chairman@gop.com Office of the Co-Chairman

Jo Ann Davidson, Co-Chairman
Phone: 202-863-8545
Fax: 202-863-8631
Email: Info@gop.com

Roy Blunt to leave House Republican leadership

Look's like the #2 position is now up for grabs! AKA Minority Whip

http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSTRE4A55JO20081106 (http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSTRE4A55JO20081106)

Wow... #2 and #3 now open!

I see that SLUG Boehner still wants the power and NEOCON agenda leader... what a fool, just like the RNC!

[SnappleLlama]

Come on, Ron!

[HOLLYWOOD]

#2 republican vacating his post

Minority Whip: Rep. Roy Blunt

Inside word has it... he's laying low... that's all for now


AKA in Washington DC as UniBrow

http://www.reuters.com/resources/r/?m=02&d=20081106&t=2&i=6695532&w=450&r=2008-11-06T160858Z_01_BTRE4A518V400_RTROPTP_0_FINANCIAL

[Throwback280s]

2 or 3, whatever we can get.

[tron paul]

this thread is very encouraging. much needed as we go into the long night.

Ron Paul will rule them all!

[HOLLYWOOD]

2 or 3, whatever we can get.

The RNC, House are having their Secret meeting get togehter at the northwestern Virginia FAILSAFE DOOMSDAY site. They (GOP) did NOT invite Ron Paul and never told him about the secret meeting today... which is NO LONGER SECRET.

They did not tell Ron Paul of the Secret GOP/RNC/House meeting at Mount Weather... and never invited him. FOOLS

http://mises.org/story/739 (http://mises.org/story/739)

The term High Point Special Facility has been used synonymously to mean the emergency operations center at Mount Weather and both Mount Weather and HPSF are 48 air miles from Washington near Berryville. Between 1985 and 1992, "Special Facility" was the preferred designation to describe FEMA's operations at Mount Weather, especially in unclassified listings. Since Area B is the designation for the underground element within Mount Weather, size comparisons can become distorted. The surface of the FEMA complex is at least 434 acres and termed Area A - also labeled distinctly from the underground area. A training area of unspecified size is included on the surface within the 434 acres. The volume size of the underground component is described as being 600,000 square feet.

"On September 11, 2001, most of the congressional leadership was evacuated to [Mount Weather] . . . by helicopter." In support of national preparedness, between 1979 and 1981 the National Gallery of Art developed a program to transport valuable paintings in its collection to Mount Weather via helicopter. The success of Gallery's art relocation would have depended upon adequate attack warning. FEMA has 673 civilian employees assigned to Mount Weather.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Weather (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Weather)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8e/MountWeatherFEMA.jpg

It's a FEMA managed site.

The Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center (or simply Mount Weather) is a "civilian" command facility, the center of operations for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). ... It functions as a main relocation site for the highest level civilian and military officials, and what is called, seemingly interchangeably, the 'Continuity of Government' and the 'Continuity of Operations Plan'."
http://www.fas.org/nuke/guide/usa/c3i/mt_weather_01.jpg

[Carole]

Adam Putnam, Congressman from District 12, is relinquishing his position as chairman of the House Republican Conference.

This position is charge of shaping political strategy and direction for the Republican Party. We should heavily lobby Congress to get Ron Paul in that position. We need to stress that Ron Paul is the only guy who knows how to make the GOP competitive with the younger demographics that carried the Dems to total victory.

http://www.newschief.com/article/20081105/NEWS/811050332/1021/NEWS01?Title=Putnam_earns_5th_term_in_Congress__re linquishes_GOP_post

Contact CFL Today: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/help.php
Great idea, but it will be a hard sell to those neocon types. :D

He will need lots of support from the grassroots.

They did not even invite him to their "secret" meeting today in the Va. mountains.

[Carole]

He wouldn't be offered, wouldn't accept, and if he did, he could be dismissed at any time.
Precisely!! It would be a perfect scam to get him out of DC. MAke him Treasury Secretary, then fire him.

Where would that leave us?

[JosephTheLibertarian]

Is Ron REALLY that popular in the House, and among the current GOP House leadership? :D

We both know the answer to that one :D

[HOLLYWOOD]

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee... Look Everybody... it's the U.S. Federal Governments future plans!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a361/mzcmdr/roller_coasters2.jpg

[dr. hfn]

bump! How can we go about doing this? We should email the C4L!

[lodge939]

Cantor is gonna be #2 apparently. He voted for the bailout and medicare D

It's easy to tell those who are fiscal conservatives out of power and those who are always fiscal conservatives

just look at the GOP members against medicare D

[UCFGavin]

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee... Look Everybody... it the U.S. Federal Governments future plans!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a361/mzcmdr/roller_coasters2.jpg

in for a mess. i'm actually kind of excited about being around for this fucking ride.

[HOLLYWOOD]

HOT OF THE PRESSES~~!!!

John Boehner #1 GOP Clown in the House of NEOCONS, has given his approval to the new #2 and #3 GOP clowns. Your secret meeting in the mountians.. has already recommended they new INNER NEOCON HACKS!

ZIONIST Puppet: Mike Pence from Indiana, Israeli firster, Bought and Paid For corporate whore. Sellout! #2 GOP position

ZIONIST Agent: Eric Cantor from Virginia and Sellout, Pro Everything ISRAEL/War #3 GOP position

Mike PENCE (R-IN) ************************************************** ** Eric CANTOR (R-VA)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/95/Pence_mike.jpg/425px-Pence_mike.jpghttp://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/02/Eric_Cantor_headshot.JPG

[yongrel]

In terms of social issues, OBGYN Paul will be an amazing counterforce against an abortion-endorsing Obama administration.

:rolleyes:

[MsDoodahs]

Okay, guys, here is all I know...

I don't think Dr. Paul is interested in any of these "leadership" roles. I hope that someone will let him know that we are willing to do all we can to try and help him get one of the positions IF he is interested - but I don't think he is interested.

Barney's statement is where I personally think our focus should be:


The best possible achievable scenario is for the GOP to take back the House in 2010, which would make Dr Paul Chair of the House Financial Services Committee. From there Dr Paul could begin shining some light on the cacroaches at the Federal Reserve.

Think about that for a minute.

Dr. Paul CHAIRING FinSrvcs. Holy. Cow. :D

I was told by someone that these three (Cantor for Whip, Pence for Minority Leader, and a guy named Hensarling for House GOP Conference Chairman) are all good, strong SMALL GOVERNMENT conservatives.

From what has been posted here, um....seems they aren't at all....sounds as if these guys are just more of the same ole shit for the GOP, and if they're ignorant enough to put these clowns in charge, then the GOP deserves to languish for decades.

Anyone have info on Hensarling? Is he a small gov't conservative at all, or is he JAJ (Just Another Jackass)?

[JosephTheLibertarian]

Okay, guys, here is all I know...

I don't think Dr. Paul is interested in any of these "leadership" roles. I hope that someone will let him know that we are willing to do all we can to try and help him get one of the positions IF he is interested - but I don't think he is interested.

Barney's statement is where I personally think our focus should be:



Think about that for a minute.

Dr. Paul CHAIRING FinSrvcs. Holy. Cow. :D

I was told by someone that these three (Cantor for Whip, Pence for Minority Leader, and a guy named Hensarling for House GOP Conference Chairman) are all good, strong SMALL GOVERNMENT conservatives.

From what has been posted here, um....seems they aren't at all....sounds as if these guys are just more of the same ole shit for the GOP, and if they're ignorant enough to put these clowns in charge, then the GOP deserves to languish for decades.

Anyone have info on Hensarling? Is he a small gov't conservative at all, or is he JAJ (Just Another Jackass)?

You're really not an ancap, msdoodahs. You should admit that you're a libertarian, or perhaps, a paleocon? Anywho, I think it's retarded to stick with one party, you do know that the Democratic party has a libertarian caucus, right?

http://www.dkosopedia.com/wiki/Democratic_Freedom_Caucus There it is. Many people in the GOP make me sick. I can't stand social cons!!

[RonPaulFanInGA]

Again, e-mail Ron Paul and ask him to run for a House GOP leadership (minority leader, minority whip, etc.) position. We'll e-mail bomb every last House Republican in support.

http://www.house.gov/paul/contact.shtml

I've both e-mailed and wrote Paul's Washington office requesting he do this.

[RonPaulFanInGA]

HOT OF THE PRESSES~~!!!

John Boehner #1 GOP Clown in the House of NEOCONS, has given his approval to the new #2 and #3 GOP clowns. Your secret meeting in the mountians.. has already recommended they new INNER NEOCON HACKS!

ZIONIST Puppet: Mike Pence from Indiana, Israeli firster, Bought and Paid For corporate whore. Sellout! #2 GOP position

ZIONIST Agent: Eric Cantor from Virginia and Sellout, Pro Everything ISRAEL/War #3 GOP position

Mike PENCE (R-IN) ************************************************** ** Eric CANTOR (R-VA)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/95/Pence_mike.jpg/425px-Pence_mike.jpghttp://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/02/Eric_Cantor_headshot.JPG

Good God. They truly are the stupid party. Those two bums are just more of the same crap. Do they need to lose in 2010 too?

[MsDoodahs]

You're really not an ancap, msdoodahs. You should admit that you're a libertarian, or perhaps, a paleocon? Anywho, I think it's retarded to stick with one party, you do know that the Democratic party has a libertarian caucus, right?

http://www.dkosopedia.com/wiki/Democratic_Freedom_Caucus There it is. Many people in the GOP make me sick. I can't stand social cons!!

Yes, Joseph, I am an ancap. I'm not principled - because I'm participating ANYWAY.

I don't care who you like/don't like or who makes you sick. Using that as an excuse to sit on yer ass and not TRY is pathetic IMO.

Also - this thread is about REPUBLICAN leadership. The Dem Freedom Caucus is TOTALLY IRRELEVANT to this discussion. :p

[MsDoodahs]

Good God. They truly are the stupid party. Those two bums are just more of the same crap. Do they need to lose in 2010 too?

If they elect these clowns to the leadership positions, then the answer is a resounding YES, the GOP NEEDS TO LOSE IN 2010 TOO.

And I will help to make SURE that happens.

[JosephTheLibertarian]

Yes, Joseph, I am an ancap. I'm not principled - because I'm participating ANYWAY.

I don't care who you like/don't like or who makes you sick. Using that as an excuse to sit on yer ass and not TRY is pathetic IMO.

Also - this thread is about REPUBLICAN leadership. The Dem Freedom Caucus is TOTALLY IRRELEVANT to this discussion. :p

We all know that you're not principled.

[MsDoodahs]

We all know that you're not principled.

:D

[klamath]

Okay, guys, here is all I know...

I don't think Dr. Paul is interested in any of these "leadership" roles. I hope that someone will let him know that we are willing to do all we can to try and help him get one of the positions IF he is interested - but I don't think he is interested.

Barney's statement is where I personally think our focus should be:






Think about that for a minute.

Dr. Paul CHAIRING FinSrvcs. Holy. Cow. :D

I was told by someone that these three (Cantor for Whip, Pence for Minority Leader, and a guy named Hensarling for House GOP Conference Chairman) are all good, strong SMALL GOVERNMENT conservatives.

From what has been posted here, um....seems they aren't at all....sounds as if these guys are just more of the same ole shit for the GOP, and if they're ignorant enough to put these clowns in charge, then the GOP deserves to languish for decades.

Anyone have info on Hensarling? Is he a small gov't conservative at all, or is he JAJ (Just Another Jackass)?

I just checked Hensarling and he rates at 77% on the RP rating score card which is well above average.
He voted against the bailout as well. Sounds like a possible good choice.

Pence only rated abou 65% which isn't the best and definately not for a leadship position.

Cantor rates at a 71%.

I don't believe any republican can be a chairperson because they are the minority party. Well they probably can but won't get IT.

[michigan wolverine]

Hate to burst your bubble. First of Congressman Paul can't chair any committee. All the committee chair postions will be going to democrats. They are in the minority.

And as for him taking a leadership role on the Republican side it is not going to happen. He ruin the any chance of that happening when he recommended people vote third party.

They are looking for someone to rebuild the team. And like or not Ron is not a team player.

[HOLLYWOOD]

Hate to burst your bubble. First of Congressman Paul can't chair any committee. All the committee chair postions will be going to democrats. They are in the minority.

And as for him taking a leadership role on the Republican side it is not going to happen. He ruin the any chance of that happening when he recommended people vote third party.

They are looking for someone to rebuild the team. And like or not Ron is not a team player.

Yeah, just imagine the NEOCONS supporting Maverick McCain and his socialist ideas.

The "TEAM" supported a LOSER from day one... it gives you the indication the PARTY sticks together no matter how sour a member.

GESUS, this is like a bunch of kids throwing sand at each other at the public park and Ron standing outside the san box saying, I'm not joining this silliness. You guys aren't getting anywhere near building a sand castle.

I just help those kids over there, building their's.

FOOLS... go ahead; Boehner, Pence, Cantor... drink the Jim Jones NEOCON CoolAid!

[Throwback280s]

Sounds like a bunch of stupid rednecks to lead the party deeper into the pit.

[bbagnall]

Ron Paul setting GOP strategy? I love it.

[AJ Antimony]

Yeah... he's already been in Congress on and off since the 70's, so if he's not higher up right now, then there's no reason to believe he will be in #111.

Plus if I'm remembering correctly, there's rules for running for certain positions. So it might be perhaps that in order to run for Minority Whip for example, Paul would have to give up his committee seats or something. Again, I'm not saying that's the rule, but I wouldn't be shocked if there's something like that in place to explain why he doesn't at least seek leadership positions.