MCCAIN ON RON PAUL THREAT TO MITT: "I wouldn't take anyone for granted"

[1836]

He also said Ron Paul signals the rise of a "Bob Taft wing" of the Republican Party.

[Agorism]

McCain was actually kind of pumping Ron Paul up during the interview. He stated his disagreements, but he wasn't disrespectful and kind of gave Paul a lot of credit.

He said Paul's second is the story of the night.

[bluesc]

Not trading any blows yet.

[JoshS]

Wow nice Bob Taft line.

Impressed with McCain (never thought i'd say that)

[kylejack]

McCain was mostly respectful, but did throw the isolationism barb.

[Miguel]

Wow really? Where was this shown?

[118pass]

Sooner you realize Paul isn't going to win the nomination the better.

It's better to think about stronger than expected showings like tonight and feel better about '16 with Rand.

[CableNewsJunkie]

McCain has referred to Ron Paul as "the most honest man in Congress" before.

[kylejack]

Wow really? Where was this shown?
Fox. And Brit Hume is now saying Ron Paul has the same chance as Ru Paul of being elected.

[Paulistinian]

Sooner you realize Paul isn't going to win the nomination the better.

It's better to think about stronger than expected showings like tonight and feel better about '16 with Rand.

What the fuck is wrong with you???. We just got 2nd in the first primary!!!

[JoshS]

Sooner you realize Paul isn't going to win the nomination the better.

It's better to think about stronger than expected showings like tonight and feel better about '16 with Rand.

Dude, what are you talking about?

pls go.

[Todd]

He also said Ron Paul signals the rise of a "Bob Taft wing" of the Republican Party.

That would be a positive

[refuge]

Sooner you realize Paul isn't going to win the nomination the better.

It's better to think about stronger than expected showings like tonight and feel better about '16 with Rand.
What are you talking about? We're right on track...

[Todd]

Sooner you realize Paul isn't going to win the nomination the better.

It's better to think about stronger than expected showings like tonight and feel better about '16 with Rand.

:rolleyes:

[itsnobody]

Anyone have the video?

Since McCain in the past called Ron Paul the most honest man in the congress it's not surprising that he's not disrespectful

[Sola_Fide]

Sooner you realize Paul isn't going to win the nomination the better.

It's better to think about stronger than expected showings like tonight and feel better about '16 with Rand.

The trolls always come out when we do something big!

[moonbat]

Sooner you realize Paul isn't going to win the nomination the better.

It's better to think about stronger than expected showings like tonight and feel better about '16 with Rand.

What? :mad:

[freejack]

Sooner you realize Paul isn't going to win the nomination the better.

It's better to think about stronger than expected showings like tonight and feel better about '16 with Rand.

Thanks for your feedback Jon.

[Original_Intent]

Sooner you realize Paul isn't going to win the nomination the better.

It's better to think about stronger than expected showings like tonight and feel better about '16 with Rand.

When I see comments like this, my eyes are drawn like a magnet to the Join Date: Dec 2011 SURPRISE!

[wgadget]

Sooner you realize Paul isn't going to win the nomination the better.

It's better to think about stronger than expected showings like tonight and feel better about '16 with Rand.

Hm. You don't sound like a Paul supporter. Hm.

[bobmurph]

What the fuck is wrong with you???. We just got 2nd in the first primary!!!

DON'T FEED THE TROLLS

[liveandletlive]

lol @ trolls.

[Brett85]

Fuck off.

Post reported to mods. That was completely unnecessary.

[bluesc]

Post reported to mods. That was completely unnecessary.

It was necessary for me.

[Revolution0918]

lol that dudes comment was hilarious lol.......i didn't even get to comment before he got banned lol

[Revolution9]

It was necessary for me.

neg repped his ass. Frakkin' tattle tales sticking up for other clownage on an obvious troll are not endearing to me. Gonna plus rep you for telling him to fuck off so I didn't have to;)

rev9

[Brett85]

neg repped his ass. Frakkin' tattle tales sticking up for other clownage on an obvious troll are not endearing to me. Gonna plus rep you for telling him to fuck off so I didn't have to;)

rev9

-Rep and your post reported as well. Have a tiny little bit of civility.

[Brett85]

And how exactly is someone a "troll" simply for giving their objective opinion? The guy didn't say that he didn't want Ron Paul to win. He just gave his objective analysis.

[Bruno]

Momma always said, "Troll is as troll does!"

[MikeStanart]

Sooner you realize Paul isn't going to win the nomination the better.

It's better to think about stronger than expected showings like tonight and feel better about '16 with Rand.

Get Out.

[Dsylexic]

objective opinon my azz.he was trolling. if he had said this if we had just been past a massive defeat,it would have been objective.right now it is plain trolling.trying to get people riled up.

[Brett85]

So if you think that Romney is going to win the nomination you're a "troll?" In all honesty, I want Ron to do as well as possible in these states, rack up as many delegates as possible, and have a huge influence in the nomination process and in the Republican Party. I've donated money to Ron and made calls for him in Iowa. But, I guess I'm a "troll" is well, because I don't have my blinders on and realize that Romney is ultimately going to win the nomination.

[Brett85]

It's also disgusting that the guy who simply gives his objective opinion gets banned, and the people who use these vile, obscene, disgusting personal attacks don't get banned. What a joke.

[bluesc]

It's also disgusting that the guy who simply gives his objective opinion gets banned, and the people who use these vile, obscene, disgusting personal attacks don't get banned. What a joke.

Stop whining.

[Dsylexic]

you might be right@ traditional conservative. but this is not the time and place for that objective unasked for opinon to be articulated.
there will be a time when your opinion will sound more objective.right now,it would be just tasteless. objective opinions are not needed unless you want ron paul to suspend his campaign because the inevitable is written in stone and you got a direct phone from god about it.

[LawnWake]

While I do think McCain has an earnest respect for Paul, you gotta keep in mind that right now, it would be ridiculous for him to marginalize him seeing as he's about to turn into the anti-Romney and Ron likely will win a couple of states against him. And let's not forget that Romney needs our support to beat Obama.. which he won't get, obviously.

Oh and if you don't like posts, don't reply to them. You know, I didn't even read the guy's post when he posted it. But what I did see, though, are the countless of posts quoting him. If you don't like a post, report it or neg-rep it and leave it up to the mods. The thread has now turned into a discussion about his negativity.

Whatever.

[TakeThePowerBack]

I can't wait until we win and this section of the forum can turn into a nice chatting and off topic place since we wont need grassroots anymore!!!!!

[Brett85]

you might be right@ traditional conservative. but this is not the time and place for that objective unasked for opinon to be articulated.
there will be a time when your opinion will sound more objective.right now,it would be just tasteless. objective opinions are not needed unless you want ron paul to suspend his campaign because the inevitable is written in stone and you got a direct phone from god about it.

Ron didn't suspend his campaign in 2008 even though McCain had the nomination wrapped up. He stayed in the nomination through the convention in order to get as many delegates as possible and try to have an influence within the GOP. I think Ron succeeded at that and is succeeding this time as well, so I don't think it would make any sense for him to ever drop out of the race, even if he doesn't perform well in South Carolina and Florida. It's important for Ron to influence the GOP platform and perhaps move Romney closer to his positions on the issues.

[The Goat]

Viva La R3voLution!

No one but Paul!

[bluesc]

Ron didn't suspend his campaign in 2008 even though McCain had the nomination wrapped up. He stayed in the nomination through the convention in order to get as many delegates as possible and try to have an influence within the GOP. I think Ron succeeded at that and is succeeding this time as well, so I don't think it would make any sense for him to ever drop out of the race, even if he doesn't perform well in South Carolina and Florida. It's important for Ron to influence the GOP platform and perhaps move Romney closer to his positions on the issues.

A big reason the country is in such a mess right now is because Traditional Conservatives settle.

[Brett85]

The a big reason the country is in such a mess right now is because Traditional Conservatives settle.

Unless Romney does a 180 on his positions and takes up Ron's platform, I'll likely write in Ron's name on the ballot or vote for the Constitution Party candidate. I don't like Romney at all, but I'm realistic enough to know that the person who wins Iowa and New Hampshire has always gone on to win the nomination.

[PastaRocket848]

Sooner you realize Paul isn't going to win the nomination the better.

It's better to think about stronger than expected showings like tonight and feel better about '16 with Rand.

nice 27th post. you could atleast try to hide the fact that you're trolling the forum...

[White Bear Lake]

Seriously can we talk about McCain and/or Robert Taft? I don't give a crap about what some random guy says.

[Dsylexic]

yes props to mccain for getting his history correct. i doubt many republicans remember robert taft.not to even speak of russell kirk

[Warrior_of_Freedom]

We've been going nowhere but up.

[traviskicks]

Anyone have video of this?

[driller80545]

I am not really interested in winning a few delegates and influencing neo cons. I want the American public to finally realize the media is not their friend, start a Ron Paul frenzy, and win the election in a landslide. Then the real work can begin. To hell with all this half ass bs.

[kylejack]

Oh no, not the F word!!

[Mordan]

And how exactly is someone a "troll" simply for giving their objective opinion? The guy didn't say that he didn't want Ron Paul to win. He just gave his objective analysis.

I agree. Banning him reminds me when i was banned from Hannity forum. I disagree with the ban. unban him. lead by example like Ron Paul

[jmdrake]

It was necessary for me.

+rep. While I would have used different words I agree with the sentiment.

[tremendoustie]

Sooner you realize Paul isn't going to win the nomination the better.

It's better to think about stronger than expected showings like tonight and feel better about '16 with Rand.

-rep

go troll somewhere else

[tremendoustie]

-rep

go troll somewhere else

Oh, you're banned. nvm

[jmdrake]

Bringing the thread back on track, this is one of the most informed corners of the internet. Searching for what McCain said I only came up with two hits, RonPaulForums and Lexis. :eek:

http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument&orgId=574&topicId=100020970&docId=l:1579836617&isRss=true&Em=4

[Rincewind]

Can you all shut up about the troll/not-troll/miscellaneous other bullcrap and get me a youtube of this? :p

[sirachman]

removed

[nano1895]

you guys do realize that the GOP party is in full blown "play nice" mode now that they know RP isn't "fringe" anymore. i'd take anything establishment republicans are saying with a grain of salt.

[Blue]

I think we all can agree that freedom of speech is a wonderful thing.

[TruckinMike]

I can't wait until we win and this section of the forum can turn into a nice chatting and off topic place since we wont need grassroots anymore!!!!!

"...vigilance is eternal" :) Long live the Grassroots!!!

[bluesc]

I think we all can agree that freedom of speech is a wonderful thing.

When it exists. After a long night, my post was deleted. I think we all can agree that private property is a wonderful thing.