Why Isn't Ron Paul in the Debate tonight?

[Lois]

I'm sorry; it's probably already been discussed, but I can't find it on here any place. Did they invite him and he couldn't make it or what's the real story?

Thanks.

Lois

[123tim]

Good question..
Something to do with Mike Huckabee?

[acptulsa]

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?350961-What-does-this-mean-Huckabee-Forum-excluding-RP-MOD-Ron-declined-invite

[kylejack]

He declined as he is not in South Carolina.

[Sentient Void]

I'm sure we'll see Ron Paul's name come up as a way to attack him, us, and his views on drugs, foreign policy, 'terror', etc - with him not being there to defend himself.

Regardless, I agree with what others have said and the reasons. Even considering the above, I think it was a smart decision to not go.

[RileyE104]

It's not a debate so stop referring to it as one!

The candidates each get a certain amount of time to speak and then they answer a few (neo-con) questions, that's it.