Breaking: Paul meets with Maine Gov

[rp2012win]

Unscheduled meeting with Paul Lepage, Gov Maine. Endorsement?

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/27/paul-makes-unannounced-stop-to-meet-with-maine-gov/

[bronxboy10]

Oh man an endorsement would be H U G E

[bluesc]

Interesting..

I love how CNN preemptively attack the governor just in case this ends with an endorsement.

[Varin]

Endorsement or not, you know it´s going well when the governor asks to met you. Would not have happened last time around.

[cstarace]

I think this could end up being really good news. We have a decent shot at winning Maine, an endorsement would put us over the top and potentially make us the odds-on favorite.

[seapilot]

This could be the Maine event. Sorry could not resist.

[jcarcinogen]

Some dude just stepped up to the mic.

[Sunstruck-Eden]

This could be the Maine event. Sorry could not resist.

How punny of you~

[cstarace]

This could be the Maine event. Sorry could not resist.
Hahahaha. Not very original but for some reason it made me lol. +Rep

[tod evans]

Interesting..

I love how CNN preemptively attack the governor just in case this ends with an endorsement.



I don't see this as an attack? Heck it made me smile to read the Gov. stating he didn't pander to special interest groups.

[tommyzDad]

Judging by the comments here, hxxp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/14/paul-lepage-naacp-kiss-my-butt-video_n_809234.html, one would get the impression LePage is not that popular up there. This will be interesting to see play out.

[camp_steveo]

I would love to see an endorsement too. I hope you all are right.

[bluesc]

"The NAACP can kiss my butt" .........."My son is black".

I don't see this as an attack? Heck it made me smile to read the Gov. stating he didn't pander to special interest groups.

Not really an attack, but linking him to controversy. I didn't see it as necessary at all, but they could argue that it's what got him national headlines or something.

[Lord Xar]

The MSM will not report on the endorsement even if it was made.

[Carole]

I remember that incident involving the the governor. It made me smile when he basically put the press in their place. :)

[da32130]

The MSM will not report on the endorsement even if it was made.

If it helped in Maine that would be enough.

[Trigonx]

The way the local medai seems to be covering Ron Paul right now since he is the only one there would report that far and wide.

[ItsTime]

He is not to popular.

[Varin]

Being the only one campaigning seems to be a great strat. for local support.

[da32130]

He is not to popular.

things change (lepages-approval-ratings-rise-from-31-percent-to-47-percent):
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/10/27/politics/lepages-approval-ratings-rise-from-31-percent-to-47-percent/

[moonshine5757]

omg i hope we get the endorsement. do you think it's coming?

[paulpwns]

Same governor that is taking Vermont single payer. He is following his constituents though....

States rights?

[Schiff_FTW]

He is not to popular.

Obviously popular enough to be elected Governor.

[thoughtomator]

any state that put a "Tea Party" candidate in a major office in 2010 is a good starting point - the inversion of "Tea Party" didn't happen until later

[da32130]

things change (lepages-approval-ratings-rise-from-31-percent-to-47-percent):
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/10/27/politics/lepages-approval-ratings-rise-from-31-percent-to-47-percent/

In a blue state Paul may be a good endorsement because he pulls from indies and dems so much.

[ronpaulfollower999]

What matters most is how popular he is among Republicans.

[cstarace]

..

[da32130]

It'd be even better to get an endorsement from Nevada governor Brian Sandoval.

The best endorsements of course would be Romney and Newt. In time. :)

[parocks]

I like LePage

[Root]

Just posted on the campaign website.


**Media Advisory** Ron Paul to Receive Two Pivotal Endorsements at Maine Events

FALMOUTH, Maine – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul will receive two consequential endorsements related to the Maine caucus at two separate events. The 12-term Congressman from Texas will receive this support at one event in Freeport, and the other in Alfred.
This media advisory serves as a reminder of the events themselves and the first and only preview of the coming endorsements.
Event details are as follows. All times Eastern.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
1:30 p.m.
Freeport Town Hall and Endorsement
Freeport Town Square
Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen & Topside Tavern
88 Main Street
Freeport, Maine 04032
5:00 p.m.
Alfred Town Hall and Endorsement
Town Hall
16 Saco Rd
Alfred, Maine 04002

[RDM]

This could be the Maine event. Sorry could not resist.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvufFwdqMzg&feature=player_embedded

[UtahApocalypse]

The plot thickens:

http://www.ronpaul2012.com/2012/01/27/media-advisory-ron-paul-to-receive-two-pivotal-endorsements-at-maine-events/

[69360]

It's actually very possible he could endorse. He isn't scared to speak his mind. I was in Maine right after he was elected during the "kiss my butt". I have a lot of respect for him, he panders to nobody.

[goldpants]

Folks you are out of your mind if you don't get excited by an endorsement by a sitting governor. This would make us that much more mainstream and encourage other governors, senators and u.s. representatives to step in following states.

[harikaried]

The plot thickens:

http://www.ronpaul2012.com/2012/01/27/media-advisory-ron-paul-to-receive-two-pivotal-endorsements-at-maine-events/

**Media Advisory** Ron Paul to Receive Two Pivotal Endorsements at Maine Events

Maybe all endorsements are pivotal. ;) ?

[Student Of Paulism]

Seems Ron is on a great start here in ME. The Gov's endorsement would be great, but the crowds here seem to really like him and his message alot and seem well informed. Man, sure hope he can pull it off up there, would be a great boost. I just wish ME was sooner, as in, right after NV or something.

[Root]

Overall, I have a very good feeling about maine.

[georgiaboy]

Formidable.

[69360]

Seems Ron is on a great start here in ME. The Gov's endorsement would be great, but the crowds here seem to really like him and his message alot and seem well informed. Man, sure hope he can pull it off up there, would be a great boost. I just wish ME was sooner, as in, right after NV or something.

They are voting now, caucuses already started.

[moonshine5757]

Folks you are out of your mind if you don't get excited by an endorsement by a sitting governor. This would make us that Mich more mainstream and encourage other governors, senators and u.s. representatives to step in following states.

+rep well said goldpants!

[PierzStyx]

Judging by the comments here, hxxp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/14/paul-lepage-naacp-kiss-my-butt-video_n_809234.html, one would get the impression LePage is not that popular up there. This will be interesting to see play out.

Yeah and everyone on HuffPo is a "liberal" Democrat unless they specifically say otherwise. LePage is a Republican.

[69360]

Yeah and everyone on HuffPo is a "liberal" Democrat unless they specifically say otherwise. LePage is a Republican.

He's popular with Republicans. You have to understand politics up there. The governor race was a 5 way race with 3 independents. He won with 30 some percent, so if his approval rating is 30-40, that's good as a Republican.

[walt]

Folks you are out of your mind if you don't get excited by an endorsement by a sitting governor. This would make us that much more mainstream and encourage other governors, senators and u.s. representatives to step in following states.

+1 in so many ways

[georgiaboy]

Folks you are out of your mind if you don't get excited by an endorsement by a sitting governor. This would make us that much more mainstream and encourage other governors, senators and u.s. representatives to step in following states.

Shame you have to point this out on Ron Paul Forums. +reputation.

[theswedishchef]

Perhaps perhaps =)

http://www.ronpaul2012.com/2012/01/27/media-advisory-ron-paul-to-receive-two-pivotal-endorsements-at-maine-events/

[parocks]

Seems Ron is on a great start here in ME. The Gov's endorsement would be great, but the crowds here seem to really like him and his message alot and seem well informed. Man, sure hope he can pull it off up there, would be a great boost. I just wish ME was sooner, as in, right after NV or something.

Maine caucuses start tomorrow

[sailingaway]

Oh, that would be so coo-o-o-o-o-ll

[sailingaway]

things change (lepages-approval-ratings-rise-from-31-percent-to-47-percent):
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/10/27/politics/lepages-approval-ratings-rise-from-31-percent-to-47-percent/

well there you go... he's almost as popular as Obama.....

[sailingaway]

What matters most is how popular he is among Republicans.

I saw somewhere that you can register right at the caucuses, just like in Iowa. Hope it's true....

[tsai3904]

I saw somewhere that you can register right at the caucuses, just like in Iowa. Hope it's true....

It's exactly like New Hampshire. New voters and Unenrolled voters (those not registered with any party) can register Republican at the caucus.

[MrTudo]

Is Maine a winner take all state?

[parocks]

I saw somewhere that you can register right at the caucuses, just like in Iowa. Hope it's true....


http://webmusicvideo.com/bachmann2012/media/kunena/attachments/70/maineronrand800.jpg

[sailingaway]

http://webmusicvideo.com/bachmann2012/media/kunena/attachments/70/maineronrand800.jpg

love it!

[sailingaway]

Is Maine a winner take all state?

no, I'm pretty sure Ron got some delegates there last time.

[Chester Copperpot]

If I remember correctly... Ron Paul got 24% of the delegates last time around

[69360]

Ron won Aroostook county (low population) in 08 and got 1 delegate.

[Edward]

[redacted]

[UtahApocalypse]

According to the following, LePage appears to have endorsed Romney already. I can find no independent confirmation of that, though.

http://www.p2012.org/candidates/natendorse.html

I don't see him on there for Romney

[rblgenius]

I don't see him on there for Romney

Maybe he posted the wrong site... as that was the independent confirmation that lepaige hasn't endorsed a candidate

[Edward]

I don't see him on there for Romney

You are correct. I misread it.

[Sola_Fide]

<s>According to the following, LePage appears to have endorsed Romney already. I can find no independent confirmation of that, though.</s>

http://www.p2012.org/candidates/natendorse.html

Don't see it bro

[Edward]

Don't see it bro

I'm happy to be wrong!

[Revolution9]

How punny of you~

That was two thirds of a pun...p-u-

Rev9

[MrTudo]

If I remember correctly... Ron Paul got 24% of the delegates last time around

Well let's get lots and lots more than that this time to win:)