Zippyjuan
06-16-2012, 02:35 PM
http://enews.earthlink.net/article/pol?guid=20120616/1fe25865-65c1-4e5f-97cd-eecda5f62cf4
Mainstream report:
THOMAS BEAUMONT
From Associated Press
June 16, 2012 1:49 PM EDT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Ron Paul has given up on becoming president, but loyal supporters are promising to promote the libertarian-leaning Texas congressman's principles at the Republican national convention this summer, a potential complication for Mitt Romney's goal of a peaceful coronation.
Paul backers have taken over state Republican conventions Nevada and Maine, and were aiming to do the same this weekend in Iowa, aiming to increase their voice and clout at the nominating convention in Tampa, Fla.
"We want to send Ron Paul-inspired folks to that convention to show we're not going away," says Iowa Republican David Fischer, a top Paul backer in the state.
Supporters say they hope to promote Paul's conservative principles, which have attracted a strong following of young voters and tea party activists, by flooding ballots for the convention and urging changes to the party platform.
More at link.
Mainstream report:
THOMAS BEAUMONT
From Associated Press
June 16, 2012 1:49 PM EDT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Ron Paul has given up on becoming president, but loyal supporters are promising to promote the libertarian-leaning Texas congressman's principles at the Republican national convention this summer, a potential complication for Mitt Romney's goal of a peaceful coronation.
Paul backers have taken over state Republican conventions Nevada and Maine, and were aiming to do the same this weekend in Iowa, aiming to increase their voice and clout at the nominating convention in Tampa, Fla.
"We want to send Ron Paul-inspired folks to that convention to show we're not going away," says Iowa Republican David Fischer, a top Paul backer in the state.
Supporters say they hope to promote Paul's conservative principles, which have attracted a strong following of young voters and tea party activists, by flooding ballots for the convention and urging changes to the party platform.
More at link.