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08-29-2012, 07:53 PM
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As David Farmer and Mike Tipping have pointed out, the refusal to seat the full set of Ron Paul delegates may very well have an impact on Maine politics this year. This, of course, followed the caucus mess, which received state and national publicity.
But what happened to these Mainers has also become a rallying call for Ron Paul supporters all over the nation.
Here’s the sticker being worn by Paul supporters inside the Republican National Convention (as posted by reporter Steven Dennis).
Another reporter notes:
A horde of Paul supporters walked circles around the convention floor, growing with each pass and chanting, “As goes Maine, so goes the nation.”
These attendees are rather upset. Asked whether they will vote for Romney in November, a Colorado and a Texas delegate weren’t sure. Said one, “At this point, I’m not sure what I’m going to do,” and the other simply stated, “Who knows?”
Reports indicate some heavy-handed tactics from the Romney forces. Linda Bean of Maine complained of efforts to keep delegates quiet.
More, as well as internal links: http://pollways.bangordailynews.com/2012/08/29/national/maine-becomes-rallying-cry-for-national-ron-paul-movement/?ref=blogswidget
As David Farmer and Mike Tipping have pointed out, the refusal to seat the full set of Ron Paul delegates may very well have an impact on Maine politics this year. This, of course, followed the caucus mess, which received state and national publicity.
But what happened to these Mainers has also become a rallying call for Ron Paul supporters all over the nation.
Here’s the sticker being worn by Paul supporters inside the Republican National Convention (as posted by reporter Steven Dennis).
Another reporter notes:
A horde of Paul supporters walked circles around the convention floor, growing with each pass and chanting, “As goes Maine, so goes the nation.”
These attendees are rather upset. Asked whether they will vote for Romney in November, a Colorado and a Texas delegate weren’t sure. Said one, “At this point, I’m not sure what I’m going to do,” and the other simply stated, “Who knows?”
Reports indicate some heavy-handed tactics from the Romney forces. Linda Bean of Maine complained of efforts to keep delegates quiet.
More, as well as internal links: http://pollways.bangordailynews.com/2012/08/29/national/maine-becomes-rallying-cry-for-national-ron-paul-movement/?ref=blogswidget