Ron Paul Says "It's Likely" That He Will Endorse Nancy Mace in SC Against Graham

[RonPaulFanInGA]

https://twitter.com/MitchellTu/status/363446321770147840

[Michael Landon]

I would prefer Lee Bright.

- ML

[fr33]

There were multiple tweets quoting him on that.

[eleganz]

yesssssssss. Rand can't get dirty in this game but I'm happy Ron will :)

[Matt Collins]

This was just e-mailed to me by Megan:





Earlier tonight at the Young Americans for Liberty National Convention Dr. Ron Paul was asked about a primary challenge to South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham. To clarify, no endorsement of any candidate has been made by Dr. Paul in this race.

"It is my understanding that there are three good friends and outstanding candidates who are considering challenging Senator Graham," said Dr. Ron Paul. "My staff and I are looking into the race and I look forward to endorsing one of the candidates at the appropiate time."

Thank You,

Megan Stiles
Spokeswoman for Ron Paul

[Christian Liberty]

Maybe Rand should gamble? the RINOS won't vote for him anyway, would the real conservatives appreciate it?

We need to play hard to win. I think Rand should go after him AND McConnell.

[Imperial]

That tweet was a short version of Paul's response, but it pulled it out of context. Here is what I got listening from the audience (posted at http://twitter.com/DanielSurman)


.@RonPaul just said it is" very likely" he will be making an endorsement in the #scsen primary with @LindseyGrahamSC.

.@RonPaul said that while his education projects have taken up much of his time, the #scsen primary "will get my attention."

Paul said 3 or 4 candidates were considering challenging Graham in #scsen, but he's willing to endorse Mace "if she's the one." #yalcon13

[libertariantexas]

Good. Graham is one of the worst of the warmonger Republicans.

[Legend1104]

I would endorse powdered toast man over Graham.

http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs45/f/2009/132/5/f/_Powdered_Toast_Man__by_estebanr.jpg

[seyferjm]

Lee Bright should get the endorsement IMO.

[Christian Liberty]

I prefer Lee Bright as well.

[compromise]

Lee Bright gave Ron his endorsement when Ron needed it the most. Send this man to the US Senate!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1002337_537495299631928_2053073707_n.jpg

[mosquitobite]

Agree with the others. He should endorse Lee Bright. Lee endorsed him, and Lee has a record to actually endorse.

[CaptLouAlbano]

Maybe Rand should gamble? the RINOS won't vote for him anyway, would the real conservatives appreciate it?

We need to play hard to win. I think Rand should go after him AND McConnell.

I don't think Rand will endorse in the SC Senate primary, unless there is a run-off, which I would then expect him to endorse whomever is running against Graham in the run off.

As far as McConnell, Rand has already endorsed him.

[nobody's_hero]

I think Lee Bright is the better bet for U.S. Senate, let Mace take the State House or State Senate because there's gonna be a void to fill.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZB6st_L2-4

[Sola_Fide]

Lee Bright gave Ron his endorsement when Ron needed it the most. Send this man to the US Senate!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1002337_537495299631928_2053073707_n.jpg

That really says a lot to me.

[XTreat]

I like Bright as well, I have listened to both of them on the libertarian glen beck radio show and seen both of them on 1 FOX news interview, Bright seems A) more polished and B) more ready to be blatantly libertarian.

Example:

Nancy Mace said "I'll stand with Rand"
Lee Bright said " Our own government is a bigger threat to the American people than terrorism"

Thats the kind of talk I like to hear.

[Sola_Fide]

From DP

Bright vs. Mace: Its Not Even Close
http://www.dailypaul.com/296060/lee-bright-vs-nancy-maceits-not-even-close

[Barrex]

Again:Will so many candidates split against-Graham votes?

[Feeding the Abscess]

Lee Bright gave Ron his endorsement when Ron needed it the most. Send this man to the US Senate!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1002337_537495299631928_2053073707_n.jpg

First he stood with Michele Bachmann.

[Sola_Fide]

First he stood with Michele Bachmann.

Haha....thanks.

[compromise]

Again:Will so many candidates split against-Graham votes?

No, because of South Carolina's 50% runoff system.

[ctiger2]

I prefer Lee Bright as well.

[PatriotOne]

I listened to the Beck interviews of Mace and Bright yesterday. I gotta give the advantage to Bright as the person capable of taking Graham on.

[Michael Landon]

Did Ron endorse anyone in this race, yet?

- ML

[Anti-Neocon]

I still think that Mace is a better strategic candidate to put up, and if Ron Paul endorses her over Bright, I'd trust him to have a reason.

Donating to either one helps because the goal is to have a runoff.

And always remember: if Mace gets the primary nod, Lee Bright will still be able to work with Tom Davis in the State Senate.

[KingNothing]

Maybe Rand should gamble? the RINOS won't vote for him anyway, would the real conservatives appreciate it?

We need to play hard to win. I think Rand should go after him AND McConnell.


Rand would be stupid to offer an opinion on the race, unless it appears that Graham will lose.

[Anti-Neocon]

Psychologically, having two candidates fighting over liberty money is bad. Some potential donators will find the decision too complicated, and thus donate to neither of them. It'd be nice to think that everyone who had a tough time deciding between Bright and Mace gave half of their donation to both. But more often than not, it's zero. In the age of having to back everything up with evidence and studies, nobody will believe me. But I know I'm right.

[Tod]

Wouldn't people be more likely to donate if they thought that by donating, their preferred candidate stood a chance of winning? On the other hand, if a donation won't cause their candidate to win, why donate? (how many people will donate using strategy more sophisticated than that?)

[TaftFan]

This was before Bright announced, FYI.

[scrosnoe]

Don't be so hard on 'your' own and learn that running sometimes is for the next time in a practical sense. Treat everyone with respect, debate the issues and may the best man/woman win each step of the way. You can vote for the best in your opinion without trashing the others. Ron Paul has a lot of experience in these matters. More than most of us! Give your input when asked -- especially if you have worked hard enough and visibly enough to be asked for it.

Be careful who you promote and what organizations you donate to. I believe in keeping things local and giving to candidates that take my phone calls and ask for my input.

Do unto others as you would like to have done unto you along the way.

[Cleaner44]

I prefer an inanimate carbon rod (http://simpsons.wikia.com/wiki/Inanimate_carbon_rod) to Lindsey Graham.

http://communicategood.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/carbon-rod.jpg