Rand Paul VP rumor

[ConsideringRonPaul]

No, the Libertarian Party is not the answer. We need our own party. The Libertarians
won't field a candidate if Ron is on the ballot. But I cannot support Gary Johnson, because
I don't agree with some of his more liberal views. The Constitution Party is closer to my ideals.
We don't need power struggles. We need Ron as the Chairman for the rest of his life
and Rand as the clear successor. Libertarians have a crackpot reputation, much of it
deserved.

Agreed, Constitution Party > Libertarian Party

[xFiFtyOnE]

No, the Libertarian Party is not the answer. We need our own party. The Libertarians
won't field a candidate if Ron is on the ballot. But I cannot support Gary Johnson, because
I don't agree with some of his more liberal views. The Constitution Party is closer to my ideals.
We don't need power struggles. We need Ron as the Chairman for the rest of his life
and Rand as the clear successor. Libertarians have a crackpot reputation, much of it
deserved.

Meh, on the stuff that is important to me(the Fed, the deficit, the wars) Gary Johnson is the only person currently running for president other than Paul that I will vote for. If someone else enters the race, I might be able to change my mind but for now, he is my #2 or I simply won't vote.

[dannno]

Or, "I think he is mistaken on the order. Ron Paul might consider a Paul/Romney ticket after he secures the nomination."

Fuck that shit..

[Liberty74]

the Pauls need to stop wasting our time and form a new party !!!!!!!
this movement will only survive and thrive apart from losing Republican primaries.
if they won't do it, someone else will.
we could get 20, maybe 30% of the vote and be a permanent force in American politics
with a legitimate chance to WIN ! If we stay in the confines of GOP, it's over.

Just run as an Independent. Take that Party over. As a libertarian, the Lib Party isn't going any where and won't. It's gotta be the Independent Party that breaks up this 2 party criminal system we are stuck in by design.

[Revolution9]

Fuck that shit..

That is likely what will happen all purism aside. What happens with Romney delegates and his powerbase at the convention? They will not just roll over and die. You think Ron has kid gloves on with Romney for any other reason? I think he understands the reality of the convention nominating back room deal process.

Rev9

[tttppp]

the Pauls need to stop wasting our time and form a new party !!!!!!!
this movement will only survive and thrive apart from losing Republican primaries.
if they won't do it, someone else will.
we could get 20, maybe 30% of the vote and be a permanent force in American politics
with a legitimate chance to WIN ! If we stay in the confines of GOP, it's over.

I've been thinking for a while that Ron Paul should form his own party. That's a good idea.

[SeanSerritella]

There is a growing rumor on twitter about a Mitt/Rand ticket. If any one on here is close to Rand or Paul please get Rand to positively deny this atrocity.

Here's how I feel about it. If Mitt Romney is the nominee, it's better to have a Paul in the White House than no Paul at all. I think if Rand Paul is Romney's running mate, Ron Paul would endorse this ticket. Most Ron Paul followers would listen to Ron Paul, like myself. This would put the libertarian movement in the white house. You know that Rand would influence policy decisions and that would be a great thing.

If Ron Paul doesn't get the nomination, I would vote for a Romney/Rand Paul ticket.

[SeanSerritella]

It's also possible that some one can influence me on why I'm wrong so I would listen to what any one has to say about this.

[thoughtomator]

I settle for nothing less than President Paul.

The most I am willing to compromise is Rand as nominee at a brokered convention. With another liberty lover also as VP to deter assassins.

[ronpablo]

If Rand does not have to sacrifice his convictions, and the simple act of being the VP does not mean he sacrifices his convictions, then I don't see how this wouldn't be good in the long run. We have to take the longest view strategy on this whole republican takeover. Like, the older baby boomers and their parents get, the more we are the republican party. long term multi generational schemes are the most irresistable. if you never quit, you will eventually win. damn, look at the mormons, tell an american in 1870 that the mormons would own a state, be a filthy rich church and be getting a president, they wouldn't believe it.