Ron Paul's Bowling Green Son Gives Campaign Update
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Posted: 10:57 PM Mar 9, 2008
Last Updated: 11:06 PM Mar 9, 2008
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Presidential hopeful Ron Paul has conceded that John McCain has enough delegates to win the Republican nomination, but come May 20th, you'll still see Paul's name on the Kentucky primary ballot.

"Though victory in the political sense in not available, many victories have been achieved due to hard work and enthusiasm," explains Ron Paul in a Youtube video.

It's a message that made many think Ron Paul had dropped from the Presidential race.

But according to Paul's son and Bowling Green ophthalmologist Dr. Rand Paul, this campaign isn't over.

"He has made an announcement, basically, that he cannot get the nomination at the same time saying, we will continue to have our name on the ballot. We will continue to contest the remaining primaries," says Dr. Rand Paul.

Dr. Paul adds the reason for this is to send a message to the Republican party.

"We used to believe in balanced budgets and smaller federal government," he says. "We've lost our way and that's why we're doing poorly at the polls."

But one job Ron Paul's not considering is Vice President.

"My dad and McCain are so different, I'm not sure he'll even endorse McCain," says Dr. Paul. "My dad wants to pull out of Iraq. McCain thinks we should stay for a hundred years. I truly think the Republican party's lost it's way and we're going to go down to a utter crushing defeat if we don't change our ways."

Dr. Rand Paul adds that his father will be speaking at Riverside Park in Louisville on May 10, in preparation of the Kentucky primary.

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Posted by: TJ Location: Ft Hood Texas on May 15, 2008 at 01:41 AM
Go see him in person and decide for yourself if his ideas are right for America. May 16 Ron Paul Freedom Rally in Bowling Green Bowling Green High School Basketball Arena, 1801 Rockingham Lane, Bowling Green, KY 42104 2:00 PM CT

Posted by: Bluekey5 Location: Mt.Sinai on Mar 17, 2008 at 07:24 PM
Ron,We did what you asked us to,you were our spark.Now I'm going to ask you to do what we all believe...To with Congress,the Republican Party and let's finish what you started.Don't take your name off of the Ballets,but start a second Republican Party and name it," The Republican Constitution Party.{for the people].

Posted by: Rita Location: Shelburne, VT on Mar 16, 2008 at 03:18 PM
This country is ever indebted to Rep. Ron Paul, our inspiration of courage, integrity, intellect, spirit, knowledge and deep respect for our country and its citizens. There are thousands of us who will write Ron Paul's name on the ballot in November...the momentum of this revolution is so strong that it could not be stopped, never mind the media and all of the other business as usual obstacles. Ron Paul has awakened the heart, intellect, and spirits of millions of Americans. Thank you Ron Paul and thanks to your family. I have to say, I would LOVE to see this March on Washington happen - with Ron Paul and family there. I believe the impact would be striking.

Posted by: Maria S. Weaver Location: Corpus Christi Texas on Mar 16, 2008 at 11:32 AM
With all the turmoil we are experiencing, the conditions are ripe for Dr. Paul to emerge the leader. His wisdom throughout his whole career reflect that he truly IS the one to lead and re-direct our policies so as to shine like we once did.

Posted by: A. Wakins Location: Orlando Fl on Mar 14, 2008 at 01:20 PM
I'm a registered Democrat. I'm WRITING IN Ron Paul if he's not on the Balot in November. What other choice is there that makes any sense? All the other candidates are just different pronunciations of the same old lies. That's why I'm not going to waste My Vote on any of THEM. Join the Write In Revolution! They can't throw us all out, not even in Florida.

Posted by: Brady Location: Maryland on Mar 14, 2008 at 06:43 AM
It is absolutely refreshing to see intelligent supporters of a Constitutional champion! Go spend some time in an Obama or Hitlery support forum and you'll see what I mean. RP will get my vote come November, come hell or high water. For you supporters of the good Doctor, allow me to share: http://www.revolutionmarch.com/Default.aspx?rnd=1196010781 Hope to see you ALL at the march! Time to stand up and tell this cesspool of corruption and the rest of the sheep that we're not standing for it anymore!!!!! GO RON PAUL!!!!!

Posted by: Christopher (Fipher) D. Osborn Location: Vineyard Haven, MA on Mar 12, 2008 at 09:45 PM
Posted by Alberto: "With the media system so concentrated, there is no democracy in USA. A law should guarantee equal amounts of airtime to all candidates." I keep hearing this and it really disturbs me. Media outlets are private entities and have the right to freedom of speech, which includes the freedom not to cover a candidate. If we start with forcing them to give equal time to all candidates, it will only open doors for other people to demand other laws restricting the free speach of the media, and it will move on to attacking our own personal rights. Unless we have complete liberty, there will always be a chance for laws to expand into something totalitarian or socialist in nature. fipher.blogspot.com

Posted by: Sandie Location: Pittsburgh on Mar 12, 2008 at 07:13 PM
We aren't worried if Dr Paul does not have enough delegates we are going to write him in anyway Pittsburghers for PAUL!!!

Posted by: steven Dusseau Location: CA on Mar 12, 2008 at 03:27 PM
ron paul 2008, im writing in his name in november

Posted by: Heather Location: Cliffside Park, NJ on Mar 12, 2008 at 12:25 PM
Even if Ron Paul is not elected president, he has already made a difference and for that we should all be grateful. There are many close-minded people who didn't understand his ideas and didn't give him a chance - but there are many people who did. I think the awareness is raised as to what is happening within this country and we just need to keep moving forward to raise the awareness more and more. Thank you, Dr. Paul, for getting the ball rolling!

Posted by: Dan Location: Buffalo on Mar 12, 2008 at 10:21 AM
Go Ron Paul!!!!

Posted by: MJ Location: Texas on Mar 12, 2008 at 09:16 AM
Thank you for running this article. I am so glad that Dr. Paul is still in the race. America is being eroded away by ongoing attacks on our CONSTITUTIONAL rights combined with unsound monetary policy and an abhorrant trade policy. OUr trade does not serve our interest. CHINA is our most favored trade partner. CHINA sends us poision toys, pet food, toothpaste as well as tires that fall apart on the road along with various trinkets. Meanwhile not learning from the MANHATTAN indians we trade our wealth and security for trinkets. I am glad that Dr. Paul is there to help us fight for our CONSTITUTIONAL rights particularly as gauranteed by the first and second ammendments. I urge all AMERICANS to quite buying CHINESE GOODS. Their government is the antithesis of what we would want from government but we economically empower them in exchange for trinkets. I guess most AMERICANS are not willing to pay the price of freedom. Thank you for helping us Dr. Paul. I will continue to support you too.

Posted by: Alberto Location: Italy on Mar 12, 2008 at 05:57 AM
With the media system so concentrated, there is no democracy in USA. A law should guarantee equal amounts of airtime to all candidates.

Posted by: Gerald A. Location: Coarsegold, CA on Mar 11, 2008 at 09:39 PM
Presidential campaigns are no more than a Corination. Big Media supports canadates who support their views. If other views are not to the likeing of Big Media, they are given THE SILENT TREATMENT. In the debates; Ron Paul is the only canadate who opposed foreign entangelments, and he was treated in a very rude maner. The Media needs to be censored for their misbehavor. I'll certainly write in Ron Paul for President comes November. I'll never vote for this War. Wish the sheeples would wake up.

Posted by: Steven V. Location: GA on Mar 11, 2008 at 07:15 PM
You quotation is incorrect. He said, "in the conventional political sense". Not just the political sense. There is a quite a difference.

Posted by: Melvin Location: Lynden, Wa. on Mar 11, 2008 at 04:54 PM
I am glad that Ron Paul is staying in the run for President. He is the only one left that is good presidentual material.. And he might still be president, once the people get to know what the others are really like and are planning.

Posted by: bobby Location: mass on Mar 11, 2008 at 04:00 PM
I'm writing in ron paul in november! With all ron supporters doing the same it will send a clear message to the gop that they lost the election when they find out that they lost alot of true REPUBLICAN votes not voting for the gop nominee because the gop lost their way. It will teach them a well deserved lesson. Even ann colter is not voting for McCain!

Posted by: Big Mike Location: Minneapolis, MN on Mar 11, 2008 at 02:49 PM
I at one time used to respect - even prefer to watch and support Fox News. However, this all changed as I watched the shabby treatment Dr. Paul received by the maverick network as the campaign unfolded. I have developed a deep distaste for Fox, even as I last heard on Fox that IF he is even allowed to speak at the convention, it had better be a "late-night" appearance so as not to have any effect. I agree that the message of Revolution was stifled by the uncoverage by the media, the attitude of debate moderaters, and even local politicians loyal to the GOP tradition. Long live the Revolution. Don't give up!!

Posted by: Todd Location: Ohio on Mar 11, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Ron Paul has enlightened me and i truly wish the media would have given him a chance and helped spread his message. His Economic plan makes sense to me, he makes perfect sense about this Iraq war that was not constitutionally approved, eliminating the big government that we have, even the IRS, Income tax, etc. all makes sense. I would rather have a doctor in the white house over any lawayer any day. I too will be writing Ron Paul in this november - I just hope he officially runs some how maybe as an independent - I am officially a registered repulican and believe this party has lost their way. May God Bless you and yours Ron Paul!!!

Posted by: margaret Location: florida on Mar 11, 2008 at 11:12 AM
Very happy to read that many will write in Ron Paul's name in November. I will be writing too. Ron Paul, American Patriot.

Posted by: I love Ron Paul Location: WY on Mar 11, 2008 at 10:45 AM
I too will write in Paul if he isn't on the general ballot. Maybe his son will run in the next election.. wouldn't that be great?

Posted by: Eric Location: Louisville on Mar 11, 2008 at 09:29 AM
God bless Ron Paul and the entire Paul family for having the courage to take on our current Tyrannical government.

Posted by: Lois Location: Arlington, VA on Mar 11, 2008 at 08:44 AM
My day has been made happier by this video and comments from Rand Paul on his father's website. As a supporter from the beginning for Dr. Paul, I was sad when the media lied and said he had "dropped out". Now I know the truth, he is still in the race and there is still hope for this country with Dr. Paul guiding us. Thank you for restoring my hope Rand Paul.

Posted by: Tom Location: Maricopa, az on Mar 11, 2008 at 12:15 AM
I know that RP will not win this pres. bid but he has awakened (in me at least) the desire to make sure that anyone I vote for has our constitution and rights in mind. Let the revolution continue. I will be writing in RP for my presidential candidate come November!!!

Posted by: micelou Location: new england on Mar 10, 2008 at 10:43 PM
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of Ron Paul: He is trampling out the corruption that is ripe in our congressional halls; He hath loosed the fateful lightning of the information age: His truth is marching on.

Posted by: Pat Location: Florida on Mar 10, 2008 at 09:29 PM
I too hope that Ron Paul will run as a third party candidate. As Lou Dobbs would say, "both major parties are the opposite wing of the same pathetic bird".

Posted by: jG Location: Ft Mill on Mar 10, 2008 at 04:48 PM
Thank you, Ron Paul and to all the other supporters of the true American way.. We Stand and fight for YOU, All People, for Liberty, Prosperity, and the Constitution. This is your chance to Vote for these principles and for integrety, vote for Ron Paul!! STAND UNITED!

Posted by: Phil Location: Joplin, MO on Mar 10, 2008 at 04:29 PM
By electing McCain, the GOP has shot itself in the foot and is now looking around for the guilty party! Dr. Paul's message will stay alive via the Revolution as the future of our country is in the balance. This November let's all take our pens into the voting booth and write in Ron Paul.

Posted by: carmel Jean Location: California on Mar 10, 2008 at 03:01 PM
I will vote for Ron Paul come November 08. He is a principled man with honesty, integrity and he is for the best interest of the American people. He is for Liberties and Freedoms for the individual. What more could anyone else ask for. I'm writing his name in. Whether or not he wins and it looks very unlikely,but it is a statement. Who knows John McCain could drop dead between now and November and then Ron Paul would be the front runner on the Republican party. God Bless Ron Paul for all the ridicule he took from a biased media who gave him one of the biggest jobs ever. He should be named Statesman of the Year. He was a complete gentleman throughout the whole circus. Gee, the media thinks we the American people must be stupid. A lot are, but a lot are paying attention to what is really going on and it ain't good. Trust me.

Posted by: Valda Location: Texas on Mar 10, 2008 at 01:50 PM
I am hopeful that Ron Paul will run on a independent ticket this fall. We need his fresh ideas in the White House.

Posted by: Ronald Location: Wolf Laurel on Mar 10, 2008 at 12:07 PM
FreedomFest 2008 – Congressman Ron Paul and Bob Barr have been confirmed as a speakers and they will join our 100 plus speakers and 1,000 plus attendees in Las Vegas on July 10 -12 at Freedomfest 2008. We look forward to their thoughts and insight on the future of the Ron Paul Revolution and his Campaign For Freedom. Also we will also have Richard Viguerie, often called the "funding father" of modern conservative strategy as his direct mail efforts started the modern conservative movement. 2008 will be a watershed year in American politics in our fight for a return to liberty and limited constitutional government. We must continue the campaign to promote the Ron Paul Revolution of liberty, a return to limited constitutional government and free markets to the American public. See www.freedomfest.com Thanks, Ron Holland, Wolf Laurel, NC

Posted by: dddienst Location: NJ on Mar 10, 2008 at 11:00 AM
I know I will and will vote at ALL of the SMALL elections that have Ron Paul Republicans in them. I plan to continue to be Ron Paul Republican in my local meetings. We know that we cant win in a major election because too many average Americans don't get what is going on or what is coming. So we as educated voters need to turn out and vote in those elections that the average American ignores! We can if we have enough motivated people to run for senate and congress to completely change it in 6 to 8 years. We already have a head start. Ron Paul and a number of like minded people have already been elected to office and we have several more candidates ready to go. We will win if we don't walk away and stay strong to our principles.

Posted by: daddysteve Location: iowa on Mar 10, 2008 at 09:53 AM
The worse the economy gets,the more RP's predictions come true,the more attention his sound policies achieve.Must I root for a dollar crash to see America come to it's senses?

Posted by: El Capitan Location: Lake Pardee on Mar 10, 2008 at 07:11 AM
Dr. Ron Paul has shown us the road to victory, wether he becomes president or not is now irrellavent, he has already won in a philisophical sense. Dr. Paul is the next Dr. King Jr. I will be supporting his MESSAGE until the day I die.

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