Paul to Host Parallel Convention

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Representative Ron Paul,the Republican presidential candidate, will be the main attraction at the Twin Cities confab. No, not the Republican National Convention fewer than eight miles away at the XCel Center, but at his own party, to be held on the second day of the event that will seal Senator John McCain as the GOP nominee.

"This isn't a protest," said Jesse Benton, the libertarian-leaning Republican's spokesman. "This is a celebration of limited government and Republican principles."

Mr. Paul, of Texas, racked up record-breaking amounts of money and passionate Internet support during his bid for the Republican nomination. He refused to officially quit the race even after Mr. McCain amassed enough delegates to claim the nomination, and he continued to garner around a quarter of the votes in late primaries. About 50 people will attend the convention as delegates pledged to Mr. Paul.

But Mr. Paul is unlikely to have a platform at the main event, Mr. Benton said. "We haven't officially been turned down, but we don't expect a speaking spot to open up," he said, adding that Mr. Paul would certainly speak if asked.

But the fact that Mr. Paul is "unlikely" to endorse Mr. McCain could cause conflict.

http://www.truthout.org/article/ron-paul-host-parallel-gop-convention

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1. I always knew Paultards lived in a parallel universe...

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[DJ13]

2. The Dems have the Donkey, the GOP has the Elephant, heres their party mascot

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3. That means half of Harrison AR will be in MN

at the Paul convention. I've seen more signs for Paul around here than for anyone else, even after Paul suspended his campaign and McCain was declared the presumptive nominee. The signs are well maintained, too--not just something left out and forgotten. What's interesting is that I have yet to see ANY signs or bumper stickers for McCain at all. Didn't see them during the primary, don't see them now. I did see an Obama bumper sticker yesterday--from MoveOn. I'm waiting for mine, so I waved at the driver and flashed the peace sign.