Mitt Romney Wins Maine 2012 Caucuses, Paul Supporters Question Outcome
Submitted by emalvini on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 20:45Mitt Romney Wins Maine 2012 Caucuses, Paul Supporters Question Outcome
Meanwhile, the mood was grim at a Ron Paul election night party here when it was announced that the former Massachusetts governor had won the state’s non-binding caucuses.
The crowd booed, then went eerily silent, when the results were revealed.
“Liar!” shouted one supporter when state chairman Charlie Webster announced the results. “How many dead voted?” cried another.
Even as Webster continued to speak, the crowd resumed talking among themselves and ignored the remainder of the announcement.
A seemingly energized Paul tried to put a positive spin on his support in the Pine Tree State, which was nearly double the percentage he had secured in 2008.
“The revolution is just beginning,” he said, to a crowd that immediately perked up when he strolled in just minutes after the results were announced. “We lost by almost 200 votes … it’s almost like we could call it a tie.”
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Why say you lost?
It ain't ever over till it's over and counted!