Ron Paul Endorsed By Alabama Republican Assembly

Posted January 26th, 2008 by antiwar

The Alabama Republican Assembly endorsed Ron Paul at their state convention today in Birmingham.

The endorsement required a 2/3rd majority of registered delegates. Ron Paul received the 2/3rd on the first ballot. Mike Huckabee came in second. Convention chair Elaine Little noted that, with the crowded field, it was unusual that an endorsement would be won on the first ballot.

The group also held a straw poll that was open to the public. The winner of the straw poll was Ron Paul, with 81%.

“Ron Paul’s grassroots support is second to none among all other Republican campaigns this cycle,” stated attorney Tom Davis, Vice President of the ALRA and delegate to the endorsing convention. “The results of our straw poll parallel the results in most straw polls throughout the country. Ron Paul has clearly excited many new people and energized them to get involved in the political process. The Republican Party should be grateful for all the ‘new blood’ coming in as a result of Congressman Paul’s message of freedom and returning to the Constitution.”

The Alabama Republican Assembly is a grass-roots volunteer organization chartered by the National Federation of Republican Assemblies. Ronald Reagan referred to the NFRA as “the conscience if the Republican Party.”

Thanks to Stephen Gordon at Third Party Watch.

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For those of you who don't know....

On January 31st, 2008 ljrdxyh says:

The ALRA is the republican wing of the republican party.

Yes they are. They are the

On February 1st, 2008 jenna says:

Yes they are. They are the conservative wing of the republican party...and publicly acknowledge Ron Paul as the real republican conservative with their endorsement. Kudos to ALRA.

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On January 31st, 2008 DelafieldGuy says:

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Our first and most pressing problem is how to do away with warfare as a method of solving conflicts between national groups within a society who have different views about how the society is to run.

I was brought up to believe that the only thing worth doing was to add to the sum of accurate information in the world.

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On January 29th, 2008 sky808 says:

This is awesome!

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Thank you's go out to the REAL Republicans!

Go Ron Paul!

As a life long Pa. resident

On January 29th, 2008 Chessienut says:

Alabama is starting to look like a good alternative. An island of sanity if you will.

Times Herald Record / Orange County New York

On January 27th, 2008 professorjoe says:

Todays Times Herald Record Sunday edition in Orange County New York had a nice voters primer pull out on page 8.The Democrats were listed in Blue and the Republicans in Red. The positions were listed down the side of the page and all you had to do was match the picture of the candidate with a position such as Immigration etc.. like a grid.The only trouble was Ron Paul was delibertly not listed as a candidate. RUDY was there, even Edwards but not Paul. Thousands of voters will now think he is out of the race.We want all PAUL SUPPORTERS to email WWW.RECORDONLINE.COM. to protest this omission, and if you have a subscription cancel it.

It's been added to the website

On January 28th, 2008 sharpinchitown says:

It has been added to their website.

My email to the Times Herald Record

On January 27th, 2008 Average Joe says:

Hey, what up dude? You left my main man Ron Paul out of your news coverage of the candidates. Bummer!

Actually, I'm a 61 year old business owner. I normally don't talk that way. I admit I've been watching to much TV lately.

Seriously, you err by not giving Ron Paul equal coverage with the other candidates. He has beaten Rudy G. in 4 out of 5 states that have voted or caucused to date. You owe it to your readers, and your country.

Please reconsider.

Dan

"What have you done for Ron Paul today"?

Dr. Paul is doing well for

On January 27th, 2008 da bear says:

Dr. Paul is doing well for himself. He is steadliy beating rudie julie annie in primaries, and has plenty of money.

with the republican primary in turmoil I wouldn't be surprised if deals are made at the convention --which should help Ron Paul. it would make him even more relevant.

rudie julie annie is on the ropes and huck-a-bee will probably run out of money soon, so that would leave Romney, McCain and Paul to contend for the nomination.

RP could stay through until november probably and when all is said and done could probaby be third in total number of delegates. i also wouldn't be surprised if he picks up a state or two.

we need to take this momentum and elect congressmen and state congressman with this message. having allies in Congress will be huge.

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i have some free articles and old Reports on it. and i plan to post a Rant on the wal-streetweak.com message board soon.

da bear

Proud Day

On January 27th, 2008 birthgoat says:

It's a proud day for us Alabamians!

Kent Skates
Birmingham, AL

Congrats

On January 27th, 2008 Tiffany170688 says:

To both Alabama and Ron Paul! You should be proud!

This thing is going to the convention

On January 27th, 2008 rcon1 says:

Ron Paul is the only answer to the mess were in. lets get Ron on the car!!
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I'd like to think

On January 27th, 2008 alaney says:

that the campaign staff could get some publicity out of this great endorsment.

Do this instead....

On January 27th, 2008 ljrdxyh says:

make sure you sign up as a precinct leader...

Woooohooo Alabama!

On January 27th, 2008 ProspectorSam says:

C'mon guys! Hillbillies for Ron, baby, yeah!!

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Go 'Bama!!

On January 27th, 2008 demolay says:

Welcome to the Revolution!

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On January 27th, 2008 shahruz84 says:

careful dude. for a second i thought you were rooting for obama.

that's...

On January 27th, 2008 dCarr says:

Barack Hussein Osama

one misplaced letter and he's the easiest candidate to beat in the race.

Haa anyone noticed

On January 29th, 2008 Chessienut says:

that if you spell Obama's name in Microsoft Word, spell check tries to change it to Osama

I live in north Alabama.

On January 26th, 2008 erkyng2003 says:

There are signs everywhere. Newspaper adds running and very dedicated meet up groups. Fred Thompson was the big thing here so when he dropped out things brightened up a lot here. North Alabama has meet all of its goals from the campaign and the meet up groups. This is how you win!

Huck in Alabama

On January 26th, 2008 V1-P says:

Huck was just on Fox 35 in Orlando and no they did not mention Ron Paul at all much less Ron Paul receiving the Alabama Republican Assembly endorsement. Huck said, " Folks, we really need Alabama and Georgia on Feb 5th, we really need them."

Everyone should call or email Fox35 of Orlando.

Frankly, I'm sick of the censorship. We do not have a free press - we have a state run press.

I'm sick of the censorship too...

On January 27th, 2008 heart4wisdom says:

yes, we all need to be pro-active and CALL THESE MEDIA CENSORS OUT!

WOW! This is great. Way to

On January 26th, 2008 Rebel says:

WOW! This is great. Way to go Alabama! We would have had a victory in LA if they hadn't pooled the ballots. And a majority of delegate votes. This is just the beginning.

Local Fox Channel

On January 26th, 2008 V1-P says:

Fox 35 out of Orlando has their news on now. They said they were going to look at Mike Huckabee in Alabama shortly and interview him. I called them at:
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www.myfoxorlando.com

35 Skyline Dr
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 644-3535

I told them when they report on Mike Huckabee in Alabama, be sure to tell the viewers the Alabama Republican Assembly came out and endorsed Ron Paul today with over 2/3 majority. He chuckled and said OK.

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On January 26th, 2008 darkfrog13 says:

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The Reverend John Killian is our secret weapon

On January 26th, 2008 Gus G says:

We will not lose Alabama as long as we have The Reverend John Killian on our side.
Here is the Reverend in action:
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I can see him at the convention introducing Dr. Ron Paul as our next President.

Bring him to the Nat'l Convention!

On January 27th, 2008 DeBosco says:

Yes! Let Reverend John Killian introduce Ron Paul at the National Convention. He'll set the place on fire!

DeBosco

A winner.

On January 26th, 2008 reststop says:

He is awesome.

How did they do it?

On January 26th, 2008 karima says:

How did the Alabamans get past the bad vibe on the media and realize Ron Paul is the best choice for America?

We canvassed....

On January 27th, 2008 ljrdxyh says:

Hey Alabama and Ron Paul Supporters...

On January 26th, 2008 Freeinchrist2 says:

Help us get past the McCan't & Ghoulianne media vibe here in central Illinois! (21 electoral votes) Illinois State Capitol main local paper places Ron Paul 2nd behind with 24.% of 2726 votes in their advertised newspaper poll with McCan't at 38.9%. Springfiled GOP backs Ghoulianne with 6.2% while Mitt Whisper sits at 13.6% and Huckabeenlaudin at 10.4 and who cares about the rest

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awesome news!

On January 26th, 2008 Toadman says:

all local repub officials should be made aware of this! GREAT POST!!!!

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Huckster is in Birmingham

On January 26th, 2008 ljrdxyh says:

From 4-6 speaking at Samford.......anything going on to give him a Ron Paul sendoff?

By the way, after the straw poll win and endorsement win we were so excited, we canvassed 150 houses near the airport and placed some signs to welcome the huckster...

Run Ron Run