Ron Paul Campaign Dominates Nevada GOP Convention

Thanks for bringing this back up - although it makes me want to spit nails again. What a travesty and to think not that long ago I thought the RNC, voting, nominations, conventions and "the process" were on the up and up. Being a delegate to the State convention has been a real eye-opener.

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Also, have you researched about the forms going out to delegates stating that this would be a two day process?

if you look on other sigtes with other states you will find they have there STATE CONVENTIONS HELD FOR TWO AND THREE DAYS!

Thought that was interesting considering it was posted that the ballroom was to be used for Saturday and Sunday and several peppermill workers confirmed this as well.

Sounds like you could be a little paranoid as well.

I wonder how you can be in support of Ron Paul but so condescending of his supporter? I sincerely would like to know. Do you know something i do not? It sounded as if your post you were either in on some details or you were just speculating.

i really would like to know because i have had some serious questions in regards to some things you have stated, but I do not think Ron Paul supporters are "loon platoons"! I have some serious concerns about where are country is heading and anyone who does not share those concersn must have their head burried deep in the sand to not see we are in bad shape. You being a supporter of Ron Paul must feel the hope that the so-called "loon platoon" feels when they hear him speak and realize if they have not already that we are headed in the wrong direction.

Ron Paul maybe can stear this ship, heading straight into an iceburg, hopefully in the right direction.

But you know something we do not about this Nevada convention, something from the inside, then please enlighten us. We are all ears. Thanks.

Loon Platoon soldier!**

for the sake of clairity...as an officer for the a.i.p. you worked very hard for Paul,felt that your efforts were to be rewarded at the republican convention? call me stuupid... what reward were you expecting? myself as a state deligate in the republican party, my reward was standing pat with other republicans and defending my right to vote. btw referring to us as robbers blind ones at that, is blowing your cover buddy comm'on rub those two braincells together and either come up with a better story or slither back under your rock with the rest of the vipers

the fact is: as a republican state deligate I have a right to a nomination to the national convention from the floor. A select committee had a pre determined list of their choosing; they wanted us to approve of these specially designated deligates with a simple voice vote. Previously the charman had proved his bias by calling majority votes wrong. I worked hard to have my vote counted, spent time and money to get to that convention to do my part....i'll be damned if i'm gonna send a national deligate to the national convention if I don't know who they are and what they stand for! If you are not a republican, then you had no buisness goiing to the convention.what is your agenda?? . our purpose was to elect delegates to the REPUBLICAN national convention not have a simple voice vote from a secret list.I'm sure you want ron paul for president but he is running on the republican ticket not a third party I don't know who this jeff greenspan is is? are you beiing anti semetic? chill dude get your facts straight

Of your facts and you said you weren't either. If the NV party was trying to embrace Ron Paul people and Ron Paul and his appearance, it was not obvious. For example, he is still running, campaigning, paying his dues, has been in service to the Republican Party for years...and they do not display even one banner for him while a third place finisher, McCain, has several banners prominently displayed. They made many references to the war, knowing that the leading candidate (after Mitt Romney's having left the race) for our State is Ron Paul who is against the war. In essence, in my mind, they were supporting the war effort. A simple tribute would have taken 15 minutes or so and would have been ample.

I believe it is the people on the floor, the delegates who were elected to come to this convention, who disrupted their lives, paid their monies and came to vote who should have been in charge of the nominations, not some nominating committee. Otherwise, why even bother to have a convention? A fundraiser for the Party? Believe me, I am no longer so enamored of this Party that I really want to give them money. Ron Paul yes he will continue to get my donations.

Every time there was some down time on the huge TV screens, they ran McCain banners on the screens, and frankly, I think asking Ron Paul to speak was throwing him a bone. Did McCain show up himself to give weight to the fact that he thinks our vote for him is important? No, he sent Mitt Romney to speak on his behalf and Romney's presentation seemed like a bad standup comedy act. I think they have danged him a carrot...like the V.P. position, or possibly Secy of State under McCain. He did not seem comfortable in being there or have his normal confidence and pride in bearing.

Sue Lowden? I don't doubt she is a terrific person, but I understand she called this the McCain Convention. My guess is that the powers that be would not have been happy if Ron Paul garnered most of the delegates, which based upon the voting in the state during the caucuses seems a reasonable result. Why would that surprise anyone and why work against the normal desires of the people? Here is an example of the national political party dictating what happens in the state...do we really back that, would Ron Paul? As I understand it, splitting the remaining 22 delegates was a RP group idea, and that it was turned down by the McCain group..but that is heresay. Everyone keeps saying we get so many poor candidates to choose from...maybe it is because the party leaders pick the candidate and the people are not allowed their true say.

Apparently HIllary Clinton does not have the numbers to win either, yet she goes on. Good for her - the all important delegate votes are just projections at this point and at least she has media backing and exposure. Does her party discount her and declare Obama the presumptive nominee? Is her winning impossible because her party makes it impossible, or are they allowing time and events...and the vote of the people!....to make the decision?

I can tell you that sitting there for hours and feeling like there were deliberate delay tactics being used and that we were spending way too much time on tributes and mundane issues was very frustrating. We came to vote...we wanted to do the job we were entrusted with at our county levels. I don't condone outright rudeness, but getting upset under those circumstances is not something which would be unexpected. When the McCain group were walking out and shouting "McCain people out" "McCain people leave" and overall creating a ruckus and creating a situation...then peeking around corners and hiding in the back rooms...I suppose one thinks that is the epitome of decorum? Many RP people asked them to stay, "Americans stay" "Conservatives stay"...our sheer numbers were noisey, of course. We asked Beers to come back and lead the convention and got the extra time, which I have no doubt was available anyway. No go, they wanted to shut it down, no question in my mind.

Please people do not believe it was not a ploy. The RP group was making headway and they knew it. We had gotten a reasonable platform passed and if the convention organizers had not delayed so long through the first 5 hours or so of the convention, we could concluded, imo. If there is a team who is obviously winning on the field, and the losing team runs off the field before the end of the game...in most situations, they would be declared the losers.

We will see the real color of HQ, if and when they reconvene the convention, and which of the items already "passed" remain intact.
Pleas to unify for McCain fell on mainly deaf ears....Nevada is not a McCain state. In reality, McCain is not all that popular a candidate. Political conventions are known to be unruly at times, loud, rackus, and people are emotionally involved...this is nothing new. We have nothing to be ashamed of...elections are soft wars and always remember right makes might. RP people were louder, we are more focused and there were so many of them elected to be present at the NV convention! We were not a group of "walk ins" trying to take over....we were supposed to be there to represent the will of our districts/neighbors.

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I think we would do well to immulate the style, class and courtesy of Dr. Paul. He will state his reasoning and point out were the opposition is incorrect, but never a harsh word.....just the truth.
The Nevada delegates are to be commended for thier enthusiasm and we hope they can get a good number of Paul delegates to the national, but "how" they are percieved nationally is important, too.

Despite the media black-out, we are now entering a second-look phase, whereby the media may be willing to open up to RP, somewhat. It may depend on their impressions as they take a closer look at both the candidate and his followers.

Remember, it's still four months until Dr. Paul goes to St. Paul.
Slow and steady wins the race.

I hate to see Paul supporters engage in low class tactics. If what you say is true, then Paul forces are at least equally culpable for the turn of events.

I've heard it bantered about that Ron Paul was fortunate to have been "allowed" to speak at the Nevada Convention. Oh really? When Mitt Romney suspending his candidacy, that put RP in first place in the State. And, beyond that they were durned lucky to have him and we cheered him on not only because as his supporters we were happy and excited to see him, but because he truly represents Republican ideals.

Here is a blog post made by the same journalist on the Reno Gazette Journal, Anjeanette Damon, whose articles have appeared previously on this site:

"Republican consultant: This is still a McCain convention (Post follows)

Although the enthusiasm may seem one-sided in support of Ron Paul, Republican strategist and party consultant Ryan Erwin said the state convention "is still a McCain convention." He said his congressional district just elected two McCain delegates and one Paul delegate to the national convention, undermining the notion that Paul has the necessary votes to stack the slate. Votes are still being counted in the remaining two congressional districts and the election for the 22 at-large delegates has yet to even begin. (Note from Paulette: Sources say that out of the total of 3 districts, 7 of the 9 delegates looked to be for Ron Paul.)

Erwin said the crowd reacted so enthusiastically to Paul's speech because many of his views are shared by "the entire Republican base."

He doubts a significant majority of Nevada's national delegates will go to Minneapolis for Paul.

"Part of the job of being a national delegate is doing what is best for your party in November," Erwin said. "And that means supporting your party's nominee." posted by Anjeanette Damon at 4:09 PM on Reno Gazette

My Comments:
O.K. folks...here are a couple of important admissions...no matter if all the votes are in or not, no matter the duty of those of us elected to go to vote for delegates to represent the wishes of our various district...this was a "McCain Convention." I beg your pardon, I thought we paid our monies to elect delegates to represent the voters of our State. We were being bullied, of that there is no doubt in my mind.

Then Erwin went on to say that the reason people were so enthusiastic to Paul's speech was because "many of his views are shared by "the entire Republican base." Agreed, because they are true Republican values. Maybe HQ should listen to this...seriously. How many people really believe that McCain is a true conservative? If Ron Paul had not been marginalized, how many more votes and delegates would he have had in every state....many, many based upon his values vs. the positions of McCain. Was McCain there (actually does he ever turn up in Nevada)? No, Romney was there telling jokes and then the convention ran videos from the 50s to fill time...then the organizers had the audacity to say the RP people wasted time. Ridiculous. They wasted our time and I resent it.

And, Mr. Erwin, just try us Nevada Paul voters...when our delegate votes are recognized, you can bet those delegates will be in St. Paul with liberty bells on! Why have a national convention if the party has predetermined the nominee...this is not a Putin run country, this is America. Quaint little concept, freedom to vote.

"Part of the job of being a national delegate is doing what is best for your party in November," Erwin said. "And that means supporting your party's nominee." This event was held in April in Nevada and as elected State delegates we were trying to fulfill our duties. Nevadans for the U.S. Constitution don't take orders, we represent our State and vote our conscience for the good of We The People.

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The Nevada state delegates are unbound at the National level.
The will of the majority of delegates was denied by the GOP party leaders. The Ron Paul Revolutionaries won that convention by default.
What happened in Reno was a great victory in our fight for freedom and politcal power. McCain has no real support, and state by state, convention by convetion this will become more apparent.

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