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Ron Paul to Host His Own National Convention!

Ron Paul plans his own convention | By David Brown
TRIBUNE-REVIEW | Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Maverick GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul has booked an arena in Minneapolis for a "mini-convention" that could steal some of John McCain's thunder just days before he accepts the Republican nomination.

A Paul campaign aide said the Texas congressman hopes to pack about 11,000 supporters into the Williams Arena at the University of Minnesota on Sept. 2, which coincides with the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center in neighboring St. Paul.

Paul, 72, will announce details for the rally Thursday at the start of the Texas Republican Convention in Houston.

The campaign hopes the daylong event will "send a message to the Republican Party," Paul campaign spokesman Jesse Benton tells the Tribune-Review.

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After digesting all this for

After digesting all this for some time. I am curious what you think he has in store?

Well, since I do not know nor have any idea. I'm going to suggest expanding the tent. "Unite the clans!" Invite the other 3rd parties. Libs, Constitutes, REFORM, Greens maybe? We need to make this the year of the 3rd party. We need to get as many voices on stage in debate with McBama as we can.

The media attention this gets could help open the door for that.

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I know this is going to be a wonderful event and I hope Ron caps it all off by stating he is going to run again in 2012 to bring the Republican Party back from oblivion!

Thanks Paulette, My husband

Thanks Paulette,
My husband and I hope to be there! We also decided today to go to the NV convention! Hopefully the web site will have it's volunteer link up soon.

thats GREAT!!! Bring any other Ron PAUL SUPPORTERS !!!

and check out this website...
http://nevadagopconventio...

Thank you for posting

Thank you for posting

Slim Jims

I sent my remaining 150 slim jims to St. Paul. If I wasn't on my honeymoon I'd be there as well!

*toots horn*

Congratulations! Enjoy your honeymoon! ^^

Change honeymoon plans!

Honeymoon in Minneapolis! What better place? Okay, Minneapolis during a Ron Paul convention...what better time and place for such a momentous occasion of your life? ;-)

digg # 2750!!!

wow this is gonna be huge!!! on digg

Does anybody know

how far St.Paul is from
Minneapolis and how far apart the
2 convention places are?

About 8 miles

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need a lift?

See you guys in ST. Paul

Its gonna blow the minds of all republicans when they see every street covered with RP signs.

This is the

www.dvds4delegates.com the newest and possibly the greatest weapon the Revolution now possesses.

way to freedom. Way to go Ron Paul!!!!

This is the best political movement ever!

Bravo to the campaign! This was a great idea!

Revolution is in the air!

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The American Revolution 2.0 will not be televised... It will be downloaded!!!

I'll be there

Just sent 75 yard signs, DVDs and my left over Slim Jims to St. Paul today...can't wait for September!!!.

Send anything you have left over to

C Wilkinson
1019 Fremont Ave
St. Paul, MN 55106

I sent my last 25 slim jims

I hope it's ok I'm putting this message on the Daily Dose.

Great! But will the media notice? Does it matter?

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This is the same kind of roll-of-the-dice that RP did a year ago in Iowa. When he was excluded from the Iowan for Tax Relief Forum, he held his own event right next door. It out-drew the Iowans' event and pretty much stunned everybody.

But then everything was up for grabs and McCain had not got the "imprimatur" of many republicans; Rudy was the frontrunner.

This is not to fling water on the RP event. It may do amazingly well. We have seen miracles in this campaign and this could be another one. The big question is whether it will bear fruit on a national level. Certainly the Ron Paul supporters will pack the place and holler loudly. But whether this will carry beyond the parking lot is a good question. Sure hope it does.

Amazingly, yes...

I am very impressed with the number of MSM organizations, from FOX to the NY Times, that are already covering the story of Ron Paul's counter convention, and it hasn't yet been officially announced. I think it may generate more media coverage than any of the other counter-rallies... Even the MSM (specifically the NY Times) said that RP's counter convention "could draw attention from the presumed nominee, Senator John McCain." Another article said that Paul is the "real maverick Republican"... and this rally will contrast Paul with the pseudo-maverick McCain.

Hey... Who is the Ex-Gov of Minnesota?

Does my burka make my butt look fatwa?

you mean Jesse Ventura??

is that the one you mean?

hey,

wasn't Jesse Ventura the most popular governor in Minnesota history?

Good Oportunity for Ron to Endorse Bob Barr!

The best impact we could make on this national election is to keep John McCain from being elected.And force the GOP to take the libertarians (both inside and outside the GOP)seriously...

What does Bob Barr have to

What does Bob Barr have to do with libertarians...?

SUPPORT OUR FOUNDERS' AMERICA
Support the Constitution of the United States

HAHAHAHA!! That's way to go!

HAHAHAHA!! That's way to go!

WTH were those naysayers were talking about? Ventura got to be there.

Get fired up and...

We must do this!

We need to prepare. Gas prices will be even worse I'm sure. We may want to contact meetups for rides. Talk with friends and family. We will need a place to stay. We need to arrange time off from work immediately, and babysitters if need be. We will need signs. But what is most important, we need to be there. I know we can do better than 11,000 people. St Paul is in the middle of the country. It's better than flying or driving coast to coast.

Ron Paul's convention has all the makings of a historical event that could change politics as we know it. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to make an impact. After this year of enlightenment, we have realized that we are the ones we have been waiting for.
http://www.youtube.com/wa...

We can do this. Strike that................ We must do this!

we are there

cant wait

i am so there

i live 2 hours away and i wouldnt miss this for the world .i wish they could have done it on labor day though, more people would show up on their day off.the day after may cause some people to lose thier holiday pay if they dont work the day after the holiday. lots of companies have that policy, but i dont care, i will use a vacation day and lose nothing. others wont have that option though.

Australian Support

Hi Im an Australian and a huge supporter of RON PAUL , "why" because I think the word needs a a lot more polititions like him.
The impact Ron Paul has on the entire planet "not just America" is going to be huge, a politition for the people and just cause, a rare man indeed.
Good luck with the Revolution, im with you all the way and I think there are a lot more world wide that feel the same way.
If there is anything people can do from other countrys that can support the Revolution you should blog the ideas here, im sure they will make it happen.

From all your freinds here in Australia Good luck

chonk on!

: )

We love ya Australia !

Support is contagious (the good kind), and fun too :-)

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Watch THIS

WAY TO GO DR. PAUL!!

GOD BLESS DR. PAUL!

HE NEVER LETS US DOWN. THIS IS WHERE HE WILL ANNOUNCE HIS NEW FOUNDATION!!

new revolution Foundation!

Really? I remember the Doc saying that he wanted to start up an org to be a rallying point for the revolution on into the future (my words). I've been waiting ever since!

Now that's the balls I've been looking for!

That is gutsy. That is patriotic. That is money well spent! As said in this thread! lets get JESSE to speak!

Does my burka make my butt look fatwa?

Watch THIS

Hard Ball covered it

Chris Matthews poked some fun at McCain, about twin conventions at the Twin Cities. LOL LOL :-P

So, this was the huge

So, this was the huge announcement the other day? Sweet!

This was on YAHOO

This article is on the front page of Yahoo! YAAAHOOOO.

Healthnut4freedom

"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:5,6

Yahoo! Yehey! Yipee Kah-Yay!

Twin Cities, here we come....

This Is Perfect!

Now all we have to do is get Jesse Ventura on board. Form an Independent or third party ticket and use it as a form of blackmail against the GOP. When they don't reject John McCain for Ron Paul(like I expect them not to) you have plan B all lined up. Paul and Ventura can both speak at this alternate convention about what the true meaning of FREEDOM is and the CONSTITUTION!!! On top of it all it's Jesse's home turf. The Media Attention will be huge. C'mon people envision success!

http://www.gopetition.com...

DAMN CAN YOU IMAGINE THE MEDIA INSANITY IF JESSE WERE

TO SPEAK????

THIS IS BEYOND HUGE!!! JUST FOR A MINUTE... CAN YOU IMAGINE...

or any other Ron Paul republicans....there must be some out

there....either elected, or old school politicians that believe in this real republican platform that Ron Paul is all about!!!

JV, Chuck Baldwin, and ???

The more the merrier....but would it be too late to impact delegate votes? I know JV would be a huge draw for MN crowds and media. Chuck Baldwin is like a younger, mirrored version of RP, plus I don't know any public figure who has promoted RP more than Chuck Baldwin.

Barry Goldwater Jr., Micheal

Barry Goldwater Jr., Micheal Sheuer, Cindy Sheehan

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IT WOULD BE AMAZING!!

Only wish I could be there!!!!

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The revolution will not be televised...

Google search results so far ...

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It'll be a super great time :-)

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Oh my, this is brilliant !

Williams arena is the Barn folks ! This tradition filled arena will make a fabulous place for Dr. Paul and all of us ! That's just beautiful. I am really phyched to go see him there and yes, we've got to pack the place !

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Enjoy yourselves at the mini-convention...

but, include me out. Just think, it should be good for about 15 seconds on the local 11:00 news; and, maybe a one paragraph story (no pictures, except maybe Dr. Paul) on an inside page of the MINNEAPOLIS STAR-TRIBUNE. But, hey, Dr. Paul sold a few books and added to his personal fortune; some incompetent Paul staffers got a year on your nickel, and the media moguls and elites got a good laugh. But, at least it should be pretty easy to find your way to Minneapolis by the second day of the GOP convention. The slimy silver trails left by the McCainiacs and their un-indicted co-conspirators in the "Gross Out Party" should be pretty embedded in the streets by then..

By the way, when you're through looking for the pony, wash your hands.

Me, I'd much rather spend the leftover campaign money for filing injunctions to keep McCain off the ballot for violating federal and state election laws. Just how many people do you think would bother to write the douche bag's name on the ballot if he weren't listed?

I'll always believe in Dr. Paul's positions, but this campaign has turned into a bad joke.

If anyone is interested in "hunting RINOs" let me know. I've received nothing but praise for "John McCain is a real ..." and we can really do some damage to Republican party fortunes if we work together to punish party leaders for their treachery.