Ron Paul surge building

[scootrd]

It is hard to believe he has done anything since it is not reported by mainstream media, even the New York Times has posted for five months (and still posts) that the total delegate count for Ron Paul in Iowa is 1 and in Minnesota is 9.  In fact, Ron Paul supporters will now dominate both state conventions.Ron Paul supporters surged to victory in yesterday’s Minnesota and Iowa district conventions, dominating the process and picking up more delegates to the Republican National Convention. 

A number of Romney Hawks are now deeply concerned that Ron Paul has laid the groundwork for similar success in six more caucus states, and the same trend is ongoing in states across the country.  According to WeConservatives.com, Minnesota's RNC National Committeewoman tweeted, Ron Paul will take 20 of 24 Congressional District delegates to the Republican National Conventions from Minnesota.

Will Ron Paul pull a Harding?

Warren G. Harding went into the 1920 RNC convention as an underdog going against Len Wood (anyone ever hear of him ? ) That contested convention ended after the 10th Ballot went to Harding with 70%. Harding went int the convention with only 6.25% and came away with 70%. That is how contested conventions work.

This is why the RINO establishment fears a brokered convention, not because it would supposedly weaken republicans, but because it would help ensure that their chosen one Romney would lose.
 

[BUGEYE]

I don't fear a brokered convention.

[LONGTOM]

I am not sure of the numbers for each but it is my understanding that Paul would have to win almost every one of the remaining delegates to defeat Romney for the nomination.
I would guess this to be near impossible.
Newt isn't in much better position than Paul at this time.
I could be wrong, not sure.
 
 
LONGTOM

[scootrd]

I am not sure of the numbers for each but it is my understanding that Paul would have to win almost every one of the remaining delegates to defeat Romney for the nomination.
I would guess this to be near impossible.
Newt isn't in much better position than Paul at this time.
I could be wrong, not sure.
 
 
LONGTOM

You don't have to win , Just need to remain relevant and carry enough delegates to the convention to convincingly argue you are the better conservative to carry the nomination. ie: Harding entered the convention carrying only 6% of the RNC delegates , on the floor of the convention gave a rousing speech and left carrying 70% of the parties vote and the nomination.

Will be interesting to see what happens over next few months.

[teddy12b]

I pray that there is a brokered convention.  It's our last hope.

[nomosendero]

I would rather see Paul running than Romney, but sure don't think it can happen. I sure like the Never Give Up attitude of the Paul followers thou.

[coyotejoe]

A man who speaks no nonsense truth will never be favorably covered by the media, truth steps on too many toes.

[LONGTOM]

A man who speaks no nonsense truth will never be favorably covered by the media, truth steps on too many toes.

 

Agreed.
It's a shame but true!
 
 
LONGTOM

[Matt]

I pray that there is a brokered convention.  It's our last hope.

+1
Otherwise only a revolution can save us.

[magooch]

Viva la revolution.

[BUGEYE]

I pray that there is a brokered convention.  It's our last hope.

+1
Otherwise only a revolution can save us.

I've been ready for three years.
If a person believes in polls, obama may be reelected.  and then??