Why do Ron Paul supporters talk about him like he's a 3rd party... do they know he is a Republican?

Answer 1

Ron Paul is a true Republican, and not a corporate lackey. Ron Paul is what the arrogant Republicans that are working for corporate interests should be. He is listening to the people, and the rest of the Republicans are ignoring the American people and interests.

Answer 2

We don't talk about him like he's a third party, the other Republican candidates do plenty of that. We do mention the fact that his positions are dramatically different than the others - he supports no more illegal wars, actually cutting government waste (unlike Bush who has only expanded it) and actually respecting the Constitution. The Neocons have hijacked the Repulican party and are attempting to marginalize the only true Republicans - those who hold true to small government and civil liberties, not the "Patriot" act and enormous waste on wars we shouldn't be in. That and Ron Paul ran as a libertarian in 1988, so he does draw support from the independent voters too.

Answer 3

I agree with above posts that Ron Paul is a TRUE Conservative Republican.

The thing is, what we have come to know as republicans are neocons, therefore Ron Paul looks like something else, which he is (A REAL Conservative).

I havent noticed anyone talking about Paul as 3rd party.

Answer 4

It's pure spin; PR at its finest. Americans in general have become sick and disgusted with both of the current dominant political parties. If you're trying to paint yourself as a hot new candidate who's going to effect real change, then it's not good press to tightly align yourself with either the Democrats or the Republicans. However, in order to get enough funding to run a successful presidential campaign, getting the endorsement of one of the major parties is the easiest way to go. Thus, we end up with candidates like Ron Paul, who tries to fill the role of GOP party man and independent maverick at the same time.

Answer 5

The man has all of our best interest at mind,why does it matter what party hes in?You should find out more about him before you start trying to label him as a Republican only.I listen to what a candidate has to say before I decide about him or her.You should do the same,believe me the democratic party are no longer the party for the poor,none of them are,but at least Ron Paul's record speaks for itself.Read up on him,,,you might be surprised.

Answer 6

No, Ron Paul is not a Republican. Ron Paul is only on the Republican Party line to seek mainstream endorsement, since no one outside of the money parties ever gets a serious chance. As long as the government remains screwed-up with partisan politics, people like Ron Paul have no choice but to choose a side long enough to get in the race. If anything, he's giving some much-needed credibility to a suffering GOP.

Answer 7

He won't get the Republican nomination because he's too principled and cannot be bought.

He should run Independent.

I think he'd have the support from enough of the Democrat and Republican parties to win the office!

Answer 8

I think people don't care. He is a libertarian running in GOP clothing since this is probably the only strategy that would give him a chance. His only alternative (after losing the GOP nomination, which he will) is to run as an independent and pretty much give the election to the Democrats.

Answer 9

He could play the same role as Ross Perot in 1992 and send another Clinton to the White House in the process.
If he does not win the GOP nomination, he should endorse the GOP candidate and not run as an independent - that would confirm his true conservative credentials.

Answer 10

He did run for prez as a Libertarian.

Maybe we just don't want to associate him with trash like Guiliani, Romney, McCain, Thompson and Gingrich. Paul is a lot different from them even though they're all Repubs.