I must admit that Ron Paul does indeed have a rather small but extremely loyal group of followers.............

Question

If he does lose at the Republican convention, do you think he will run as an independent in the general election?

Answer 1

i think he would.

Answer 2

I love how everyone keeps saying the Ron Paul supporters are so few in number. Everywhere i go i see Ron Paul signs up. I live in a college town being a college student myself. Traditionally college students don't vote which is what people are hoping will happen this election. The fact is i know numbers of college students just here at WCU that will be voting for Ron Paul. When you take in consideration of a actual strong college backing of Ron Paul and the college students getting to the polls. With how many colleges in this country? This doesn't even include other age groups and such that are learning about Ron Paul. All of a sudden his followers don't seem so small does it? Besides how many presidents win by over what a 40 or 50% of the votes? With so many people discouraged by the republican party thanks to Bush and with democratic hopefuls like clinton and obama. I think Ron Paul will surprise all the naysayers in the polls before long

Answer 3

For sure, he will be the top tier in Iowa, NH, SC and so on. Therefore he does not need to run as a third party. Imagine people in their 18´s, 20´s, 30´s, 40´s, 50´s, whether husband and wife silent or active, young and old are all now enthusiastically doing their best to get Ron Paul elected. Even as young as 3 - 17 years old being active in Ron Paul Revolution. This is history. He is the only candidate with the highest internet traffic online, the most search GOP. Predictions also favor Ron Paul such as the CNN, Danes Saxo Business Bank and many more. Do believe He will be the next US President. Revolution is always great!

Answer 4

It's not even really about Ron Paul at this point. It's his message. I think a faction of what was part of the Republican party, will coalesce with the libertarian, constitution, and other parties, and influence elections from this point on. As the internet brings us all closer, and we can collaborate on a unified message, things will change.

I don't think he would run, but if he does well in the primaries, like really well, but not win, I would hope he runs as an independent. Ross Perot changed the race, and was correct on a lot of things. It's not his fault for the electorate being misinformed or apprehensive. And when Ross Perot ran, there was no internet.

One thing I do know if Ron Paul is ostracized too much by his own party, is the Republican party will lose 15-25% of their members for a while, and not be viable for a long time. This will shift the balance of power towards the Democrats (shudder), and independents.

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Answer 5

yes, you are right. I will vote for Ron Paul if he is nominated, I will vote for him if he runs as an independent, and if he does not run , I will write in his name in the General Election.
He is a new politician in that he tells the truth, not just what everyone wants to hear. He uses the Constitution as his basis for his positions. He is not afraid to say he is for freedom of the individual, bring all of our troops home from around the world, no Empire, and no taxes. I have not seen anything like Ron Paul since Barry Goldwater in the '60s.

Answer 6

Ron Paul really is a Libertarian. Just about every Libertarian I've met is hard core for the older values of the country, smaller government, focusing on the home rather than outside of the country. I think that's why he's not appealing to most Republicans, he doesn't want to keep on the offensive in the Middle East.

It's really a shame the country is split into 2 polarized parties, because then you have to take the stuff you don't want from them in order to hopefully get the stuff you do want passed. 2 parties, while being better than just 1 party, isn't much better, but unless major changes take place, people aren't going to see a legitimate 3rd party candidate go.

Ron knows this, and just like a majority of the voters, will probably bow out rather than weaken the chance of the 'lesser of two evils' from his stance.

Answer 7

I think he would run if there is NO chance. He has raised allot of money which he can use fully to extend his message (which is the issue here).

The more people who become interested in the Constitution, the better. The more young folks who learn about the Constitution & the role of Government (which is seriously limited) the better.

No matter what, Ron Paul has allready won. Won the minds of million of young people and will undoubdetly have a positive impact on future elections & America.

*I still think he can win this one! ;)

Answer 8

Ron Paul has said he will not seek to run as a third party candidate. If he loses the primaries, he will just go back to serving his district.

Answer 9

I hope not because he would be the Ross Perot of this election.

And depending who the republicans nominate (Rudy) I would have to vote for Paul.

The only thing I disagree with him on is the war. But at least I can respect his reasons for being against the war, where the democrats just hate Bush.

Answer 10

What is small? What my fave Fox tells us? He is popular, honest and no he won't go Independent. He is actually the only candidate that knows what the Constitution and people should have.. freedom ring a bell?

Answer 11

He has never said for sure that he wouldn't, but our system is set up to make it so hard for a third party, that it is unlikely.