2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Ron Paul Will Speak at the Texas Liberty Concert in Conjunction with his Appearance at the TX State Republican Convention

Ron Paul Will Speak at the Texas Liberty Concert in Conjunction with his Appearance at the TX State Republican Convention

Congressman Ron Paul will speak at the Texas Liberty Concert in conjunction with his appearance at the TX  State Republican Convention.  The event will be held at The River Ranch in the Fort Worth Stockyards 500 NE 23rd Street  Fort Worth, TX on Thursday, June 7th, 2012 from 6:30 pm to 10 pm.  Jordan Page, a leading musician and songwriter in the Ron Paul movement will perform live from 7:15 to 8:15 after which Ron Paul will address the crowd. Organizers are charging $20 for tickets which covers parking, 2 drinks (sodas, bottled water or beer), and the show.  The organizers are suggesting that you purchase tickets online in advance as this event is expected to sell out

Ron Paul Campaign Statement on Louisiana GOP Convention

Ron Paul Campaign Statement on Louisiana GOP Convention

National Campaign Manager John Tate condemns Shreveport event’s “unnecessary conflict” and applauds its “positive conclusion” LAKE JACKSON, Texas – The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign released the following statement concerning the outcome of the Louisiana State Republican Convention. Below please find comments from National Campaign Manager John Tate:

“The Ron Paul campaign condemns the unfortunate activities that took place at the Louisiana Republican State Convention in Shreveport.

“However, we also wish to highlight and applaud the fact that the convention ended on a high note reflective of the cooperation all Republicans wish to see toward the mutual aim of defeating President Obama in the November general election.

“The unnecessary conflict, and positive conclusion as we understand it, transpired as follows.

“LAGOP officials ignored the vast majority of duly elected delegates and attempted to use illegally adopted rules to deny Ron Paul supporters an opportunity to attend the Republican National Convention in Tampa. Louisiana has 46 delegates. Five were pledged to Mitt Romney based on the March 23^rd primary result and Rick Santorum received 10, meaning most delegates were contestable at the state convention.

“Delegates to the state convention were chosen at caucus meetings on April 28^th. Ron Paul slates won four of six congressional district contests. Of the approximately 180 delegates attending the state convention, 113 voted to remove the LAGOP chairman when he failed to respond to requests for information and other motions from delegates. Nearly two-thirds of the delegates began physically moving their chairs, literally turning their back on the GOP chair appointed by the party hierarchy.

“In another instance, State Central Committeeman and Ron Paul supporter Henry Herford Jr. of Franklin Parrish was attacked by some security officials who didn’t realize that the body had voted out the previous chairman. Mr. Herford has a prosthetic hip and according to a doctor at the scene it appears as though the prosthetic was dislocated and may require replacement. The injury occurred as he was beginning to call to order the newly re-formed convention.

“In yet another instance, Ron Paul supporter Alex Helwig, Chairman of the Rules Committee who made the motion to remove the chair, was arrested by Shreveport police and released. During his brief detainment, some of his fingers were broken and when he returned to the event he was walking with aid of a cane.

“By 10:50 a.m. today, the newly formed convention completed its work. Newly-elected national delegates met with the Romney campaign’s Louisiana Chairman, Scott Sewell, who graciously said ‘that he supported the effort and would do everything he could to make sure the delegation was seated’ in Tampa.

“Despite the divisiveness that characterized the Louisiana state convention initially, we are thankful that the Paul and Romney campaigns took the high road to guarantee the enfranchisement of Republicans whose candidate preferences differ.

“Republicans of goodwill agree that following the spirited primary season, the general election presents us with an opportunity to defeat Obama and place the nation on a path to recovery.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with those who were injured at the convention. And, we thank all responsible convention participants for ending the day on a more unified note.”

Ron Paul Endorsed by South Dakota State Rep. Brian Liss

Ron Paul Endorsed by South Dakota State Rep. Brian Liss

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul was endorsed today by South Dakota State Representative Brian Liss (R-Sioux Falls).
 
Rep. Liss represents the Mount Rushmore State’s 13th House District.  The area comprises Minnehaha County including Sioux Falls, the state’s largest city.  In making public his endorsement, Rep. Liss is doing so as a private citizen and not on behalf of any entity with which he is affiliated.
 
“It makes no sense for my fellow South Dakotans to send unvigilant, liberal Republican delegates to the party’s national convention in Tampa.  Ron Paul’s delegates understand liberty, and Dr. Paul himself fully understands and appreciates federalism,” said Rep. Liss.
 
“Ron Paul will reign in fiscal irresponsibility and reestablish constitutional government,” he added.
 
Rep. Liss personifies the new energy and enthusiasm that will benefit the Republican Party if a welcoming environment persists, as many hope it will.  Liss first ran for office as a Libertarian candidate for Lt. Governor in South Dakota in 1994 and in 2006 ran for state representative as an independent candidate.  He won office for the first time in 2010 running as a Republican for the House in District 13, and has aided many Republican candidates in various capacities.

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Ron Paul Endorsed by Rapid City, South Dakota City Councilman Jordan Mason

Ron Paul Endorsed by Rapid City, South Dakota City Councilman Jordan Mason

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul was endorsed today by the Hon. Jordan Mason, City Councilman, Ward 4 of Rapid City, South Dakota.
 
In making public his endorsement, Councilman Mason said he was doing so as a private citizen and not on behalf of any organization with which he is affiliated.
 
“I stand for strong fiscal policy.  I stand for solving our problems at home before we try to solve other countries’ problems abroad.  I stand for liberty and I stand for the American dream.  And so I stand behind Ron Paul,” said Councilman Mason.
 
Councilman Mason is the youngest member of the Rapid City Council, which does not hold partisan elections.
 
Prior to his service as a city council member, Mason served four years in the U.S. Navy as a CTT3 (Cryptological Technical Technician) in the Global War on Terrorism while on a SNMG-1 Tour in 2004-2005, and in the War on Drugs during 2006-2007.  During his service he received two Letters of Commendation, a Good Conduct Medal, a Defense Ribbon, and a Battle “E” Ribbon, to name only a few such honors.
 
Mason was honorably discharged from the Navy as a Petty Officer 3rd Class and then pursued his college education from 2007-2011.  During that time, he ran for city council in 2010 against the sitting President of the Common Council and won on June 28, 2010.  Last year Mason graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. degree in Interdisciplinary Sciences (Pre-law).

Ron Paul Decisively Wins Minnesota and Carries Delegates in Multiple Other States

Ron Paul Decisively Wins Minnesota and Carries Delegates in Multiple Other States
Gains in Michigan, Minnesota, Vermont and Virginia affirm delegate-attainment strategy

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – Supporters of 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul have propelled him to an historic win in Minnesota this weekend, with delegate gains having occurred in multiple other states as well.  The recent achievements affirm Paul’s delegate-attainment strategy, and support the notion that he and his platform will be featured prominently at the Republican National Convention in Tampa this August.
 
In Minnesota, Paul organizers won a decisive 12 of 13 delegates to the RNC at the Rivers Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud, wrapping up the North Star State’s two-tier nominating contest.  Earlier this spring, Paul supporters won 20 of 24 delegates at district conventions.  In all, the Paul camp has swept the state of Minnesota winning 32 of the state’s 40 national delegates.
 
In addition to Paul’s consequential victory in Minnesota, Paul organizers won delegates in Mitt Romney’s home state of Michigan.  There, Paul supporters estimate that they have won eight voting slots plus one non-voting delegate and 11 alternates.  Of the 14 Congressional District voting contests held this weekend, Paul organizers won RNC delegates in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 9th Districts, denying Detroit-born Romney a clean sweep of his home state.  The Michigan victory occurred despite a heavy Romney campaign presence promoting a win for the establishment pick and presumptive nominee.
 
At the Vermont Republican State Convention this weekend, Ron Paul supporters won two of 14 national delegates, with two more considered potential allies, and they won 10 of 14 alternates.  In all, Vermont has 17 delegates including super delegates.
 
Finally in Virginia, 11 district conventions have been taking place in recent weeks and have ended this weekend.  In those contests Ron Paul supporters won 17 of 33 national delegates selected, with the remainder of the state’s 49 delegates including super delegates to be selected at the June 16th state convention.  Also in Virginia, Paul supporters elected a Republican Congressional District Chair in the Third District, over a dozen liberty-oriented Republican State Central Committee Members five of whom are Ron Paul supporters, dozens of Republican county and city committee chairs, and hundreds of county and city committee members.
 
“Victories in Minnesota and other states demonstrate that Ron Paul supporters possess the adaptability, organizational muscle, and unmatched enthusiasm required to continue winning delegates in upcoming contests,” said Ron Paul 2012 National Campaign Manager John Tate.
 
“We’re also pleased to see Ron Paul supporters engaged in party-building to broaden the activist and voting base that will advance Republican majorities for many years to come,” added Mr. Tate.

Ron Paul to Lead Breakout Session "Uniting Republicans and Balancing the Federal Budget" at the 2012 Texas GOP Convention in Fort Worth on Thursday, June 7, 2012

Congressman Ron Paul to Lead Breakout Session at the 2012 Texas GOP Convention in Fort Worth

The Republican Party of Texas is pleased to announce that we have confirmed Texas Congressman Ron Paul as one of our featured speakers at the 2012 Texas GOP Convention. Congressman Paul will be leading a breakout session for Convention attendees entitled "Uniting Republicans and Balancing the Federal Budget" on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at the Fort Worth Convention Center Arena.
 
Congressman Ron Paul served several terms in the U.S. House of Representatives representing the Texas 22nd Congressional District in the late 1970's and early 1980's. In 1997, Dr. Paul returned to Congress to represent the Texas 14th Congressional District and has served continuously in that seat until announcing his retirement at the end of the present term. He serves on the House Financial Services Committee and the Foreign Affairs Committee. On the Financial Services Committee, Rep. Paul serves as the chairman of the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology. He continues to advocate a dramatic reduction in the size of the federal government and a return to constitutional principles.
 
Ron Paul is the author of several books, including The Revolution: A Manifesto, End the Fed, Liberty Defined, Challenge to Liberty; The Case for Gold; and A Republic, If You Can Keep It. Dr. Paul served as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force during the 1960's before moving to Texas in 1968 to begin his medical practice in Brazoria County. He and his wife Carol reside in Lake Jackson and are the proud parents of five children and have eighteen grandchildren. In 2010, their son Rand Paul was elected as a U.S. Senator from Kentucky.
 
State Chairman Steve Munisteri stated, "I am very pleased that we have been able to confirm Congressman Paul's appearance at our State Convention. His breakout session will undoubtedly be one of the most highly attended special events during the three-day Convention and I know many of our delegates will be interested in hearing about his principled approach to shrinking the size of our federal government from such a major national figure in our Party. His breakout session will be open to all credentialed attendees in the main convention arena. Additionally, I'd like to thank RPT Chairman's Circle member Donald Huffines for his help in confirming Congressman Paul's appearance at the 2012 Texas GOP convention and the coordination of this event."
 
Breakout sessions are a new component to the agenda for the 2012 Texas GOP Convention and are available to all credentialed convention attendees. There will be two time slots on Thursday afternoon for breakout sessions containing multiple topics and speakers from which delegates may choose to participate. Congressman Paul's session will be one of several sessions occurring in the first time slot at 3:45pm on Thursday and will be held in the main arena to allow adequate seating for any who wish to attend.
 
The RPT will be making future announcements as to the topics and speakers for the other breakout sessions

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Ron Paul Endorsed by South Dakota State Rep. Jon Hansen

Ron Paul Endorsed by South Dakota State Rep. Jon Hansen

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul was endorsed today by South Dakota State Representative Jon Hansen (R-Dell Rapids).
 
Serving his first term, the conservative upstart Rep. Hansen represents South Dakota’s 25th House District encompassing Hanson, McCook, and Minnehaha counties.  His committee assignments include Judiciary, and Transportation.  In addition to being an elected official and candidate for re-election, Rep. Hansen serves as a Republican Precinct Committeeman.
 
Rep. Hansen prides himself on being the youngest current serving member of the South Dakota State Legislature and is particularly proud to count himself among The Mount Rushmore State’s many young Ron Paul supporters.
 
In making public his endorsement of the 12-term Congressman from Texas, Rep. Hansen offered the following statement of praise:
 
“Ron Paul’s consistency and integrity goes unmatched in today’s political environment.
 
“As a state representative in South Dakota, I know Ron Paul understands the proper role of the federal government, and will restore the proper constitutional balance of power between Washington, the states, and the people. 
 
“I truly believe Ron Paul has the heart of a servant, looking to the best interest of all Americans rather than to his own self-interest.
 
“To restore our country to its constitutional foundation, promote life, support the free market, fix our monetary system, and end war, we must elect Ron Paul for President in 2012.”
 
Born in Yankton and now residing in Dell Rapids where he attended Dell Rapids High School, Hansen worked his way through classes and obtained a degree in business administration.  He plays an active role in his community, including past service as president of the Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce.  As chamber president, Hansen led through tough budgetary times, balancing the budget without sacrificing initiatives that promote local business and converting some activities from money-losing ones to budget-neutral ones.
 
During his last year in the legislature, Hansen assisted in balancing the state budget without raising taxes or taking from reserves, increased local control for school districts, and helped to reform election law.
 
Hansen holds deeply to his faith, his principles, and his values.  Currently residing in Dell Rapids, he and his wife Sheila just welcomed their first born son into their family.

Ron Paul and Kurt Bills Holding a Reception/Fundraiser in St. Cloud, Minnesota on Friday, May 18, 2012

Join U.S. Rep. and Presidential Candidate Ron Paul

and Minnesota State Rep. and U.S. Senate Candidate Kurt Bills

Friday, May 18, 2012

7:30pm Reception

D.B. Searle's
18 5th Ave. S.
St. Cloud, MN 56301

2nd Floor, Private Reception

Light Snacks & Open Bar

$250 per person