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Ron Paul Pre-RNC Event to Assemble Champions of Constitutional Conservatism

Ron Paul Pre-RNC Event to Assemble Champions of Constitutional Conservatism

Sunday’s ‘We Are The Future Rally’ at USF Sun Dome a bold sampling of movement that’s already inextricably linked to today’s, tomorrow’s GOP

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign released today details of its much-anticipated ‘We Are The Future Rally’ that will occur just ahead of the Republican National Convention in Tampa.
 
The event will take place on Sunday, August 26th at the University of South Florida Sun Dome from noon until 5:00 p.m.  Congressman Paul will speak at or around 4:00 p.m. and will be introduced by his son, U.S. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky.
 
“Ron Paul’s rally will enable supporters, the public, and media to further witness the ideas and people that are the future of the Republican Party,” said Ron Paul 2012 National Campaign Chairman Jesse Benton.
 
“Dr. Paul’s delegates and supporters are coming to Tampa under the watchful eye of America and the world.  No matter the convention outcome the Congressman and his fellow patriots will be heard, and as more people in politics are swayed there will be a net benefit to the nation,” added Mr. Benton.
 
A full event program and details follow.  Time is Eastern.
 
'We Are The Future Rally'
 
Session I: ‘Welcome to The Future’
Doug Wead – Master of Ceremonies
David Lane – Invocation
Will Hearn – Performs National Anthem and “God Bless America”
 
Session II: ‘Ideas of the Revolution’
Lew Rockwell – Economist
Walter E. Block, Ph.D. – Austrian School economist
Butler Schaffer – Ludwig von Mises Institute
 
Session III: ‘Calling the GOP Back to Its Roots: Constitutional Conservatism’
Jordan Page – Revelushun Records Singer/Songwriter
Barry Goldwater, Jr.
Jack Hunter – Ron Paul 2012 Official Campaign Blogger
 
Session IV: ‘Liberty Torch Bearers: State & Local’
Ashley Ryan – Age 21, Republican National Committeewoman (Maine)
Carl Bunce – Ron Paul 2012 Nevada Campaign Chairman
Donna Holt – Campaign for Liberty
Marianne Stebbins – Ron Paul 2012 Minnesota Campaign Chair
A.J. Spiker, (former) Ron Paul 2012 Iowa Campaign Vice-Chair
 
Session V: ‘The Republican Party's Liberty Wing’
South Carolina State Sen. Tom Davis (R)
U.S. Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.)
 
Session VI: ‘Musical Performances’
John Popper of Blues Traveler with Ron Noyes
Guitar Legend Jimmy Vaughan
 
Session VII: ‘An Idea Whose Time Has Come: We Are The Future’
Aimee Allen – Ron Paul Anthem
Carol Paul – Honored with ‘First Lady of Liberty’ Award
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) – Introduction
U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) – Keynote
 
Sunday, August 26, 2012
 
12:00 p.m. – Rally begins

4:00 p.m. – Ron Paul gives keynote

Ron Paul ‘We Are The Future Rally’
University of South Florida – Sun Dome
4202 E. Fowler Avenue
Tampa, FL 33620

Ron Paul to Hold Major Rally on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at the University of South Florida’s Sun Dome in Tampa Ahead of RNC

Ron Paul to Hold Major Rally in Tampa Ahead of RNC
 ‘Champion of the Constitution’ to welcome, address supporters at University of South Florida Sun Dome

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul will hold a major rally with thousands of supporters ahead of the Republican National Convention in Tampa.
 
The event will take place at noon on Sunday, August 26th at the University of South Florida’s 11,000-seat Sun Dome.  Yesterday the Ron Paul campaign signed a contract to secure the venue with the approval of the Republican National Committee.
 
Details of the event are as follows.  Time is Eastern.
 
Sunday, August 26, 2012
 
12:00 p.m.
Ron Paul Major Rally
Sun Dome
University of South Florida
4202 E. Fowler Avenue
Tampa, FL 33620

Ron Paul Statement on Supreme Court Obamacare Decision

Ron Paul Statement on Supreme Court Obamacare Decision

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ron Paul issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision to uphold most of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
 
"I strongly disagree with today’s decision by the Supreme Court, but I am not surprised.  The Court has a dismal record when it comes to protecting liberty against unconstitutional excesses by Congress.   

"Today we should remember that virtually everything government does is a 'mandate.'  The issue is not whether Congress can compel commerce by forcing you to buy insurance, or simply compel you to pay a tax if you don’t.  The issue is that this compulsion implies the use of government force against those who refuse.  The fundamental hallmark of a free society should be the rejection of force.  In a free society, therefore, individuals could opt out of “Obamacare” without paying a government tribute.
 
"Those of us in Congress who believe in individual liberty must work tirelessly to repeal this national health care law and reduce federal involvement in healthcare generally.  Obamacare can only increase third party interference in the doctor-patient relationship, increase costs, and reduce the quality of care.  Only free market medicine can restore the critical independence of doctors, reduce costs through real competition and price sensitivity, and eliminate enormous paperwork burdens.  Americans will opt out of Obamacare with or without Congress, but we can seize the opportunity today by crafting the legal framework to allow them to do so."

Ron Paul Wins 21 of 25 Delegates Elected in Iowa

Ron Paul Wins Iowa
Long-term strategy pays off this weekend as Dr. Paul wins 21 of 25 delegates elected in the nation’s most politically important state

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul has won a significant majority of Iowa’s Republican delegates to the national convention in Tampa.
 
Dr. Paul won 10 of 13 delegates elected at today’s state convention in addition to having won 11 of 12 delegates elected at last night’s district conventions, for a weekend total of 21 of 25 contestable delegates, all unbound.
 
Dr. Paul’s victory in the Hawkeye State affirms his delegate-attainment strategy and it has the added benefit of having occurred in the first-in-nation voting state, also a swing state.
 
“We thank the many Iowa Republican activists for working tirelessly toward this meaningful victory, in particular the work they performed in the service of constitutional government and personal liberty.  This win is a real validation for our campaign and its many supporters in Iowa and across our great nation,” said Ron Paul 2012 National Campaign Chairman Jesse Benton.
 
“We look forward to bringing the Ron Paul delegation to Tampa and to making a significant, positive contribution to the 2012 Republican Party Platform,” added Mr. Benton.

Ron Paul Statement on Campaign Going Forward

Ron Paul Statement on Campaign Going Forward
Efforts so far put supporters “in a tremendous position to grow our movement and shape the future” of the Republican Party

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul issued the following statement to supporters, members the media, and interested parties concerning his campaign going forward.  Below please find comments from Congressman Paul:
 
“I wanted you to get an update from me personally, since we have some great news!
 
“Due to the smart planning of our campaign and the hard work and diligence of supporters like you, we stand to send nearly 200 bound delegates to the Republican National Convention in Tampa. This number shatters the predictions of the pundits and talking heads and shows the seriousness of our movement.
 
“What's more, we will send several hundred additional supporters to Tampa who, while bound to Romney, believe in our ideas of liberty, constitutional government, and a common-sense foreign policy.
 
“When it is all said and done, we will likely have as many as 500 supporters as delegates on the Convention floor.  That is just over 20 percent!
 
“And while this total is not enough to win the nomination, it puts us in a tremendous position to grow our movement and shape the future of the GOP!
 
“I hope every one of you continues the fight we have advanced so well this year.  I hope you will finish your local and state conventions, and, if you were selected as a national delegate, that you will head to Tampa in August to force the Republican Party to listen to the voice of liberty.
 
“We have never had this kind of opportunity.  There will be hundreds of your fellow supporters in Tampa who will be ready and willing to push the Republican Party back to its limited government, liberty roots.
 
“There are many issues to fight for in Tampa.  Also, candidates like Justin Amash, Kurt Bills, and Thomas Massie need your support as we move into the fall.  Across the country, supporters of liberty have won local office and leadership positions in the GOP, and we need to keep working.
 
“Our delegates’ presence must be felt both in Tampa and in years to come.
 
“Stand up for what we believe in.  Be respectful.  And let the establishment know that we are the future of the Party and of the country.
 
“Our Revolution is just getting started.  You'll be hearing plenty from me as we approach Tampa and the fall elections.  You'll also be hearing of important developments on Audit the Fed and Campaign for Liberty.
 
“I hope you'll continue to stand with me as we go forward.  Our Revolution could not have come this far without you.
 
“For Liberty,
 
Ron Paul”

In an e-Mail To Supporters, Ron Paul Expects 200 Bound Delegates & 500 Supporters as Delegates in Tampa

Ron Paul Campaign Update

I wanted you to get an update from me personally, since we have some great news!

Due to the smart planning of our campaign and the hard work and diligence of supporters like you, we stand to send nearly 200 bound delegates to the Republican National Convention in Tampa. This number shatters the predictions of the pundits and talking heads and shows the seriousness of our movement.

What's more, we will send several hundred additional supporters to Tampa who, while bound to Romney, believe in our ideas of liberty, constitutional government, and a common-sense foreign policy.

When it is all said and done, we will likely have as many as 500 supporters as delegates on the Convention floor.  That is just over 20 percent!

And while this total is not enough to win the nomination, it puts us in a tremendous position to grow our movement and shape the future of the GOP!

I hope every one of you continues the fight we have advanced so well this year.  I hope you will finish your local and state conventions, and, if you were selected as a national delegate, that you will head to Tampa in August to force the Republican Party to listen to the voice of liberty.

We have never had this kind of opportunity.  There will be hundreds of your fellow supporters in Tampa who will be ready and willing to push the Republican Party back to its limited government, liberty roots.

There are many issues to fight for in Tampa.  Also, candidates like Justin Amash, Kurt Bills, and Thomas Massie need your support as we move into the fall.  Across the country, supporters of liberty have won local office and leadership positions in the GOP, and we need to keep working.

Our delegates’ presence must be felt both in Tampa and in years to come. 

Stand up for what we believe in.  Be respectful.  And let the establishment know that we are the future of the Party and of the country.

Our Revolution is just getting started.  You'll be hearing plenty from me as we approach Tampa and the fall elections.  You'll also be hearing of important developments on Audit the Fed and Campaign for Liberty.

I hope you'll continue to stand with me as we go forward.  Our Revolution could not have come this far without you.

For Liberty,

Ron Paul

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.