2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Ron Paul Bethel University Rally Video Part One February 4, 2012 #mncaucus #2012tweets #ronpaul

Ron Paul Attracts Over 1,500 People at Final Minnesota Event of the Day at Bethel University

Ron Paul Attracts Over 1,500 People at Final Minnesota Event of the Day—Will Return Monday
Huge crowd greets Dr. Paul at Bethel University

MINNETONKA, Minnesota– 2012 GOP Presidential Candidate Ron Paul attracted a remarkable crowd of more than 1,500 supporters and undecided voters at his third and final event of the day in Minnesota.  The 12-term Congressman from Texas also enjoyed large crowds earlier, attracting 700-plus voters in Rochester and more than 600 people in Chanhassen.

Ron Paul’s Arden Hill’s rally was held in the Benson Great Hall of Bethel University, 3900 Bethel Drive, Arden Hills, MN 55112.

Ron Paul Bethel University Rally Photos part 4 of 4 #mncaucus #ronpaul #2012tweets Arden Hills, Minnesota

Ron Paul Bethel University Rally Photos part 3 of 4 #mncaucus #ronpaul #2012tweets Arden Hills, Minnesota

Ron Paul Bethel University Rally Photos part 2 of 4 #mncaucus #ronpaul #2012tweets Arden Hills, Minnesota

Ron Paul Bethel University Rally Photos part 1 of 4 #mncaucus #ronpaul #2012tweets Arden Hills, Minnesota

Ron Paul Attracts More Than 600 People at Second of Three Minnesota Events in Chanhassen

Ron Paul Attracts More Than 600 People at Second of Three Minnesota Events
Big crowd greets Dr. Paul in Chanhassen at second of three events in the North Star State

MINNETONKA, Minnesota – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul again attracted a substantial crowd in Minnesota, this time drawing 600 supporters and undecided voters.  News of the uncommonly high turnout comes on the heels of the 12-term Congressman from Texas having drawn an impressive crowd of 700-plus voters in Rochester.
 
Dr. Paul’s Chanhassen town hall meeting, the second of three events being held in Minnesota today, was held at 2:00 p.m. CST at AutoMotorPlex, located at 8200 Audubon Road, Chanhassen, MN 55317.

Ron Paul Draws More Than 700 Voters at First Minnesota Event on February 4, 2012

Ron Paul Draws More Than 700 Voters at First Minnesota Event
Rochester town hall meeting yields big turnout

MINNETONKA, Minnesota – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul attracted an impressive crowd of 700-plus supporters and undecided voters at his Rochester town hall meeting.

The event was held at 11:00 a.m. CST at the Mayo High School, located at 1420 11th Avenue SE, Rochester, Minnesota 55904-5306.

The 12-term Congressman from Texas shared his platform of constitutionally-limited government with the audience, which was comprised with people from all ages.

Ron Paul Colorado Team Salutes New ‘Veterans for Ron Paul’ Nationwide Coalition Members

Ron Paul Colorado Team Salutes New ‘Veterans for Ron Paul’ Nationwide Coalition Members

DENVER, Colorado – The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign announced today new members of its active “Veterans for Ron Paul” nationwide coalition.
 
Today’s additions hail from Denver, El Paso, Jefferson, and Boulder counties, all Colorado, and pledge to support Dr. Paul and spread the word among their respective communities concerning the 12-term Texas Congressman’s staunch advocacy for veterans’ issues.
 
Denver resident Brynn Hoffmann is a retired sailor who served on the USS Nimitz in Charleston, South Carolina, and San Diego, California.  The eight-year veteran said, “Ron Paul is the only Congressman that holds true to his oath of office.  He is uncompromising in his defense of our God-given liberties that are guaranteed by the Constitution.”
 
Kyle Frei, another Denver resident, is a Marine Sergeant with five years of service.  He gave his take speaking as someone who has tired of the political status quo, stating, “Ron Paul is the only politician that does not care about politics.  He cares about what is right for this country and he does not flip-flop on topics.”
 
“He understands that the Constitution is what made this country great in the first place,” concluded Mr. Frei.
 
Fort Collins-area resident Kemper Harris, an Air Force and Air National Guard veteran, served in the military 20 years.  Harris stated what attracted him to Dr. Paul, saying, “Ron Paul is the only person running with integrity and true Republican values.”
 
Ken Maddis, a Westminster resident, served as a Marine for four years.
 
The former Sergeant states “We all joined to protect our country and uphold the Constitution. However, it seems like veterans are the only people in this country who are committed to the Constitution.  It's time to get Washington to uphold the Constitution, not their reelection campaigns, or their pockets.”
 
Philip Prine served in the Marine Corps for four years and is based out of Louisville, in Boulder County.  Mr. Prine focused on Dr. Paul’s commitment to veterans, stating, “American veterans deserve a President who supports the Constitutional freedoms and liberty that we volunteered to defend.  The only candidate who puts Americans and their Constitutional rights first is Ron Paul.”
 
A flight surgeon during the Cold War era, Paul’s commitment to veterans was showcased in the campaign’s television ad ‘He Served’.  The campaign’s more recent television ad titled ‘Secure’ highlights Dr. Paul’s plan to keep America safe.
 
In addition to the support veterans give Dr. Paul, the congressman also receives more donations from active-duty military than the rest of the Republican and Democratic field combined, according to a new, internal analysis.
 
As a function of this announcement, all of the above-mentioned persons are members of the “Veterans for Ron Paul” nationwide coalition, in particular its Colorado steering committee.

Ron Paul Nevada Team Salutes 15 New ‘Veterans for Ron Paul’ Nationwide Coalition Members

Ron Paul Nevada Team Salutes 15 New ‘Veterans for Ron Paul’ Nationwide Coalition Members

HENDERSON, Nevada – The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign announced today new members of its active “Veterans for Ron Paul” nationwide coalition.
 
Today’s additions hail from Clark, Douglas, Lyon, Nye, and Washoe counties, all Nevada, and pledge to spread the word among their respective communities concerning the 12-term Congressman from Texas’ staunch advocacy for veterans’ issues.
 
The announcement occurs on the heels of a recent announcement of Dr. Paul’s support and co-sponsorship of H.R. 210, a bill to honor and aid Filipino veterans of the Second World War in the lead up to today’s Rally In Support of H.R. 210 & World War II Filipino Veterans Fairness Day.
 
It also follows today’s release concerning Ron Paul having received far more donations from active military men and women than all the other candidates combined.
 
Representing five counties, information about each veteran is provided in the following sequence (if provided):  Name and residence, rank, branch, conflict/assignment, years of service.

Clark County

Ryan Gilmore of Henderson, Corporal, National Guard, serving since 2009.
Paul Francis of Las Vegas, Specialist-4, US Army, Korea, four years.
Ian Drazih of Las Vegas, Corporal, US Army, six years.
Reed Zachary of Las Vegas, disabled veteran.

Mark Bailey of Las Vegas, US Marines draftee.

Douglas County

Jack Dien of Gardnerville, Corporal, US Army, Korean Conflict, two years active/six reserve.

Lyon County

Ryan Renken of Fernley, Captain, US Army, Iraq Conflict, serving since 2002.
Kellen Easter of Fernley, Iraq Conflict.
William Sandell of Dayton, Senior Airman, US Air Force, Philippines, six years.

Nye County

Joseph Heath of Pahrump, US Army, Iraq Conflict, five years.

Washoe County
 
Gene Braeger of Sparks, Private First Class, US Marines, Asia, two years.
Thomas Hamel of Sparks, Lance Corporal, US Marines, Okinawa, four years.
James Young of Reno, US Army, Canada, two years.
Josef Wuepper of Reno, Specialist-4 Airborne Ranger, US Army, Iraq/Haiti/Panama, eight years.
Brian Suen of Reno, US Navy, four years active/eight reserve.

Ron Paul is the only candidate in this election possessing an honorable record of military service.  A flight surgeon during the Cold War era, his commitment to veterans was recently showcased in the campaign’s television ad ‘He Served’.  The campaign’s more recent television ad titled ‘Secure’ highlights Dr. Paul’s plan to keep America safe.

As a function of this announcement, all of the above-mentioned persons are members of the “Veterans for Ron Paul” nationwide coalition, in particular its Nevada steering committee.