2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Ron Paul to Hold Campaign Rally on Independence Mall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Sunday, April 22, 2012

Ron Paul on Independence Mall - Ron Paul 2012

When:
Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 1:00 PM (ET)

Where:
Independence Mall - South Side
S Independence Mall East
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Hosted By:
Ron Paul Presidential Campaign Committee

http://www.ronpaul2012.com

Event Details:

Presidential Candidate Ron Paul will host a rally on the south side of the Independence Mall in Philadelphia, PA, on April 22nd.

The event starts at 1:00 PM and will feature musical acts, including singer Jordan Page.  Former CIA officer and Bin Laden Unit leader Michael Scheuer will also address the crowd.

Around 2:30 PM, Ron Paul will talk about his Plan to Restore America and his agenda as President.

Please bring your friends and family and celebrate an afternoon of Freedom on the Independence Mall in Philly!  Cameras are welcome, and you can dress as comfortably as you like.

Presidential Candidate Ron Paul will be having a rally at the Independence Mall in Philadelphia, PA on April 22nd at 1 pm EST.

The event will take place at the south side of the Independence Mall at the Independence Visitor Center, 1 N Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Ron Paul to Hold Campaign Rally on Independence Mall in Philadelphia

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul will hold a major campaign rally on Independence Mall in Philadelphia, sharing his platform of constitutionally-limited government at the birthplace of the modern Republic.
 
The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held on Sunday, April 22nd beginning at 1:00 p.m. and Dr. Paul is scheduled to speak at 2:30 p.m.  At the event, the 12-term Congressman from Texas will discuss his path-breaking ‘Plan to Restore America’ and his agenda as President.  Former CIA officer and Bin Laden Unit leader Michael Scheuer, who last December endorsed Ron Paul for the presidency, also will address the crowd.
 
“Ron Paul’s rally on Independence Mall promises to be an exciting opportunity to hear him discuss his vision for constitutionally-limited government, including the urgent need to restore our economic and civil liberties.  The location is highly symbolic, as Philadelphia is the city where our founders conceptualized and established a modest federal government of the kind Dr. Paul has consistently promoted for more than 30 years,” said Ron Paul 2012 National Campaign Chairman Jesse Benton.
 
Event details are as follows.  Time is Eastern.
 
Sunday, April 22, 2012
 
2:30 p.m.*
Ron Paul Major Campaign Rally
Lawn at the Independence Mall Visitors Center
1 N Independence Mall West (b/t Market and Arch Streets)
Philadelphia, PA 19106
 
[*The rally start time is 1:00 p.m. and Dr. Paul will speak at 2:30 p.m.]

Ron Paul to Make Three-Day Campaign Swing in His Home State of Texas April 10-12, 2012

Ron Paul to Make Three-Day Campaign Swing in His Home State of Texas
Holds media availabilities, fundraisers, and town hall meetings at Texas A&M University, Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, and San Antonio

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul will campaign for three days in his home state of Texas, holding three town hall meetings, availing himself to media, and attending fundraisers.
 
Dr. Paul’s visit will take place from Tuesday, April 10th through Thursday the 12th, inclusive.  The 12-term Congressman from Texas will hold town hall meetings at Texas A&M University in College Station, the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, and on the Main Plaza in San Antonio.
 
Ron Paul’s town hall meetings in the Lone Star State are being organized by ‘Youth for Ron Paul’ (YFP).
 
Ron Paul’s fundraisers are closed to all media.
 
Event details are as follows.  All times Central.
 
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
 
7:00 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting w/ Ron Paul
Texas A&M University
Rudder Auditorium - Rudder Theatre Complex
Joe Routt Boulevard & Throckmorton Street
College Station, TX 77840
 
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
 
7:00 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting w/ Ron Paul
Will Rogers Memorial Center - Auditorium
3401 West Lancaster Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76107
 
Thursday, April 12, 2012
 
7:00 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting w/ Ron Paul
Main Plaza
115 North Main Street*
San Antonio, TX 78205
 
[*Minor street address change from the one previously announced, but it is the same venue.]

Ron Paul Will Speak in San Antonio's Main Plaza on Thursday, April 12, 2012

Ron Paul in San Antonio - Youth for Ron Paul

When:
Thursday, April 12, 2012
 
7:00 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting w/ Ron Paul
Main Plaza
115 North Main Street*
San Antonio, TX 78205
 
[*Minor street address change from the one previously announced, but it is the same venue.]

Hosted By:
Ron Paul Presidential Campaign Committee

http://www.ronpaul2012.com

Event Details:

Join Ron Paul in San Antonio's Main Plaza for a town hall organized by Youth for Ron Paul and the University of Texas-San Antonio chapter.

Presidential candidate Ron Paul will speak in the Main Plaza at 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 12, 2012.

Ron Paul to Hold ‘Youth for Ron Paul’ Town Hall Meeting at Texas A&M University on Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Ron Paul at Texas A&M - Youth for Ron Paul

When:
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 7:00 PM (CT)

Where:
Rudder Auditorium - Rudder Theatre Complex
Joe Routt Blvd & Throckmorton St
College Station, TX 77840

Hosted By:
Ron Paul Presidential Campaign Committee

Event Details:

Join Ron Paul for an on-campus town hall at Texas A&M University's Rudder Theatre Complex.

Presidential candidate Ron Paul will speak in Rudder Auditorium at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Ron Paul Will Speak at Forth Worth's Will Rogers Memorial Center Auditorium on Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Ron Paul in Fort Worth - Youth for Ron Paul

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 7:00 PM (CT)

Where:
Auditorium - Will Rogers Memorial Center
3401 W Lancaster Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76107

Hosted By:
Ron Paul Presidential Campaign Committee

Event Details:

Join Ron Paul for a town hall in Forth Worth's Will Rogers Memorial Center.

Presidential candidate Ron Paul will speak in the Auditorium at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 11, 2012.

Ron Paul Campaign Wins Contest Recognizing Best Ads of 2012 Election Cycle

Ron Paul Campaign Sweeps Coveted Contest Recognizing Best Ads of 2012 Election Cycle
Wins best series of ads award and accolades for individual spots like ‘Big Dog’ that keep Ron Paul in top-tier among better-funded candidates

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul’s campaign recently swept a contest held to recognize innovative political advertising, affirming his organization’s creativity and the aggressive posture it takes when promoting Dr. Paul’s platform of constitutionally-limited government, a return to economic and civil liberties, and an unfailing respect for the sanctity of life.
 
The Pollie Awards are conferred by the American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC), an association of communications professionals whose talents craft the messaging and tactics that make political campaigns effective and memorable.
 
AAPC judges recognized the Paul campaign and its ad consultant Jon Downs of FP1 Strategies for Paul’s overall ad strategy, awarding them the 2012 Gold Award for TV/Radio Campaign – Republican.  Particular honors bestowed the Paul campaign are the Bronze Award for Best Use of Negative Contrast – Republican; an Honorable Mention for Radio in a Presidential Primary for its ad ‘Life’; the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Award for Television in a Presidential Primary for the ads ‘Big Dog,’ ‘Serial Hypocrisy,’ and ‘Conviction,’ respectively; and the Gold Award for Best Use of Humor – Republican for ‘Big Dog.’
 
"Our team is very proud of the recognition Ron Paul and we have received in what is a truly collaborative advertising process.  We will continue our work with Jon Downs and FP1 Strategies, the best ad guy in the business,” said Ron Paul 2012 National Campaign Chairman Jesse Benton.  “Our ads cut through the noise and clutter of better-funded campaign and multimillion-dollar Super PACS and pushed Dr. Paul's winning message to historic finishes in Iowa, New Hampshire, and beyond."

Ron Paul Wins Delegates in Nevada GOP County Conventions

Ron Paul Nevada Team Continues Winning Streak in GOP County Conventions

HENDERSON, Nevada – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul swept all state delegates from Nye County and a strong majority of state delegates from Douglas County in these areas’ respective GOP county conventions held Saturday.  Yesterday’s success story from Nye County is especially notable because the county party establishment leadership attempted to break the rules in order to win, and ironically this effort destroyed their ability to send any representation to the state convention.

Nye County Republican Party leadership attempted to fill empty precinct delegate slots with people who failed to be elected or even participate in the February 4th caucus precinct meetings.  Ron Paul supporters, however, worked tirelessly to ensure that the Republican Party rules were upheld and that Nevada State statutes were complied with.  The 12-term Congressman from Texas’ supporters refused to allow the convening of a convention with unelected delegates.  This delay in starting the convention ultimately frustrated the less-dedicated establishment attendees who refused to play by the rules. 

After a tiring circle of threats from the chair to shut down the convention unless attendees would turn a blind eye to the cheating, Paul supporters elected a chair determined to conduct the proceedings in a fair manner.  When this blow was dealt to the current Nye County Republican Party leadership, they all departed – forfeiting any intention to represent or lead their county to the state convention.  The end result in Nye County was a fair, compliant election of a slate of delegates and alternate delegates to the state convention, all backing Dr. Paul.

Farther west in Douglas County, Ron Paul supporters locked down more than half of the 108 state delegates and many alternate delegate positions.  Fortunately, Douglas County citizens were able to make their voice heard loud and clear without having to circumvent the obstacle of an establishment determined to override the people.

Reflecting on the powerful impact the Paul conservative movement has in Nevada, Ron Paul 2012 Nevada State Chairman Carl Bunce said, "Supporters of Dr. Paul are reshaping Republican politics in Nevada.  They have the stamina and determination to bring the party back to its limited government roots, county by county.”

“Beltway insiders might dismiss it, some in the media may choose to overlook it, and establishment party hacks will at times cheat, but nothing can stop the Ron Paul-influenced reawakening of the conservative movement in America.  Voters are smarter than the representation they’re getting and the empty rhetoric of fake conservatives and serial hypocrites,” said Ron Paul 2012 National Campaign Chairman Jesse Benton.
 
“Republicans understand Ron Paul is the only candidate who can challenge status quo candidate Mitt Romney, defeat Obama, and Restore America Now.  Proof of this is ordinary citizens including first-time political activists investing their time to become the delegates required to win Dr. Paul the GOP nomination,” added Mr. Benton.

The Nye and Douglas successes add to a decisive victory in Clark County, the populous county encompassing Las Vegas.  In Clark, Paul secured approximately 60 percent of the delegates heading to the state convention, and won a supermajority of the Clark County Republican Executive Board.  Progress and momentum such as in these examples is hardly limited to Nevada.  It has occurred in other states including Washington and Missouri.

Ron Paul to Make Three-Day Campaign Visit to California April 3-5, 2012

Ron Paul to Make Three-Day Campaign Visit to California
Organizes Cal State – Chico, UCLA and UC – Berkeley town hall meetings, holds fundraisers and schedules media appearances

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul will visit California this week for a three-day campaign tour.  The 12-term Congressman from Texas will visit the Golden State from Tuesday, April 3rd to Thursday, the 5th for a series of town hall meetings, media appearances, and private fundraisers.
 
A major feature of Ron Paul’s California visit is sizable college campus town hall meetings that are free and open to students and the general public.  One college campus town hall meeting will take place on each day of Dr. Paul’s visit, beginning with Cal State – Chico, then UCLA, and then UC – Berkeley.  These events often attract large crowds, so the public are strongly encouraged to RSVP online using the information provided below.
 
Ron Paul’s town hall meetings in California are being organized by ‘Youth for Ron Paul’ (YFP).  YFP, an initiative of the Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign, launched in September 2011, and since its inception, students nationwide have organized 591 chapters and recruited more than 53,600 people.  To learn more about ‘Youth for Ron Paul,’ including how to sign-up and establish a local chapter, visit the YFP website by clicking here.
 
“Ron Paul's message of individual liberty, prosperity, and peace resonates with California students and voters.  In California, almost 60 Youth for Ron Paul chapters are recruiting new supporters for the campaign each day, more than in any other state.  That's why we're excited for Ron Paul's upcoming visits to Cal State – Chico, UCLA, and UC – Berkeley.  He will continue to inspire this new generation of voters and bring them into the political process, which is vital to defeating President Obama and revitalizing the Republican Party.  No other GOP candidate offers that possibility,” said Edward King, National Youth Director for the Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign.
 
“Nationally, Ron Paul's support among youth is unparalleled by any of the other Republican candidates.  This carries over into California voters, who are creating a powerful organization and are showing the potential to make a key difference in this election,” added Ani DeGroot, Deputy National Youth Director.
 
Dr. Paul’s fundraisers are closed to all media.
 
Details of the events are as follows.  All times Pacific.
 
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
 
7:00 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting w/ Ron Paul
California State University, Chico
Bell Memorial Student Union - Trinity Commons
548 West Second Street
Chico, CA 95928
 
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
 
8:30 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting w/ Ron Paul
University of California, Los Angeles
Straus Stadium at the Los Angeles Tennis Center (LATC)*
420 Charles E. Young Drive West
Los Angeles, CA 90095
 
[*Please note that this is a different venue than the one previously announced.  Limited parking is available for news vans only along the curb of Charles E. Young Drive West on the west side of the Los Angeles Tennis Center.]

Thursday, April 5, 2012
 
7:00 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting w/ Ron Paul
University of California, Berkeley
Zellerbach Auditorium
101 Zellerbach Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720

Ron Paul Will Speak at the University of California - Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Ron Paul at UCLA - Youth for Ron Paul

When:
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 8:30 PM (PT)

Where:
Sunset Canyon Recreation Center - Lower Lawn Amphitheater
111 Easton Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90095

Wednesday, April 4, 2012
 
8:30 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting w/ Ron Paul
University of California, Los Angeles
Straus Stadium at the Los Angeles Tennis Center (LATC)*
420 Charles E. Young Drive West
Los Angeles, CA 90095
 
[*Please note that this is a different venue than the one previously announced.  Limited parking is available for news vans only along the curb of Charles E. Young Drive West on the west side of the Los Angeles Tennis Center.]

Hosted By:
Ron Paul Presidential Campaign Committee

Event Details:

Join Ron Paul for an on-campus town hall at the University of California - Los Angeles.

Presidential candidate Ron Paul will speak at the Sunset Canyon Recreation Center - Lower Lawn Amphitheater Straus Stadium at the Los Angeles Tennis Center (LATC)* at 8:30 PM on Wednesday, April 4, 2012.

Ron Paul Will Speak at California State University - Chico on Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Ron Paul at California State University-Chico - Youth for Ron Paul

When:
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 7:00 PM (PT)

Where:
Bell Memorial Student Union - Trinity Commons
548 West Second Street
Chico, CA 95928

Hosted By:
Ron Paul Presidential Campaign Committee

Event Details:

Join Ron Paul for an on-campus town hall at the California State University - Chico.

Presidential candidate Ron Paul will speak outside at the Bell Memorial Student Union - Trinity Commons at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 3, 2012.