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Ron Paul See other Ron Paul Articles Title: Outside-the-Box Thinking: Ron Paul as Romney's VP Political rumors abound about Mitt Romney's vice presidential pick -- especially with public backing this week of Condoleezza Rice from high-profile conservative voices. Whom Romney will choose between now and the Tampa convention is anyone's guess. But who is No. 1 on some GOP voters' wish lists? Here's one Republican's perspective: COMMENTARY | My first choice for Mitt Romney's GOP running mate is, hands down, Ron Paul. The Texas representative is the only candidate who can target a growing demographic of voters like me who do not fit into the status quo GOP box. He is, for me and many others, a beacon of hope for small government with less involvement and control over our day-to-day lives. His sound fiscal policies, such as auditing the Federal Reserve and desire for less claustrophobic regulations, are also extremely appealing. As a "liberty-oriented" Republican, I often balk at the way Republican Party leadership attempts to impose morality upon others. Paul's libertarian ideals would allow me to breathe freely, knowing that someone holding a high political office is concerned about protecting my civil liberties. Many Republicans balk at Paul's high-minded ideals in terms of foreign policy and restructuring and shrinking the federal government. Running as the GOP's vice presidential nominee would put him in a position where his platforms would not seem as "all or nothing" as they might on a presidential platform. Also, by giving Paul the nomination for vice president, it would prevent a potentially damage party split -- were Paul to run as an independent candidate, hurting Romney in the process. Are Paul's ideas are "scary"? They are certainly outside the box. But free trade and nonintervention can lead to peace and prosperity within our nation. Running on a vice presidential ticket, Paul would be able to gather supporters from all ends of the spectrum: Republicans, independents, and even Democrats. I personally know many voters who are of a "Paul or No One" mindset this election season. Poster Comment: rich m If ron paul ran as a third party,romney would lose ,it would water down the vote,there was a deal made somewhere,notice paul did not attack romney,and yes they are friends,rand paul endorsed romney on hannity,do not be surprised on either,all i know i am not a big romney fan but obama took the mess thats bush start and blew it up much bigger,they all lie,but what he is doing is treason,letting 800,000 illegals stay here,fighting arizona on immigration,nixing the gas pipeline which will create thousands of jobs,thought he said he would bring the troops back home,nope just escalate more wars,no tariffs on foreign goods,never heard him say anything on the manufacturing of goods in this country,no off shore drilling to be self sustaining,and lastly our team usa apparel for are athletes are made in china,ralph lauren $1000 a piec+3 Hugh Jasol • Best case senerio. Paul is VP. Romney has a heart attack. The country survives.+15 Tatarewicz: Don't know what it is but the last one broke me up. Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest Begin Trace Mode for Comment # 2.
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Ron Paul as VP/President of the Senate could stop unobjected, one voice-vote sham-passage of Senate issues like in the C-SPAN video here. Edited for typos.
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