Title: BREAKING HARD: RON PAUL SUPPORTS OBAMA Source:
CNN URL Source:[None] Published:May 2, 2008 Author:CNN Post Date:2008-05-02 18:28:55 by a vast rightwing conspirator Keywords:None Views:9061 Comments:534
First, he told Blitz that he can't endorse McCain.
Then, Blitz asked him which one he prefers, of the 2 Demos. RP said that he picks Obama because he's slightly better which is EXACTLY what I've been saying for quite a while.
10 minutes ago, on CNN. Wolfie interviewed him. He was careful to say that it's not 'an endorsement' (because he's still in the running) so he called it a 'preference'.
He posted what he heard on live television. It's easy to miss a sentence or two. After I posted the video, he realized he overstated what Dr. Paul said and corrected it in the posts that followed.
10 minutes ago, on CNN. Wolfie interviewed him. He was careful to say that it's not 'an endorsement' (because he's still in the running) so he called it a 'preference'.
It's strange that he didn't mention Barr. He noted that both Hillary and Obama voted to fund the troops in Iraq but, on balance, he found Obama 'better'.
#15. To: RickyJ (#12)
I would like to see the transcript myself. Of course, you should not change your views just because Ron Paul's are different from yours now but it's interesting that someone both of us respect seems to be in total agreement with me. Even to the 'nuances' level.
#19. To: robin (#17)
Let's see the transcript but, based on my imperfect recollection, RP called Obama 'slightly better' than Hillary. Not 'less evil'. This is exactly my view. He's a minor positive which is A LOT, when compared to the past few presidents and the 2 monsters he needs to defeat to get the job.
#23. To: robin (#18)
Thanks for posting the videos.
In Ron Paul's words, Obama would be 'slightly better' in foreign policy. His main concern: where would Obama spend the money he would save from stopping the wars. I have the same concern myself but... let's get the wars stopped first.
Even if it's an exaggeration to say that Ron Paul endorsed Obama, or indicated that he supports him, I think it is clear that he would not approve of the vitriolic attacks on Obama that we have had the unpleasant experience of having to read on this site.