Ron Paul 2008

Pushing Ron Paul over the top

Thanks to your continued support, we are closing in on three important fundraising milestones for the fourth quarter:

-- During the third quarter, Fred Thompson raised $9,750,821 to be used during the primary election cycle.

-- Not counting money that he loaned to his own campaign, Mitt Romney raised $9,896,719.

-- Rudy Giuliani finished with $10,258,019.

Ron Paul is currently at $9,708,791 for the fourth quarter.

We are within reach of passing Fred Thompson today! Will you help us storm past these fundraising totals over a month sooner than they did?

Please make your most generous donation: https://www.ronpaul2008.com/donate

And don’t forget to watch the live counter on our website as we meet these marks! http://www.ronpaul2008.com

Jonathan Bydlak
Fundraising Director
Ron Paul 2008

CNN airs Ron Paul Supporter-Created Video

Congratulations to Crye55, winner of the Ron Paul CNN/YouTube Debate Contest. After reviewing almost 100 submissions we felt that this clip captured the spirit of the R3VOLUTION better than any other.  There were a number of great submissions and we will make the best of the best available on our video channel shortly.  To all of the supporters who contributed...you made us proud with your creativity, your knowledge of the issues, and your commitment. The R3VOLUTION WILL BE TELEVISED!!! (Click "Read the full article" to view)

Do you feel… Do you feel like I do?

Let me start this blog off with a simple question: Do you feel like I do?

Of course some of you will remember this question as made famous by legendary rock star Peter Frampton, but I am specifically referring to the moment of anticipation that comes before a presidential debate. The feeling is almost electric, as waves of energy seemingly wash over the campaign headquarters.

Tonight is the first, groundbreaking CNN/Youtube debate that will feature a colorful array of questions submitted on Youtube by concerned citizens. I'm positive that our grassroots supporters feel the same passionate enthusiasm for tonight's debate as we do at the headquarters. I, for one, will be anxiously pacing in front of the television set waiting for the debate to start at 8pm ET.

We have been characterized, whether fairly or unfairly, as an "internet campaign." What better time then for Dr. Paul to shine as he fields questions generated by individuals on the internet? I can't be certain, but given that many of our supporters are technology friendly, I'm sure that CNN received a fair amount of questions submitted by Ron Paul supporters.

Tonight is also the premiere of our supporter-created television commercial. I haven't even had the opportunity to view the submissions myself, so I am looking forward to seeing the commercial for the first time tonight during the debate.

The campaign, along with many of our Meetup groups and grassroots organizations, are hosting debate watching parties across the country. Our very own Justine Lam will be streaming footage from the debate on JustinTV, and Peter St.Jean will be liveblogging the event on our Campaign Update weblog.

Look forward to being able to virtually participate with the official campaign tonight by watching the Ron Paul 2008 JustinTV stream. We will feature behind-the-scenes footage from before and after the debate, as well as live footage of the debate watching parties.

Let's make tonight a success and join together in the spirit of liberty to support Dr. Paul. Remember to join us tonight at 8:00 PM ET on CNN to view Congressman Paul in action.

Chris Robertson
Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign Committee

Vote for Mrs. Paul's Cookie Recipe!

Yankee Magazine is hosting its "first-in-the-nation cookie primary" online, and you have the opportunity to make and vote for Mrs. Paul's apricot-coconut balls cookie recipe.  Vote now through December 14 at http://www.yankeemagazine.com/cookieprimary/ by selecting the photo of Ron Paul until a green checkmark appears, then click the "send my cookie vote" button.

Then on December 14, culinary students at Southern New Hampshire University will bake the cookies for a panel of judges to taste. The winner will be announced that day, based on the combined results of the online poll and the judges’ voting.

Help Mrs. Paul win by voting here-- and don't forget to try out her recipe!

Ron Paul Returns to South Carolina!

Amid rapidly increasing poll numbers and the unprecedented efforts of our South Carolina supporters and staff, we are excited to announce that Ron Paul is returning to South Carolina for two exciting days next week.

On Monday, Dr. Paul will bring his message of freedom, prosperity and peace to Myrtle Beach for a rally at the Landmark Resort at 7:15 PM. The Landmark is located at 1501 S Ocean Blvd. The event will take place in the Expo Ball Room.

On Tuesday, Dr. Paul will be in Charleston for three great events. First, he will speak at the College of Charleston as part of their Bully Pulpit Series on presidential communication. This event will take place at 2:00 PM. The College of Charleston is located at 66 George Street.

At 4:00 PM, Dr. Paul invites you to join him for the formal grand opening of our Charleston Campaign Headquarters located at 1951 Belgrade Ave.

This will be followed by a downtown rally at the Omar Shrine Convention Center at Patriot's Point at 7:00 PM.  The convention center's address is 176 Patriot's Point Street in Charleston.

We look forward to seeing all of you in South Carolina.

Paul showing ideas have place in campaign

"Congressman Ron Paul not only has emerged from darkhorse status to player in the race for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination, he is doing it with a campaign method that is out of the dark ages.

"He’s saying what he truly believes. Off the cuff. Straight off the top of his head."

Editorial, Michael Morris, The Facts, 11/23/07

National Review Online Letter to the Editor

Many of you have called and emailed the campaign asking for a defense against Mona Charen's column last Friday.  Our Communications Director, Jesse Benton, has done just that and issued a letter to the editor that appeared yesterday in the National Review Online.

"To the Editor:

I read Mona Charen's column on Friday and I had to clear a few things up. Outside of the name-calling ("kook," as I'm sure you remember, was the attack word of choice used by critics of Barry Goldwater), Charen was way off base. . . "

You can read the rest of Jesse's response here.

GQ Announces Men of the Year

GQ magazine today announced its honorees for the 12th annual Men of the Year issue, and Ron Paul is among those honored!

Ron Paul, named "Dark Horse of the Year" of the small and select group of entertainers, athletes, politicians, and other icons, is the only 2008 presidential candidate to receive the honor.

You can read the official press release here, and look for the issue on newsstands November 27.

Unlikely allies unite for Paul's quixotic bid

Today's Washington Times puts the spotlight on you-- our wonderful and diverse supporters.  Stephen Dinan writes about how Ron Paul's grassroots support runs the gamut of backgrounds, experiences, and persuasions, yet shows how his message of freedom, peace, and prosperity unites us all.  Ron Paul is truly bringing the Republican Party together.

You can read the article here.

Paul: Renew devotion to freedom, limited government

Today's Des Moines Register has a special opinion editorial by Ron Paul:

"On the fourth day of July in 1776, a small group of men boldly told the most powerful nation on Earth they were free. They declared that all men are created equal and endowed with certain inalienable rights.

One then has to wonder how Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin would react to our current state of affairs. . ."

Continue reading the Register exclusive here.