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Ron Paul Defends WikiLeaks on House Floor

The US response has been 'hysterical' and un-American

(Newser) - Ron Paul rose to the defense of WikiLeaks on the House floor today, criticizing the "hysterical response" of the US as "killing the messenger." He likened the leaks to that of the Pentagon Papers, which were considered by many to be traitorous at the time but ultimately...

Lay Off Michael Steele: Ron Paul

Texan defends RNC chair's Afghanistan remarks

(Newser) - Michael Steele is under fire from politicians and pundits alike for saying the Afghanistan war is unwinnable, but he has at least one Republican on his side: Ron Paul. "Michael Steele has it right and Republicans should stick by him," the Texas congressman said in a statement. He...

Ron Paul: Back Off My Boy!

Criticism over civil rights hedge 'unfair overkill'

(Newser) - The uproar following newly minted politician Rand Paul's hedge on civil rights and his comment that businesses should be allowed to ban blacks has been deemed "unfair" by his furious pop. The attacks are "contrived because he has done so well," said Ron Paul. "I think...

What to Watch in Today's 4 Primaries

Pennsylvania, Arizona, Kentucky offer intrigue

(Newser) - Four states go to the polls today, and the results will have huge implications. Politico breaks down what to watch for in each race, and we, as always, provide the cliff notes:
  • Pennsylvania: Arlen Specter—the longest serving senator in state history—is in real danger of losing a primary
...

Tea Party Split Between Sarah Palin, Ron Paul
Tea Party Split Between
Sarah Palin, Ron Paul
poll numbers
Apr 19, 2010 8:50 AM CDT

Tea Party Split Between Sarah Palin, Ron Paul

Libertarians like Paul, conservatives like Palin

(Newser) - Much as there are two Americas, there are two Tea Parties; one that's libertarian, and one that's socially conservative. Politico ran an exit poll on Thursday's massive tax day protest on the Washington Mall and found that about 43% said that the government needed to promote traditional values. Their favorite...

Sorry, Ron Paul Fans, Romney Is No. 1
 Sorry, Ron Paul Fans, 
 Romney Is No. 1 
nate silver
Apr 14, 2010 5:13 PM CDT

Sorry, Ron Paul Fans, Romney Is No. 1

No matter what the Rasmussen poll says

(Newser) - Don't believe everything you read, Ron Paul devotees: Your man isn't the Republican most likely to knock off President Obama in 2012. Nate Silver takes issue with a new Rasmussen poll to that effect, cites Rasmussen's "Republican-leaning house effect," and (while acknowledging the silliness at this early date)...

Poll Sees Ron Paul Giving Obama Close Race

Rasmussen offers matchup in new poll

(Newser) - If in some parallel political universe, Ron Paul finds himself as the main candidate against President Obama in 2012, the race could be a squeaker. So says Rasmussen Reports , which posed that hypothetical matchup in a phone survey and found Obama beating Paul by just 42% to 41%.

Newt Could Be GOP's 2012 Sleeper Candidate
Newt Could Be GOP's 2012 Sleeper Candidate
poll numbers
Apr 12, 2010 10:50 AM CDT

Newt Could Be GOP's 2012 Sleeper Candidate

Former speaker does well in SRLC straw poll

(Newser) - A straw poll at the Southern Republican Leadership Conference shows Mike Huckabee's chances for the 2012 presidential nomination to be slim at best. Gingrich came in fourth to Huckabee's fifth among first-choice picks, but came in first in second-choice preferences—a result that illustrates his broad appeal among conservatives. The...

Mitt Romney Edges Ron Paul in Straw Poll

Beats him by one vote; Palin, Gingrich are third and fourth

(Newser) - Mitt Romney didn't attend the Southern Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans, but he still got a boost from those at the conference. The former Massachusetts governor won a test vote of likely 2012 presidential candidates—by one vote. He got 439. Texas Rep. Ron Paul came in second with...

Republicans Fear Census Undercounting

Tea partiers' push for noncompliance may backfire, GOP warns

(Newser) - The GOP is worried that an anti-government backlash could lead to underrepresentation of conservatives in the census and shrink the number of Republican lawmakers. Michele Bachmann and Ron Paul have urged supporters not to provide anything to census workers except the number of people in their household. "The census...

Anti-Government Anger Backfires in Texas Census
 Anti-Government Anger Backfires in Texas Census
gop will be the loser
Mar 29, 2010 1:33 PM CDT

Anti-Government Anger Backfires in Texas Census

Response rates dismal from key conservative districts

(Newser) - Anti-government sentiment could be dampening the census response in Texas, which has been counting on picking up four congressional seats and millions of dollars in federal funding. Across the state, the response rate stands at 27%, well below the national average of 34%. In some Republican districts, the rate is...

Republicans the Tea Party Hates, Loves
 Republicans 
 the Tea Party 
 Hates, Loves 


BIG MAC ATTACK
Mar 14, 2010 7:23 AM CDT

Republicans the Tea Party Hates, Loves

John McCain, you are not Mr Popularity. Michael Steele, neither are you.

(Newser) - Republicans hoping to ride the Tea Party wave this year and beyond might end up soaked. Politico surveyed leaders of the movement nationally, and found that almost every single prominent Republican was on the Tea Party's bad list. The party whipping boy? 2008 GOP nominee John McCain, underscoring the disconnect...

Today's Texas Primary a GOP Showdown

Drama stars Rick Perry, Kay Bailey Hutchison, Ron Paul and the Tea Party

(Newser) - All eyes in the political world turn to Texas today, as the Lone Star State holds what should be a telling primary for the GOP. Center stage is the GOP gubernatorial race, a three-way slug-fest between current Gov. Rick Perry, Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison and tea partier—and momentary 9/11...

Ron Paul Wins CPAC Straw Poll for 2012

Romney is second, followed by Palin, Pawlenty, and Pence

(Newser) - Ron Paul today emerged as the surprise winner of the presidential straw poll at CPAC. Conservatives at the conference picked the Texas congressman with the libertarian bent as their favorite candidate with 31% of the vote, ahead of Mitt Romney (22%), the only other politician in double digits. Trailing them...

Anti-Government Ire Drives Tea-Partiers
 Anti-Government Ire 
 Drives Tea-Partiers 
EJ DIONNE
Feb 11, 2010 11:30 AM CST

Anti-Government Ire Drives Tea-Partiers

EJ Dionne delves into what makes tea-partiers tick

(Newser) - The Tea Party movement has attacked America's relatively middle-of-the-road president with surprising ferocity, writes EJ Dionne. Parts of the movement seem to be motivated by racism, but the main force seems to be "anti-statism," or a fundamental distrust of the federal government. This vein of anti-statism dates from...

Tea Partiers Attack... Ron Paul?

Texas congressman draws three primary challengers

(Newser) - Ron Paul is facing a whopping three primary challengers this year, all from the so-called Tea Party movement many credit him with starting. Two say they were inspired to run by the anti-tax protests, and have helped organize local rallies, while a third has attended several of the protests. But...

Former Gov. Gary Johnson Eyes Ron Paul's Shoes
Former Gov. Gary Johnson Eyes Ron Paul's Shoes 

ELECTION 2012
Dec 17, 2009 9:39 AM CST

Former Gov. Gary Johnson Eyes Ron Paul's Shoes

Republican with libertarian leanings could harness Tea Partiers

(Newser) - Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson, hoping to catch the rising tide of Tea Party-style populist anger, has been polishing up his quirky libertarian bona fides for what looks like a run at the presidency in 2012. Though Johnson is cagey, he has made it clear he’s sticking with...

Ron Paul Poised to Finally Pass Fed Audits

For first time in nine tries, amendment goes to House floor

(Newser) - For Ron Paul, it's got to be sweet. The financial regulatory reform bill that opened for debate in the House today contains Paul's amendment to subject the Fed to congressional audit—his ninth try in 11 years in office to get a Fed-curbing proposal into play. Until now, none of...

Far Right, Left Rage Against Bernanke
 Far Right, Left Rage 
 Against Bernanke 
NO EASY 2ND TERM
Dec 7, 2009 11:57 AM CST

Far Right, Left Rage Against Bernanke

Unlikely coalition of activists of all stripes target Fed chair

(Newser) - They're mad as hell at Ben Bernanke, and willing to work together—even if they don't agree on anything else—to block the Fed chairman's renomination. Populist anger at Wall Street bailouts and lack of transparency at the Fed has created a surprising coalition of right- and left-wingers that's gaining...

Suddenly, Ron Paul Feels the Love

 Suddenly, 
 Ron Paul 
 Feels the Love 

crank no more
Nov 30, 2009 12:00 PM CST

Suddenly, Ron Paul Feels the Love

Libertarian's anti-Fed campaign draws mainstream support

(Newser) - Ron Paul is suddenly the belle of the ball on Capitol Hill, with legislators from around the political spectrum backing his decades-old crusade against the Federal Reserve. Paul’s been pushing an amendment to audit the Fed since the early '80s, but this time it attracted a whopping 313 co-sponsors....

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