The Next President

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@ViennaSausage

@JAlanKatz

On writing in Ron Paul - yes, he is still running, but he won’t be in November.

I actually think he has a chance of getting the nomination. He still has a few tricks up his sleeve. Though that chance is slim.

@JAlanKatz

However, many people plan to write him in with the idea in mind that, when the vote tallies are reported,

Absolutely. I know the votes won’t count for much. Even if it doesn’t hold value in the election, it holds value for me. Unless something or someone happens to be actually viable, my vote is still going to RP.

Sorry to tell you this, but its pretty clear now that Ron Paul isn’t going to be the next president. Even if he somehow were able to take the nomination away from McCain, it would piss off tons of McCain supporters, who might just stay home on Election Day. However, I would still support Ron Paul’s nomination bid due to his supporters’ potential for libertarianizing the GOP platform (this has already been done in Alaska)

[ViennaSausage]

@Ego

What could he possibly do?

A slim chance, but a chance. Pull an Abe Lincoln at the national convention.