tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481330.post1969995371504309918..comments2023-10-24T11:05:25.288-04:00Comments on Mark Rauterkus & Running Mates ponder current events: Ron Paul - A Person of the Year for 2007 - from TIMEMark Rauterkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481330.post-6031345078947730192007-12-20T08:59:00.000-05:002007-12-20T08:59:00.000-05:00They guy has been a Republican in the US House of ...They guy has been a Republican in the US House of Reps for 10 terms. <BR/><BR/>He runs on his own principles -- always. <BR/><BR/>Just as there are neo-con Republicans, corporate-welfare Republicans -- or yellow dog democrats, etc. -- being a libertarian (small "L") politiican is a decent description. <BR/><BR/>Plus, the concept of "free publicity" because of a "R" by one's name makes me giggle. <BR/><BR/>Ron Paul does not get "R" money. In many instances, he runs against the 'money interest' in the party. Ron Paul is getting lots of money to the "R" side that would otherwise NOT give to any "R" candidate. <BR/><BR/>The Rs are luck to have Ron Paul.Mark Rauterkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481330.post-58424514354516788362007-12-20T06:55:00.000-05:002007-12-20T06:55:00.000-05:00John K. says: If Ron Paul is running as a Republic...John K. says: If Ron Paul is running as a Republican why do you describe him as a libertarian? Does he just like Republican money and access to their free publicity? You would think the guy could run on his own principles. Lieberman did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com