The Libertarian Party is urging Ron Paul to consider running as their presidential nominee should his Republican bid fail.
The party's national committee unanimously passed a resolution Sunday calling on Paul to seek the nomination in when the Libertarian convention takes place in Denver on Memorial Day weekend.
Currently a Republican congressman from Texas, Paul was the Libertarian candidate for president in 1988. He said in a debate late last month he won't run as an independent.
"I have no intention of running as an independent," he said. However, the wording of his statement has prompted speculation that Paul could still run as part of an official third party and still make good on his word.
"Libertarian Party and Congressman Ron Paul share many common principles for liberty and prosperity in America," the Libertarians' resolution said, adding that the party's members continue to have respect for their former standard bearer.
Bob Barr, who was a Republican congressman from Georgia but has since criticized the party for what he says is an abandonment of its principles, proposed the resolution.
— Stephen Dinan, national political reporter, The Washington Times
Comments (4)
This should be a strong message to the Republicans. Who stands to lose the most if Ron Paul does take his 10% to the libertarian side?
Posted by Robert Werden | December 10, 2007 9:56 AM
The Libertarian Party should try to elect Meyer Marks for Congress, Maryland District 8
www.marksforcongress.blogspot.com
Posted by Meyer Marks | December 10, 2007 3:53 PM
If Giuliani wins, Ron Paul would be wise to take the libertarian offer. It is estimated that 1/3 of republican voters will abstain, or vote third party if Giuliani wins republican nomination.
this, accompanied with strong anti-war sentiment among democratic voters could cause the first libertarian presidential seat.
Posted by Trudojo | December 11, 2007 5:02 AM
RON PAUL - RON REAGAN - JACK KENNEDY
RON PAUL IS PREFERED BY RONALD REAGAN CONSERVATIVES AND JOHN KENNEDY LIBERALS TOO - IT IS THE DAWN OF THE AMERICAN REFORMATION, THE END OF THE ERA OF UGLY AMERICAN NEO-CON AND NEO-LIB CONTROL OVER THE MEDIA, THE GOVERNMENT, AND THE SCHOOLS.
Posted by Jeugenen | December 20, 2007 12:44 PM