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TAMPA -- Mitt Romney's presidential campaign gave Texas Rep. Ron Paul a chance to speak at the Republican National Convention, but he declined due to the conditions of the offer, the New York Times reports:
Mr. Paul, in an interview, said convention planners had offered him an opportunity to speak under two conditions: that he deliver remarks vetted by the Romney campaign, and that he give a full-fledged endorsement of Mr. Romney. He declined.
"It wouldn't be my speech," Mr. Paul said. "That would undo everything I've done in the last 30 years. I don't fully endorse him for president."
Republicans plan to show a tribute video honoring the the retiring libertarian politician Tuesday at the convention. Paul is also holding his own rally nearby on Sunday afternoon.
Ron Paul doesn't fully endorse Romney
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Who cares?
Ron Paul took a run at the nomination and lost.
Why does he deserve the microphone?
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I guess someone in the Romney campaign felt like he had enough of a following to warrant it. :laugh:
At least Ron Paul appears to have some convictions.
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You confuse "convictions" with "self absorbed".
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Yes, Ron Paul has many convictions. Specifically he has a conviction against earmarks all the while taking them home with him.
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Or maybe you confuse "self-absorbed" with "convictions". :laugh:
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Ron Paul doesn't fully Endorse Romney
So what?
The only candidate Ron Paul would fully endorse is Ron Paul.
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He endorsed 4 candidates
in 2008.
He's just not a fan of Romney or Obama. :laugh:
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'08 was four years ago.
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Okay. He said the only candidate Ron Paul would fully endorse. He didn't reference a year.
So 2008 show he would fully endorse another candidate and potentially will this year. It just won't be Romney.
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TAMPA -- Mitt Romney's presidential campaign gave Texas Rep. Ron Paul a chance to speak at the Republican National Convention, but he declined due to the conditions of the offer, the New York Times reports:
Mr. Paul, in an interview, said convention planners had offered him an opportunity to speak under two conditions: that he deliver remarks vetted by the Romney campaign, and that he give a full-fledged endorsement of Mr. Romney. He declined.
"It wouldn't be my speech," Mr. Paul said. "That would undo everything I've done in the last 30 years. I don't fully endorse him for president."
Republicans plan to show a tribute video honoring the the retiring libertarian politician Tuesday at the convention. Paul is also holding his own rally nearby on Sunday afternoon.
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Romney will either win or lose the election on his own merit.