tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256879375380353936.post3499123328850912410..comments2007-12-29T09:35:51.779-08:00Brian Holtzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18284822676116941984brian@holtz.orgBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256879375380353936.post-57360017121834869212007-12-29T09:35:00.000-08:002007-12-29T09:35:00.000-08:00I was right. Walter Block <A HREF="http://www.lewrockwell.com/block/block94.html" REL="nofollow">says</A> Paul "did brilliantly" in the interview, and only criticizes Paul's politeness.Brian Holtzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18284822676116941984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256879375380353936.post-83987104575860651472007-12-25T05:52:00.000-08:002007-12-25T05:52:00.000-08:00It seems wise on a lot of levels to NOT speculate about what Ron will do under various scenarios. He's moving up in the polls in the GOP field, which itself is narrowing among 5 candidates going to 6. The field will likely begin to shrink after the first few primaries/caucuses.<BR/><BR/>Ron can and should assess his options when the time is right. All this "what if-ing" is pointless.<BR/><BR/>08 does seem to be shaping up to be a humdinger of an election, especially with the addition of Bloomberg/Unity 08 in the mix.Robert Capozzinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256879375380353936.post-42935698613947113362007-12-24T15:32:00.000-08:002007-12-24T15:32:00.000-08:00Brian,<BR/><BR/>A pizza dinner, eh? Sorry, I have to decline the bet:<BR/><BR/>If I win it, there's a good chance that I won't be able to afford to go to Denver to collect it. If I lose it I expect to be travelling on the Kubby campaign's dimes, and I don't know how lavish those dimes will be.<BR/><BR/>Even when I'm absolutely certain I've got a sure thing (and in this case I am not), I don't bet money I can't afford to lose.<BR/><BR/>Best regards,<BR/>Tom KnappKn@ppsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16271473384378782680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256879375380353936.post-6132681344994009512007-12-24T11:18:00.000-08:002007-12-24T11:18:00.000-08:00According to Richard Winger, sore loser laws do not apply to presidential candidates, because it is actually electors, not the candidates themselves, who are on the November ballot. <BR/><BR/>Additionally, Feb. 5 is not the deadline in Alabama; this is misinformation. If it were, the LP would not be able to run its presidential candidate, who will not be nominated til May. I don't have the Green and Constitution convention dates in front of me, but they would likely be in trouble as well. <BR/><BR/>Feb. 5 would currently be the deadline if we were petitioning to put the whole party on the ballot for all offices. Unfortunately, needing 40 K valid, the state party does not nearly have those type of resources.pauliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15946783196760683261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256879375380353936.post-17185487066904784422007-12-24T10:38:00.000-08:002007-12-24T10:38:00.000-08:00Hey, I'm starting to think that Paul may in fact snub the LP and just run as an Independent. He's got a shitload of CP supporters who'd like to see him do that.<BR/><BR/>Wouldn't that be such a slight to the Libertarian Party? Be interesting to see how LPers would react to that.<BR/><BR/>We'll find out Feb. 5. That's when the very first sore loser law kicks in for the State of Alabama of all places. Paul must file with 'Bama by the 5th or remain off the ballot as either an Indy or 3rd party.Eric Donderohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02763399145451696076noreply@blogger.com