Ron Paul is everywhere

Posted: Saturday, November 10, 2007 3:16 PM by Domenico Montanaro

From NBC's Mark Murray
AUSTIN, TX -- Want more proof that Ron Paul supporters are everywhere? Outside the University of Texas football stadium here -- just an hour before kickoff -- is a plane flying with a banner that reads: "Ron Paul for President...Everyone wins." We're not kidding.

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The grassroots in action! That was put together and paid for by a bunch of random RP supporters!

Jeh C. (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 3:25 PM)

hah! lovely!

Brent Burk, Schertz, Texas (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 3:26 PM)

Neither are we...

Leland Thomas Faegre, West Covina, CA (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 3:26 PM)

and the best part is, its organized by individual grassroots groups.

So while Romney has 5-6 campaign HQs, Ron Paul supporters have over 1000 individual groups each working towards the same goal

Andrew, NJ (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 3:28 PM)

That is so cool!

Lin, Oregon (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 3:28 PM)

grin:)

Gena, hot springs, AR (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 3:30 PM)

I didn't know spambots could fly airplanes.

Greg Stark, Seattle, WA (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 3:39 PM)

He is here to:
http://www.ronpaulforpresident2008.com/

Karl, Orange County, California (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 3:42 PM)

That's an awesome idea!

I wish someone would do that here, University of Michigan football needs it!

James, Plymouth, MI (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 3:46 PM)

Ron Paul is a principled candidate with a clear picture of what this country needs. That's why he has grassroots fighting so hard for him.

Go to www.RonPaul2008.com to learn more.

Also, visit www.TeaParty07.com -- Brewing a Revolution on 12.16.07

Mckarnin (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 3:47 PM)

Just passed $7.8 million for the quarter. Hopefully the money bomb tomorrow will put him over $10 million with 19 days left in October. It is very possible we will hit our $12 million 4th quarter goal by the end of October. The December "Tea Party" money bomb scheduled for December 16th should be the biggest one yet. I am thinking we could be at about $17 to $18 million by then. Typically, the last week of the 4th quarter equals 15% of the whole quarter. I think we are on pace for a ............$20 million + quarter. Get excited!!!

Darren Donahue, Maple Valley, WA (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 3:55 PM)

Apparently "spambots" like clicking "donate" over and over again too.

I wish I was as rich as a spambot.

Matt H, San Jose, CA (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 3:58 PM)

Must be a remote controlled airplane. I'm sure the pilot is in his mother's basement with gear purchased from Best Buy. Next stop: Michigan vs. Ohio State.

Dave, Michigan (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 3:59 PM)

A new poll of the NH primary was just released, and has Ron Paul running FOURTH at 7%... ahead of Thompson. Link: http://www.campaigndiaries.com/2007/11/hillary-clintons-new-hampshire-slide.html

Daniel, NY (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:00 PM)

We had one in Dallas that flew over the Texas Motor Speedway for two hours for three days. Paul supporters had one fly over the Michigan University stadium about a month ago. In the east, a plane flies over all the NASCAR events dragging a banner. Ron Paul had booths at the Star War Convention and the next week at the NASCAR event. Needless to say, he is the only candidate with this kind of grassroots support.

Oh, but the polls put him right at the bottom of the list. The polls do not correlate with the facts on the ground and hence instead of parading the poll data, they should question the poll data. Don't hold your breath.

The folk behind the microphone, in front of the camera and at their PCs reporting news to us failed their FEDEX admission tests and chose journalism as an alternative profession. The media were only too happy to have these dummies report to us. Fortunately, we have figured this out and now find our news online at trustworthy websites.

Abert Meyer (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:02 PM)

What??? Ron Paul fans in TEXAS? I suppose you'll have and article on how there are penguins are in Antarctica.

Overpaid.

roo2dee2, okc, ok (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:05 PM)

Awesome!

Paul, Royal Oak, MI (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:18 PM)

Good Job Texas! Show the world who will be president!
RON PAUL 2008 yeah baby yeah!!!

T Jefferson ,Your town USA (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:19 PM)

"Ron Paul for President...Everyone wins."

God, that's great; I'm glad the local meetup got it together.

Klutometis, Los Angeles, CA (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:22 PM)

join the rEVOLution!

http://www.thisnovember11th.com

Amit - Arlington, VA (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:26 PM)

Most likely just a UCAV that has been infected by the Ronspambot virus. ;)

Jason - Orlando (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:27 PM)

Wow,Paul supporters are everywhere.. He's a great candidate.. I hope he wins!!!

Kelly (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:29 PM)

...He's catchin', I'm tellin' ya!

The fact that he has support is months old. If he were covered by the mainstream press a lot earlier, this wouldn't be so surprising, and in fact, it would've happened a lot quicker.

I'm Stephen and I approve of First Read.

Stephen G, Ocala, Florida (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:34 PM)

That is pretty neat, I must say.

Mark, Louisville, KY (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:35 PM)

He's catching on, I'm tellin ya!

Michael Hampton, Manchester, NH (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:40 PM)

Spambots are definitely the best pilots.

People, please start reading more into Ron Paul! Don't take him for a loon- he's more sane than most other candidates.

Honestly, the fact his grassroots is so much larger than any other is because his supporters are rediscovering the hope and potential the U.S. offers. They're passionate. As for the supporters of Hillary, Guliani, and other political embarrassments, I really don't think they're all that passionate. Really now, I want the U.S. back, and, luckily, Ron Paul isn't afraid of looking loony if it means saving this country from greed and corruption.

Matt, Flint, MI (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:42 PM)

Good job Austin meetup group!!

Kelly, Cincinnati, Ohio (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:43 PM)

wake up america.. Ron Paul is interested in doing whats best for this country... according to the constitution.. he dosent tell you what you want to hear he tells it like it is you would think he really cares about this country and its people... thats what the truth is all about..

david (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:46 PM)

We told you ---- Freedom is the answer.

George Washington, The Grave (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:46 PM)

I'm curious what the crowd reaction to the plane was? Anybody know?

Thank you to those who came up with the idea and paid for the plane.

Let's all do what we can to get Ron Paul elected!

Bob C (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:48 PM)

Ron Paul Rocks!!!

GARY GAGNON (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:49 PM)

It warms my heart to hear stories like these. Just goes to show when the people believe in something, we can and will get it done. =)

James Adams, Richmond, Kentucky (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:49 PM)

Ron Paul rocks!!!

GARY GAGNON, Fountain Valley, Ca. (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:51 PM)

We're real

We're here

Get used to it

Jim Rongstad (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:51 PM)

He's catching on, I'm tellin ya!

Alexia, NY NY (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:52 PM)

A vote for Ron Paul is a vote for liberty and justice for all.

Robert, Bethesda, MD (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:53 PM)

They did the same thing in Ann Arbor at a U of M game and are planning to do it again for the U of M vs Ohio State game next week. Grass Roots at it best.

Derek Grand Rapids, MI (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:55 PM)

The message of freedom has been and will always be popular.

Keith, Pittsburgh, PA (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:55 PM)

Support Ron Paul! Since the mainstream media won't give him a chance to speak, advertising like this is the only way to get the message out. If you believe in freedom and liberty, go to www.ronpaul2008.com and donate what you can!

Ken, Muncie IN (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:59 PM)

I am starting to see quite a few Ron Paul bumper stickers and yard signs around town. Austin is Ron Paul country! Spread the word in your city or town!

Dan, Austin, TX (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 4:59 PM)

That's great! :) I broadcast the message in an online MMPOG game last night. Let Liberty Ring!

B Franklin, Philadelphia Penn. (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 5:01 PM)

Fanatastic! Would love to see a video!

Dan, Salem OR (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 5:05 PM)

I'm so happy MSNBC hired this guy. Otherwise we'd never get any coverage of Ron Paul.

Colleen Ryor (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 5:08 PM)

Makes me smile to hear it. How can anyone in this country argue against absolute freedom? Restoring the Republic, bringing back Constitutional government, and getting rid of democracy (mob rules) sound good to me.

John (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 5:10 PM)

http://www.prezronpaul.com/

No kidding!

Benny Banerjee (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 5:13 PM)

Get us out of the United Nations! We are everywhere! Way to go! RP 4 Pres!

Luap Nor (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 5:13 PM)

Oh yeah RON PAUL is finally getting the recognition he deserves!! Go RON PAUL!!!

Angie Austin, TX (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 5:14 PM)

"I didn't know spambots could fly airplanes."

Greg Stark, Seattle, WA (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 3:39 PM)

lol, did you know that those "spam bots" can also vote?

Joshua Michael, Richmond, VA (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 5:24 PM)

MSNBC, thanks for the fair coverage. Ron Paul is here to stay, and we're going to carry him all the way to White House on January 20, 2009. Dr. Paul WILL be the 44 th President of the United States if we have anything to do about it, and there's far more of us out there than those of you who rely on the outdated polls could possibly fathom. For those of you who still love this country and for what America is supposed to stand for, PLEASE check Ron Paul out by searching his name on youtube or going to the Ron Paul Library at www.ronpaulibrary.org

Ron Paul 2008: Hope for America

Daniel Binder, Palm Coast, Florida (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 5:27 PM)

All your peoples are belong to US!

We all NEED to vote Ron Paul into office.

The r3V0Lution in NOW!!

Mike (Sent Saturday, November 10, 2007 5:35 PM)

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