Romney loses NV straw poll

Nathan, New York, NY — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 18:52:39 GMT

I'm sorry but why was the winner of this poll only mentioned once while the loser, Romney, is in every paragraph?

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Paul — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 18:57:06 GMT

Romney is in for a very rude awakening if he thinks "optimism" is going to prevent the GOP from going down in flames if it nominates a pro-war candidate.

As the good doctor pointed out in one of the debates, the GOP is doing nothing but "saving face." At least he's got the guts to admit that the mistakes the GOP made were not semantical, but fundamental.

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Michael Cathcart, Spokane Valley, Wa — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:01:57 GMT

Its funny, Ron Paul wins, yet you somehow find a way to focus 80% of this article on Romney, he wasn't even in the top three. This is just another example of MSM biase. I appreciate that you weren't negative on Paul, i just think after he beats out Romney who actually attended the event 80% of your article should have focused on Paul and how he is massing support.

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Glenn, SLC, UT — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:02:52 GMT

Never have I seen an article about a poll be so much more about the loser than the winner. That is not HISTORY! History is always written by the winners about the winners. So, writing about the loser as oppose to the winner really suggests something about the writer; losers write about losing.

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david, honolulu, hi — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:03:32 GMT

Congrats to Ron Paul, another straw poll victory. Over 500 people attended this event too. =)

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Brent Burk, Schertz, Texas — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:05:45 GMT

Looks like Ron Paul has some support down in Arizona! Should spend some time investigating that. People who think Romney could rebrand the GOP are kidding themselves, he's just more of the same.

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Ann Dothan Alabama — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:07:33 GMT

Ron Paul also won the Alabama Jefferson County straw poll yesturday in a landslide
Ron Paul 58%
Thompson 16%
Guiliani 9%
Romney 8%
Ann

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Sam Marsh, Falls Church, VA — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:13:28 GMT

What? Major media reporting on a straw poll? I'm in shock! Ron Paul has the best record by far in straw polls across the country. This is his 7th win in the last few weeks. Thanks for reporting on this one. Perhaps you might consider reporting the whole pattern...
http://www.ronpaul2008.com/straw-poll-results/

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Pat Davis — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:13:49 GMT

How about changing that headline to read "DESPITE NOT SHOWING UP IN PERSON, PAUL WINS NEV. STRAW POLL"?

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Will Penny, Denton, TX — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:14:30 GMT

Yes, I'm overjoyed to hear that Paul won! He's the only candidate with the courage to call for an end to the Iraqi occupation. There were no WMDs, no connection to 9/11, Saddam is dead, and his army is gone. Paul wants to declare victory and come home. This will save the country TRILLIONS that can be used to make up the budget gap in the ballooning entitlement programs like social security. At the same time Paul is allowing young people to opt out of social security because they know they're going to get nothing out of it. He wants to end the IRS, Repeal the patriot Act, and address illegal immigration by ending social services for illegal aliens. I love this man. His message is powerful and is spreading despite the attempts of many to ignore or slander him.

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Jesse Shaffer, Youngstown, OH — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:15:08 GMT

Wow why don't we hear more about this Ron Paul guy???? I just looked up his website and he sounds like the PERFECT candidate for these troubled times in America. I just don't understand why he is hardly mentioned in the media when he clearly understands the issues.

I know who I'm voting for in the primaries now!

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Steve, Washington D.C. — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:17:30 GMT

Romney is "fake." I don't trust him, particularly because he is a multi-millionaire businessman. I wonder who he would serve? Certainly not main street!!

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Mitch Covington — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:18:29 GMT

OK, I know you won't print this... Let me get this straight... Ron Paul got almost TWICE as many votes as the next guy, a "front runner, 1st tier" candidate? Yet, it was so impossible that he could win anything that CNBC pulled their poll off of their website because Paul won in a landslide? Those pesky spammers, those ingeniuos internet users, are somehow projecting realistic 3-D human looking beings to participate in these polls. Damn them!

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Brent Sanders, Alexandria, LA — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:21:53 GMT

Ron Paul wins a straw poll, so you write a story about Romney? I'm thinking you missed the bigger part of that news story.

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Ryan Reaves — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:23:40 GMT

Great article. Could you do an article on who lost the straw poll in Jefferson County Alabama while you are covering losers?

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Jab, NC — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:24:28 GMT

Romney loses and still gets an entire article devoted to him? Interesting.

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John Campbell, Rolling Hills Estates, CA — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:24:57 GMT

Funny, the guy who won the poll was barely mentioned. You state "Libertarian sentiment dominated the conference..." but you ignore the only libertarian in the race.

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Dan Mortenson — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:25:44 GMT

Ron Paul has won 16 straw polls http://www.ronpaul2008.com/straw-poll-results/ across the country. The support for him is not just online but in every state. The more his message of ending the war in Iraq and ending our foreign policies that the Bush administration advocates the more people flock to Ron Paul. He warned us against the war and the quagmire it would become and is warning against the fed printing money to help the banks at the expense of the dollar, which is a tax on all us working class folks.

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Don — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:26:40 GMT

Ron Paul wins the straw "by a wide margin" and you write a story about Romney?

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Jeffrey S. — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:26:48 GMT

Brief Overview of Congressman Paul’s Record:

He has never voted to raise taxes.
He has never voted for an unbalanced budget.
He has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership.
He has never voted to raise congressional pay.
He has never taken a government-paid junket.
He has never voted to increase the power of the executive branch.

He voted against the Patriot Act.
He voted against regulating the Internet.
He voted against the Iraq war.

He does not participate in the lucrative congressional pension program.
He returns a portion of his annual congressional office budget to the U.S. treasury every year.

Congressman Paul introduces numerous pieces of substantive legislation each year, probably more than any single member of Congress.

Google or YouTube: "Ron Paul"

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Adam Trojan — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:26:51 GMT

Ron Paul won the poll, yet this entire article talks about Romney and the others. Ron Paul's name was mentioned only in the beginning. Even though Ron won the straw poll by a large margin, not a SINGLE mention of Ron Paul's message or what his campaign is about. Your bias is sickening and obvious. Hey NBC: We, the American People, pick the president, not you. Get is through your corrupt heads and stop downplaying Ron Paul's successes. You're becoming more irrelevant by the day.

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Robert Werden, Liberty Hill TX — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:27:46 GMT

Nevada is a major win for Mr. Ron Paul. The growth rate of support seems to double each month for him. From my point of view he is the GOP front runner.
1. He wins every single debate poll,
2. he has won 16 out of 34 straw polls, coming in 2nd or 3rd in a total of 28 straw polls. Margins of win average 2-3 times the runner up.
3. He dominates all online polls by an average of 75% (which just happens to equal the percent of people against the war

The scientific polls can not be used to gauge his performance because they dont mention his name as an option.
Ron Paul will win NH primary for sure. The other states will follow.
Ron Paul has a secret weapon as well. Every single supporter will be a primary voter, while the other candidates supporters all say they will vote for their candidate if they make it to the general election.

ODDS on Ron Paul are now 4-1.

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Eric Appleman, College Park, Maryland — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:27:51 GMT

This is journalism at its worst... You guys completely underplay the fact that a politician won a straw poll without even showing up.

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Ben Carver St. louis, MO — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:28:19 GMT

this is absurd, ron paul can win a straw poll and be in the title of the article and still not be mentioned. this is amazing, msnbc has lost all credibility as a news source. be ashamed. why don't you just call the article "romney didn't win but we should talk about him anyway."
this is the most ridiculous attack on journalistic integrety i have ever seen

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Charlie Cross, Erie, Pennsylvania — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:29:25 GMT

Chuck -- Thanks for posting this. I've been reading your team's First Read stuff more and more lately, because you all report on whatever is making news with no republican or democrat bias as far as I can see.

I really commend this, because we all have our favorites. I think you and your team do a great job of just plainly reporting the story, instead of insinuating some sort of bias like that clown at WaPo Chris Cillizza.

Keep up the straight reporting. I am a pissed off Republican who probably won't vote for the first time in my lifetime because all the candidates are just terrible. If one of them emerges as the true conservative who does NOT pander to special interest groups, I may be swayed to consider voting.

Frankly my wing of the republican party is doomed in 2008. We have lost our way to the point that we literally do not stand a chance. It is sad because conservatives are some of the most generous and big-hearted people out of their own pockets by their own free will as opposed to liberals who want the nanny-government to decide who receives goodwill.

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Thomas Jefferson, Philadelphia, PA — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:30:27 GMT

Ron Paul wins the straw poll by a large margin, yet the article concentrates on Romney??? No media bias here.

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Kurt, Arlington, TX — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:30:52 GMT

This is monumental. Romney is on the cover of Newsweek right now for pete's sake. Romney showed up and participated while Paul was all the way across the country. Here's one for anybody who has been looking to these straw polls as tea leaf indicators of what's to come.

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Chris Stelly — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:36:07 GMT

This isn't like those "open to public" straw polls in the past few months. This story needs airtime and more explanation.

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Andrew, NJ — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:36:50 GMT

Another win for Ron Paul. If you look at straw poll showings across the country he is a front runner. If you look at fundraising he is a front runner.

Frankly official polls don't apply to him..because majority of his base is not represented in them.

Disenfrachised voters? Nope
Independants? Nope
Young people? Nope
3rd Party converts? Nope
Democrat converts? Nope

Frankly I look forward to all the hurrying we'll see in the media to cover him when he starts winning primaries

As far as Romney claiming to be a real conservative...yeah right...he is no differen than the rest of them. These guys should drop the "fiscal conservative" act because they'll never be able to top Ron Paul who actaully believes what he praches.

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Travis Wckline — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:44:31 GMT

It seems strange to me, that Ron Paul won this straw poll, and yet you spent 40% of the article talking about Romney. The only time you mentioned Paul was to say that he won and by what percentage. WAKE UP!! THE RON PAUL REVOLUTION IS THE STORY!!

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different time same station — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:47:00 GMT

ah yes, optimistic romney. ready to invade iran. the mantra of the republican party, bomb them all to oblivion, our pockets are deep

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Jeff D., Washington DC — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:48:40 GMT

Ron Paul wins a straw poll? There's a surprise. Most people support Ron Paul because they want more freedom. Me? I support Ron Paul because I like to see the pig farm media and slanty forehead opinion polls squirm their way into irrelevance.

Didn't you get the memo? Send Mitt Romney and his intellectually bankrupt gang of sharp-dressed troglodytes back to the hairstylists, PR firms and crooked pollsters.

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Viewer losing interest — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:49:27 GMT

Looking forward to John Harwood's piece on how the Conservative Leadership Conference was hacked and/or the straw poll voters ruined the purpose of the poll by beating the Ron Paul drum. After all, he hasn't Ron Paul pull those kind of numbers in any "legit" poll.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/21257762

FIRE JOHN HARWOOD

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mary hansen — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:52:52 GMT

Ron Paul wins and the story is about the loser??? Is this slanted reporting or what?

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Christian Conservative — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:53:24 GMT

Wow, Romney lost to Paul even though Paul wasn't there? I need to look further at Paul because the current contenders don't have much to offer me.

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Christian Conservative, Huntsville AL — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:54:05 GMT

Wow, Romney lost to Paul even though Paul wasn't there? I need to look further at Paul because the current contenders don't have much to offer me.

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Victoria Reynolds, San Diego, CA — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:57:12 GMT

Finally an article by the main-stream media that reports on one of Ron Paul's victories at the straw polls! It would be nice next time if you elaborated on Paul's positions within the article and discuss why it is attractive to voters such as the people who voted at the straw poll. Perhaps some statements from attendees thrown in would add to it as well. Its good to see Ron Paul surging in popularity in any case!

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mike — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:57:15 GMT

Yawn...Typical McDonald's Media at work. Ron Paul could have had 100,000 people show up but the focus of attention would not be on him. Instead, here, we get to better understand how Romney didn't do well as opposed to why Ron Paul did do well. Yawn...

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Brandon Yates, Philadelphia — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:57:24 GMT

Thanks for the article. I would appreciate if it went into some more detail about Ron Paul, since he was the winner of the poll.

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Chris Kahn — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:59:41 GMT

Why is it that the looser got the headline?

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MIke RC, Rockwall, Texas — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:01:23 GMT

Assuming that Mitt Romney is a true conservative (which is highly suspect in light of his conversion of convenience on core issues critical to religious/social conservatives), he should not feel bac losing out to Ron Paul, who has not only been a true conservative much longer, but who also has been the much more consistent true conservative. Did Mitt Romney spend in Nevada as he did in the earlier straw poll in the other state? If so, perhaps the Nevada folks are not as easily swayed by such expenditures of money. As for Ron Paul, I hope he will continue to take the fight to the party establishment and to make his case to the voters.

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William D Berg — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:05:42 GMT

Great article about Mitt Romney losing yet another poll. Who wants to read another lame story about Ron Paul winning one more poll in a landslide. It was starting to get a bit repetitive with all of these straw poll wins.

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Jackson Atkins, Hartsville, SC — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:07:57 GMT

Thanks for following up on the comment I made to your last story on this conference, even though it was never approved. But, a little more on Ron Paul, the winner, whould be nice.

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David, Mesa AZ — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:13:22 GMT

Democrats for Ron Paul 2008! Go Ron Go!

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Scott R. — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:19:48 GMT

Since Nevada's straw poll doesn't make any difference, Mitt's supporters knew they didn't need to come.
If they voted for Paul then it was probably for the Democrats anyway.

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Tim Cherkassky, Mercer, Maine — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:25:19 GMT

You've GOT to be kidding me?
Let me get this straight, Ron Paul wins the straw poll, and you do the piece on Romney.
You guys have got to be crazy.
I mean, this is ludicrous, you dare compare Romney to Reagan? Why do you think he got so little votes in NV?
Ron Paul won it because his fiscal, domestic, and foreign policies almost mirror Reagan's.

If you love Romney so much, why don't you gay marry him?

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Marsha Carter, Abilene, TX — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:26:52 GMT

I think the groundswell of support whisking Ron Paul forward sends a clear message as to which direction the people want this country to move!

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A.K. Smith — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:27:36 GMT

Romney is the Tin Man. No heart. He is some odd alloy on the outside and hollow on the inside where it counts. He's a lot like Ronald Reagan, now, about four years after the poor guy passed away.

Ron Paul wasn't even there and his grassroots support is amazing. The Republican party had better wake up. Oh, and thanks MSNBC for making this article all about the fourth place finisher. That's what we need, more Romney coverage. It shows that you will cover the second tier candidates if they have 250 million dollars in their bank account. Thanks for proving that you'll still help out the average American multi-hundred millionaire. I'm taking up a collection for Romney myself. I'm buying him a real beating heart.

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Jimmy A. — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:28:42 GMT

So Ron Paul won another Straw Poll? Are you beginning to see a pattern?

I went to my first sign Ron Paul sign waving today. Guess what there were a lot of Ron Paul people there. When we show up for the Primary's you are going to be stunned!

"Viva la Liberty"

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Jimmy A. — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:30:18 GMT

So Ron Paul won another Straw Poll? Are you beginning to see a pattern?

I went to my first Ron Paul sign waving today. Guess what there were a lot of Ron Paul people there. When we show up for the Primary's you are going to be stunned!

"Viva la Liberty"

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David, Dallas, Texas — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:33:51 GMT

Finally.

Thank you MSNBC for reporting that Ron Paul has won yet ANOTHER straw poll among Republican voters.

Perhaps the mainstream media is finally starting to get it.

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Michael Quick,Decatur,IL — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:35:32 GMT

Funny how Paul, McCain and Hunter all do better than Romney in this poll, yet all three are nothing more than a side note, and instead concentrate on nothing but Romney in it for the most part. If I didnt know better, I would be inclined to think the writer of this piece was secretly in love with Mitt Romney. How about concentrating on the ones that did well in the poll. What a novel idea that would be.

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Perry, Camarillo Ca — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:36:38 GMT

I love it! Ron Paul WINS and they only talk about Romney. This election is like the build up to the Iraqi invasion, the mainstream media spin is out of control. They no longer report the "news", just their world view. These people are not journalists, they're commentatos. They're nothing but ego with no substance ... sad really, but hopefully they're shooting themselves in the foot.

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Christian Prophet — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:39:09 GMT

Romney and others must begin focusing on bringing Republicanism back to the Constitution.
See Ron Paul - No Laughing Matter
http://spirituallibertarian.blogspot.com/
Libertarians are right in saying the government should have nothing to say in telling people how to run their business. Romney needs to examine honestly Ron Paul's success.

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Brian, NJ — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:40:44 GMT

This shows great promise for a real change in the way our government works if Ron Paul continues to get this kind of support.

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Doug — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:45:40 GMT

No surprise here -- Ron Paul has been winning straw polls all over the country.

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Pete, NE OH — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:45:57 GMT

::cough

Who won?

And you say he wasn't even there?

Are you sure this is really a Mitt Romney story? Clue: it certainly isn't a Rudy Giuliani story.

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David, Ann Arbor, MI — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:49:22 GMT

So the winning candidate is virtually ignored while the article spends all its time talking about someone else? Is this a journalistic twilight zone or something?

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Allan Bartlett, Irvine,CA — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:51:07 GMT

Wow. Ron Paul wasn't even there and ran away with the straw poll victory. Romney and Hunter were there and they could only mangae 15%?

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Kemp Moyer, Oakland, CA — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:52:46 GMT

I think there should have been more in the article discussing the WINNER of the straw poll, Ron Paul. This article is about Mitt Romney, who didn't even place in the top three in the poll. Lame.

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Nate Thompson, Manchester, NH — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:03:48 GMT

Ron Paul won the poll. Why not more depth on the reasons Paul is winning these polls? Covering Romney's empty words is not newsworthy.

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W Gary Johnson, New York, NY — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:03:51 GMT

It appears that Willard "Mitt" Romney would have improved his odds by staying away. Meanwhile, Ron Paul just finished a hugely successful campaign trip to New York City, raising more than $50,000 (by my estimate)in one evening, Friday. The next day, more than a thousand well-wishers showed up to cheer Dr. Paul prior to a luncheon speaking engagement in Midtown.

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Susan Will, Victoria,Texas — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:04:59 GMT

Ron Paul is the only candidate running in this race that can possibly lead our country in the direction we need to go. His voting record proves his consistency in standing on his beliefs. I cannot say that about the other candidates.

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Colleen Ryor — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:05:39 GMT

I saw Ron Paul speak this weekend at a rally in New York City. To use the term "electrifying" to describe Dr.Paul's brief but impassioned speech on the balcony of the Grand Central Station would be an understatement. It literally sent chills down my spine to feel that I was a part of history that day. The media are slowly starting to realize that Ron Paul and his supporters are not just on the Internet. I would love to see Hillary or Giuliani do this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPldT3zeiYs

(Actually, I wouldn't...)

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another place — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:05:55 GMT

now look here boys, all of you still pay a lot of money when i show up i made it possible for pat tillman's mother never to find out the truth about her son's death ann and i have it all figured out just play dumb and i will lead you to

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Keith Stacy — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:07:24 GMT

Why do you have such an article that is practically exclusively about Romney (seven mentions by name) when he was "in the lower numbers", even after appearing in person. Media outlets like yourselves lose credibility when you publish an article about the loser in the lower numbers than about the winner of the straw poll.

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Keith Stacy, Suffolk, Virginia — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:07:55 GMT

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brian tennant littleton Colorado — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:12:14 GMT

Folks... Ron Paul just keeps winning these Straw polls... please go to ronpaul2008.com 0r dailypaul.com Time to take back our Government..Time to restore the constitution! RON PAUL IN 08!

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Keith Hunniford, Denver, CO — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:19:09 GMT

At what point does Ron Paul get a headline for winning?

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Steve Turner Cedar Falls Iowa — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:24:14 GMT

Re-brand, re-form, re-focus, and re-launch? Revolting and re-revolting. Re-tire Re-publicans, re-tire. America doesn't need a re-peat of this re-grettable re-ality we find ourselves in. Do you re-ally think we want to re-live the last few years? This Country would not be re-pairable.

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Pat Barnum, Minneapolis MN — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:26:54 GMT

Ron Paul is the only declared candidate that semes to believes in smaller federal government. Is that what true "Reaganite" republicans are looking for? I'd like to hear about his stand on all the issues - and why so many people are voting for him despite what little coverage he receives from the media

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Neil Rove, Plano, Texas — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:30:34 GMT

People if you are considering voting for McCain, Romney, Guiliani, Thompson, Hillary, or Edwards think twice before casting that vote or be prepared to answer your children a decade from now:

"Why you chose to vote for leaders whose policies resulted in economic slavery, and unending war that they have to now fight?"

"Why you did not set aside blind party ideology to vote for FREEDOM and CONSTITUTION?"

"What moral right did you have to pass huge debt, debased currency, high inflation for them to suffer?"

Nevadans made the right choice - RON PAUL..

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Ian Bowles Boynton beach Fl — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:31:07 GMT

The headline should say, " Paul wins Nevada straw poll despite Romeny appearing in person. When is the media going to get it? Americans are sick of the BS. We are going to register as Republicans in order to shake up the status quoe and vote for Dr. Paul.

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Atvdude Seattle Wash. — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:33:06 GMT

I'm a Dr. Ron Paul supporter..

I think the fact that Romney & others ATTENDED this event and Dr. Paul who was not in attendance won it is news worthy and demonstrates a growing base of support in the Republican Party for Dr. Ron Paul's views.

Here Here!!

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Shadow, Hamden, CT — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:33:36 GMT

A harbinger of what's to come for the Republican party in the West and Mid-West... just as I've been predicting.

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Jenner, Seattle — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:36:41 GMT

QUESTION: how is it that Ron Paul placed first, McCain second, Hunter third, and Erin McPike can only write about about what Romney has said? Who cares about the opinions of a loser? Personally, I want to hear about the views of a person who can win without even appearing. Now that's interesting.

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Adam, Athens, GA — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:46:57 GMT

Shouldn't it be headlined, "Despite Not Being There in Person, Ron Paul Wins NV Straw Poll"?

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MK,MO — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:48:16 GMT

DESPITE SHOWING UP IN PERSON, ROMNEY LOSES NEV. STRAW POLL

you cats really hate ron paul, this article should have been titled

RON PAUL WINS NEVADA STRAW POLL BY A LAND SLIDE

and despite your constant labeling of mr. paul as a 'libertarian' in your feeble attempt to alienate him from the republican party, if you would bother looking at the true definition of conservative you would find mr. paul fits into that category best, which I am quite sure you are aware of, do any of the other republicans? Your not fooling anyone but yourself
it is also quite pathetic you guys did not see fit to mention mr. pauls victory on your Sunday political get together
hang in there though, you may get Hillary and rudy nominated yet, then again you may not

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Mike Aasen, Chippewa Falls, WI — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:49:58 GMT

You just couldn't resist not putting Ron Paul's name in the title of the article even though he was the winner.

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Steve, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:50:09 GMT

To Mitt Romney: http://you.justgotowned.com/

To MSNBC: Nice biased headline, losers.

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Steve Weiss, New Providence, PA — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:55:00 GMT

Thanks for the article, but why so much emphasis on Romney? His name is mentioned a total of nine times in the article even though he lost.

In fact, the title doesn't even include the "victor's" name as you put it, Ron Paul, who was mentioned only twice.

Steve Weiss
New Providence, PA

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ClubbieTim, Anytown, USA — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:59:11 GMT

Wow. The Ron Paul nuts must be elated; and Duncan "Who's That" Hunter with a third is almost as surprising. Its too bad that Nevada doesn't equate to two squirts of piss in the grande schema of things.

Will someone please tell the good folk of Nevada to leave the Crazy Horse Saloon and realize that its either Rudy or Mitt for the GOP.

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Aaron Knudson, Rapid City SD — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:59:34 GMT

The idea that a Romney and McCain were the story here is so disappointing. The true head line is "Ron Paul take the lead in Straw poll despite appearances by other,so called,top tier candidates."
Lets report what happened not what didn't.

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Paul — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 22:01:51 GMT

The Ron Paul Revolution is rolling through your town! Either hop on board, or get the hell out of the way!

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Sea Pilot Anchorage, Alaska — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 22:03:23 GMT

I wonder why no one voted for Mr.Romney in Nevada's Straw Poll. It couldnt be that he wants his attorneys making all the tough Presidental decisions for him instead of working with congress. Guess We the People dont need a congress to represent us, we just need an oval office full of attorneys telling the figurehead president what to do.

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John Los Angeles, CA — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 22:04:52 GMT

Ron Paul also won another straw poll in Alabama this weekend. If he is winning all of these Republican straw polls, one has to wonder what will happen in the primaries.

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Ryan Sloan — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 22:10:03 GMT

What on earth. Dr. Paul won the event, Romney was barely an "also ran" and you spend time talking about Romney's policies.

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JOE — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 22:44:08 GMT

RON PAUL ROCKS!!!

Romney loses NV straw poll

Anna, Ithaca NY — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 22:52:34 GMT

Ron Paul defeats Romney, and your headline doesn't mention him at all? Who talks about the second place winner and not the first?

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Victor, Parkersburg, WV — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 22:58:55 GMT

Kinda strange that the entire article is about Romney when Ron Paul is the one who actually won the straw poll. I want a President who actually respects the Constitution and truly favors limited government, personal and economic freedom, and the best person for that right now is Ron Paul.

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Joseph Antley, Monroe, Louisiana — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 23:20:40 GMT

This straw poll looks like a joke. I'm still very impressed with Romney, and as of right now, he's the candidate I'm going to support.

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Martin Johnson, Fargo ND — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 23:26:19 GMT

Maybe it's time to give Paul equal coverage time. The only reason why he's behind in the polls is that nobody covers him. If he got more name exposrue he'd win the nomination hands down.

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Nicholas, New York NY — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 23:29:56 GMT

Flip Flop Mitt. Be ready to defend that, it won't be easy.

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Robert Werden, Liberty Hill TX — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 23:39:37 GMT

Are you going to post peoples comments here?

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Doug, California — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 23:49:12 GMT

What happened to the comments? I left one hours ago.

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Ted Danson — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 23:59:38 GMT

Ron Paul won the poll but is talked about the least in the article?

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Aaron Jones, Bloomington, IN — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:01:04 GMT

How 'bout a title more like, "Ron Paul Wins Nevada With Romney Upset!" Why do you go on to talk about Romney and not about Ron Paul who bloody won the thing!

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Jim Dwyer — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:01:07 GMT

Someone call Allen Wastler and tell him that Ron Paul's campaign hacked the straw poll.

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Pierre Soule, Chicago, IL — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:03:08 GMT

OK, Congratulations to all of Pauls' supporters!
But why the article is focusing so much on the guy who lost the poll instead of covering the winner? Kinda weird IMO.

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Tom Jefferson Seattle, Wash — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:04:56 GMT

Main Stream Media You wont be able to hide our revolution for long!!!

RON PAUL WILL WIN BY A LAND SLIDE IN THE PRIMARIES!!!

nice headline by the way, miss the real story much?

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Eric — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:08:51 GMT

This just goes to show the power of Dr. Paul's message. Even though he was not in attendance, his message was still strong enough to convince voters that he is the right choice in this election.

Ron Paul 2008

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Matt Crouch, Dallas, Tx — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:14:02 GMT

You absolutely have to be kidding me. Is this a satire of some kind? You could have written an article about
-The guy who actually won (Ron Paul)
-The highest-placing guy who showed up (hunter)
-The highest-placing guy who -- for whatever reason -- is called a "first tier candidate" by the media (McCain)

No, your article is about the guy who totally flopped (Romney). Why?

I might write an article about that guy, but it would be more along the lines of "this guy should consider dropping out; no one thinks he can win". As a Ron Paul supporter, I've seen dozens of articles like this -- when Ron Paul is the one who polls low.

But that's not what you've written. You've basically copied and pasted Mr. Romney's (vagues as hell) talking points, bizarrely impying that he's the guy to listen to despite his hilarious inability to get actual support from these voters

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Cameron Davis Memphis, TN — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:17:18 GMT

I find it interesting that although Ron Paul won this vote by 15% and he wasn't even there, you mentioned Romney's name EIGHT times, while Ron got a total of two mentions.

This vote is a sign of things to come. A Mormon cannot win the nomination of ANY party, and Ron Paul is on the rise. He has already raised nearly $1 million online in October, and I'm sure that will pick up in Nov. and Dec. So give him a little respect, he is surging.

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Mark Konrad, Las Vegas, NV — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:19:29 GMT

Allen Wastler of CNBC is demanding a recount.

- - - - - -

Quoting Mr Wastler on 11 October, 2007 after he removed a television audience poll from the CNBC website:

....Now [Ron] Paul is a fine gentleman with some substantial backing and, by the way, was a dynamic presence throughout the debate, but I haven't seen him pull those kind of numbers in any "legit" poll. Our poll was either hacked or the target of a campaign. So we took the poll down.

Some of you Ron Paul fans take issue with my decision to take the [10 October CNBC] poll down. Fine. When a well-organized and committed "few" can throw the results of a system meant to reflect the sentiments of "the many," I get a little worried. I'd take it down again.

Sincerely,

Allen Wastler
Managing Editor, CNBC.com

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Tim - Chicago, IL — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:20:43 GMT

I find it odd this article isnt titled "Ron Paul wins yet another straw poll." Isn't that the news here?

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Matt Crouch, Dallas, Tx — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:21:56 GMT

Okay, you're clearly not getting through the comments very quickly; I suspect the people in charge of this article are not very experienced, so here's a tip:

When you're writing about someone who ended up more or less an asterisk, comparisons to Reagan aren't really in order. You might have said "his energy and passion could echo that of Ralph Nader." (omitting the apostrophe and the 'S')

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Jimmy A. — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:26:24 GMT

Wow! 5 hours later and still no comments?

I would just like to say that I'm a really big supporter of Rudy G. I can't believe he didn't win the straw poll, with all of the media's backing and support.

NOT! Maybe you should pay his people more to show up and vote for him!

I sent a comment 4 hours ago and it is still not up. WTF?

Wake up MSNBC it is easier to just not allow comments than try to find comments that support your "Polls" and what you think the results should be.

How about a HEAD LINE "Ron Paul Wins Again" And Again and Again and Again and Again! Instead of...

"DESPITE SHOWING UP IN PERSON, ROMNEY LOSES NEV. STRAW POLL" To who? RON PAUL AGAIN!

This is getting really funny! How can you call yourself a "News Network"?

Oh, I guess I'm just part of a "Fake Online Campaign" which is the latest excuse for Ron Paul winning almost everytime it's not a "real poll"

You have my e-mail address feel free to contact me anytime.

Jimmy A.

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MD, Fontana, CA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:34:32 GMT

http://www.evangelicalsformitt.org/

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Samuel Jamber, Atlanta, GA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:44:28 GMT

Why would anyone vote for Romney? Especially, after his "I'd have to consult with the lawyers" comment at a recent debate. His optimism heaped upon Huchabees's honor won't buy me a cup of tea in China.

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Drew Roberts, Golden, Colorado — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:46:10 GMT

It's rare for me to introduce somebody to Ron Paul and have them not 'convert'. Those who care about politics seem to be of the same mold (judging by his straw poll performances). Now if Ron Paul could just get some mainstream exposure...

Thanks MSNBC...kinda. Ron Paul wins, his name appears twice. Mitt Romney loses, his name appears eight times. Ron Paul wins, he gets two paragraphs. Mitt Romney loses, he gets four. This story isn't even filed under your own Ron Paul category.

Why only report one candidate's falling fortunes? Why not report another candidate's rising fortunes as well?
"Ron Paul Wins Nev. Straw Poll, Despite Romney Showing Up In Person"

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Kevin Pulley, Grand Forks AFB, ND — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:57:03 GMT

I don't know what the bigger story is. Mitt loosing, or Paul winning...

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mike — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:59:29 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mEEjX6j_f4

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Andrew V — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:59:52 GMT

hahah. OWNED.. Paul for 2008.

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Shivadas, Eugene, OR — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 01:28:59 GMT

There can be no more media burying of Ron Paul. Face it, he is winning nearly every poll.

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JP, Florida — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 01:31:12 GMT

Let's see.. Romney has loaned his campaign $17.4 million so far.

So let's see $17,400,000 divided by $3 Happy Meal at McDonald's = 5.8 million happy meals that could have been donated to the country's poor children.

You don't inspire us, Mitt. No matter how much money you have.

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LJ Hudd — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 01:36:04 GMT

What did Romney expect? He talked more about himself than the country he wants to lead.

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SCOTT KEYES GREENSBORO NC 27406 — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 02:03:21 GMT

WHY IS THIS NOT ON NATION NEWS?

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Isaac, Phoenix AZ — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 02:20:25 GMT

DESPITE SHOWING UP IN PERSON, ROMNEY LOSES NEV. STRAW POLL. Ron Paul, who did not show, won the straw poll by a very large margin having 32 percent of the votes. McCain came in second with 17 percent.

Why is this not front page news on FOX News, CNN etc...?

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Alex Toutant, Monroe, LA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 02:22:59 GMT

Recently MSNBC took down an online poll that Ron Paul had Won by a 75% margin. The reason they claimed it was taken down was because it didn't represent national polls. I suggest taking a closer look at the straw polls conducted throughout the country MSNBC.

Ron Paul's Head-to-Head Records (Win-Lose-Tie):
Rudy Giuliani 30-5-0
Mitt Romney 23-12-0
Fred Thompson 20-14-0
John McCain 31-3-0
Mike Huckabee 29-4-1
Sam Brownback 31-2-1
Tom Tancredo 32-1-0
Duncan Hunter 31-2-0

http://www.ronpaul2008.com/straw-poll-results/

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Greg, Rockledge, FL — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 02:42:43 GMT

Thank you for reporting about Dr. Ron Paul although the weightier matter of his winning seems overshadowed by Mitt Romney's losing.

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash. — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 02:49:56 GMT

So where's the story about Ron Paul winning?

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Conrad — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 02:55:27 GMT

Congratulations on managing to create an article that talks about Romney losing instead of Ron Paul winning. The lengths media will go to avoid talking about Ron Paul is amazing.

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Mitch Covington — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 02:55:44 GMT

"No comments" all day? Too many Ron Paul supporters? So what does MSNBC stand for... "More of Same, Nothing But Censorship"? I posted one early today, but still no comments.

Shame on you.

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Randy Duax, New York, NY — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 02:58:15 GMT

Ron Paul wins by a landslide (again), and you spend an article talking about Romney.

When people are actually out and about at a grassroots level casting votes, it's no longer simply an internet phenomenon, and I wish the mainstream media would take Ron Paul seriously, since his donors obviously are.

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Paul F, Austin, TX — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 02:58:19 GMT

Why is it that the title of this story is Romney losing in the Nevada Straw Poll rather than Ron Paul wins? I see about two lines mentioning Ron Paul vs. the entire second half of the article talking about Romney. Seems like a somewhat biased article to me. Come on Chuck, give coverage where coverage is due.

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Mantari Damacy, Tulsa, OK — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:00:22 GMT

Optimism? His opponents as pessimists? You only need to see one of his latest political ads to see he's trying to scare his way into the White House.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoU41UwL5LI

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Chuck Muth, Washington, DC — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:00:29 GMT

As the conference organizer, I just want to correct one minor point: McCain didn't come in second place in our straw poll; Mitt Romney did. Here are the official results...

Ron Paul
32.80%

Mitt Romney
16.13%

Duncan Hunter
14.52%

Undecided
11.29%

Fred Thompson
7.53%

Rudy Giuliani
6.45%

Alan Keyes
3.76%

Mike Huckabee
3.23%

Tom Tancredo
1.61%

John McCain
1.08%

Other
1.08%

Sam Brownback
0.54%

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Mae West in Minnesota — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:01:09 GMT

Doesn't surprise me at all. Ron's message is what American's have been waiting a lot of years for. Ron does have the capability of winning the nomination and may surprise many of the elitists by becoming the next president of the US...If it wasn't for main stream media refusing to cover his campaign trail, he would over take the entire campaign already. People are sick and tired of being sick and tired. Ron's message of restoring the Constitution and returning the personal liberties of the people resonates throughout the internet and their friends and relatives. This isn't just another day in politics...this is history in the making!!!!!!!

Ron Paul for President in 2008!!! The Revolution is here and has spoken!!!

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Tom, Beaver, PA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:03:44 GMT

RON PAUL wins again... Thanks for telling the world Chuck. Amazingly, Romney still gets the bulk of story. How does that work?

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ben,philadelphia,Penn — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:04:20 GMT

RON PAUL 08 BABY!! WHOOOOO!!!

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K Ingrelli, New York, NY — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:09:16 GMT

So let me get this right. CNBC removed the poll saying that Ron Paul won the last debate, and then Ron Paul goes and wins the NV straw poll. So just because CNBC doesn't like the results of a poll they suppress the results? At least someone over at MSNBC has the guts to tell the truth.

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M Young, Cleveland, OH — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:11:43 GMT

Are you Paulites spamming the straw polls again? Thank God we know about this in advance, so can toss out all the 'spam' votes in the primaries too....

Or maybe we'll just pull the results altogether..... until you morons can handle voting for a more reasonable candidate.

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Dan T, No Where — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:15:01 GMT

It's an interesting story about Romney considering Ron Paul won the poll.

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Kurt Gross, Knoxville, TN — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:18:14 GMT

RE: "Despite Showing Up In Person, Romney Loses Nev. Straw Poll"

Your bias is showing! You mention the winner of the poll once (Ok, twice if we count first names, too!).

I'll give you the benefit of just being ignorant of your bias by showing you the mirror image reciprocal view to illustrate your bias so even you can see it.

For example, imagine that Romney had won. Would your title contain Ron Paul's name, or Duncan Hunter's, or Mike Huckabee?

Would your article be about viewing the results from any of their perspectives? Of course not, right? That wouldn't make sense, would it?

So why didn't your article give the winner his due? The reason is because your bias against Ron Paul wouldn't let you.

That's the story silly. Not that Romney lost!

Give the winner his due and remove your bias from your journalism lest you want to remain a whore to your paycheck.

Strong language but true if your editor won't let you write about the winner when it's not who he/she wanted to win.

Hey, if your boss won't let you print the news, become your own boss and excercise your freedom of the press. Becoming an entrepreneur will be good for your political education and development.

In the unlikely event that you really have the freedom to write the news and this is your choice of how to do it, then you are in the wrong business.

You should be the dictator for a poor nation instead where you can force feed the news to people the way you see fit.

Kurt Gross
Knoxville, TN

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Steve Berecek, Nelson Ohio — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:18:42 GMT

Chalk up another straw poll win for Ron Paul. That now makes a total of 17 wins, 6 times in second, and 6 times in third, out of the thirty six straw polls held nationwide so far. Ron Paul is the leading republican straw poll winner out of all the candidates. And yet...The mainstream media continues to pass Ron Paul off as a second tier candidate, reporting four other candidates who do not even come close to those straw poll results as being the top leaders in the republic party. What's up with that? The mainstream media continues to disregard real straw poll results to report their "truth" as to who is leading according to results of questionable polls that some of which do not even include Ron Paul by name as a choice to vote for. Do you think there may just be some hanky-panky going on here? I sure do.
Complete run-down of all straw poll results available at the Ron Paul campaign site. Scroll down the right side of the page and click on the straw poll results box. Then ask yourself just what is going on with our FREE PRESS.

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Christopher F. Dillard — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:20:04 GMT

I was born in Houston in the early 1970's. My mom has been a US Government Teacher for over 30 years. Ron Paul was one of the first politicians that I ever heard of. It was a sad day when I realized that he was among the exceptions, and not the norm that would represent us.

For 20 years he has championed the cause of the US Constitution. It is encouraging to see the results of these straw polls from around the country. Humbly, I hope the reader will consider his positions, and cast their vote for the Thomas Jefferson of our age.

www.ronpaul2008.com

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Matt Brunstetter — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:20:35 GMT

Interesting: the story is Ron Paul wins the straw poll despite not even being there and your story focus's on Romney. Exactly what is the criteria that MSNBC has for hiring "journalists"? Ron Paul wins, you focus on the loser and yet continually perpetuate the idea that Ron Paul is not "top tier"
You all should be ashamed.
I'd love to go head to head against any one of your "political experts" and factually thrash all their talking points.

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TS Hayes, Taylor, TX — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:21:38 GMT

Is it just my impression or do Romney & Giuliani always start every answer with a "me first" approach. Either talking about themselves or tier past - which doesn't rally matter because neither have been president.

Remember what they say about mutual funds: past performance in no way indicates future returns.

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Jean — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:23:12 GMT

If Ron Paul is the winner, then why is 80% of this story about Romney? That does not make any sense!

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John Lehman, Germantown, TN — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:27:57 GMT

Dr. Paul's momentum is growing. He is the last, best hope for America after the twin travesties of Clinton and Bush. No one should let the mass media machine tell them that Ron Paul cannot be our next president. If We The People can remember what it feels like to think for ourselves and further, to act upon such thought, he surely will be just that.

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Richard B, Los Angeles, CA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:30:05 GMT

Chalk up another win for Dr. Paul. Out of dozens of Republican straw polls held around the country in the past few months, he has won HALF of them, and finished with respectable numbers is most of the others. See http://www.ronpaul2008.com/straw-poll-results/ for a recent tally. None of the media-anointed "front-runners" are even close.

This is a clear sign that Dr. Paul is the favorite among knowledgeable, motivated Republicans, the SAME group who are most likely to go to the polls on election day in the primaries.

Republicans are starting to realize that the rest of the Republican candidates want to continue the failed warfare-welfare policies of the Bush administration, and that only a proponent of limited, constitutional government such as Ron Paul has a snowball's chance of beating Mrs. Clinton or Mr. Obama, who both want to keep troops in Iraq until at least 2013.

The people are finally waking up to the realization that no nation on Earth could attack the US without being annihilated, which puts the lie to the propaganda that we have to attack every third-world country that might be trying to make an A-bomb.

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Bryan Dodson Baltimore, Maryland — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:30:21 GMT

No cell phones used here people. Ron Paul is the real deal, looks like all of those other polls were correct.

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Warren Raftshol, Suttons Bay, MI — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:30:24 GMT

Join the rEVOLution! at http://RonPaul.meetup.com

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Bill Sisemore — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:35:09 GMT

Unbelievable. Ron Paul wins the straw poll and all you people can talk about is that loser Romney and the other losers. You only referrence Ron Paul as the winner, but blah blah blah about the traitors. MSNBC is sickening.

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Tannim, Riverside, CA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:38:59 GMT

Yet another victory for Dr. Ron Paul!

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Shawn Ammons, Baytown TX — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:39:06 GMT

Romney loses and still takes the spotlight. Why not talk about the winner.

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Susanne — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:40:40 GMT

Rudy McRomson strikes again.
I'm so not impressed.
GO RON PAUL!

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Al Doyle, Oshkosh, WI — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:45:56 GMT

The lines are clearly drawn: Vote for Ron Paul if you like freedom, limited government and the Constitution. If big government socialism and fascism are more your style, it's a tough call between Giuliani, Romney and Fred Thompson.

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libertynow Lafayette Indiana — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:49:24 GMT

Because I am Mitt Romney and I am more Reaganie that Rudy...... What we need is a new face on the old corpse of the neocon party. That's it Mitt, and your sons are serving our country by helping you run for office... Romney is living proof that money can not but brains. Want a real consrvative?
Try RON PAUL!!! Vote for freedom vote for what is right. The old right!

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Haddad, Los Angeles, CA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:55:20 GMT

Instead of speaking about why Romney lost the straw poll, why not write about why Ron Paul won? At least a mention?

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Haddad, Los Angeles, CA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:55:20 GMT

Instead of speaking about why Romney lost the straw poll, why not write about why Ron Paul won? At least a mention?

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Michael, Dallas, Texas — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:56:49 GMT

So, let me get this straight. Ron Paul wins the straw poll, and you spend most of this article talking about Mitt "Magic Underwear" Romney? Mr "I have 3 grandmas" Romney? Why not spend this time talking about the candidate that actually won, instead of the one who came in fourth or worse? There is a good reason for Dr Pauls popularity, and John Stewart said it best: "Consistent, Principled Integrity"

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chad higgins south lyon michigan — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:57:42 GMT

Wow. I'm not sure if anyone else noticed the misguided direction of this article. I was hoping it would be about Ron Paul's surprise popularity, not about boring old Mitt Romney. He obviously didn't do well for a reason. Can we hear an article about the person who actually deserves attention please?

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John Doe, Southern California — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:58:50 GMT

oo-rah ron paul!

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Philadelphia — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:01:45 GMT

Ron Pauls support is massive.

For Liberty!

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Mike, Appleton, Wisconsin — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:04:24 GMT

Hopefully the elections don't get hacked/cheated now and Ron Paul makes it all the way!

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Golden, Tampa — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:04:42 GMT

Must be all those Ron Paul spammers...Its so funny that the media calls Romney top teir when he shows up to a straw poll in person and can't reach double digits. Meanwhile Paul has been gaining more support every single day, pulls crowds of 1000+ regularly. Thank God the media is waking up to whats going on. National polls are behind too, hmm funny it seems like the media gets there info from these polls.....Ron Paul is going to win New Hampshire adn then its open season on the GOP.

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Mae West in Minnesota — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:08:47 GMT

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Brady — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:11:22 GMT

With Ron Paul winning the straw poll, why wasn't there any information about him in the article?

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MG — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:16:29 GMT

I look forward to voting Ron Paul in 2008--in public & on the streets!

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Ethan, Pittsburgh, PA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:21:47 GMT

So how long until you guys retract the story and pretend the straw poll never happened? Obviously, Ron Paul supporters must've "spammed" the poll, right? So we'd better not tell anyone about it.

Anyway, why is this whole article about the guy who lost by a large margin? Who is he again, why do I care? Tell me about the guy that everyone is voting for.

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Kyle Sanders from Salem, OR — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:23:23 GMT

Of course. Ron Paul is winning all the straw polls now that the American public knows who he is. Too bad the mainstream media did such a good job at painting him to be a nobody for so long.

Doesn't take long for the truth to come out. Anyone who hears Ron Paul usually agrees with most of what he says, if not all.

That's a good thing when you're running for President.

I've watched a bunch of videos on Youtube about Ron Paul. He really has it together.

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carloty — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:28:13 GMT

ron paul's messeg is loved by most who hear it others likeminded should also serve

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Mike Robinson — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:28:31 GMT

The new question should be - when will the news media finally recognize on prime time television and on the front pages of national newspapers that Ron Paul's message is popular with a large number of the public, based on his straw polls, Internet polls, and large support at events?

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Bob — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:32:33 GMT

Funny how the article is focused on a candidate the mainstream media says is a shoe-in, rather than the fact that a "couldn't win in a million years" candidate actually did win.

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James, Seattle, WA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:33:25 GMT

Go Ron Paul!

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Don, Fort Worth, Texas — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:40:02 GMT

Ron Paul wins this straw poll because he exemplifies the best of the Republican tradition of limited government. He is the candidate most likely to take seriously the duty of the president to protect, preserve and defend the Constitution.

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S. Tuttle, Kansas City — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:40:24 GMT

MSNBC-
I take issue with the headline to this article. Who cares about Romney? This was a clear victory for Ron Paul and he deserves the headline. This is what is called "media bias" and I had thought you guys were different. CONGRATULATIONS RON PAUL!

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Adam Love, Charlotte, NC — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:42:54 GMT

Interesting that after noting that Ron Paul won this straw poll easily, this article focuses on Romney, despite his poor performance. I guess it was too much to ask to interview people who voted for Paul, and ask why they did so.

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Christopher Brouns — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:43:16 GMT

May I ask, If Ron Paul was the winner of the poll, why do you report on the rest of the people and not on Congressman Paul? I don't want to read about Romney's tired comments. I want to know what ideas Ron Paul has that are making him a winner in these polls. please report om the full issues. Not your bait and switch opinion articles.

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Thomas Hall, Tallahassee, Fl — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:45:34 GMT

I think people are FINALLY starting to see that Ron Paul is the TRUE CONSERVATIVE in this race.

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Mike, Lynchburg, VA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:53:11 GMT

Ron Paul is the only true conservative in the race.
If America does not wake up to this soon we are in trouble.

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Chet Thomas — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:55:55 GMT

Why spend the whole article writting about a lower tier candidate "Romney" - instead of the clear front-runner (and only real choice) - Ron Paul?

Ron Paul 2008!

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jim macpherson — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 05:07:35 GMT

You ain't seen nothing yet!!!!

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Mike Peterson, Grand Forks, ND — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 05:19:30 GMT

So should this article about the dominant winner or some guy who lost badly in the shadows?

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Kelley, Greenville, SC — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 05:21:34 GMT

When are the media hounds going to catch on and give Paul his due? "Paul won, but we're not going to talk about him. Instead, here's a few paragraphs about Romney."

Non of this nonsense would ever happen to the "media ordained" "top-tier" candidates. Professional journalism at its best (sarcasm).

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Dale Keliin, Caspian, MI — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 05:36:47 GMT

how do you plan to keep social security (which has been drained by the government to pay to run the country, wor, NASA, roads, bridges, dams, politicians health insurance and pention, ect) going when the rich not only have tax breaks on the money invested, earned, inheritance, ect. how can a common working class american have a chance when jobs are going out of the country, our children graduating from college in debt from their education and not able to find work because of people being hired from India, Mexico, and all over the world and if that isn't bad enough Corporations get tax breaks for moving out of the country. The GOP along with the Clintons support free trade because corporations can't afford to hire people in this country but have enough to buy out other corporations and pay the CEO extreem wages, stock options and who knows what yet an employee can't get a decent wage or benefits. Answer these issues and I may vote for you.

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Kristina Love, Charlotte, NC — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 05:45:47 GMT

It's fantastic that now Republican voters expect their concerns to be addressed regarding the need to change the party's direction.

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash. — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 05:50:46 GMT

I support Ron Paul, so I am really geting a kick out of these replies!....

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Anon, Cleveland, Ohio — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 05:58:17 GMT

So, Dr. Paul wins, and you somehow turn that into an opportunity to talk about everyone BUT Ron Paul.

You MSM losers just dont get it.

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Joe Alvarez, Austin, TX — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 06:00:36 GMT

Anyone else notice what's wrong with this article? "Dark horse" Ron Paul wins by a landslide and he's mentioned by name only once. Romney, the loser is the subject of the story. Even big losers Rudy Giuliani and Fred Thompson are mentioned as much as Ron Paul. Reading between the lines, one can see that A) the media doesn't like Ron Paul and B) people like Ron Paul! It's also plain to see that neither Giuliani or Thompson belong in the top tier. Paul has won, placed or showed many more straw polls than any other candidate! See his website if you don't believe me!!

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Hopi Pride — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 06:01:56 GMT

Show the comments, do your jobs

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Jon T, Phoenix, AZ — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 06:14:46 GMT

RON PAUL WON - why don't you talk about this in your article a little bit instead of just focusing on Romney?

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Patrick Henry, The Grave — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 06:22:36 GMT

Ron Paul won the straw poll. How did this article become a story about Romney and the other imposters? The MSM will do anything to avoid writing about Ron Paul any more than they have to. The writer points out that libertarian sentiment dominated the conference, and then went on to ignore Ron Paul and his growing support. Ron Paul is the only traditional Republican for a Constitutional government. The other candidates represent a Neocon world view, a malignant mutation within the conservative movement.

Google Ron Paul!

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Andy — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 06:30:40 GMT

Romney was in the lower numbers because people came out for his event but they just didn't vote for him.

Huh? Why wouldn't they vote for him?

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Bob Bobbinsworth, Fresno, Ca — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 06:41:52 GMT

I am a Ron Paul supporter, so I am really getting a kick from theses replies...

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Darren Donahue, Seattle, WA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 06:46:42 GMT

Ho Hum...Another straw poll another win. Ron Paul is the true front runner. Here is his straw poll record against other candidates: (not including this one)

Rudy Giuliani_____30-5-0
Mitt Romney_______23-12-0
Fred Thompson_____20-14-0
John McCain_______31-3-0
Mike Huckabee_____29-4-1
Sam Brownback_____31-2-1
Tom Tancredo______32-1-0
Duncan Hunter_____31-2-0

What's cool about this straw poll was the Romney and Hunter were there and Dr. Paul wasn't.

Hmm...Mitt couldn't buy this one. Get off the tracks!

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Carl Stronzo — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 06:46:47 GMT

I find it strange that the article focuses so much on Romney. It was Ron Paul who won the straw poll, and Romney came in with low numbers. So why talk so much about Romney, the loser instead of Paul the winner?

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Jason Nugent, Ashtabula, OH — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 06:56:10 GMT

Yay Ron Paul! I guess the Paulites must have 'spammed' the straw poll, right? Hahaha! Go Ron Paul, we're proud of you!

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Glen, Phuket, Thailand — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 07:02:05 GMT

How about a different title for this article. "Ron Paul wins straw poll." Why would anybody be interested in the losers?

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Glen, Northridge, CA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 07:05:30 GMT

Ron Paul won this poll and it was not voted on by spammers. So, why is it that this article is focused on Romney losing instead of focusing on that the voters want Ron Paul?

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John Foster, Columbia, SC — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 07:16:02 GMT

Ron Paul is a true American patriot. The people will be heard and will not be told by the corporate media who to vote for.

Go Ron Paul- Join the Revolution for freedom in America

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Clint Simpkins, Hattiesburg, MS — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 07:20:26 GMT

Ron Paul won, yet the article focuses on Romney. What a pathetic selective media.

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R. NorCal — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 07:22:29 GMT

They're all duds who don't deserve our vote. Except for Ron Paul. He's the man!

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David, Fayetteville, AR — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 07:43:26 GMT

Go Ron Go...

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Alex — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 07:52:40 GMT

Why Dr Ron Paul?
• He has never voted to raise taxes.
• He has never voted for an unbalanced budget.
• He has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership.
• He has never voted to raise congressional pay.
• He has never taken a government-paid junket.
• He has never voted to increase the power of the executive branch.
• He voted against the Patriot Act.
• He voted against regulating the Internet.
• He voted against the Iraq war.
• He does not participate in the lucrative congressional pension program.
• He returns a portion of his annual congressional office budget to the U.S. treasury every year.

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JOHN, CHICAGO, IL — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 08:19:52 GMT

THAT A BOY RON PAUL

FREEDOM WILL PREVAIL

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Jon, Arlington Heights, IL — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 08:36:42 GMT

Hey, isn't the bigger headline "Ron Paul WINS Nevada Straw Poll"? Wow, this is huge news indeed. From what I been able to see do far is that Ron Paul is a front runner according to the straw polls. I think media should take this man more seriously.

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Matt — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 08:38:15 GMT

Ron Paul appears to be the only one who will openly talk about the issues that really matter.

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Christopher Hull, Los Angeles, CA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:20:16 GMT

Let's see Ron Paul won but 3/4 of the article is about the guy who lost? Maybe it would have made more sense to talk about Ron won? But of course, that isn't going to happen. I'm a Dem. and I'm going to change my party so I can vote for Ron Paul.

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American Patriot, Nowhere, Alaska — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:22:07 GMT

I don't understand how this started off telling us that Ron Paul won the straw poll and then turned into Romney hour. What the heck? This article was terribly written. It implied it was going to talk about the straw poll results and since Ron Paul won, it should've been mostly about him. Instead, it was about a guy who didn't even come in third. Awful. Vote Ron Paul 2008.

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Lindsey Tackett Atlanta, GA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:34:28 GMT

You have not posted ANY comments because you are simply afraid to show TRULY how much impressive support the ONLY true Republican candidate in the race, Ron Paul, has. The fact that this article has been up for many hours and NO comments are posted shows how this entire system is a complete lie.

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Steve Berecek — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:03:28 GMT

Chalk up another straw poll for Ron Paul. That now make seventeen wins, six second place, and six third place showings for Ron Paul in the nationwide straw polls out of thirty seven polls held.
How can the media continue to NOT be calling Ron Paul the front-runner. What is up with that?

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Barbara Berecek — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:06:40 GMT

More complete detailed straw poll results available at http://www.ronpaul2008.com/straw-poll-results/

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Pete Manglaviti, Ozark, Missouri — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:09:51 GMT

I agree, we need a new face. Vote Ron Paul.

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Portsmouth, NH — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:24:16 GMT

Very interesting, but this story ended up being all about Romney, who lost, and said Ron Paul's name only twice. How about you talk about who actually won the poll too?

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Rory Reid — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:28:03 GMT

I love you guys,you give the victor(Dr.Paul)three sentences,then proceed to talk about what the losers are saying/doing...I'm confused,are you that out of touch or are you just pissed that you aren't driving this election?My opinion is that your either second rate journalist or maybe just paid off propagandist for the corporate elite,maybe both...

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Randy Dixon, La Feria, Texas — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:35:38 GMT

I only wonder why the headline is "....Romny loses Nev. Straw Poll" when the story is "Ron Paul wins Nevada Straw Poll".

Shouldn't there at least be a mention that Ron Paul has won many of these?

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Paul Erickson, Santa Rosa, CA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:47:09 GMT

It is interesting that practically the whole article is about Mitt Romney except a tidbit that Ron Paul won the poll.

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Jason Mitchell, Fredericksburg, VA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:06:21 GMT

How in the world did you turn a story about Ron Paul beating Romney into a story about what Romney thinks about what the GOP should be doing? Its pretty obvious that people want to hear from the person who is actually advocating real change within the GOP. The guy who raised his campaign funds from the people, not writing checks to himself and relying on wealthy fundraisers for funding. The guy whos funding actually went up last quarter. The guy who has 50,000 campaign volunteers.

Last week we had General Sanchez come out and say that the Iraq War policy that Romney advocates is a 'disaster' and we had one of Bush's top aides basically say that the guy is unelectable. Its almost like the Republican Party and the media have already decided that the Republicans have lost so you throw attention to the guys who will lose the general election. Romney, Giuliani, and (especially) Thompson will not win the general election. They are essentially the same candidate as Hilary (pro-war) Clinton so why vote? What is the point if all the candidates say the same thing?

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Brian, Lynnwood, WA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:15:12 GMT

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Brian, Lynnwood, WA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:18:04 GMT

Ron Paul has an incredible amount of supporters. They will only grow as the months go by. He has a chance to win the race. The polls are not an accurate representation of his support; he has far more supporters.

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Dean Martin — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:24:05 GMT

Ron Paul won - but lets use the next 10 paragraphs talking about Romney. Romney lost the poll, Paul won - give the winner some limelight...At least try to be a little less blatant in your unfair and unbalanced journalistic professionalism.

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Robert Dallas, NYC, NY — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:38:40 GMT

Why is this entire article about Mitt Romney when he lost to Ron Paul? Wouldn't an un-biased media news outlet report SOMETHING about the winner?

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John Zwengel, Chicago, IL — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:40:32 GMT

Romney ... what a cartoon of a human being. The one from the Republican wing of the REpublican party is Ron Paul!

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Tressa Cassetty, West Columbia, SC — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:44:54 GMT

Congratulations to Ron Paul! He stands for liberty and freedom for every American, and that is why he is the best candidate.

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Donald, swedesboro, nj — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:53:16 GMT

shouldn't this poll be pulled since we obviously loaded it with Ron Paul votes? see www.webpronews.com/topnews/2007/10/12/cnbc-dismisses-complaints-over-online-poll

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John S. Alexander, Edinboro, PA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:56:53 GMT

'I'm from the republican wing of the republican party', means that their is a secret party within the party. Mitt is saying I am the real deal, White, rich and god-like, the rest are dems in grey skin. Nothing like making part of your party unimportant to get them to vote for the otherside, Go MITT, we need more rebumplikans like you to alienate your own voters. What an election this is going to be.

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Rod Hezarkhani, Randolph, NJ — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:02:23 GMT

this makes sense alright...Ron Paul wins so they talk about Romney...WHAT!?!?

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Ben L Olson, Pocahontas, IA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:06:06 GMT

It must be really discouraging to Romney to have been there and then get whupped in the poll by Ron Paul. Poor guy.

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Wayne, Indianapolis, Indiana — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:11:06 GMT

Ron Paul is clearly the best option that we have out of ALL candidates. His vision is to restore America as a beacon of Liberty and make the government follow the laws also. We have a deep problem in our nation where our leaders no longer follow their oaths of office and that is to support and defend the Constitution. If they feel that the Constitution is wrong, then change it through the proper mechanisms, but do not violate it and create governmental anarchy.

I encourage others to take a serious look at Ron Paul by visiting www.RonPaul2008.com, google search him, and also donate to his campaign. I was a former Republican and for years I voted Libertarian because I felt the Republicans have lost their ways. I believe in smaller government and our nation, but at this moment, the leaders have committed treason and defrauded the people of our rights and this will no longer be accepted.

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John B. — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:17:29 GMT

Ummm... OK, am I missing something here. Ron Paul wins the straw poll and the article is all about the second place finisher Romney? What gives MSNBC. Shouldn't you be reporting on the winner. The only mention you even give him his that he wasn't there. That's pretty impressive to me that he wasn't even there and still won!! Fair and impartial... I think not.

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Mark, Louisville, KY — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:21:51 GMT

Romney has lost several straw polls--and to Ron Paul no less. Let's see some coverage and analysis. At least one thing can be garnered from this: many members of the local GOP are expressing desire for dramatic change.

http://www.ronpaul2008.com/straw-poll-results/

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Dr. Ken Simpson — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:23:15 GMT

Ron Paul wins the straw poll and all you do is talk about Romney and the other losers? Come on. Only Dr. Paul gives people what they want--liberty and freedom. So don't be surprised with the outcome next year.

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mike atlanta ga — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:26:35 GMT

Unreal. Ron Paul wins but the title is "Romney Loses" Even when the guy wins by 33% the headline reads another name. I like that this straw poll had 430 voters. If you read the fine print, that's more people than vote in CNN/FOX "national polls" You know, the ones that they are so quick to point out aht RP has only 1 to 4 percent support in. Ron Paul is going to turn a lot of heads in the primaries.

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James, Cudahy, WI — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:26:40 GMT

Yes "Romney Loses NV Straw Poll". You certainly couldn't title it 'Ron Paul Wins NV Straw Poll'. Heaven forbid.

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John Grassam — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:40:58 GMT

To the mainstream media.... you will not be able to continue to contain the fire that ron paul has ignited in this country. No matter how you try to paint him as a nut or 2nd tier, or has no potential to win gop nomination. So why not embrace what the American people want. A principled man in Washington restoring sanity to government and power back to the people. Written by a republican

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Mike E., Littleton, CO — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:40:58 GMT

It seems becomes clearer and clearer each debate that Ron Paul is above and beyond all the other candidates. Ron Paul will get my vote!

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Kris, Tampa, FL — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:51:32 GMT

It's interesting how the media tries to shift the public's attention to specific candidates. Instead of titling this article "Ron Paul Wins NV Straw Paul", you titled it "Romney Loses NV Straw Poll" and wrote an article about the loser instead of the winner. Romney showed up for the poll and still lost. That alone says plenty.

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FStLouis — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:53:10 GMT

This guy is as phoney as a 9 dollar bill. Totally phoney, AND he's a Mormon. One more strike and he's out.

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litcigar, Rochester, New York — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:56:26 GMT

And so it begins...America wakes up to the fact that the majority of the Republican candidates were cut from the same cloth as George W. Bush.

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Fred — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:56:59 GMT

So, Ron Paul wins the straw poll and still can't get a headline? If Romney had won, would the headline have been "Ron Paul loses NV straw poll"? I don't buy into the conspiracy theories - I think the main reason the MSM supresses the Ron Paul message is because they will look like a pack of fools if he wins.

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James Arft, Rochester, New York — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:59:57 GMT

The correct title to this should have been "RON PAUL DEFEATS ROMNEY BY AND OVERWHELMING MARGIN" OR

"CONSERVATIVES PICK PAUL AND HAND ROMNEY ANOTHER DEFEAT"

"RON PAUL IS THE CONSERVATIVE FRONTRUNNER"

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Darryl Schmitz — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:04:17 GMT

Ron Paul is from the wing of the Republican Party that respects the Consitution. He has my vote on Primary Day.

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Darryl Schmitz, St. Johns, MI — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:05:07 GMT

Ron Paul is from the wing of the Republican Party that respects the Consitution. He has my vote on Primary Day.

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Kevin Draganchuk — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:05:55 GMT

I love how, once again, the mainstream media continues to push the establishment candidates upon the public. Despite the fact that Ron Paul actually won this event, he is barely mentioned. None of his beliefs or views that led to his victory were even discussed, even though they were in agreement with the greatest number of voters at this event. Instead, we got another story focusing on a "first tier" candidate. Being "first tier" has nothing to do with a candidate's viewpoints, credentials, or ability to move the country in the right direction, but instead has simply being part of the "establishment" and acceptable to the media. It is a shame to see what American Democracy has come down to. The media filters the opinions and provides the ones they find acceptable, while real debate and dissent are silenced. We, as a nation, can only hope Ron Paul can continue to build momentum and at least get his viewpoints into the open debate. It may be the last hope for this once great nation.

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KEITH CRAWFORD — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:07:57 GMT

Dr Ron Paul and Ronald Reagan were friends. Dr Paul was one of four Congressmen to endorse Ronald Reagan for the Presidency which came to fruition. If Mr Reagan were alive today, right now who do you think he would endorse for the Presidency? that's right Ron Paul, and not a scratch my back I'll scratch yours. He'd do it because he knows that Dr Paul is the only choice for freedom and liberty here in the United States. Sorry Mitt!

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James, Providence, RI — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:10:42 GMT

How about updating the title to " Ron Paul Wins Yet Another Straw Poll!"?

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Joe St. Louis Missouri — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:12:08 GMT

You barely mention the winner of the poll Ron Paul in 2/8 paragraphs while Romney is mentioned in almost all of the paragraphs.

Also, you guys took down the debate results poll that Ron Paul won due to what you stated in a letter as him not having legitimate support. How do you explain that decision.

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Wowyou Suck — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:12:44 GMT

This article is about Ron Paul winning the Straw Poll. He gets one sentence and the rest of the article is devoted to Romney? You hacks...I see that it's been archived already as well...down the memory hole with it, right? Seriously, when are you gonna stop doing what your corporate masters tell you to and start serving the people?

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e. payne — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:14:36 GMT

How can this headline read Mitt Romney loses straw poll instead of Ron Paul wins straw poll? Can there still be people out there who deny MSM bias?

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Nick, Clifton Park, NY — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:16:48 GMT

So Reaganites prefer Ron Paul is the concolusion? Sounds good to me considering how Reagan defined the Republican Party for a decade and everyone tries to say they are most like him, while in reality only Ron Paul is even close. 33% while not even showing up is pretty good, and as usual Rudy stinks up the joint because he's not a conservative. How he leads in National Polls tells me he only does so because of name recognition, but when people get down to deciding who they will actually vote for, they'll check out people's records and they won't vote for Rudy...unless their name is Eric Dondero.

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Eastern Slice — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:20:05 GMT

So what's that, Ron Paul's 15th Straw Poll victory this year? Not that the mainstream news media has been courageous enough to report that FACT. I guess Mitt can't buy them all though. He attended this one in person and still couldn't beat RP who wasn't even there. No worries, the phony polls will reinforce Romney's appeal to Red Staters in spite of having been a liberal governor of the most liberal state in the country. That's your present day GOP folks. Pro-abortion, pro-empire, pro-huge government (i.e. massive taxes). Enjoy.

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S. Tuttle, Kansas City, MO — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:21:30 GMT

Why is the title of this article about Romney? This was a clear victory for Ron Paul and should indicate that in the headline of the article.

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William Faust — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:23:24 GMT

"Romney Loses NV Straw Poll" is an absurd headline. It should have read "Ron Paul in upset dominates NV Straw Poll." Old media must cease trying to steer elections to establishment darlings. One would think that Operation Mockingbird was in high gear.

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Baba Padmanabhan, Chicago, IL — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:28:20 GMT

SUGGESTION: "RON PAUL WINS YET ANOTHER POLL" - how is that for a title for this article.

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Troy Thompson, Fayetteville, NC — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:29:43 GMT

Why is this article all about Mitt Romney placing 2nd? Ron Paul is the person who won, and he's only mentioned one time. When will MSNBC learn that Dr. Paul is who America wants as president?

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Joe Knapp, Clinton Township, MI — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:29:48 GMT

Fantastic! The only real conservative, Ron Paul is making waves in the face of institutionalized bias by both our political duopoly, and resistance by the mainstream corporate media. Folks, a small, Constitutionally-oriented government is the answer. When we try to make America into something it's not supposed to be, we end up with days like these. Three cheers for Dr Paul, the people's patriot.

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Robert, Milford, Connecticut — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:31:28 GMT

Romney wont last. His flip-flopping stances on key issues like abortion and taxes are coming back to bite him - added to the embarrassments of major debate flubs like the "I'll consult the lawyers before going to war" statement, and now getting trounced by Ron Paul (who wasn't even physically there, but Romney was!) in this straw poll. The Reagan passion belongs to Ron Paul - Romney's too plastic - just like a Ken doll. We need a Christian to lead our nation - not a non-believing Mormon businessman like Romney.

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Steve Allison, Grantsville, WV — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:32:12 GMT

The fact that Ron Paul came out on top implies that *some* Republicans can still think . . . or maybe it was just the free drinks?

GO RON PAUL!

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NEC — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:49:52 GMT

I guess you can't fool all the people all the time! Heh MSNBC?

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Billy Kilford — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:49:54 GMT

CHANGE THE TITLE OF THIS STORY!!!!

You guys just surprise me time and time again.
I use to think the "cover up of Ron Paul" was
conspiracy. However once again you prove me wrong.
Ron Paul gets first and your whole story is about Romney wtf?

Bad MSM BAD MSM

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Paul Neumeyer — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:52:20 GMT

The bias you guys and ladies are showing at MSNBC is shocking. Think of all the credibility you are losing when you pull a stunt like this with this article. Especially as Ron Paul gets more and more popular. Like I said - pretty shocking.

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Tess, CA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:52:24 GMT

Ron Paul wins again, and it is no surprise, the People like him. Yes, the heading should be Ron Paul Wins the Nevada Straw Poll, but once again the media won't admit he is the clear choice of the people, and Ron Paul cannot be bought by the media or corporations.

Tess

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Wowyou Suck — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:54:27 GMT

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Jim Baxter — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:57:30 GMT

If any of you have children, I suggest you do some research on Ron Paul. He's our only hope to avoid the USA becoming Rome, and as such meeting its fate.

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Bill Melater — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:03:39 GMT

If I say Romney, Giuliani, Thompson and McCain aren't worth a squirt of piss, will my comment be posted?
...because I see that you allowed a comment that says that Nevada's votes count for the same thing.

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Andy, Walnut Creek, CA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:03:47 GMT

Ron Paul is the only Republican that gets it... (i'm a republican)

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Dan, Washington, DC — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:11:16 GMT

I'm curious as to how many straw polls the "1st Tier" candidates have to lose until they become "2nd Tier". Ron Paul continues to win polls and trumpet sound, conservative ideas, and yet he is still somehow "2nd Tier"? Someone tell me how that makes sense?

Thanks for reporting...nothing, MSNBC.

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Timothy, Brandon, FL — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:12:10 GMT

I am a life long Dem and just changed my party to Vote Ron Paul. He is just right for the USA today.
As for the MSM they suck.. just plain and simple.. they have failed us..

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Michael, Hartford, CT — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:17:10 GMT

Write about the winner, Ron Paul! No one cares about Romney -- didn't the results of the poll (and the comments here) show you that?!

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Rod Rollison, Newark, Ohio — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:22:32 GMT

Rudy McRomney and John Huckabee are quickly going to be names we won't remember in 10 years. Fred who? How about RON PAUL! He continues to preach FREEDOM and LIBERTY and amazingly the people are catching on. RON PAUL is the only chance we have for freedom in this country whether the big dogs at NBC want it or not.

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AL — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:23:28 GMT

LOL Careful! All this talk of Ron Paul and they will do away with the comments! OMG They are being hacked again! AAAAEEEEEKKKKKKK!!!!

RON PAUL 2008!
SAY YES TO DR. NO!
SAY YES TO DR. NO!
SAY YES TO DR. NO!
SAY YES TO DR. NO!
SAY YES TO DR. NO!
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Matt Crouch, Dallas, Tx — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:24:27 GMT

lol. MSNBC I think it's time to let Chuck Todd go. The focus on Romney is probably dumb but debatable.

Getting *basic facts (or more to the point -- the *single basic fact of the results list) completely wrong is not really debatable.

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Doug, Portland, Oregon — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:28:52 GMT

Chuck Todd -- or Chuck Fraud... why write about Romney instead of Paul???? Because you're trying to keep your job and fee your family -- like all so-called journalists today. The truth WILL get out one way or another. We got one more chance America.

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cassie, colorado springs, colorado — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:29:19 GMT

I think you artical is great :) What matters is Ron Paul won it :) Good job on the story ..... GO RON PAUL !!!

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Richard — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:35:18 GMT

I'm developing the easiest, lowest-maintenance news website on the planet.

It will consist of the following:

[DATELINE]
[insert current time]

[HEADLINE]
Major media outlet willfully ignores success of Ron Paul campaign.

[BEGIN ARTICLE]

An article appearing on [random selection from ABC/CNN/MSNBC/etc]'s website today mentioned the republican presidential primary race. Despite lukewarm support, candidate [random selection from Rudy/Fred/Mitt/John] was mentioned extensively; the substance of his message was ignored, while his so-called "appeal" was discussed extensively.

Ron Paul, whose success on the Internet is historic, who an unparalleled record of success in straw polls, and whose fundraising puts him solidly in the top tier, was mentioned only in passing, using phraseology implying that he and his supporters are insane, even though his down-to-earth conservative message of peace, freedom, and fiscal responsibility has been shown to resonate with not only conservative voters, but independents, moderates, and even many liberals tired of the "same-old same-old" from Washington politicians.

Inexplicably, the article further went on to devote a paragraph to genuine bottom-tier long-shot candidate [random Huckabee/Tancredo/etc], mentioning his one-note campaign theme of [God/immigration/etc] which seems to capture the imagination of only those dozen or so people who show up to his campaign stops.

Paul supporters complained by posting to the article's website, eliciting a response from the news organization's PR team to the effect that "we are journalists, so we know what's news and you don't".

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Eric Sundwall — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:40:59 GMT

Actually the story is about Romney. If a so called 'top-tiered' candidate can't win by showing up to these things, one need only 'Google Ron Paul' to find out why Mitt fails with so many frustrated Republicans. The fact that he released a commercial about the Caliphate threat the day before should certainly couch him as THE fringe or kooky candidate. Considering Chuck is just settling into his new gig, you can't fault him for just kowtowing to the paymasters. After all, old Mitt pays the bills at NBC with these frightening ads.

What would have been really fair was mentioning the fact that Dr. Paul addressed members of the Mises Institute this weekend at a Grand Central Station luncheon during their 25th Anniversary Celebration. The movement is deeper than the limited imagination of skill set challenged journalists.

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Robert Douglass, Jackson, MI — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:44:14 GMT

Why cannot the media realize that in an election, popular support is in fact, important??? Ron Paul has vast popular support, and every time he gets snuffed by media outlets, his supporters grow. Media... wake up! Start reporting about the candidate who has popular support.

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Chris Dugan, Ridgefield, Conn. — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:45:02 GMT

Poor reporting. Next time elaborate on the actual winner. Dr. Paul secured the largest support of staw poll voters, yet your article only secures Dr. Paul a brief mention. The article is irrelevant, as it does not focus on the outcome of the event. Governor Romney neither won or finished last. Hence, there is little reason to focus on him when discussion the staw poll.

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Justin — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:45:03 GMT

Good to see Romney losing. Bad to see the coverage be about the loser and not about the winner: RON PAUL.

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Ron Ferrara, Crown Point, IN — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:47:29 GMT

Haven't all of you ever heard of kill the messenger?
This is what they are trying to do.
Don't get discouraged. Keep up the good work.
The media will come around. Like attack dogs.

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John Doe, Miami, Florida — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:48:08 GMT

Well that shows why most of the people have turned off the TV. A big old rotten bannana landed in wall street and they report how all are eating strawberries. US economy and Dollar are dropping to places no one wants to talk about. So they don't. "The economy is doing great. Look at the markets." Strange how no one mentions that the US$ is at an all time low and going lower.

So not so strange that the Main Stream Media who report on the loosers of a straw poll as if they won.

Needless to say I stopped watching their "News" and the TVs sit black. If I do watch something on them it is "1984", "V for Vandetta" or "Animal Farm" to remind me.

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Youjust Gotowned — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:48:19 GMT

Thank you for you.justgotowned.com ! I will cherish it for ever!

Ron Paul 08!!

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Patrick, Laurel, MD — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:55:31 GMT

I am not a Ron Paul "fan" and will likely not vote for him based on some research I've done on his proposed policies...

that said, why the heck is MSNBC showing apparent bias towards one of the losers of this straw poll? Yes, I think the Paul success may be short-lived and a fluke, but news is news and it needs fair and unbiased coverage.

You should report the news, not shape it.

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Shane, Columbus, OH — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:02:26 GMT

How about focusing a little more on the Winner of the straw poll instead of the loser?

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Bryan S., Highland, Utah — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:07:06 GMT

Amazing...even the headline to the article reads "Romney" instead of "Ron Paul". Keep it up journalists, don't change a thing. Obvious bias does wonderful things to irritate an electorate who already have much to prove. Watch the Michigan debate again as Ron Paul gets cut off as the last of the 30-second sand runs through the egg timer...then watch as even Huckabee gets a minute and a half, let alone the nearly free stage granted to Rudy.

America is taking the message of Ron Paul seriously, not merely the man. If Ron Paul does not win, (and even he admits it would be difficult), nonetheless he has done the job of sowing the seeds of a modern day rEVOLution that will not die.

While you gloat over the many millions the competition has raised you seem to forget that not only has Ron Paul raised the stakes in donations, but his supporters spend out of pocket in time and money to an extent I haven't seen anywhere at any time. That amount is an unknown, but it isn't insignificant.

Let the chips fall where they may, this time I will go to the polls and vote for someone instead of against someone. Ron Paul is the man, and Freedom is the message.

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Mark, Springfield, MO — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:14:12 GMT

So now that Ron Paul has won ANOTHER straw poll.. maybe you can stop removing him from online polls!

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Brad H., Michigan — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:30:01 GMT

I find it interesting that this is the first article I have seen in which the journalist does not give an explanation of who Ron Paul is. Normally the reporter will say something like "Ron Paul, a libertarian running as a Republican long shot..." Apparently Dr. Paul has enough name recognition that one no longer need to explain who he is!

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Thomas Alvis, Austi, Texas — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:41:09 GMT

The United States of NBC.

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Lisa Ni hAonghusa, Berks Co. PA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:41:20 GMT

join Americas SECOND revolution.

google : RON PAUL 2008

its time the people get the country back.. thats why msnbc and other companies dont want him.. because hes AGAINST big business rule over this country!! go ron!!

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Thomas Alvis, Austin, Texas — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:42:10 GMT

The United States of NBC.

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Thomas Alvis, Austi, Texas — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:42:57 GMT

The United States of Major Media.

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Thomas Alvis, Austin, Texas — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:44:15 GMT

Ron Paul is for the United States of America

This article is for the United States of NBC

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Mary Siler — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:45:20 GMT

NBC = Telamundo = Huge corporate profits from Illegal immigration
NBC = GE = Huge corporate profits by War Mongering

And you wonder why the winner Ron Paul is just mentioned in passing in this article.
Does anybody take NBC news seriously anymore ?

Thank you for your true patriotism Dr. Ron Paul.

www.ronpaul2008.com

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Kevin Houston, Bridgewater, SD — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:46:56 GMT

Hey! No Fair! Duncan Hunter was there, and he lost by more than Romney did. The focus of the article should have been on Duncan Hunter, he was clearly the bigger loser.

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Thomas Alvis, Austin, Texas — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:48:23 GMT

This comment board will not let me post what I wanted to say, even though it contained nothing offensive.

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Mitch Mentira, Tucson, AZ — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:48:39 GMT

Isn't it time to accept the fact that Ron Paul has large mainstream support, and if MSNBC wants to sell air time, they should start to reflect that in their coverage, instead of all this stuff about the loser Romney, that boring, flip-flopping pretty boy. Puh-leese!

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kevin feather, san francisco, ca — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:49:38 GMT

Unbelievable how NBC is covering the win for Ron Paul. It's about Romney NOT winning. No wonder lesser known candidates cannot make a go in politics, thus we have the Kennedy's, the Bushes, the Clintons, and on and on.

Ron Paul is viable, if only the media treated him like a viable candidate rather than a nut job. He's raising money because people believe in him -- he's authentic!!!!

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Brian Ewart, Atlanta, GA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:52:33 GMT

Hey, if you keep mentioning that Ron Paul's win elicited an entire article about Romney, they might just delete all the comments. That seems to be the pattern...

The media has definitely been behaving badly this election season. For more information, check out Paul Levinson's lecture at Fordham:
http://paullevinson.blogspot.com/2007/10/my-sept-28-2007-lecture-at-fordham.html

He also has an open letter to CNBC, responding to their removal of a poll showing Ron Paul as the winner of the last debate.

Note to the Media: Act responsibly. There are no "tiers" of candidates. The early polls were all based on name-recognition. It was YOUR placing of Ron Paul in the "second tier," that in fact keeps him there. Please do DEMOCRACY a favor and stop telling people that a vote for their favorite candidate is a waste in a PRIMARY.

Especially before a single ballot has been cast.

The media is all-too-influential in modern politics, and needs to be reigned in.

More on-point: This straw poll demonstrated that a large portion of the Republican base is looking for a candidate like Ron Paul. As you quoted Romney saying: "Well, I think it helps to have a new face.”

Out of all of the candidates in the Republican primary, Ron Paul is the only real "new face." He's the only candidate who brings honesty and fresh ideas to the table.

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Eric, Sarasota FL — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:54:54 GMT

Paul wins the poll, but you talk about Romney... Its time that the news figures out what its own job is all about, informing its viewers with the correct and honest information. The media is looking more and more like the news broadcasts in that movie "V for Vendetta"

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Patrick, Toronto, Canada — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:55:31 GMT

Wow. Ron Paul wins the election and you guys do a report on the loser rather than give Ron Paul his well deserved kudos. You really are beginning to sweat, aren't you? Despite your best efforts to censor Dr. Paul and his message, Ron Paul is doing very well.

I wrote up an extensive report on CNBC's censorship of Ron Paul winning the GOP debate (they removed the online poll - when their marionettes weren't showing a win) on 10/09/2007. Allen Wastler, managing editor of CNBC, confirmed removing the poll in an open letter to the "Ron Paul faithful". You can read about it here:

http://tinyurl.com/2t8frw

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Gary Sisco, Jeffersonville, VT — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:57:33 GMT

I've seen some misleading headlines in my 53 years but this one takes the prize.

Amazing. The winner of the poll is ignored.

I guess the Republican Party doesn't want to have a candidate who people actually support.

I mean, really. How dumb do you think readers are?

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jim — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:00:16 GMT

What was your headline after the 2004 election: "Kerry Loses Election?" Your determination to ignore Ron Paul is beyond dishonest.

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K. Stanford, Charlotte, NC — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:03:22 GMT

MSNBC is merely in a state of mind-numbing denial (and not the river). When the media comes out of their self-induced fog they will be ashamed that they were so far behind the real story. Everyone I talk to in this area is considering Ron Paul the candidate for their vote. His support is growing exponentially and the mainstream media is becoming more suspect, unless the MSM is simply incompetent.

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A.B., Philadelphia, PA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:06:22 GMT

Why does the article end with a Romney plug? This is not an article about the straw poll, this is a spin piece for the Romney campaign.

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Jason W., Portsmouth, NH — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:06:32 GMT

I disagree with my fellow Ron Paul supporters. I think the bigger story -is- that Romney lost it, despite the fact that he was there in person.

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C. Simmons, Las Vegas, NV — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:06:53 GMT

As a Democrat, I received a phone call last night from the Hillary Clinton campaign. They wanted my support. Lately, I've been reading about Ron Paul. Either he or Obama is what the country needs. We need to get our country on a different path. It's too bad the mainstream media has relegated Mr. Paul to the shadows. It's not surprising when you consider how main-stream media plays an ever decreasing role in our daily lives. Newspapers are dying. Nielson ratings are being called into question. The old "silent majority" might have a few changes in store when it comes time to go to the polls. We are pissed--just so you know. Your reporting leaves much to be desired.

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Todd Dominey, Atlanta, GA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:07:19 GMT

Seriously. I'm not a Paul supporter, but how is Romney *losing* the headline? Especially when someone else "won by a wide margin"?

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Jack Thomsen, Telluride, Colorado — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:08:07 GMT

Why not Ron Paul UPSET!!!

Paul WINS!!!

the mutha fu+kers at msnbc.. they just can't be honest.

SCREW MSNBC - they are no better than fox.

Each of these stations is corrupted by corporate money and Israel....

take back the country - start impeachment and hearings on TREASON

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don m. peavey — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:09:00 GMT

Seriously guys, your credibility as journalists doesn't exist anymore. Stop selling your souls and do your job.
Can you do that?

Ron Paul won, and will keep winning..
Wake up and smell the corruption.
Sniff sniff, of wait that smell is coming from this article, nevermind.

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Laura Hammons, Mesquite, Texas — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:10:30 GMT

GO Ron Paul, GO!
Daughters of Vietnam Veterans for Ron PAUL!
YEA!
Ron, you make me proud to be an American!

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Lee E. — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:10:56 GMT

Did it cross anyone's mind to make an honest journalistic effort to report on why so many choose to (i) cover up these straw poll victories for Paul and (ii) vote for him in the first place? Remember - Who, What, Where, When, WHY and How?

Lee E.

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Alexis — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:11:44 GMT

It's OK. The more MSM tries to keep us quiet the louder we get. And the joke is on them because they are exposing their NeoCon roots. I guess they don’t understand that the genie is out of the bottle and America is waking up. We will no longer allow MSM to rule our minds and make our decisions.

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David Dines, Dayton, OH — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:12:39 GMT

You were able to grasp for information integrity by actually reporting a Ron Paul victory ... but no one will read it or care because you have the lamest headline and reporting style I've seen.

I tell one person each day: "I'm thinking about voting for Ron Paul" and most of them say "who?" or "what? He's insane!". Congratulations to NBC and the mass media ... political activists are excited about a return to Freedom (http://www.ronpaul2008.com/straw-poll-results/ ) while you keep the rest of the country asleep.

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Chris, Raleigh, NC — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:13:26 GMT

Surely the MSM isn't suprised by another straw poll win by Ron Paul, he's won like what, 16 or 17 other straw polls as well?

Your control over public opinion is coming to an end.

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Seth Magill — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:16:02 GMT

When a sports team wins they get the headline. Unless, of coarse, you happen to be in that team's home town. So tell me MSNBC, where is your home town?

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Chris Bodenner — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:16:44 GMT

Erin McPike, the reporter who wrote this story, is specifically embedded with the Romney campaign, which accounts for the emphasis on Romney. (MSNBC should have indicated as such.) Therefore, McPike's not "biased" or "slanted"; she's just doing her job.

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rick, east hartford, ct — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:19:16 GMT

why does the media constantly try to silence his name?!?!?! put it out front "RON PAUL WINS NV STRAW POLL"
GIVE IN TO HIS POPULARITY!

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F. Keith McCallion — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:21:18 GMT

Ron Paul who?

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Gabe Harris, Scituate, MA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:26:02 GMT

Nice report on Mitt Romney...after he gets beat in the elections maybe you can do a story on Jim Kelly...I think he lost 4 Super Bowls. Anything to keep from focusing on the fact that a CFR team B candidate has no chance of winning the election. If anyone is going to beat Hilalry Clinton it will take a candidate who is not stamped with the CFR APPROVED label!!! Wake up MSM, you are losing more credibility every day.

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Brett K — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:26:26 GMT

Ron Paul is by far the best candidate to win the Presidential election in 2008 because he is the people's choice not hand picked by a political party.
You should have given Ron Paul more credit in this article instead of someone that lost and got only 16% of the votes ! Media bias against Ron Paul is still alive and well. I hope that people stop watching your fake news channel, the sooner the better !!! GO RON PAUL !!!

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Kacy H — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:33:32 GMT

It is my hope that soon the networks will see how much support and advertising dollars they will loose if they continue to ignore the real news. Americans are tired of being mislead by our 'so called news' and have found the real news elsewhere.

If they did choose to report the news, instead of attempting to create public opinion, maybe someday, the headlines will read "Ron Paul Wins" instead of "Romney Looses" If they did choose to focus on the real news, the headlines will eventually read "Hillary looses to Ron!!!" Because once you look at the facts, look at his numbers, his supporters, his record... There are no other canidates who can compare...

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aogh fremont Ca — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:35:07 GMT

when the posterity of the people, who their forefathers signed the supreme law of the land on a piece piece of hemp paper, and it is not just Gd piece of paper as the Dubya puts it, on July 4, 1776, they signed on to become free of tyranny and agreed to a form of republican union of independant sates where the people can revolt and form a new form of self governing, we the ancestors of the USA patriots are pissed off and no way are the neo-cons going to win this time. they can try though it will fail!
all new patriots are ready and able to make the world we live in safe from the Empire of the shrubs.

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Bradford Morris, Seattle, WA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:36:28 GMT

Way to go Mainstream Media! Your bias stories (like this one and all the others) on the supposed "Top-Tier candidates" are proving more and more every day just how irrelevant you and they really are. The voters see right through you just like they see through your "Top-tier candidates." What a joke all of you have become to the American voter.

Go Ron Paul!

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John — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:36:34 GMT

Why was Ron Paul not mentioned in the title? Seriously come on guys. If you are going to bought or persuaded, at least be better at hiding it.

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B. Smith, Cedar Rapids, IA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:37:36 GMT

Worst Journalism on the planet. The loser gets the headline?

Chuck Todd should get fired.

How much did Romney pay you for that headline?

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IA, Denver, CO right now, but from New Zealand. — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:41:21 GMT

OK, I'm a New Zealander, so forgive me for being naive, but how can a journalist write and article like this one? Is the media biased towards certain candidates? How is that "American" in any way shape or form?

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Louis Cypher Hell, AK — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:41:29 GMT

John Harwood and some other bought and sold media shills told me Ron Paul couldn't win the primaries. But then I look at the straw polls and think, hey, let's let the voters decide and not the media GE war shills.

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Steve, Arlington, VA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:42:57 GMT

You know what......I know there is no reduction in price, but maybe it is time to start calling our cable companies and having some of these channels pulled off of individual service.....i know my bill will be the same but maybe advertisers and the channels themselves will get the point. I've been thinking about doing it to Fox and I may add MSNBC to that list.

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Lin J, Lebanon, Oregon — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:44:19 GMT

"I'm sorry but why was the winner of this poll only mentioned once while the loser, Romney, is in every paragraph?"

I agree with your this sentiment, although I will say that his name is mentioned TWICE. woohoo:-)

Why is this article all about Romney loosing? It's fine if you want to examine that, but why not balance it with an exploration as to why Ron Paul won??

Great articulating. Poor Balance.

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Chris Chambers — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:45:00 GMT

CNBC has no journalistic integrity left. If the "debate" wasn't clear evidence that they have been paid off, then "pollgate" sure is. Allen Wastler should resign.

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Jeremiah L. — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:46:03 GMT

I guess Ron Paul supporters spammed the NV straw poll just like they spammed the CNBC poll after the debate. I guess that's why Romney still gets the news headline.

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Steven Harrell, Denver, Colorado — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:47:42 GMT

It's great to see so many people holding the MSN accountable for their irresponsible reporting. I wonder, do they still even teaches the importance of ethical journalism in journalism curriculums?

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Childers — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:50:16 GMT

>>How about changing that headline to read "DESPITE NOT SHOWING UP IN PERSON, PAUL WINS NEV. STRAW POLL"?<<

Or, "DESPITE BEING IGNORED IN OUR POLITICAL EDITORIALS, PAUL WINS NEV. STRAW POLL. AND WE'LL CONTINUE TO IGNORE HIM, JUST TO SHOW YOU THAT WE'RE CONSISTENT."

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Stephen G. Orlando, Fl — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:50:29 GMT

Why would you talk about someone who lost the straw poll? MOST of them can LOSE a straw poll, but how many actually win? One. Dr. Ron Paul. He should be in the title, and he should be the subject of the piece.

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Anthony ,High Falls, NY — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:50:49 GMT

If you're a Ron Paul supporter and not part of a meetup group already please look into it! Keep the support growing!!! Let's overwhelm the population with RP supporters!

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James Yates, Louisville,KY — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:02:09 GMT

Why is this article focused on Romney? It's this kind of journalism that pushes the Ron Paul supporters harder, you guys fan our flames and turn up our heat, this is exactly why I, when engaged in a conversation bring up Ron Pauls name.

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Natee Orton, Eagle Mountain, Utah — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:02:49 GMT

Way to go Ron Paul! Winning them left and right!

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DPCM99 Va Bch, VA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:04:00 GMT

uh oh, what do you think the headline will be when Dr. Paul comes in third, or even second in Iowa? My God imagine if he wins!

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Chris, Tallahassee, FL — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:05:30 GMT

C'mon MSNBC you're better than this... There is no excuse for the title of this article unless you have an alterior motive.

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Paul Waclo, York, PA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:05:42 GMT

The headline should have read:
RON PAUL DOMINATES POLL WITH 33%

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Marc, North Carolina — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:06:21 GMT

Attention RP Supporters! Start organizing exit polling! To make sure they are not fixing the election. Get with your local meetup to develop a strategy. For exit polling, it should be unmarked as to not draw attention from one party or another.

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Kelly O — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:14:54 GMT

Erin McPike,
Did you write this article? Thanks so much for putting Ron Paul in a positive light. But, I must agree with all the other comments. How can you possibly spend 80% of the article talking about Romney (the loser) rather than Paul (the winner)? I mean, that is just plain silly! Ron Paul won this straw poll and his candidacy is far more exciting than Romney's.

go Ron Paul!

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Eric — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:16:52 GMT

***UPDATE***Correction: NOBODY CARES ABOUT ROMNEY.

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Scott D. Brighton Michigan — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:18:12 GMT

Ron Paul!!! Wake-up MSN, it doesnt matter how much you focus on Romney, he will not win. I like to think that Ron Paul has a chance, but that may be a pipe dream as well. As far as HISTORY, even Napolean said, "what is history, but a lie agreed upon?"

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Richard in Austin — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:20:11 GMT

MSNBC,

It's not about Romney, he's as fake as a $3 bill.
It's not about Giuliani, he wants to be dictator.
Ron Paul is the Read Deal.

MSNBC is going to lose whatever credibility they had over this kind of garbage.

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Chattanooga — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:20:45 GMT

Go Ron!!!!!

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SJKinder — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:22:04 GMT

I, FOR ONE, AM FED UP WITH THE REPUBLICAN PARTY AND MEDIA ATTEMPTINT TO " MANIPULATE OUR THINKING AND AFFECT THE NEXT ELECTION WITH THEIR DESIRES RATHER THAN PLAYING FAIR ON A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD.

POWER TO THE PEOPLE.....WE WILL WIN OUR COUNTRY BACK BY VOTING FOR RON PAUL.

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Bujinkan Warrior, Texas the old republic — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:25:09 GMT

I have one thing to say regarding future polls and debates. Would all the "actors" please sit down and refrain from speaking your purchased view points. If you can't speak the truth, please let Dr.Know (Ron Paul) tell it like it is. Thank you for your support.
Ron Paul Revolution

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Fielding J. Hurst — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:25:34 GMT

Cracks me up. Ron Paul not even mentioned by name.

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tom davis — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:26:09 GMT

Ron Paul = Conservative

Rudy McRompson = President Hillary

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Martin, Ft Myers, FL — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:28:43 GMT

Let me help out the editor. That headline would be RON PAUL WINS NV STRAW PALL. Hey. No bias here, right.

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Duncan Cooper, Houston, TX — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:32:24 GMT

Paul has been victorious over Romney in many straw polls this year, yet I would have never guessed that to be true if I only read articles written like this.

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D. Carkuff, Mount Upton, New York — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:38:46 GMT

What could I possibly add? You people are, apparently, completely shameless. Ron Paul wins yet another straw poll handily and the article is about Romney, who lost. How do you shame people who have no shame and no integrity? Never mind what kind of journalists you people are, what kind of PEOPLE are you?

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jim — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:40:20 GMT

I love it that someone says Ron Paul's supporters "spammed" the straw poll. Isn't that called voting for someone in a straw poll? I guess Bush supporters "spammed" the poll against Kerry, so we can just ignore that poll, too.

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Not Sure — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:41:32 GMT

Ha Ha Chuck Todd, based on these comments it looks like you are getting your ass handed to you. You are going to lose all credibility if you don't stop trying to bury RON PAUL for your Military Industrial bosses.

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Doug Thompson — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:41:57 GMT

Romney's dad was a Mexican. Seriously, look it up.

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Little Rock, AR — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:46:21 GMT

The tighter your grip, the more viewers will slip through your fingers.

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William Kirc, Dover, NJ — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:48:43 GMT

I donated $50 last week to Ron Paul and purchased a lawn sign. I am 50 years old and never donated a penny to any political party ever. I am also a registered Democrat. This time I vote for the right person for president!

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Mike H. Reading Pa — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:52:45 GMT

And yet another vulgar display of the corporate owned media telling us who we want to vote for. Oh…. Don’t look at Ron Paul who doesn’t follow our lead, look over here to these tools that do whatever we tell them to do.

There was a time when we had respect for reporters and politicians. Now you all fall into the same corrupted bucket of shame and belligerence.

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Andrew — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:53:28 GMT

Gosh, I have some important baseball news to share with you....the Yankees lost in the playoffs this year. It probably doesn't matter who beat them, so let's not even go there.

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Mathew B. NY, NY — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:00:12 GMT

seriously MSNBC,

Don't you know that there are millions upon millions of Ron Paul supporters who could read this and clearly notice a bias?

It's funny because the more you keep writing biased articles like these, the more people will turn away from mainstream media and turn to other online, non-mainstream news sites for their daily news info.

Keep this up and your network will lose millions of readers and viewers...

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James Schroeder — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:01:28 GMT

"The big news on this day, November 7, 2008 is the 2nd place finish of Hillary Clinton in her bid for the White House. She won't be president, but she ran a great campaign, as did candidates for the Green Party, Libertarian Party, and Ralph Nader Party. Many were sure that she would win the presidency after amassing a staggering 43 billion dollar campaign war chest. The popular vote was 40% for Senator Clinton and 60% against Senator Clinton.

In other news, Ron Paul is now the president.

Big news in the world of sports today...."

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Stephan Andrew Brodhead oregon — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:02:29 GMT

Ok first off, Ron paul supporteres are bussed in their own dime to attend straw poll events. For instance, at the Oregon leadership conference on 4 October there was a straw poll. It was supposed to be just for the republican officials. Instead they allowed dozens of Ron paul supporters to taint the poll. I wouldnt be surprised if there were Ron Paul supporters bussed into nevada from california to attend the starw poll. I commend them for their innitiative. It is sad that they would fall for his ectremist message and be moved by some of his constitutional sentiments. I am sorry to say that most republicans feel his is a joke.

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Nathan, Manville, New Jersey — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:07:04 GMT

A much bigger story to cover (than another in-depth Mitt loss) is that for the first time (35yo), I am exercising my right to vote. For the first time, I feel that there is a candidate that could affect real change. I believe that Ron Paul has inspired many, many more people just like me.

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Bushman Mormon — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:12:55 GMT

Simple: Ron Paul is a loser LOSER! The only people paying attention to this moron are the misfits of the selfish right. They are good at hacking polls, but outside their little cadre, about 20% of the people have even heard of the bozo. I love it when you guys (and you are all guys, misfit guys who haven't gotten next to a woman since the pleistocene) beat your head against the nobody-pays-attention-to-me wall.

Go Away. And take that buttwipe Paul with you.

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patrick wilber — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:14:17 GMT

Disinformation and propaganda. Is this what you went to journalism school for?

Stick your neck out.

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Brenden, Mesa, Arizona — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:15:03 GMT

Ron Paul wins AGAIN and is mentioned only briefly. I hate this news network. You make a mockery of the American people and what real journalism should be.

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J. DeAngelis, Hamden, CT — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:18:33 GMT

You would think that a candidate saying something new and popular that the people actually are interested in would be "news". But no, we are stuck with the same old hacks incapable of reporting information as it actually happens. We already know what Romney/McCain/Thompson/Ghouliani are going to say - no new ideas there. If you're not going to tell us anything new and pimp your talking head candidates, do us all a favor and go back to Journalism 101, you seem to have lost your bearings.
You forgot to mention Giuliani and Thompson losing in your headline too (they are your front-runners, right?)

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patrick wilber — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:20:30 GMT

I'm just waiting for Mr. Wastler, your Managing Editor to take down these comments.

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Chris Cathcart — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:28:10 GMT

My god, this headline is ridiculous. Gee, you wonder about media bias? Just look at this headline. Unbelievable. For shame, MSNBC.

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Steve NYC — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:29:02 GMT

If Ron Paul got just half of the media attention of the other so called "top tier" hand picked, media darlings... He would dominate the GOP. Regardless of the outcome of the primary elections, the media's illtreatment and virtual censorship of Ron Paul has severly damaged the "credibility" of big media.

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Dale C., Leander, TX — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:30:35 GMT

Why not title this article "Ron Paul Wins Nevada Straw Poll"!!!??? Then talk about his message, his stance on the issues? Not focus on Romney! What kind of article is that? It's very clear there's a conspiracy to keep Ron Paul under wraps. Big Government = Big Media.

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Jim Clark, Union City, CA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:32:32 GMT

Listen to these comments! The MSM is doing more to build support for Ron Paul by ignoring him than they ever could by "fair and balanced" reporting. Every debate and every MSM article is strengthening the Ron Paul Campaign! I love it!

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Tom E., Yucaipa, CA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:33:36 GMT

How about getting some more focus on the winner? MSNBC must be in bed with Romney. Unbelievable.

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Erik — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:34:35 GMT

This does nothing but prove that Ron Paul has been blacklisted in the mainstream media.

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Rick Deckard — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:37:34 GMT

Your obvious bias towards Romney isn't going to help him win. The people chose Ron Paul for his stand on just about everything and you're not going to change this. Start acting like a responsible news source and stop spreading your propaganda and narrow views. The people have spoken!

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Debbie L., , Atlanta, GA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:37:48 GMT

Ha,ahaahahahah....Ron Paul won (yet another straw poll) and isn't even spending (his own) millions for advertising like (loser) Mitt Full O'Sh*tt!

RON PAUL REVOLUTION.

Guess the Neocons are getting desperate...time to start another war or something to get the people more scared and more willing to give up their freedoms.

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James F, MO — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:41:06 GMT

Interesting headline. Do you often focus the text of the headline on what didn't happen? "Ron Paul Wins" wouldn't have been acceptable to you, eh?

Let's adopt this style for everything. For the date, you should have written "Not October 13th"

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Budda Magoo — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:50:51 GMT

I guess Chuck Todd is another MSNBC puppet doing what he's been told to do. Ignore the truth. Suppress this Ron Paul guy and push who we've been told to back because we're getting paid to do so. WELL GUESS WHAT? We're not that stupid. The American people are ready for change and your propaganda can't stop it. Get ready for President Ron Paul!!

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Leroy Hoback Bentonville Ar — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:59:11 GMT

I could not believe the obvious bias against Dr Ron Paul thathas been shown in this article. Someone should be fired because of this. If msbn keeps this kind of reporting up you are going to lose all of your creditability. I am a independent voter who intends to vote for Dr Ron Paul.

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Kai B — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:59:29 GMT

Yes, why is "Romney" the title of the article if Ron Paul is the actual winner?

Why is Dr. Paul's name mentioned only twice, but Romney is mentioned eight times?

It would have been nice to actually see some information about the winner in this article. It is very sad how biased your reporting is. And sad that I will probably not be visiting your website for much longer as I'm seeing that MSNBC is starting to go the way of FAUX news.

Shame on you...

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Nick, Chicago, Illinois — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:59:32 GMT

It isn't clear by now? The last two elections, the loser ended up becoming president for 4 years. The media played no small part in those disgraceful fiascos. Leaving outraged comments here is a nice sentiment, but the media won't give up the bias and dishonesty until they're hit in the pocketbook.

Spend more time talking to friends and family and everyone about Ron Paul. We can diminish the influence of the federally-subsidized media and live up to Dr. Paul's ideals now by decreasing the size of these centrally-controlled machines.

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Jon, Delphos, Ohio — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:07:09 GMT

Okay Ron Paul wins but he is only mentioned once by name in this article. The only other time he is mentioned was in the phrase "the victor himself was not there". This is pathetic journalism! Are you guys trying to give this article the Fox News spin?

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Allen H, Sparks, NV — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:08:24 GMT

you guys are waaaay off, i was there in reno and there were MAYBE 200 people in attendance, we all knew paul was going to win from day 1, it was a convention full of libertarians, this is no big news that he won

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Amy, Hazleton, PA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:09:51 GMT

I can't believe that Ron Paul, the winner of this straw poll, was hardly mentioned in this article. Paul obviously has more support, and yet Romney gets the press. Amazing.

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Andrew, Columbia SC — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:10:49 GMT

Go Ron Paul! Hilary is damned scary, and Barak is flimsy and will be overwhelmed - Guliani has too much temper, and Romney is a freakin' nut case, to be blunt. Ron Paul the only sane candidate... That alone is enough reason to vote for him in the primaries and beyond. Attend your republican primary and vote for Ron Paul - for the sake of our country, we need this.

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Roman Brzozowski, Plainfield, IL — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:13:50 GMT

Even when Ron Paul wins most straw polls the article has to be focused on the loser? Ron Paul's will be sworn in January 2009!

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rob — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:15:49 GMT

Who are you guys getting your marching orders from? What are they telling you? Who exactly wrote this headline???? What the F*** is going on???

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Jim Brown, Kingsport,TN — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:16:52 GMT

MSNBC DOESN'T GET RON PAUL BUT THEY DO GET MITT ROMNEY'S 250 MILLION BANK ACCOUNT. AND ON A RELATED NOTE COFER BLACK IS THE CEO OF BLACKWATER USA AND WORKS FOR ROMNEY BUT YOU WONT FIND THAT ON MSNBC EITHER.

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Roben Schafer — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:18:44 GMT

Ron Paul won the straw poll.The artical should have covered Dr Paul's stands on the issues not on Romney.

If George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Samuel Adams, would all be voting for Ron Paul if they were alive today. In fact they would be spending all of their time campaigning for Dr. Paul!!!

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JB, Birmingham, AL — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:18:50 GMT

Thank you for this article highlighting why the MSM is increasingly irrelevant.

Pravda would be proud of that headline.

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Aaron Martinez, El Paso,TX — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:19:34 GMT

As a follow journalist, all be it at a university newspaper, this is sad that you completely over looked the real story on how the Ron Paul rEVOLution is gaining speed. Rather than focus on the important part of the NV STRAW POLL, you went for what you thought was important. Even as a student journalist I know that you should never over look an important issue just because you think something is more "entertaining." Shame on you Mr. Chuck Todd...

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Suzette, Albany, NY — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:21:44 GMT

LOL! You said you wanted the Paul "spammers" to leave you alone, then when he wins a poll you don't report on him, but report on the loser instead, and you expected them to stay quiet and "leave you alone"? ROTFLOL!!!

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Message Seattle — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:26:05 GMT

Ron Paul is the Conservative from the Republican wing of the Republican party.

Mitt is a slickster from the Neo-con wing of the Republican party

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Pierre Lefeuvre — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:26:40 GMT

A great example of free press I suppose, How much did Romney pay you to come up with this kind of garbage?
The only way to beat Ron Paul will be by doing what you did to the Kennedy's, Luther King and others, but this time people will go down in the street. Get use to it!

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Janice Plesniak — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:30:31 GMT

I am so angry. I switched my registration so I could vote for Paul in the Republican primary here.

I hate the gopers almost as much as I hate the dems.

I want treasonous American Jews deported to their racist Israel. I want no more wars for Jews.

I want my country back from multinationals. And I want Bush and Cheney, Perle, Ledeen, Wolfie, and Rahm Emanual tried for crimes against humanity and deported to their muther country - Israel.

Dems don't get it - Rahm works for Israel. No candidate makes it to the ballot unless they declare war on Islam.

The gopers are no better.

I'm sick of the bunch of em. Why couldn't Osama have targeted the White House? -- the senate?

Free America NOW!!

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Eryc — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:37:06 GMT

Hey mainstream media, the more you ignore, censor, or smear Ron Paul, the more interest he's getting from the people. Just keep on with your deceptions, the people will realize who the liars are. I bet you guys were set on Hillary/Rudy McRomney election until Ron Paul just came out of nowhere.

So what now? the people spamming the internet polls are spamming the straw polls???? You guys are not getting away with this one. Cant wait till Paul beats the hell out of the War Candidates including Hillary Clinton.

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Nick, College Park, MD — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:39:13 GMT

Ron Paul will take every blue state and possibly the half of the red states that are not knee-jerk reactionary partisan Republicans in the primary unless the corrupt election officials rig things. After reading this article, its clear that such election officials have probably received the memo.

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Ben, Boston, MA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:39:21 GMT

I pee on your pseudo-article you useless shill.

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kevin mcglynn, san francisco, ca. — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:41:10 GMT

HI Chuck. I guess you are not for RON PAUL so you spin a sad story about a looser. That wasn't bias reporting was it? I am going to study what makes you affraid. It's as easy as Googling RON PAUL.
Another veterans for RON PAUL.

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Jordan Lund, Portland, OR — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:43:29 GMT

There have been 36 straw polls to date:
http://www.ronpaul2008.com/straw-poll-results/

Ron Paul has scored #1 in 17 of them. (47%)

Ron Paul earned more than 50% of the vote in 8 of them (22%)

He has yet to place lower than 6th (which he has done twice) and has earned less than 10% of the vote only 4 times.

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Kimberly Freeman, Denver, CO — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:46:07 GMT

I couldn't but help to notice this phrase: "he’s still not close to declaring support for Romney or any other lower tier candidates". Does this mean Romney is considered to be a lower tier candidate? If so, why write such a detailed story on Romney, since lower tier candidates don't stand a chance of becoming president anyway?

Next time, how about writing the story on the guy who did win the poll: Ron Paul!

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C.LoS, Asbury Park, NJ — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:46:52 GMT

LoL, this is amusing. I don't even have to say anything, the "Ronbots" already said it for me. "Ronbots" aka True American Patriots are taking over. This so-called "news" article is sickening.. smh -- Hiphop supports Ron

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John Campbell, Rolling Hills Estates, CA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:52:15 GMT

Wow Erin,

Seven pages of comments in two days. That must sting a bit, eh? Anything else you've written ever get that kind of response? Maybe you should consider acknowledging all these readers with a follow-up. I'm sure they would all appreciate it if you covered the real story. You might even get a few positive comments.

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Chris Barrows — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:52:58 GMT

There was an athletic competition between the United States and the Soviet Union in the 80’s, I believe.

The US soundly trounced the Soviets.

The article about it in Pravda ran a headline which was loosely translated:

“Soviets Win Second in International Competition, US Finishes Next to Last”

Thanks for the news. Nice to see the media towing the party line.

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Phil T, San Francisco, CA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:59:07 GMT

Hooray for Ron Paul!

The main stream media is so reluctant to report the truth of Ron Paul's popularity because they have too much invested in the current corrupt system and breed of politicians.

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Jim Davis, Torrington, CT — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:04:20 GMT

I am still alittle upset that I wasn't able to hack the poll the other day after the debate! Oh well maybe I could do it to those new diebold voting machines that they will be using on election day.

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of happiness will be gone if Dr. Paul isn't elected.

Jim

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Nick, Cleveland, Ohio — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:06:07 GMT

The Cleveland Indians just beat the New York Yankees in the ALDS, and I was very upset because ALL THE NATIONAL MEDIA ATTENTION FOCUSED ON HOW THE YANKEES LOST, NOT HOW THE INDIANS WON.

so frustrating.

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Philip Blumel, West Palm Beach, FL — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:06:57 GMT

"Romney LOSES straw poll?" Ha! I guess the headline wasn't "Ron Paul wins straw poll" because he does that all the time. Maybe it's just not news anymore! For Paul's record at straw polls, including the CLC poll, see:
http://www.ronpaul2008.com/straw-poll-results/

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Shigawake, Quebec — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:15:03 GMT

From Canada. Dear American friends I was starting to despair after 6 and some years of W Bush and neocon for the future of your country and the world altogether. But the Paulites are showing that hope is not lost, "we shall overcome" as for the mainstream media this piece just show to the world the kind of creativity they are capable of.

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Rob — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:16:36 GMT

"I'm sorry but why was the winner of this poll only mentioned once while the loser, Romney, is in every paragraph?"

Well there's a good question. Answer that and you'll have the real news story.

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James Davis, Torrington, CT — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:18:52 GMT

Seriously, There has been a deliberate attempt by all major media and some small to discredit Dr. Paul and his message of freedom that we so desparently need in these perilous times. If Dr. Paul doesn't win because of media manipulation, I will be getting rid of my TV after the elections. I will never trust the media again.

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Steve, Monaca, PA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:19:45 GMT

It's amazing how all of the annointed "leading" Republican candidates are so desperate to align themselves with Ronald Reagan, yet the only 1 who has been endorsed by Reagan himself is Ron Paul. Ron Paul also worked to get Reagan the nom in 1976. That's right, the election BEFORE he won it. And Ron was 1 of only 4 Republicans with the foresight to know he was the better candidate for the Republicans.

Not 1 of the other Republicans has offered any plans to reduce spending. Not 1 has offered a plan to ease worldwide fears of the US empire. They haven't said ANYTHING of substance.

Ron Paul has laid out his plans clearly. He's the smartest of the bunch by far, and he's not afraid to be honest about the peril this country is really in.

If you haven't researched Ron Paul yet, you owe it to yourself to do so.

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Joel, San Ramon, CA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:28:04 GMT

Good for Ron Paul. I'm only concerned the Media might continue to marginalize him reagardless of grassroots support and wins, kind of like this article... The Dem's and Dean should not get too upset about the "Republican Wing" comment since Dean borrowed his line from the late Sen. Wellstone. Anyways Romney's living in another world.

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RCinCapeCod — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:38:44 GMT

I think the internet becoming the real 'top tier' medium where the majority of people of all ages globally get their news now has led main-stream-media to become a little weirded out by the abrupt change and it's showing up quite stunningly (and kinda comically) that they are 'out of their element.'

The few guys and gals that 'get it' working over at msnbc have probably tried to explain this at various newsroom meetings, to no avail...

Let's face it, for decades msm had the masses all to themselves, it was so easy to push a train of thought, no matter how biased or flimsy, or how manipulative - now, that method of 'leading the masses' is being tried out here, but it's not working.

What to do? Actually report with no agenda? Without filtering or censoring? Without obvious bias?

MSM - you gotta know something so you, too, can abruptly change to catch up with the times, or find yourselves eventually incapable of paying your bandwidth fees out here on the internet: People are educating themselves out here. They expect a lot more out here. The masses, denied an education that alerted them to their responsibilities via their state constitutions, a denial brought forth, intentionally, by the federal dept. of education, and other facets of federal government, has been resulting in the passionate crash courses in learning, and it's bringing forth an audience that demands truth and facts, sincere 'reporting' that doesn't have this hand-grabbing, yanking by the throat feel to it as this piece does with Romney, Romney, Romney.

You can't force this stuff down people's throats out here - they won't swallow it. They've already chewed him up and spit him out.

Folks don't like how he tastes - he's plastic. No substance. Kinda like your news piece. Even tv audiences are getting more and more frustrated by news networks that assisted in the manipulation of getting us into this war in Iraq - it's a new system of information out here, one based on solid knowledge & facts, and a global recognition that our world 'leaders' do not represent the citizens.

Bush and Cheney don't represent me - I've spoken to others from other countries, for over a decade, and guess what? Their leaders don't represent what they think or feel, either.

And if msm decides to play the same game out here that you played with us via our televisions for decades, you can bet we'll have no problem at all ceasing typing your website addy in our browsers- and loss of hits = loss of audience = loss or revenue.

Use your logic, get your 'audience' back by reporting the facts - not focussing on the loser, whom already has been given ample time in your televized debates to get his message across - much more time than Ron Paul got.

(apologies in advance for any typos/wrong-spellings/horrendous grammar/etc.)

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Jared Wells — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:47:54 GMT

WHERE IS YOUR INTEGRITY MSNBC? How do you call yourself a news organization? How was this the story? What is your agenda? Why are you afraid of Ron Paul? Why did Ron Paul win? When did you stop being reporters of news??? Who is directing you? Who told you to suppress the story of Ron Paul's success? How about running a story about your own censorship? The good thing is that the internet does not allow you to get away with this blatant abuse without being repeatedly called out for it.

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Butler T. Reynolds — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:53:56 GMT

Funny.

And you sit around conference tables trying to figure out how to deal with the internet.

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Toby B — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:56:25 GMT

I am a democrat, but have given my full support to the Ron Paul campaign. I have donated to the cause and proudly display my bumper stickers and lawn signs.

I am sickened by the bias I see here! I am tired of people saying that Dr. Paul has a "fake" base. I am disgusted by MSNBC & CNBC for writing ridiculous stories like this, taking down polls, burying info, etc.

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Steve Cobb, Moscow — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:01:28 GMT

Why is everyone so upset that the winner got mentioned once and a loser got mentioned repeatedly? At least Ron Paul got mentioned by name--be satisfied with that! They could have referred to him as "an inconsequential third-tier candidate of less than Presidential height".

What surprises me is that the MSM doesn't latch on to the internet grass-roots aspect of the Ron Paul campaign, when in Howard Dean's case it was considered quite a story. Where's the cool-factor in the other campaigns?

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Mike, Madison, WI — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:03:14 GMT

Hey MSNBC, let me tell you something. The REVOLUTION is here! The RON PAUL REVOLUTION IS HERE! We will beat your beloved Hillary or Obama or whomever else you run against Ron Paul. We know what you are trying to do, and the internet blogosphere will expose you for your censorship. You can't stop a REVOLUTION!

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Kenneth Ray. Rockville, MD — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:08:45 GMT

As a member of what I'd like to believe is the moderate mainstream majority of Americans, I tend to discount the idea that political coverage is overtly biased toward certain parties or candidates. I always thought that news organizations report the news instead of hyping their favorite candidates. However, when I see a report that a second-tier candidate has scored a major upset in a party forum, I expect the report to focus on why that candidate has such unexpected support and what his/her policies are, not why one of the losers didn't win. The former is news; the latter is not. It's further distressing that Mr. Paul overcame several handicaps, including lesser name recognition and his absence at the event, to score his victory, yet the majority of coverage is about Mr. Romney, who is not even considered a true conservative in most corners. It seems to me that Chuck Todd is a mediocre reporter if he has to slant the story toward the candidate on whom he has taken copious notes intead of going out and doing some actual reporting on the candidate that, ummm, WON.

P.S. If you have any sense of fairness at all, change the headline. I don't think any reputable news source trumpted the news that "KERRY LOSES" on the morning after the 2004 election. At least you should try to keep your biases subtle.

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John Doe — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:12:50 GMT

The PEOPLE obviously want Ron Paul- but the
MEDIA is once again letting us all down.

Dont the people in the media care about the future? Dont they have children or grandkids?

We dont need the 16th century! We need to find answers for the 21st!

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Kevin, Orem UT — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:12:56 GMT

LOL These comments are priceless. I don't think I could say it better than, "Could you do an article on who lost the straw poll in Jefferson County Alabama while you are covering losers?" and "Ron Paul wins the straw poll by a large margin, yet the article concentrates on Romney??? No media bias here." I love it. Ron Paul 2008!

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Brian Leach, Las Vegas, Nevada — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:13:05 GMT

My brother Trevor is a campaign coordinator in the Greenville SC area. Fresh out of college, a young man of the age 21 and who cares about the future of his own country. You wouldn't believe the support Ron Paul has in the college communities.

This straw poll is further proof positive the Main Stream Media has no clue how to cope with a Net 2.0 view of the world, let alone a candidate who's average donation has been $40.00 per person and who doesn't accept capaign contribution 'matching' by outside interests.

It is time America for us to return to the way our forefathers envisioned and as Lincoln himself echoed "By the People, Of the People, For the People."

Ron Paul truly would not see that perish from the Earth.

www.ronpaul2008.com

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Mike Mink — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:16:34 GMT

This is getting absurd, when Ron Paul wins the Republican nomination I hope they let him speak at the National Convention. This is the kind of slanted unbiased journalism Keith Olbermann would give out "Worst person in the world" awards to Fox news for.
START REPORTING THE ACTUAL NEWS MSNBC!
THE MORE YOU TRY TO STOP THE FREEDOM MESSAGE THE MORE TRACTION IT GETS.
If you don't know much about Ron Paul check out Youtube or Google and honestly and thouroghly research him

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Blaine, Spokane, WA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:21:31 GMT

This is a disturbing article. Who reports on the losing candidate instead of the winner? The media in this country is disgustingly pathetic. i can't wait until Ron Paul wins.

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Jason Vance, Eagle, ID — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:22:22 GMT

Wow do you see a pattern with the News Vultures today? Is it possible that they have a socialist agenda? They're certanly not reporting the "News".

They continue to try and suppress Dr. Paul and the views of freedom in this country.

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Kenneth Ray, Rockville, MD — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:27:26 GMT

My apologies for my earlier comment that "It seems to me that Chuck Todd is a mediocre reporter if he has to slant the story toward the candidate on whom he has taken copious notes intead of going out and doing some actual reporting on the candidate that, ummm, WON." The actual author of the above article is Erin McPike, not Mr. Todd, and my comment should have been directed at Mr./Ms. McPike. However, having noted that error, I contend that as NBC Political Director and the person responsible for posting the article, Mr. Todd still bears blame for not recognizing and correcting an obviously biased article (and a plainly inferior headline) when he sees it. Otherwise why have a Political Director at all?

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Edward S, Jupiter Florida — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:33:33 GMT

Myself, mother and father all switched from Democrats to Republicans so we can vote for Paul in the Florida Primaries. I have NEVER been more excited to vote in my life. Run Paul Run!

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SK — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:36:05 GMT

Who is the winner of this poll?
Winner RON PAUL's (not the loser's) name should be written in the headline. Was this poll done for Romney alone OR for all the republican candidates?

It seems as if MSNBC and NBC affiliates like CNBC are are trying to match the corruption and dishonesty of other media outlets (for example, FOX). What a shame! skYOU NEED TO BE FAIR AND UNBIASED.

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GS, ELIZABETH, NJ — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:39:52 GMT

Ron Paul won, Romney Lost.

Stop with the bias against Ron, if he won say he won don't try and hide it.

It is unbelievable that Romney who was their in person could still LOSE to Paul who was their in message only.

Get Real How about some equal Ron Paul coverage. Stop shoving Romney down our throats, he is not going anywhere and when he stops using his own money he will stop his campaign as well.

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Ben, Fairfax, VA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:41:48 GMT

I don't understand what's wrong with media writing this kind of article. Very bad journalism. I give coverage on this event an F. Try to at least hide your bias next time, for the pride of fellow journalists!

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Robert Bohrer — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:51:42 GMT

No surprises here, folks...

Obviously the mainstream media are biased against anyone who is not part of the elitist party, hence their bias against Ron Paul.

The only thing I wonder is: When will the anti-Ron Paul propagandist mud slinging begin?

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Noah Chenhalls, Colorado Springs, Colorado — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:53:25 GMT

When someone loses a race, you talk about the person who won, you don't spend an entire article talking about the person who lost. That would be like dedicating an entire sports column about the team that LOST the Super Bowl, mentioning the champions briefly at the beginning. Who cares who lost?! This is an entire article about who came in second, and the bias is painfully obvious. No one is being fooled.

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Carl Camera Cochran Ga. — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:54:01 GMT

I hereby am sick of your behavior. You should be ashamed of yourselves. We the people will now respond!!! I just made 6 more huge RON PAUL signs last night!!! ONGAURD!!

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Doug, Davisburg, MI — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:56:22 GMT

To echo the sentiments of the other posts on here, why is Ron Paul, the winner of this straw poll, mentioned only in passing, while Romney is thoroughly discussed? The time has come for the mainstream media to recognize that Ron Paul is THE Republican candidate for the party nomination and for the 2008 general election. Stop pretending that if you ignore him, he'll just go away; neither freedom nor Dr. Paul's support will.

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GS, ELIZABETH, NJ — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:02:51 GMT

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Richard in Austin — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:06:00 GMT

Allen Wastler:

I'm not buying your garbage. We Ron Paul supporters are way more numerous and way more dedicated than you'd like to admit.

But it seems you have your head stuck in a dark place.

Your attempts to marginalize Ron Paul are obvious, and now a matter of public record. CNBC stinks, frankly.

Have a nice day.

Me

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Andrew D — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:11:36 GMT

I *still* think Dr. Paul would make a better crotchety old grandpa than president... as long as he gets me good presents, that is.

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ZW, Ohio — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:15:21 GMT

I find it very interesting how a loser made the headline???

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Derrick, Hagerstown MD — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:16:43 GMT

I normally give you guys pretty wide latitude. I'm usually not one to rant about the "MSM." But, this really is pretty egregiously off the mark. Ron Paul whooped Romney's ass at this event. There's your story.

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Byron Jones, Atlanta, GA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:26:13 GMT

Congratulations, again, Dr. Ron Paul. ///// Yes we are seeing a pattern. He has the cure for apathy. That's what is happening. ///// The CNBC MSM alphabet soup is getting rancid. You can try to ignore us but you'll just keep getting sicker. You can feel that sickness in your belly right now. Dr. Paul has a cure for that too. /// Go Ron Paul and the growing movement!

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Covita M — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:39:00 GMT

Strange that Romney is the headline even though Paul won. Hoe obvious can the media get in their efforts to bury the Ron Paul story?

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jerry defuniak spgs fl — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:42:12 GMT

Wow this is real news, you guys arnt paid political hack are you!!Ha Ha Ha funny watching you guys squirm when Ron Paul win, Might as well give up the propaganda its not working anymore we have the internet to inform us Ha Ha Ha

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James B — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:43:23 GMT

I've seen more reputable coverage in the USSR. Seriously, MSNBC and Mr. Todd, what gives? I'm voting for Obama, but even this seems absurd.

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Freedom2Learn — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:06:55 GMT

I wrote for university news paper. If I would have turned in a draft to my editor like this article, it would have been my last. This is not journalism...its propaganda for business as usual. Wow, Ron Paul crushes a “Frontrunner” and is hardly even mentioned in the propagandical. We the people know who the “Frontrunner” really is...RonPaul2008.com

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Nick Hibbeler — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:13:20 GMT

Dr. Ron Paul has a clear message based on principal rather than politics. No wonder the media avoids his mention regularly.

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Tony Parr, Costa Mesa, CA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:16:50 GMT

Face it Chuck Todd and Erin McPike, nobody cares about the phoney Mitt Romney. You guys are just as phoney as he is! Did you "let your lawyers sort it out" first before you composed your biased article?

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Matt, Fort Lauderdale, FL — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:19:05 GMT

LOL And this is supposed to be cutting-edge journalism?? MSNBC is a joke and continues to flounder in the cable news ratings because of useless news articles like this.

The NEWS is that a candidate who didn't even show up won a HUGE majority.

But nope. MSNBC opts instead to MAKE the news rather than report on it. LOL These idiots still don't get it.

Um, dude - as the Political Director for MSNBC, I'd FIRE you for your incompetence. Next.

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sc lark, flint, mi — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:21:44 GMT

Dreadful headline. Worse coverage of the winner. Accept the Ron Paul message as being good for America now the same as it was over two hundred years ago. Why continually minimize that which Dr. Paul espouses?

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Matt Bowers, Dallas, Tx. — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:24:02 GMT

The beauty of the Ron Paul campaign is the fact that each time a poll is pulled because it is a RP landslide, or an article is written about he loser not the winner (RP) or Hannity says RP winning a post debate poll makes him sick....Ron Paul's legend grows. His supporters are on to you guys and your helping make new supporters each day....so please...keep being biased, keep ignoring him, keep asking him the least questions in the debates. All of your efforts are really helping!!! www.ronpaul2008.com

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Dominick A. DiTaranto, Middlesex, NJ — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:24:40 GMT

My wife and I have been incensed over the media bias against Ron Paul, and this article is just another example of a media outlet bowing to the government and big money.

Between the war in Iraq, the theft of our personal freedoms, the downturn of the housing market (pointing to an inevitable recession), the abysmal healthcare system, the invasion by illegal aliens and the economic and environmental burdens looming for our children, our country needs the integrity of Ron Paul and his proven record of legislating according to the intent of our Constitution.

Through the internet and the loyalty of Dr. Paul's supporters who are beginning to rally in person, the media will no longer be able to ignore the significance of his candidacy.

The creation of the media was to inform the people, not lie to them. Shame on MSNBC, Fox, CNN, etc.

Our country needs a revolution and Ron Paul is the best candidate to return our country to its core values of freedom and integrity.

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Ally Kendall, Fergus Falls, Minnesota — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:47:22 GMT

These straw polls are more indicative of the mainstream of Republican voters than are the Gallup polls which omit many candidates. "Magic Underwear" Romney and "Giggles" Giuliani are totally incapable of attracting Democrat cross-over voters. Serious Republicans want a candidate who can defeat Hilary Clinton in 2008, and recognize Paul as the man for the job. He's the only candidate who represents rule of law, rather than despotic tyrrany, and running an anti-war Republican against a warmongering Democrat would be like 1968 all over again.
He'd take more Democrat votes than Hilary would!

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John Halbig, Alameda, CA — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:50:06 GMT

So in a race so dominated by an almost "sure" democratic victory in November '08 that candidates are removing their names from the ballots of states who have the gall to place their primaries before the inexplicably sacrosanct Iowa and New Hampshire dates, Ron Paul is perhaps the best chance the Republican'ts have. I know this independent would consider choosing him over John Edwards, and would gleefully pull the lever for him if that chicken hawk Hillary was the dem's choice.

Other posters have noted this, but it bears repeating: His message reflects the core republican values that years of pandering to fringe groups that dream of an American theocracy have all but obliterated.

Run, Paul, run!

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Ryan, Minneapolis, MN — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:55:39 GMT

Thank you, Chuck Todd of MSNBC, for this article. You may think you're clever, but I can see right through your little plan to make the Ron Paul Campaign even stronger and more motivated by publishing this article. Anger is the strongest motivator known to man.

At any rate, keep up the good work. You may want to have a internet poll and do not include Ron Paul's name on it. You will achieve you're hidden agenda of motivating Ron Paul supporters exponentially by doing this.

RP08

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Abram C. Columbia SC — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:01:49 GMT

I am amazed by this. It now seems so true that media coverage is bias and slanted. Thanks so much for taking a ray of hope for this country (like a Ron Paul) victory and crushing it with this article.

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Fremont, CA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:03:25 GMT

More journalistic malpractice from the disingenuous staff at *NBC. These people are a disgrace to their profession and perform a real disservice to their audience by being nothing more than purveyors of propaganda. They (*NBC and MSM) have no remaining credibility and any views expressed by this lot should be regarded with extreme skepticism.

This should say something about the candidates they promote, but I won't go there as this is the same deplorable tactic they (*NBC and MSM) use to discredit candidates that their masters fear...

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Jeff C — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:06:50 GMT

Viva la revolucion!

Ron Paul for President!

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Dave Nelms, Winnsboro, TX — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:14:39 GMT

This article kind of reminds me of one of those commercials where the used car salesman is forced to tell the truth for a bitter moment. He holds his nose and mumbles the disclaimer at 100mph. It kills him to say it.

"Ron Paul won the GOP presidential straw poll" mumble mumble mumble mumble.

Don't worry Erin, nobody heard it. Bwaaaa haaa haa ha ha ha . . . . .

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Timothy Leonard, Albany, NY — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:17:20 GMT

Well. It looks like MSNBC doesn't even have to put Ron Paul in the title to get views from his supporters. Perhaps putting Romney in the title will encourage those people searching for Romney to defect. The word 'loses' next to Romney's name has a nice ring to it. GO RON PAUL!

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Charles H. Tucson, Arizona — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:21:07 GMT

Chuck Todd,

Great journalistic reporting here. Why are you a journalist? Explain how, "just the internet" can culminate into actual human beings attending actual straw polls".

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David Segesta, Shelby Twp., MI — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:34:55 GMT

Ron Paul won the straw poll so one might expect the article to be titled "Ron Paul wins straw poll." But instead the article is titled "Romney loses straw poll."

Its very difficult to read this article and not get a sense of extreme bias by the author.

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Praveen Dallas Texas — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:46:17 GMT

This column is a farce.

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Patrick, Los Angeles, CA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:46:26 GMT

I second what Nathan from New York said. Why is the article about the loser instead of the winner, Ron Paul?

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Bernhard R., DE — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:51:32 GMT

Great news - the only problem is that, due to the fact that he's being ignored by most of the press, I'm not sure Ron Paul will be able to turn those straw polls into real votes when it matters. The problem? Most people still don't know anything about him, or think he doesn't have a chance.

People who attend straw polls are those who are genuinely interested in politics, and therefore know who Ron Paul is and what he stands for.
People who turn up at elections include a lot of people who don't really bother to look up more information, even people who vote for Bush because they can remember and spell his name. Among those, the likes of Romney or Thompson (who, at least by my impression, both seem to be what Bush would be if he had a brain - basically the same agenda, but presented in a much smarter way).

With 2 obviously evil candidates running in top places (Mobster Giuliani and John "Bomb Iran" McCain), lots of well-meaning people will go and vote for Romney or Thompson because they are presented as the only ones who have a chance of defeating the obvious bad guys.

Ron Paul supporters need to focus even more on letting the rest of the country know what he stands for, and maybe even more importantly, that a vote for him isn't a wasted vote that merely serves to help Giuliani or McCain.

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Jennifer Megretski — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:51:51 GMT

Chuck Todd, you are a no-talent assclown of a hack writer. The story here is that Ron Paul won the vote, by a large margin, over much more well-known candidates, and with _no_ presence at the event. Yet, you write with your head and your hand up your rectal passage, and do nothing but talk about Romney.

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Atvdude — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 01:11:17 GMT

After reading EACH AND EVERY POST here... I have to agree completely...

Ron Paul seems to be a potent candidate even compared to the Dem's who I support... Aside from Richardson.. I haven't heard one Dem say they would end this war...

I just watched a video from 2002 of Ron Paul saying EXACTLY what would happen in Iraq.... Now here we are five years later...
It seems RON PAUL does have the right stuff.. The right THOUGHT PROCESS to both.. end this war.. and lead this Country..
I think I might well be voting for a Republican in this primary season and presidential election

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Rose, Syracuse, NY — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 01:15:52 GMT

You people are complete TOOLS.

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Skip, Little Rock, AR — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 01:16:08 GMT

This weekend a host of Ron Paul supporters are gathering in Little Rock to blanket all four corners of our city with Ron Paul rEVOLution signs. We will be introducing untold thousands of Arkansans to the Doctor who has the prescription for what ails this country: Freedom and Liberty.
We're donating our time, money and energy because we love Ron Paul's message. Soon, across this nation, we will reach critical mass and the MSM will be sucked into the vortex. www.ronpaul2008.com

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Dan, Ewing, NJ — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 01:27:59 GMT

Simply put, MSNBC has lost all credibility with me.

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Dani T, Houston, TX — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 01:34:19 GMT

A more appropriate title?

Ron Paul wins Conservative Straw Poll by landslide!

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Jason — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 01:35:36 GMT

why is this article about Romney when Ron Paul won the poll? MSNBC you need to stop ignoring Dr. Paul!

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Matt Johnson, Omaha, Neb. — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 01:37:38 GMT

This is atrocious.

WHY IS THE LOSER THE NEWS HERE?!? The headline could have just as easily have read "Giuliani loses" or "Thompson loses." Guess what? The loser is not the newsmaker. Ever heard of the inverted pyramid?

Paul won. There's your story. Pretty elementary stuff, folks.

I'm not even a Paul freak. I edit and write headlines for a living. I would never let this piece of garbage hit print or pixels.

This story is completely wrong. Go back to school.

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Jenny Rind, Geneva CH — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 01:39:22 GMT

MSNBC's utter lack of credibility shows in the headline of this post. Readers thus please beware.

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tommy j reading,p.a. — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 01:42:58 GMT

the media ignoring ron paul again, big surprise.their fear is obvious.keep the revolution rollin tell 5 people about him tomorrow and give them some info.everyone loves the message when they hear it.except mitt,rudy,john and fred.

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Marcus — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 01:53:33 GMT

IS THIS ARTICLE NOT PROOF OF MEDIA BIAS?!

RON PAUL SUPPORTERS EXIST AND THE MEDIA WONT STOP THEM!

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cz — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 01:57:45 GMT

Oh my god MSNBC and Rommney are in bed.

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Michael Johnson, Memphis, Tenn. — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:03:14 GMT

Paul's name is mentioned twice. Romney's name is mentioned eight times. Why not write about why Ron Paul won instead of why Mitt Romney lost?

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Benjamin, Sarasota Florida — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:15:23 GMT

Dude MSNBC get a clue. Romney lost. Therefore we will give him free publicity? Why do y'all hate Ron paul? I'm not saying I love him but its obvious that you guys are being unfair to him.

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Margie Laupheimer, Kerhonskson, NY — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:24:39 GMT

Ditto to everything said above. We won't let them bury this one. We can't. He may be our last chance.

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Angelo. Pittsburgh,PA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:26:28 GMT

I can't believe journalists in general, don't recognize the fact that Ron Paul is exposing the tricks of the "sausage factory" on Capitol Hill. I think if I were a journalist and I made my living and was promoted for getting a jump on the competition, I'd be following Ron Paul around really close. The guy is an insider who never lies -- just tells the truth about the often destructive strategizing and misrepresentation that goes on in government. What happened to those hero journalists of the 70's? Guys who dug for the truth and exposed it?
I mean who cares about Romney or Giuliani? They just keep pumping out the same old noise. Nothing new or useful. As a front row observer who has heard it all before, I'd cover Ron Paul just because he is refreshing and he's an authority on Constitutional government in action.

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John — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:31:43 GMT

This article is a good example of Fake journalism,Fake news,Fake leaders,Fake political parties,Fake truth,Fake wars,wow...this goes pretty far.The decent people of this country don't the future you are trying to create.What's crazy about freedom,truth,and real integrity?-Go Dr.Ron Paul!

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CNelson, Boston, MA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:37:21 GMT

Well, another win for Ron Paul and another cold should by the media.
Wait until they get cold cocked upside the head when Ron Paul wins the primary elections.
Oh yeah, send Ron Paul some "spam" in the form of cash to help the $12M fund raising effort.

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Shane W, Charlotte, NC — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:37:55 GMT

Chuck Todd's next headline:
ROMNEY LOSES REPUBLICAN PRIMARY?

;-)

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Michele — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:38:21 GMT

Ahhh this is choice! I look forward to the day that MSNBC wins something, anything and the media focuses on how Fox lost!

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Andre Comeau, Boston — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:44:35 GMT

Wake up people! Ron Paul is almost not mentionned here because he does not interest the media. How much do you think the Romneys, the Clintons, the Giulianis will raise in campaign dollars ? The answer is probably 1 to 2 billion $$$. Where is that money going to be spent ? In advertising back to in the media. Is it clear why the moneymakers are in the limelight?

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Colleen Ryor — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:59:32 GMT

All I can say is, I'm glad you now have Domenico Montanaro on your staff. All the good Ron Paul articles come from him. Chuck Todd can't hide his disdain for Dr. Paul and it smacks of Stephanopoulos-like arrogance, and unfounded at that. Keep up the good work, Domenico! It's great to see someone fair on the staff, especially one who holds the role of researcher.

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Querent — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 03:01:36 GMT

So, do you actually know who Ron Paul is, Chuck? The only thing you say about him is that he won the straw poll.

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David from Texas — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 03:09:16 GMT

Fast forward to a headline and byline in November 2008...

IN SPITE OF PULLING OUT ALL STOPS, TEAM OBAMA/CLINTON LOSE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

Spokepersons for Team Obama/Clinton had no comments following the loss to the congressman from Texas for the election of President of the United States. Persons connected with the campaign who asked not to be identified stated that Senators Obama and Clinton will be spending the next week at a retreat in Camp David to plan a strategy to appeal the loss to the U.S. Supreme Court.

George StuffedinAnnapolis, visibly shaken by the loss, said this morning that he will begrudgingly hand over the change that was in his pocket last year when he bet on the race. Mr. StuffedinAnnapolis said "never before have we seen such a miscarriage of justice carried out on the Democratic party and its American people. To think that a maverick from Texas could persuade more gullible people to vote for him than Team Obama/Clinton is unthinkable. This election was a travesty. This travesty needs a full investigation by the FBI, the CIA, the BBC, Fox News, and Sean Hannity."

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Scott, Charles City, IA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 03:15:17 GMT

Will Penny, time to do your homework, my friend. During the First Gulf War, the UN documented many weapons, biological and chemical, that have not been located or found since then. What makes you think that there aren't any more in all of Iraq? Are you aware that many of these devices can fit into a duffle bag. Ron Paul supporters can concerntrate on saving their precious money from the Iraq war, but it is freedom for all people that is on the line. I am proud we have a few Republican Candidates who understand the global issues facing us today. So far, McCain is the only candidate who talks to Americans with a straight forward, honest answer on how to work on making positive changes. Sorry Ron Paul, your libertarian views should have kept you on the Libertarian Ballot, not representing yourself as a Republican. Go John McCain!

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James, Dallas, TX — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 03:22:16 GMT

About 2 weeks ago I used window chalk to advertise for Ron Paul. People can't help but notice the RONPAUL2008.COM FOR PRESIDENT on the side of my car and on the back window it says "FIX OUR CONTRY AND JOIN THE REVOLUTION". On the back of my car it says RON PAUL FOR PREZ (I put prez because of the lack of space) and on the bumper it says search for him on google and youtube... I know its crazy but I had 30 people honk at me on my way home giving me a thumbs up! And I honked back....I connected with everyday people on such a principal as freedom....NOW THATS AWESOME!

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colby , kutztown, PA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 03:22:26 GMT

I feel the same way about this article. You report on the loser???The sad part about this is that the media will say that it is the same people posting comments each time. Well, this is my first post, and I don't work for the Ron Paul party. I do find your reporting biased. Shame on the author.

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Amir, Cambridge MA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 03:37:37 GMT

Isn't it obvious that this report is about Romney because he was at the event and Ron wasn't? What's wrong with you Ronbots giving the media such a hassle? They are only trying to simplify the election for us! The majority votes for their favorite color anyway. VOTE BLUE!!1!

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thomas jefferson — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 03:50:43 GMT

Romney LOSES NV POLL? what is going on here reporters? is this msnbc or is it MSNromneyBC

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Andrew McDonald, Missoula, Montana — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 03:57:47 GMT

This is the most intelligent, thoughtful political writing I've seen in a while. Yes sir, those comments were very spot-on even though the actual article was dreadfully awful. ;)

The title of the article should be "Freedom is popular" and the main topic should be Ron Paul being America's new Thomas Jefferson. Or, if you insist on writing about Romney, at least make the title "16% of Americans must be a telemarketer's gold mine"

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Kimmer — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 03:59:50 GMT

It never ceases to amaze me how Ron Paul is constantly belittled and ignored in the MSM.

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Raymond Brontel — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 04:01:18 GMT

Wow, just wow. I don't even know how to put into words how horrifically biased against Ron Paul this article is. Sadly, I see this all too often. I just don't understand why the mainstream media keeps downplaying the juggernaut that is Ron Paul. It's almost as if he wasn't bought off.

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David, Huntsville, Alabama — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 04:06:54 GMT

Would MSNBC have reported on August 1945, "Thailand not hit by US with nuclear bomb"?

Whoever allows this sort of stupid, blatent media manipulation should be very thankful we don't yet have the technology that allows me to spit in his/her face through the internet.

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Franklin J, St. Joseph, MO — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 04:12:11 GMT

I hate to comment, but I have to....

I wish I didn't have to read about the passion of Ron Paul supporters in the comments.

I wish that I wouldn't have to find YouTube videos of RonPaul events and meetups around the country.

I wish the media would just cover what happens.

I wish the media would do their job, and do it well. Just like I do everyday, along with millions of other Americans.

Enjoy your freedom of the press, you're certainly soaking it up liberally.

I, on the other hand, will use my freedoms for freedom's sake, not for public manipulation towards the powers-at-be.

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Shawn C. Snyder, State College, PA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 04:23:45 GMT

Just another attempt at the mainstream media to keep Ron Paul our of the highlight. They know that with Ron Paul there will be swift change that big business has vested billions in (i.e. banks and the fed) and who wants that to happen?? Well the average American needs this to happen for the middle class to survive. So us Average Americans need to stand up and take this country BACK!

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Gary Edwards, Clearwater, FL — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 04:27:14 GMT

The headline to this article is wrong. It should have read "Ron Paul Wins Yet Another Straw Poll, The Losers Lose Again"

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Jim in California — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 04:37:08 GMT

"Ron Paul Now The Frontrunner" is obviously the correct headline for this story!

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TJ Colatrella — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 04:45:27 GMT

Giuliani acts like a Nazi, Romney looks like a Nazi take your pick..

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Graham Nayler, Seattle, Washington — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 04:49:43 GMT

I concur with all the other people who commented on the complete lack of any information about the winner; who cares about the guy who showed up and lost? The people want Ron Paul!

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AZ10 — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 04:57:14 GMT

500 attendees is hardly a straw pole! In the end I think it's great the Paul supporters have been able to organize and make a statement. It's a testament to the American political process (despight it's many shortcomings).
Dr. Paul is sincere in his beliefs and I think a good man. However, too many of his views are too isolationist for reality and for America. His support is growing but the fact he has yet to break into the top tier in any way is a statement in and of itself.

I'm a little suprised that so many of his supporters follow the MSM spin on Mitt Romney. He has a resume of real leadership second to no one and has a personal life that screams of character, integrity, and proven conservative values. He is the one candidate that can actaully point a record of consistant stellar accomplishment as a Governor, business executive, Olympics president, church goer, husband and father. Exactly what America needs- someone who leads by example and has the ability to attack Americas problems from day one instead of spending the first two years in office as an executive intern (Hillary).

In the end I think the Paul team will be suprised how willing Romney is (if elected) to bring Dr. Pauls ideas to the table a sincerely listen in an effort to do what is best for the country.

God bless America!

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Jeff T., Naples, Florida — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 05:22:52 GMT

This article is a disgusting attempt to push Romney. Your bias is blatant.

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Kamuela — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 05:47:55 GMT

Romney went to the bathroom today---twice! Rudy Guiliani had clam chowder for lunch. Fred Thompson scratched his butt. Duncan Hunter overslept last Friday. Senator McCain likes chocolate ice cream. Tancredo had a relaxing day at the beach. Let's see, am I forgetting anything worthwhile as a hard-working journalist? Oh yeah, Ron Paul challenges the constitutionality of the Federal Reserve Banking System, yawn, noting noteworthy there...

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Another Dem For Ron Paul — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 05:54:51 GMT

Why is the media seemingly against Ron Paul? Why was your article about the loser ?

Ron Paul is the ONLY candidate who believes in "We The People" not "We the Rich and Powerful"!

GO RON GO !!!!!!!

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James Jordan Ashland, Oregon — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 05:56:51 GMT

It would be a miralce if Mainstream media were to grow some balls and actually report on the story - Ron Paul is winning the hearts and minds of thinking Americans. Yes his views are a threat to the elite including the media, but he is telling the truth and beleives in the rule of law, more than I can say for the rest of the candidates.

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Tue, 16 Oct 2007 06:04:50 GMT

MAN...we are REALLY hurting for a Reagan conservative!

Perhaps we can make-believe that Romney is anything like Reagan?....Oh no, Ive got it- FRED THOMPSON is! Even though he says nothing of substance like...ever to hell with it he's definitely the new great communicator!

If only there were a Republican candidate right now who was expanding the party's base, attracting droves of young people and non-republicans, and who had actually been friends with Ronald Reagan...say, a guy who led a delegation of only 4 people back in 76 to get him the nomination.

Oh wait...I guess we have that guy...and I guess he won this straw poll.

Ive never seen the media set itself up so fully to have to eat its own words later. Of course, if the past several weeks have been any indication Im sure that if/when Ron Paul wins the nomination they'll cut away en masse to a story about Paris Hilton getting a new puppy or something.

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Dave Johnson, Reno, NV — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 06:05:27 GMT

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Lisa, Phoenix, AZ — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 06:25:52 GMT

I would just like to remind all Ron Paul supporters that you must be registered Republican in many states in order to vote for Paul in the primary. If you want him in the White House, please register Republican NOW and make sure you get out to vote!
:-)

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash. — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 06:26:48 GMT

What a FARCE of an article. There are still a few people out there that do not believe the media is biased. Wake up people!

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 06:34:02 GMT

To Chuck Todd: The way Ron Paul is being ignored by the media is beyond bizarre. How do you guys justify this? Seriously, throw me a bone here.

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Tom, MA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 06:43:27 GMT

Keep all eyes on Romney/Giuliani and Hillary gets a beatable opponent.

Keep all eyes on Ron Paul and Hillary's got a real problem on her hands.

MSNBC needs to embrace Paul now. He's about to take the rest of them down.

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Astonished Mom — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 06:47:14 GMT

How do you plan to slant the story when Dr. Paul starts winning primaries? Will you still be focusing on the loser(s)?

If this isn't a prime example of media bias, I couldn't tell you what is.

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Steve D., Baghdad — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 06:54:03 GMT

Try as you might, MSNBC and all other MSM, you cannot bury this one!

Say Ron Paul spammers are flooding the post debate polls -- he just comes back stronger

Try to shrug off the massive influx of campaign contribitions to Ron Paul -- he just get more contributions.

Now he's winning straw poll after straw poll -- getting nervous?

This article sums it all up! The mainstream media is nothing more than a megaphone for the status quo rats in Washington.

Even if you bury Ron Paul in the end...its too late! The movement has been started and your days are numbered.

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Jason Stewart — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 07:17:46 GMT

I GET IT!

You guys want a lot of hits on your website, so you keep trying to piss off the Ron Paul fans.

Well done, sir! Each time you do a screw over of Ron Paul, it goes straight up the digg charts.

Now, if only all those hits didn't come from web-savy firefox users with Adblock enabled -- maybe you would actually score some bank on pissing people off.

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Ugly American — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:15:29 GMT

Dr. Ron Paul is the ONLY Republican I would vote for.

I know many people who feel the same.

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Sam Houston, Texas — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:20:30 GMT

It seems that MSNBC is still having a hard time coming to grips of the overwhelming support for the most conservative member congress in our life time.

You pull the poll after Ron Paul wins, then a few days later, in this very article, you mention Romney in almost every Paragraph, and don't hardly say anything about the winner.

You concentrate on the losers.

WAY TO REPORT THE NEWS MSNBC!

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Andrew R., SF, CA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:36:47 GMT

Why is your headline focused on the loser? The fact is that Ron Paul has PLACED FIRST in 17 out of the 36 straw polls conducted since 06/08/2007. Where's that headline?

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Bill Melater — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:46:40 GMT

How come you post people who attack other posters like this? "The only people paying attention to this moron are the misfits of the selfish right. They are good at hacking polls, but outside their little cadre, about 20% of the people have even heard of the bozo. I love it when you guys (and you are all guys, misfit guys who haven't gotten next to a woman since the pleistocene) beat your head against the nobody-pays-attention-to-me wall."

Because if that's the case, I want it known, that I think this guy hasn't gotten laid in ages, and is a fascist poo poo head.

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igloominati — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:32:15 GMT

Chuck,
Let it go man! Mitt Romney doesn't stand a chance against Ron Paul. You think you're in trouble now, just wait until RP wins New Hampshire and then starts knocking down state-after-"Ron Paul Revolution"-state in a PRIMARY SMACKDOWN of Mitt, Rudy, and the rest of the checked-pants crowd. Let it go Chuck and get on board with a WINNER! ITS ALL ABOUT AMERICA AND THE CONSITUTION THIS TIME AROUND CHUCK!! Ha-Ha!!!!

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Michael, Slovenia — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:40:35 GMT

Way to go Dr.Ron Paul.

It is sad that media is so biased against Dr.Paul who is one and only real hope for America as the next president.

To find more about this honorable and respected candidate (and other extremly important issues) please do check

http://www.whatreallyhappened.com
http://www.prisonplanet.com
http://www.rense.com

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Lizzie — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:45:53 GMT

Mr. Todd please do the honor of telling your corporate masters that we the people will no longer goose step to their whims.

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Manuel Mendez — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:08:02 GMT

EVERY ADULT PERSON, LISTEN UP! SEND THIS MESSAGE TO EVERYONE YOU CAN THINK OF AND HAVE THEM FORWARD IT TO 100 PEOPLE, AND THOSE PEOPLE FOWARD IT AGAIN AND
AGAIN. SOON THE WHOLE COUNTRY WILL GET THE MESSAGE.

REGISTER REPUBLICAN!!!! VOTE RON PAUL!

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Joseph Malone, Greeneville, TN — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:18:39 GMT

I have to agree with everyone else, Romney doesn't deserve to be mentioned in the same article as Ron Paul. There is only one other man running in either party that has the right to share the stage with Ron Paul, and that is Mike Gravel! What a ticket that would be...hmmm. Erin McPike needs to write articles on toilet paper, least then they would have some use. Ron Paul is the only hope of beating Clinton and ending this war.

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Cassandra Smith, Raleigh, NC — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:24:06 GMT

Mit Romney takes pride in being a Mormon, which most people associate with strong family values and general uprightness. Even though they may call themselves 'Christians', there are many important differences in doctrine. Not to be intolerant here, merely truthful-- look up 'Mormon beliefs' yourself, and see what the man who wants our next president really follows..

The reason the differences are important is that Mormons must obey their doctrinal leaders-- and a good question is would the high-level Mormon leadership have any agenda for a U.S. president?

Just one example of a difference: Mormon men believe that if they are very, very obedient to church doctrine when they are alive, that after they die, they will get resurrected and given their own planet to rule over. They get to to populate it by having multiple wives and millions of children with them (that must mean lots of s-x...) They don't want to be with God and Jesus in heaven forever, they want to be a god of their own world... if their wives aren't obedient to their husbands on this earth, then the husbands don't have to have their wife resurrected... they can just not use the only word that only they were given at marriage which has the power to bring them alive again... Sound like science fiction? Check it out yourself on google. Or ask a Mormon.

Go Ron Paul!!!

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Jane Doe — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:25:34 GMT

Ron Paul wins, but the article talks about Mitt Romney and you wonder why.

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Gareth, Oxford, United Kinkdom — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:30:48 GMT

Shame on you MSNBC!!!!! Your article should focus on the winner of the poll, not the loser. This is a disgraceful piece of journalism. Please, lets have some journalistic integrity.

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DanG — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:59:10 GMT

I haven't voted repub since the 80s.
I *will* vote for Ron Paul.

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janet — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:02:14 GMT

Why oh why is the MSM so afraid of Ron Paul?

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F Maguire — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:07:59 GMT

I think you combined the "Paul Wins" and "Romney Loses" articles, but you left out the good stuff!

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Ken Watson — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:32:20 GMT

I've been considering changing my affiliation from Democrat to Republican. The reason for this is Ron Paul. I have been a loyal NBC viewer for as long as I can remember. I will no longer be one now. To think that I defended NBC to my friends who would yell "Bias". I am "we the people", and we are disgusted with you on this day, and disgusted with myself for being so blind and naive.

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Sherry Baker, Atlanta, Georgia — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:32:21 GMT

I saw the headline and thought, well WHO WON... what are you thinking about as journalists? ( I AM ONE, by the way,so spare me the label of one of " you people", an en masse perjorative tag for anyone who supports Ron Paul that you've used before). Why wasn't the headline RON PAUL WINS.. my god, he's the candidate all the media pundits not only claimed didn't have a chance but was " fringe" and not worthy of seriously covering. What journalism school did you go to? Why on earth would you bury the news about the winner while you babble on about the losers. I am appalled, absolutely appalled by the lack of common sense, good journalism and perspective msnbc has shown in posting this story as it is written. You should be ashamed.

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Corey J. — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:36:59 GMT

I hope that in the future Mr. Todd and the supporting cast will be able to give credit where it's due. The last thing I want is to see MSNBC the same way I see Fox (Faux) News. Heaven forbid we put focus on a Republican candidate that the people gravitate to for once.

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darryl gifford — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:38:40 GMT

So, are you guys going to get fired if you mention Ron Paul once too often? Once again we see that the other candidates supporters are lacking numbers. Where are they? The GOP needs to listen to the People. And so do you! Mitt only received half of the votes that Ron Paul did and how do you talk about.

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Phil Wolf, Atlanta, GA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:40:32 GMT

So, please tell me again: WHO WON AND WHY DID FOLKS VOTE FOR RON PAUL????? Do your readers a service by looking forward to restoring our Constitutional Republic instead of lamenting the loss by a globalist member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the biggest enemy to freedom within our borders.

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Val Shadowhawk, Salida, CA. — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:45:38 GMT

Hey Lamestream Media! You`re Irrelevant! LOL! It is awfully amusing to read so many comments about Ron Paul winning yet,another Straw Poll and all you can do is not give the man any press, but attempt to prop up your precious "front runner", Mitt Who? LOL! Ron Paul 2008!!!

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Shawn — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:47:19 GMT

I guess the neo-con owed media is not a conspiracy...why else would you all try to keep Dr. Paul out of the news. Next we'll hear how important it is to invade Iran for some other useless anchor country in the middle east that's supposed to be a democracy. Remember the U.S.S. Liberty.

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John Loper, Coplay, PA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:58:35 GMT

Obviously many of the readers here are upset over the coverage of the loser and not the winner. Can we get an official explanation as to why this is?

BTW, if Romney would have one, who would the story be about?

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Daniel Adams, Madison, GA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:59:22 GMT

Donate. Donate. Donate!
https://www.ronpaul2008.com/donate/
The money buys ads to get Ron Paul's message out to the masses. As you can see we can't rely on the MSM jounalist.

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Kartherine Otto - Savannah — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:09:13 GMT

READERS - traditional polling uses land lines.

Young voters use cell phones.

Polling methods are no longer accurate because of this. Let's show the MFers who we are - and what we are capable of.

No more Wars for Israel and oil.

No more taxation without representation.

No more media driven hacks feeding at the public trough.

Bush/Clinton/Bush/Clinton/Bush/Clinton -- is this what we want???

Grab yer pitchforks - right and left. The Buchanan brigades and Perotistas are joinin the libertarians.

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chris lawton — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:12:12 GMT

Just donated another $100 to the Ron Paul campaign - also just sent an email to NOT use any of the advertising budget dollars to go to MSNBC!

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Curt, Boise, Idaho — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:13:23 GMT

When are the military/industrial complex media spokesmen going to admit that the people cannot stomach more of the same, and tell the people the truth? Ron Paul is non a 'second-tier' candidate with we, the people!
You cannot control the free minds of the masses for much longer, even though you keep flooding the airwaves with the likes of J-lo, Bevis and Butthead, etc., ad nauseum.
The Ron Paul Revolution is much like the American story---life, liberty, and the PURSUIT (not promise!) of happiness.
Mitt Romney is the second-tier candidate, yet you promote him without limits, when Giuliani loses favor---
The people know (or at least suspect) about the NAU, the CFR, and the New World Order (remember Bush one's speech, Sept. 11, 1991?). Ron Paul is NOT a member of any of these organizations, and promotes a revolutionary idea-OBEY THE U.S. CONSTITUTION!

'Give me liberty, or give me death!'-Patrick Henry

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Brent Smith, Lexington, KY — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:18:41 GMT

Ron Paul wins big but MSNBC ignores the facts and writes about Romney. Yet another example of media bias. If it wasn't for PBS and The News Hour I never would have heard of Ron Paul.

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Tom Kat, Jonesboro TN — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:19:57 GMT

Ypu can't beat us so, why don't you join us? Throw away your sickles and hammers, your swaztikas or whatever socialistic symbols you embrace and jump onboard the Freedom Train. Ron Paul, a man of great integrity, is a true statesman. He has honored his oath to defend the Constitution and understands the principles of individual liberty which our republic was founded upon. Maybe you should try being journalists with integrity for a change!

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Zvi Bieringe, Tujunga, California — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:20:59 GMT

GREAT for Ron Paul! - The looser her is MSNBC for giving up on the true purpose of Journalism.
I will never , never, never ever use MNBC as a news forum to build my opinion on anything you write, until the day you take responsibility for the constitution and the American People

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Mark L., Ocean Shores, WA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:32:45 GMT

MSNBC clearly is not a Ron Paul backer... So, shouldn't your news efforts be considered a campaign donation to the Romney campaign since MSNBC can't stop fluffing the facts about the his campaign status? What's air time worth these days in prime time?

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Joe S, Sydney — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:33:40 GMT

What you have written is not news. Why don't you write news? Isn't that why you're here?

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Garry Puffer, Riverside, CA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:54:59 GMT

Both the title and content of this article are odd. Not "Ron Paul Wins," but rather, "Mitt Romney Loses." Those who are objecting to the fact that little was said about Ron Paul need to take heart that the writer of this article makes Romney look like the vacuous fool that he is. Thumping this into people's brains is just as important as praising Ron Paul. If only they would start in on Giuliani, McCain, et al. Show us over and over why these men are not fit to lead a parade, let alone a country. We've had men of no principles for too long now. Ron Paul is a breath of fresh air, Romney and the others are the cigar smoke in a closed room.

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Mary Hoppes — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:07:25 GMT

This is an example of how the media scews the news. Romney's name is in the headline when it should have been the winner- RON PAUL. I won't go into the reasons he should be our next president. THEY'VE ALREADY BEEN COVERED. The media should be held accountable for biased reporting. Isn't that the first rule of journalism. REPORT IT RIGHT PEOPLE!!!!!!!!! JUST DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Jon C Minor, Centralia,IL — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:08:32 GMT

I'm glad Ron Paul won another one! Without showing up he, garnered more than twice the vote that the second place candidate. I am in my third semester of Journalism in college, and even I know that the lead of the story is what the story is about. If it's about Ron Paul, the story is supposed to be about Ron Paul. Journalism 101, seriously.

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Jack Kennedy, San Antonio — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:09:37 GMT

Seriously, MSNBC, WTF?

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Mac McIntyre, Helena, Mont. — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:15:24 GMT

Interesting. Ron Paul wins the straw poll and you choose to write an article about one of the losers. Talk about damning with faint praise. Please do your job and begin covering Ron Paul. You're fooling no one. Thank you!

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Cino — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:15:42 GMT

It appears MSNBC is another Universe. One where their article is not about the WINNER (THAT would be Mr. Ron Paul) but about who (I refuse to use his name)MSNBC wants to win.
RON PAUL WON, R O N P A U L ...W O N! How's that for honest news reporting!

(Another reason not to infect your brain with mainstream media PROPAGANDA)

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Niccoli BishBish Dashi, IL — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:20:38 GMT

Hmmmm...Apparently, journalists no longer know the meaning of the word, "journalism."

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adam, scottsdale, arizona — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:21:31 GMT

This is a warning to Ron Paul supporters to take it easy on posting too many comments. Otherwise MSNBC just might delete the article and bury any news that Ron Paul won the debate.

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Michael Costello, Pflugerville TX — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:22:15 GMT

Come on msnbc, grow a backbone and write an article focusing on the actual winner of the poll.

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PETE — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:24:59 GMT

RON ALSO WON THE STRAW POLL HERE IN MARYLAND! I'LL KEEP HANDING OUT THE FLYERS!

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Mike Alberts, Jonestown, Kentucky — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:32:35 GMT

Who controls these people so they don't focus on Paul? Who told them to slant the article this way? What country are they from? And do they like the middle east wars???

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scott — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:39:18 GMT

ron paul wins the straw poll and all we hear is chit hommney the people know who the real winner is your BS is not working..

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The Decider — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:56:32 GMT

The GOP (Gay Old Perverts)are terrified if Paul wins. He will expose the crooks who left office and the ones still in office. He even wants another investigation of 9/11 which means trouble for Bush/Cheney. Go Paul Go.

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John — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:58:42 GMT

Ron Paul is a vote against freedom. wants to regulate everything at the state level. Doesn't believe in separation of church and state. He is anti gay, anti choice and not a friend to minorities. Reverand Paul os a bad choice.

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Tom, Kansas City, MO — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:58:48 GMT

I would like to hear more about the WINNER of the straw poll, not the second place with 16 percent. come on, MSNBC. What did Paul's campaign say? What were his positions? Why did he win?

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Steven E, Johnson City, TN — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:03:49 GMT

Wow, seriously. Ron Paul win ANOTHER straw poll, this time one that other candidates attended and he didn't, and the mainstream media hacks still refuse to talk about him.

You headline the article with "Romney loses", and continue to talk about the loser, rather than the winner. The MSM bias getting so ludicrously apparent, people might begin to wonder why Ron Paul wins almost every straw poll now, yet still gets the least time in debates.

I'll be laughing when Ron Paul is the Republican nominee and all you hacks will have to take your head out of ass just so you can get your foot into your mouth.

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James L , Central Islip — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:06:02 GMT

Hi everyone, years ago i use to be a democrat but, as i watch them back peddle on promises to african american community I reliezed I couldn't no longer support them. In recent history the republican party has failed to gain any interest from african american thus, making us not wanting to vote for any of them but, i came across Ron Paul. I did my research, listen to his messeages and I find myself agreeing with a republican for the first time. Ron message is for everyone who want to be free from the gov taxing, taking liberties and telling you what to do. Last week I was a registered independent but, I change my pary to republican so i can vote for Ron Paul in the N.Y republican primaries. Ron Paul deserved to be the next president! He knows that he works for the people not the the people working for the gov. RUN RON RUN!!!!!!

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phoenix,Arizona — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:10:13 GMT

Ron Paul got twice the votes as romney. And the story is about romney. You guys are fools.

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Cooltruth — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:13:39 GMT

For ClubbyTim, If it's either Rudy or Mitt then I'm afraid we're going to get stuck with Hillary and her mandatory 'healthcare insurance' scam. Neither Rudy nor Mitt can motivate enough voters to derail Hillary in the general election. Ron Paul stands a chance at winning if he gets the nomination! RON PAUL '08!

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Johnson, Boston, MA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:14:47 GMT

If this isn't proof we live in a quasi-dictatorship controlled by money who controls the media, I ask you, what is? It's time to take America back--Go Ron Paul!

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Jonathan Saturen Waldport, Oregon — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:22:23 GMT

How about a straw poll on the different types of our favorite medias? Where would you stand MSNBC?

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Wade, DC — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:26:17 GMT

N - No
B - Brainer
C - Candidate

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Charles, Florida — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:27:20 GMT

I'll give NBC credit for informing us of a RON PAUL victory. Maybe next time you could write a non-bias
report worthy of a true journalist.
I'm a Democrat but, for the good of MY COUNTRY, AND ALL OUR BRAVE SOLDIERS IN THE MIDDLE EAST, my vote goes, without a doubt, to RON PAUL!!!!! He wants us ALL out of Iraq, NOW!
All the other candidates like Romney, Giuliani...are mainly funded by special interest groups(all sorts of corporations)And Hilary Clinton's campaign is funded mainly by PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATIONS AND... CHINA!! Who are we to turn to!!?
RON PAUL for president, 2008!!!!!!!

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Matt, Hoboken, NJ — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:28:34 GMT

You say you corrected your error, but I still see a glaring one: RON PAUL WON AND THIS ARTICLE IS ABOUT THE GUY WHO SHOWED UP AND LOST!
When somebody who isn't even there beats the one guy that showed up by doubling his votes, you should report on the guy who wasn't there.

Don't assume we're so stupid as to not notice.

LIVE FREE OR DIE

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Jack Terrington, Palo Alto, CA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:28:57 GMT

The fact that Dr. Paul wins and yet receives the silent treatment in the article, preferring to focus on Romney is indicative of a media who has been bought & sold. Shame on you MSNBC.

VOTE for RON PAUL!!! AT the very least, do some research on Ron Paul.

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nuQlerOstrich — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:31:58 GMT

Like after the ABC dem debate, they had a poll asking who won the debate.

Dennis Kucinich was winning the poll by a landslide, and then ABC took the poll down.

Replacing it with a poll about the Republicans. And the Republican debate had not even happened yet.

Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich will never get the fair treatment they deserve because they do not toe the Big Money line. And the editors and tv producers are just doing their job working for their corporate masters.

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Matt, Fort Lauderdale — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:39:47 GMT

Ron Paul is the only choice for anyone with intelligence who thinks and doesn't lean on Bill O, Ann Coulter or that drug head bloat Limbaugh. As a disgusted Republican-turned-Democrat, I am voting for Paul whether my vote makes a difference or not. He makes sense and is not a pawn of big corporate like Bush and Co., nor like Hillary. Romney is scary as hell, making Kerry look stalwart!

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Bob Smither, Friendswood, Texas — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:43:32 GMT

I wonder - If Romney had won and Paul had come in second, would the headline have been:

PAUL LOSES NV STRAW POLL

Somehow I think not. Amazing the lengths the MSM will go to to avoid mentioning the name of Dr. Paul.

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dale muller,waterbury,ct — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:46:31 GMT

It`s the same old, same old in the USA when a candidate the likes of Ron Paul brings to the forfront the important issues that face the average citizen, the media doesn`t pay any attention! Only the rich and the powerfull will win in a national election. It`s time the people of america stand up and make there voice heard. Lets all get behind RON PAUL, and make a difference. It`s time to bring back our values, that we once had. STRAW POLES DO COUNT, lets get with that message!

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Eddie, Greenville, SC — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:59:14 GMT

I am so glad that Ron Paul has the MSM so afraid! The best part is, it's WIN-WIN for Ron Paul! If you cover him fairly, he gains momentum. If you choose to NOT cover him fairly, his campaign grows that much more! You see, the spark of Freedom and Liberty has once again been lit! And when it is lit, it has no choice but to spread like a brush fire! Good luck stopping that! It won't happen! RON PAUL FOR PRESIDENT IN 2008!

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JohnZ, central lake,Mi. — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:05:18 GMT

This is typical corporate owned/corporate run media: Ron Paul wins another poll and you do a story about one of the worst hypocrites and liars in the party.
Is it any wonder then that more and more people are tuning out the MSM and turning to the internet for the real truth, something the MSM does not dare to divulge. After all they support the bushevics.

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Danielle Las Vegas NV — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:11:19 GMT

Wake UP GOP
We the People want Ron Paul

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Aaron, Rochester, NY — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:15:47 GMT

Yeah, this is silly. Everyone's right, why mention the loser??? You know how far name recognition goes into the voting, so you figure if you bury Ron Paul's name people won't know about him. I don't think that's going to work this time... he seems to have a lot of people in an uproar of support. I'm awed how much I agree with him since he's a Republican and I've never supported Republican's in my life.

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KF — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:23:39 GMT

Its simple: Romney gets this coverage because he paid for by buying advertising time.

Candidates buying commercial time is not to get more votes, but to buy (bribe) the media's favorable articles.

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Chris Page, Vernon, NJ — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:27:12 GMT

You guys are great. What a joke Ron Paul wins and the article is about Romney. Why don't you mention all the other straw polls he's won. Oh I forgot you guys don't want him around.

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Enough Is Enough, Tampa, FL — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:28:28 GMT

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Victor Fletchers — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:31:22 GMT

MSNBC supports the banks when Bernanke devalues the currency to help them and not the average public person's purse.
Ron Paul challenged Bernanke on this on your TV channel and he was the only one to make sense!!

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Alex Perez Dallas TX — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:35:02 GMT

I would like to apply for the job of political analyst at MSNBC, I'm just as unqualified as the reporter who wrote this piece downplaying Ron Pauls win. Im also available for some of Romney's wining and dining which probably got him such prominent mention.

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I'm mad and I vote — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:38:53 GMT

Dear "First Read"
How many votes must R.P. get until you (and other news people) cease to side-line him? Who gave you the commission "to annoint?" I thought "news" was about you digging, investigating, going deeper beyond the surface.

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JOHN DOE — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:40:24 GMT

THE MEDIA WILL BE COMPLICIT TO WAR CRIMES AS WELL ..
SO GET READY MR.RUPERT MURDOCH !

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Proud Ron Paul Voter — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:42:39 GMT

What a piece of drivel, let's see is that spelled with an a or e ,hmmmmmmm, no matter, this is just more proof that the big media giants still can't say the name, go ahead and say it......Ron Paul, see didn't hurt did it?? The Poor man can't even win the event without you guys trying to act like it didn't happen, The articules name; Romeny loses NV Straw poll. Not Ron Paul Wins NV straw poll, What bias!!! You only mentioned Dr. Paul's name twice while mentioning Romney at least five or six. Call Oberman I want an answer to this!! Face it big corporate goons, here's the skinny! Romney is a fake and plastic candidate. With his mega millons he has no idea how it is to live like the rest of us do, the worker, the poor, the over worked, he doesn't have a clue and America can see right through it! Face it its fact, same for Rudolph, and Mackane, the people are speaking and you guys better listen.........Ron Paul Is President 2008

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Peggy Landry, Houston, Texas — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:48:09 GMT

Okay, Romney spent $400 on his hair. How is that conservative?

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Ben, Elkhart, Ind. — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:55:26 GMT

What is wrong with you people? Ron Paul won. Ron Paul wins straw polls a lot. His fundraising grew immensely while the others are sucking wind. Write about him. How much will it take for you people to realize he's more than legitimate -- he's a front runner!

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Proud Ron Paul Voter — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:57:01 GMT

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Lucas, Lansing, MI — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:59:11 GMT

Ron Paul won yet another straw poll? They really need to make straw polls hack and spam proof. After all, it's insane that anyone would support the best candidate, like Ron Paul.

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Tony K, Nor Cal — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:03:46 GMT

When you can't beat a guy that don't show up maybe it's time to quite!!!

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Stuart, Vancouver, WA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:03:54 GMT

It's simple how to react to obvious bias: All msnbc sponsors may now consider themselves under boycott by any American interested in staying free!

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Benjamin, Pflugerville,Tx — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:07:47 GMT

The way I see it and dont get me wrong,Lou Dobbs is a great man,but he should talk about Ron Paul every single day because so many people watch his show, and keep those so called greatest political minds off the show. If he is serious about getting this country back on track he would talk about the real top tier may I add the only top tier,because the dems are just garbage.

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Tony Barbieri, Plano Texas — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:09:02 GMT

Welcome to the United States of Amerika where the agenda is to deceive all minds, tell the world we are the beacon of freedom, and be a major party for its enslavement.

The saddest thing for me is not that the media in conjunction with a duped/lemming populace is such that Ron Paul is not electiable, it is that should he truly become a threat to be president, he will likely be murdered.

All in the name of "freedom," of course.

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Adam Meyer, KC, MO — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:19:13 GMT

Come on guys, get the scoop! Start reporting on our next President before all the other media outlets!! You can put that in your advertising in 2009. ((({{{Ron Paul 2008}}})))

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Shellie, Nashville, TN — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:20:40 GMT

It's starting to be almost comical that the mainstream media seems to be absolutely terrified of Ron Paul! It's almost as if they have all collectively have decided that if they ignore him, RP will go away. And most mind boggling of all is the fact that he is by far more conservative than any other GOP candidate and rather than champion him, the media pretends like he doesn't exist, or he's a fluke. I too am eagerly awaiting the primaries! The revolution is ON!

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Larry — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:25:24 GMT

Pray, tell us WHY Ron Paul WON this poll. I don't care why Romney LOST.

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Thomas Paine, Atlanta, GA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:25:41 GMT

Man, where are all these Ron Paul supporters coming from? The article is all about Romney, but not a single comment from the Romney faithful? Are they just not smart enough to use computers, or is like 99% of the population for Ron Paul in spite of the apparent media blackout of his campaign? Now THERE'S a story!!

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mando v — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:26:41 GMT

msnbc=unprofessional Dr. Paul=hope freedom peace liberty .MSM where is your shame?

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Joe Mellon, Johns Creek, GA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:28:17 GMT

I guess it's a tie for the dumbest most blatant bias reporting for a "MSM" between this one and CNBC pulling it's debate poll down (then admitting it!)

Restore the Constitution.
Restore the Republic.
RON PAUL 2008

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Melissa Dunlap — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:37:13 GMT

Let's see, "I think; therefore I vote for Ron Paul." Seems all the thinkers are on the internet. I sure hope they all influence everyone they know to vote for Ron Paul in the primaries. Once again we see that the media is owned by the ruling elite and ignore the common people.

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Scott S. — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:50:48 GMT

The media is controlled by the Bilderbergers. Ron Paul will never be front and center, as he should be, in these articles. It doesn't matter if it is MSNBC, CNN, FOX, CBS, etc...they are all controlled by the Global Elite. The media, medicine, banking, and by and large, the US Govt. is under their control too! Thankfully, the Ron Paul Revolution has started in America, but it will need to spread around the globe to stop this madness. Educate Yourself: Google Biderberger, CFR, and the Tri-Lateral Committee. Oh, and yes...by all means, GOOGLE RON PAUL!!!

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Erin Reynolds — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:01:00 GMT

http://smokingmirrors.blogspot.com/2007/10/ron-paul-nothing-but-net.html

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Dr Alan Cheney, Saba Island, Dutch West Indies — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:05:26 GMT

How telling that Dr Paul won a sizable lead in the Straw poll but yet MSNBC devotes most of this article to Mr Romney. The corporate media want SO much to declare who the frontrunners are, with or without the numbers to back it.

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bob — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:06:41 GMT

I am glad Paul won. He wants to enforce the border, and not give a path to citizenship for illegals.

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Douglas (Oakland, CA) — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:11:48 GMT

How can you so-called "journalists" look at yourselves in the mirror? Do you realize how much damage occurs when you will not report the news fairly? Now please go back and write a NEWS STORY about the WINNER of this event. Thanks.

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Sharpinchitown — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:16:00 GMT

My sister lives in Midland, MI and spent the weekend with me. I converted her over the course of Sunday night into a Ron Paul fan. She then saw how the media ignores him and insists he's not viable, even though he has won most straw polls. Now they tend to project the belief that straw polls don't matter and are insignificant; of course had Romney won instead of lost, we would have seen the same story content, just a different title. We also would have heard about how the results coincide with the "scientific" polls. LOL

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Pecos Pete Chicago — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:21:14 GMT

I think this story has TWO pictures. First and foremost, Ron Paul a "2 tier" candidate won while he wasn't even there and secondly, the "1st tier" candidates got ONLY single digit percentile votes!!
Ron Paul ROCKS!!!

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Peter Hannity — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:21:45 GMT

Only Fred Thompson can save us!
go to http://www.fredthompsonforum.com for in depth discussions.

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Michael D. Elliott, Davenport, Iowa — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:25:56 GMT

I volunteered to run a table with my home made signs at a rock the vote event in Davenport, Iowa and all the other tables had paid people from the campaigns. The great points of the night were, I had other tables comming to get info on Ron Paul and after 9:30 pm I was the only table still there. The event lasted until midnight and I was there the whole time! That resulted in even more exposure by the MC of the event! It was great and the beer tasted good!

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Lissa, Rome, Georgia — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:26:58 GMT

Thanks for at least reporting this straw poll, though the winner, Dr.Paul was a merely mentioned in a phrase or two...You've got to admit that we are real and there are a lot of us, and we will be watching and responding to the media that finally decides to cover the first candidate that knows the issues, history, and respects the people.

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Rob Brandt, Seattle, Wash. — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:31:20 GMT

This article is not worth reading. It's slanted.

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Mariel, Los Alamos NM — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:34:22 GMT

I can only add that I too noted the article was primarily about a loser, not about the winner. Vested interest in the "front runners" or just too lazy to look up Paul's ideas and voting record? Mariel

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Ken Shippensburg, PA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:34:28 GMT

Maybe if enough people are smart enough to elect Ron Paul, enough people will be smart enough to stop paying attention to the Main Stream Media...and they'll just wither up and fade away because of their unrelenting bias

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Dennis Johnson, Moorhead, MN — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:37:24 GMT

MSNBC cannot simply report the news. It appears that their directive is to protect their annointed candidates at all costs. If the facts favor their chosen few, then fine, report. However, if the facts favor Ron Paul, then spin, spin, spin.

Remember four years ago at about this time in the election cycle? The straw poll results were in all the news. This time, however, with Ron Paul doing so well in the straw polls, no honest reporting. Hummmmm.

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bostus, bay city, tx — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:39:03 GMT

Dr. you got my pres. vote in the '80s and you'll get it again in the TX primaries and beyond.
I only make one request: endorse a Congressional ruling, to establish an independent body with the power to suppena any individual from any country (U.S.A. included}, to re-investigate 9-11.

Without transpaerancy,you know more than I,democracy can not exist. The truth of that horror should impeach, prosecute, and punish any and all parties concerned.
Such an act would spear the Achilles Heel of the thugs that make up this immoral cabel and set it back for years.

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Omar Discerner, NYC — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:39:45 GMT

What kind of an article on journalistic reporting is this? The hypocrisy is SOOO transparent. The moral vacuum we, as westerners in live in is astounding. Fed such trivial, biased 'stories. Should we be reporting the FACTS. WHY ARE WE ASKING WHO RON PAUL IS? This is the reason why. Corporations by nature cannot be trusted, this is how they work. 'By the fruits ye shall know them.'

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Brad F — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:11:20 GMT

What's that pounding sound I hear? Oh, it's MSNBC putting another nail in their "unbiased, mainstream media" coffin. We the people are on to your silly little games. Keep ignoring Ron Paul and you'll be mainstream no more.

NOTE: The most important thing to a journalist is his credibility. Mr. Chuck Todd, it looks like yours is toast!

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Marla Neill — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:17:49 GMT

Dear Mr. Todd,
Looks like you will need some practice with the following headline - RON PAUL WINS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION - are you going to say who lost instead? What kind of journalism is this anyway???

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Louis Lambert, Sydney, Australia — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:31:50 GMT

Hey Erin and Chuck, are you listening to all of the above comments?
Why didn't you focus the article on what is happening instead of on what is not happening? Is this not supposed to be about the results of the straw poll and yet with the exception of the first paragraph you concentrate on the losers.
This kind of blinkered reporting epitomizes why the MSM is headed for the can, such is the lack of relevancy for what is really going on. You missed the story, the good doctor is winning, Ron Paul. Now please write something about why he is winning. Hint, it might be about policy.

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Patrick Oneonta NY — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:38:04 GMT

I can't wait to read and watch the mainstream media when Ron Paul wins the first primary.

The headscratching stupidity will be fun to watch!

RON PAUL 2008 Join the R3VOLUTION!

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Jon B. Wilder, Los Angeles, CA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:43:14 GMT

The disconnect between the MSM's reporting of the "on-fire" Paul Phenomenon and what is happening on the streets and online will SOON be shattered when Paul's supporters start overwhelming the Primaries. I LOVE IT! The GOP empty suits and the MSM are like the frogs who sit there with their mouths open in a downpour: you WILL drown in the Ron Paul Perfect Storm!!!

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Rob C Ocala FL. — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:47:45 GMT

MSNBc
I feel sorry for you ,really.
Truly obvious slant on the win to Dr.Ron Paul.
"However" it, appears ,the people know whats happening , even if the Corpmedia cannot fiqure it out.
Mr Chuck Todd. You stick out like a sore thumb.

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Rocco, Eureka, CA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:50:58 GMT

This typical of MSNBC, ABC, CBS and the rest of the mainstream media. The pathetic nature of news reporting in this country is exemplified by the usual whitewashed propaganda supported by the media owners. Do you know that over 74,000 US soldiers have died since 1991 due to actions in Iraq (Dept of Veteran Affairs)? Support Free Speach TV.

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doris haas palm city florida — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:52:47 GMT

its obvious Ron Paul is our best and only hope for America. we support him fully. ed and doris

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Shawn M., Chicago, IL — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:53:49 GMT

Dear MSNBC,

I think it would be more accurate to have a headline announcing the winner of the straw poll, not the loser. How about some fair coverage of all of the candidates. It is the job of the media to report the news impartially.

Shawn

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April Opinion Phoenix, AZ — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:56:27 GMT

I find it puzzling as to why the winner of this straw poll RON PAUL wasn't given more attention in an ARTICLE about WHO WON THE STRAW POLL!
I've never read an article in which an athlete who came in second place was mentioned more than an athlete that took home the GOLD!

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Aussie Observer, Sydney Australia — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:56:38 GMT

"Something is happening here, but you don't know what it is, do you Mr Wastler!"

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HM Windhoek Namibia — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:57:29 GMT

I am not from America but I am redefining the opinion I had on Americans completely. The lame article is not what impresses but the comments reflect growing enlightment. You Americans for tghe first time have the right to change this planet for the better. ALL these candidates (except Ron Paul ofcourse) are clone variations from the same manipulation factory that has misled you for so long... Break free from this fraud destroying and devouring our world. We all count on you.

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Dr. No, Chicago, IL — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:11:13 GMT

Could you tell us who the losers of all the other straw polls were, too? Paul's name wouldn't be mentioned often if you reported on that.

WHAT'S EVERYBODY SO AFRAID OF? The people are starting to stand up. Guess that's pretty frightening for those who rely on the status quo to continue their evil-doing.

RON PAUL IN 2008

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Heather Collins Abilene, Texas — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:16:02 GMT

I am planning to vote for Ron Paul in the primaries and have already contacted our election office here for info. I do not believe in voting for the lesser of 2 evils. It is still evil! I was also a little irritated that Ron Paul was only mentioned once. RON PAUL 2008!!!

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AK, stockton, CA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:18:07 GMT

Dear mock journalists, enjoy these fleeting charades, your days of sponsored reality are numbered. Think about tomorrow and remember truth takes no prisoners. All your betrayals and deceptions have paved the way to the decline of civilization. Ron Paul; know the name, remember his courage, for even if the man dies tomorrow the spirit of liberty he’s reawakened shall oust all your degradations.

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artforlife — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:32:23 GMT

Romney was there in person and they were reporting on his speech and their reactions to it. He also came in second, so it was worth mentioning. Ron Paul (who I like) did not show up, so how could they talk about his speech? And of course there was no reaction, since there was nothing to react to. Duh!

And those of you capable of paying attention might remember that out of the front runners Giuliani, McCain and Romney, Romney was the ONLY one of the three who answered the theoretical question about Iran posed by Chris Matthews by talking about using *diplomacy* and *sanctions* while holding force in reserve as a last resort. The other two were very hawkish trying to out macho each other. (Thompson wasn't there, but he's been running on the fear factor all along.)

Why do some of you people have to twist every damned thing you see to cut other people down? That is really dishonest and stupid. It only hurts whatever candidate you support and turns people away, so if you aren't capable of anything smarter and more helpful than that, maybe you would do the most good by keeping your mouths shut.

I also don't expect someone with the maturity of a two year old to understand the effects of a positive platform and approach to life, but that is exactly why Romney and Paul are both doing so well. Good grief, who raised some of you boys?

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awd — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:36:53 GMT

paul is the only true republician in this group how about more honest reporting on the part of the news media .

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a bowman — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:39:13 GMT

when are you NEWS stations going to wake up and realize this USA needs serious changes,if RON PAUL is winning the debates and polls why not give him credit?

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Rob, — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:39:58 GMT

You Suck MSNBC and you know why!

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Nicholas Aguilera Carson City, NV — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:57:59 GMT

Ron Paul supporters rocked this conference. Paul was everywhere and couldn't be missed, but even our local media here blacked out Ron Paul's win of the straw poll. The only mention was the online version of the Reno paper in some blog hidden deep online. Let's go Everyone, keep up the support!

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John Mozilla — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:58:54 GMT

Another example of how Corporate America has "bought-and-paid-for" the media, the politicians (Romney, Rudy G., McCain, Hillary, Kennedy, etc., etc.). Money talks, BS walks, as they say....nowhere is it truer then in Washinton, DC. Wake-up people of America. Finally, more and more people are seeing the sellout of America by our so-called "leaders". It is truly refreshing that we now have a true patriot in Ron Paul to look out for the "peoples" rights and ideals. "Way-to-go" Ron! :)

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max,austin,tx — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:00:20 GMT

media favorite Romney loses ... so why isn't the headline

RON PAUL WINS NEVADA STRAW POLL

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Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:05:20 GMT

This is the great thing the internet is bringing us - no longer can the media giants just trot out stories about their pre-approved candidates to the public and gloss over everyone else. Now people are able to investigate all the candidates themselves. I don't know if enough people trust the internet over conventional media yet (especially the older voters) that it'll give Ron Paul a real chance, but we're moving in that direction.

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash. — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:12:12 GMT

In future articles, please focus more on the winner of the straw poll, not the loser.

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Matt Torian Escondido, Ca — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:16:28 GMT

Why not next time focus the article on the WINNER of the poll?

"Ron Paul landslides yet another straw poll" would be a good headline. Try it out sometime.

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Edd B., New Berlin,Wi. — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:18:59 GMT

How long will it take,if ever, for you all to realize in the MSM, that the ground swell is over Dr. Ron Paul and not the candidates you want to promote. If you don't come around soon, you'll be out in the cold when it comes to meaningful insight into the general publics desires for a viable candidate such as Dr. Paul.

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Aaron Miller, Calgary, Alberta — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:27:11 GMT

History repeating itself when it comes to true Messiahs they often are persecuted by the current corrupt establishment. That's why it is so important you as Americans Look out for the true Messiah. Keep going Ron Paul your truth is inspirational,contagious,and it is waking up the American citizens to the truth. We could use some Ron Paul types in Canada. p.s. Ron your integrity is inspiring and your Loyalty to your American public should be rewarded if I was American I would be by your side. I know you have God on your side and you will be rewarded.

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Carol Ann, DC Metro — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:27:18 GMT

This is what I responded:

Hey Chuck Todd the only way you could have marginalized Ron Paul victory any more was if you used this title:

Romney, Thompson, Giuliani, McCain, Hunter, Hucakbee, Smith, Jones, Miller, the Pope, Bono, the Ailatola and many more lose NV straw poll.

That way you could have wrote about all of them and totally excluded Ron Paul for the article.

To think I valued your opinion before this.

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Matt, Oregon — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:30:44 GMT

Hey Chuck Todd, I've got a question for ya. Did your masters tell you to hide the real headline "Ron Paul Wins Another Straw Poll", or do you just enjoy the taste of licking the sh#t from the boots of the elite?

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BD Kindley — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:42:01 GMT

&&&$$@@$$%^^#####@$$%%^&**** Words just absolutely fail me to really say what I think about your obviously bias reporting of this poll with loser Romney and winner RON PAUL . Omission of the truth is just the same as lying . Where the F.C.C ???? Shouldn't they be watching lying media such as yours, they need to pull your licensed (liars).

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Enough is Enough, Tampa, FL — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:48:05 GMT

Let's see -- the MSM and the Rothschilds have already picked corporate NAFTA Hellary for their supposed "Demoncratic" nomination (Check out portfolio.com 10/05/07 article by Lloyd Grove.), while I still can't find anyone out here that claims to support her.

Meanwhile, the corporate front running, endless war profiteering Republicans are all in a tail spin ball of confusion, but never fear, Ron Paul the populous miracle is here, the corrupt powers that be would have you believe. Do you suppose it has anything to do with him (Ron Paul) eliminating the income tax on the very top 20% richest that have bought, stolen or cheated their way to owning 95% of everything (including the debt we all pay taxes on), to service and then totally deregulate their monopolistic corporations while selling it as a free market.

The absolute fix is in and it too absolutely corrupts. Now fall in line and take your "mark of the beast" sales tax card and buy, sell or trade anything. You're finally enslaved and totally con- troll-ed but convinced you're free by them, the wealthy, manipulating establishment, not by George Orwell, Joseph Goebbels or George Bush.

PS: We just got rid of the Republicans after 12 years of looting. By the way, who gave the ok to give illegal aliens my tax money in benefits that I am forced to pay in this "free country" or go to jail? Where were the "personal responsibility" Republicans the last 12 years? You know, the ones that don't believe in collectivism for Social Security and national health care for all American citizens? Show me where Ron Paul ever sponsored a bill taking back entitlements from illegals. Now I completely understand why the ruling elite chuckle when they talk about the little sheeple.

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Robert Nesbitt, Los Angeles, CA — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:03:48 GMT

I believe that when a writer states a headline and then does not develop that headline in the following piece, it's called "BURYING THE LEAD!" Back to remedial journalism class for Mr. Todd. We want to hear about Dr. Paul...don't you get it?

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Mike, NY — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:04:06 GMT

MSNBC is owned by G.E. one of the biggest defense contractors in the world. It would be bad business for them to promote a candidate that is anti war. They would rather push candidates like Romney, and Clinton who want to keep the war machine running. I am a life long democrat who will be voting for Dr. Paul. He is the right man for the job period. The government is taking away our rights little by little. When will we as a nation say enough and elect Dr. Paul.

Visit prisonplanet.com and listen to Alex Jones a huge Ron Paul supporter go to Google video and watch terror storm and learn how pressing these issues are to our way of life

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brian — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:05:30 GMT

I wonder how much time Romney took to "CONSULT HIS ATTORNEYS " before his speech in Nevada! Romney you an idiot.. consult your attorneys you sounded so stupid and dumb no way you can be president with a remark like that.. and yyes.. why do that talk about that idiot romney when RON PAUL WON THE POLL!!! TO FRIGGIN FUNNY!

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Andy — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:22:56 GMT

Having followed Ron Paul's rise from here in Australia I think its pretty obvious that his omission from recognition by Main Stream Media indicates election fraud...one of the 14 tenets of Fascism.

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J. D. Merkel — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:24:03 GMT

Thanks for posting the article. It shows how far you have fallen, and is a mini snapshot of what has happened to journalism in America today. I work in a mill, and could easily write a better article than this. How long do you think you can keep the lid on what is happening? What you are doing is going to cause the opposite of what you intend - so my advice is to keep doing it!

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Cameron, New Hampshire — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:37:29 GMT

Gotta love the title of the article. Had Romney won, or McCain, or Guiliani, or Thompson (the media creation that he is) they title would've been "[Insert Media-Darling] Wins NV Straw Poll." But Ron Paul wins, in fact, dominates capturing 33% of the vote and what's the titel?

No, not "Paul wins NV Straw Poll," or even, "Paul Wins NV Straw Poll; Romney Second," instead it's "Romney Loses NV Straw Poll," and the name Ron Paul is in the article a total of ONE time.

How is a supposed "long-shot," "second-tier," "novelty act," (your words not mine) absolutely dominating a straw poll not newsworthy? I mean Romney was there and he got embarrassed, Ron Paul wasn't and he won hands down. Maybe someone in your newsroom should ask why that is and actually investigate it.

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Shonda Towery — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:39:04 GMT

God bless Ron Paul!!!!!!!!!!

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Al Port Richey, Fl. — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:41:58 GMT

The only CANDIDATE that I myself would like to see in the highest office of this NATION of Nations is the CANDIDATE that believes in adhering to the CONSITUTION....

There is only one CANDIDATE that has not sold the rest of America out as of yet.... I am optimistic in the fact that the CANDIDATE that I speak of is the best suited for the job...this CANDIDATE has the best voting record out of the 535 "criminal elite".

The CANDIDATE that I speak of is none other than Ron Paul of the 14th District of Texas, elected to serve ten terms.

Just whom would want a PUP not even dry behind ears to be elected to the most important job of the country? Could it be any of the following? aaaaaaaaaaah YES the CFR, FRB, CIA, FBI, NSA, after all their goal is the NWO.

It boggles my mind that you would write a third rate article about a loser, one that never even got out of the gate from the onset... a TIN WOODMAN for sure, followed close by the STRAWMAN John McCain, with the wicked WITCH of the EAST Hillary hot on their heels, must not forget the cowardly LION, Brownback, Nor the SCARECROW Fred Thompson, along with Kucinich the GREEN SOLDIER, Joe Biden UNCLE HENRY......hmmmmmmmmm
all the while everyone still resides in Winkie Country.

They hava all traded in the yellow brick road for the spongey sagging "FIAT" greenbacks... the tool of the LOBBYESTS, given to them by their MASTERS the FRB & CFR. Selling their fellow country men out to FOREIGN CORPORATIONS.

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artforlife — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:43:37 GMT

If Ron Paul legalizes prostitution, there's money to be made in Las Vegas. Consider the source of this straw poll.

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H.P.S. South Jersey — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:55:01 GMT

Man.

First the media decides that Rudy Giuliani should win the Republican nomination, so they begin to refer to him as a "front runner," nevermind the fact that everyone pretty much hates him, and with good reason.

Meanwhile the media decides Hillary is going to be president. Nevermind the fact that everyone pretty much hates her, and with good reason. As if liberals are going to vote for a neocon shill praised by KARL ROVE and the neocon think tanks? A woman who stands for NOTHING but the CFR agenda, a woman who took money from Rupert Murdoch and pretty much everyone else in the mainstream media? Puhleeze. The Bilderberg Queen fools NO ONE who's actually paying any attention to her voting record.

Then, once the media realizes it's not fooling us with the hand-picked Giuliani it begins to promote Pretty Boy Romney instead of the guy who's winning the straw polls and bringing in tons of money, despite the fact that media pretends he doesn't exist. The msm so desperate, they'll actually publish articles about Romney losing a straw poll, instead of interviewing, or even explaining the platform of, the guy who actually WON.

What can we say but "HECKUVA JOB, mainstream media!" Maybe you can tell your fascist overlords they haven't put enough fluoride and mercury in our water and that they should up the dose until we're stupid enough to vote for them. Or, maybe you can just tell the "Republicrats" we have a message for them: A coarser and more profane version of BITE ME. We like our Constitution and our civil liberties, thank you very much, and we're not giving them up without a fight.

I dream of a Paul/Kucinich ticket. They're the only candidates who aren't corporate sellouts. Corporatism is just a nicer word for fascism, and we're not buying it.

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Walter, Sugar Land TX — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:58:46 GMT

Ron Paul 2008

Or you can continue being slaves to the NeoCon War Machine.

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F. Milton Olsen III, Milwaukee, WI — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:35:39 GMT

About the CNBC poll removal, and now about this, I have contacted corporate advertising sales staff and told them that while my small business would benefit from advertising with them on the internet, I can't do a penny's worth of trade with them with them over this blatant censorship and manipulation of news.

When they admit their error and make amends, I'll call their ad reps and let them have a shot at my business. Otherwise they can get bent.

I'd like to see the rest of the small business community do as I have done. Click on their corporate links and hit these guys in the wallet!

F. Milton Olsen III
Heart of Fire

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Patrick, Dayton, Ohio — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:36:55 GMT

This just goes to show you what a joke the msm is. I hope MSNBC, CNN, and all the broadcast networks go out of business because they're nothing but a bunch of morons who shill for the almighty dollar (which isn't so almighty anymore)!

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Diane from Canada — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:38:34 GMT

Well I'm an onlooker from the norther clime, above the 49th, and even I can hear the bravo's for Ron Paul loud and clear way up here. Making an impact? You bet.
GO RON PAUL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Daniel Sciortino — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:59:20 GMT

I can't say anything about the MSM bias against Ron Paul that other's haven't already picked up on. This article is ridiculous.

So I'll focus on the fact that this Undecided guy beat out Giuliani and Thompson! Wow! I don't even remember him being at any of the debates! How could he pull off such a stunning upset of the "frontrunners?"

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William Rogers Londonderry NH — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 01:40:34 GMT

Romney must have the biggest flip flop factory in Massachusetts, bigger than Kerry's, maybe that's how those guys got all their money. Massachusetts must be the flip flop center of the universe. At least Ron Paul doesn't flip flop. 30+ years and totally consistent no wonder he's the winner of the Nevada Straw Poll. Go Ron Go Ronnie Be Good

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JP — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 01:52:27 GMT

Wouldn't your business get richer under Ron Paul?

Why do you marginalize him?

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Joe, Seattle, WA — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 02:29:25 GMT

Romney has now spent $46 million dollars campaigning this year (most of it his own money) and Ron Paul has spent $2.8 million. Romney attends the event and speaks. Ron Paul isn't there and wins in a landslide. And the entire story is about Romney? MSNBC is proving again that they are a joke. Romney barely beat "undecided"!

What cracked me up most is that "undecided" beat Giuliani, Thompson and McCain! How can Giuliani be winning the handful of mainstream polls and losing every straw poll, online poll, post-debate poll, and has ZERO online traffic in any area?

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Steve Simmons — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 02:34:11 GMT

As a Democrat for 37 years, I must admit that the party no longer represents my values and am now looking into the Republican party. Although most of the platform doesn't appeal to me, one candidate stood out. Ron Paul.
This is one man I will change for. For Change.

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Timothy Moultrie, Lexington, South Carolina — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 02:46:58 GMT

I teach history in South Carolina. Ron Paul is the only candidate who "gets it." I've watched my profession spiral into the abyss at the hand of edu-crats at the state and national level. Eliminating the Department of Education would be the first great step in the right direction. I am strongly in favor of restoring the Republic.

The following outline of Ron Paul's head-to-head Win/Lose/Draws does NOT include Dr. Paul's last three first place showings in the New Hampshire straw polls.

Ron Paul's Head-to-Head Records (Win-Lose-Tie):
Ron Paul v. Rudy Giuliani 31-5-0
Ron Paul v. Mitt Romney 24-12-0
Ron Paul v. Fred Thompson 21-14-0
Ron Paul v. John McCain 32-3-0
Ron Paul v. Mike Huckabee 30-4-1
Ron Paul v. Sam Brownback 32-2-1
Ron Paul v. Tom Tancredo 33-1-0
Ron Paul v. Duncan Hunter 32-2-0

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Peter J. O'Leary, Chicago, IL — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 03:14:28 GMT

Don't worry. Chuck Todd and most of MSNBC will be looking for new jobs in about 13 months or so. Make that most of the MSM.
It's not just about Ron Paul, it's about his message. If they don't kill him, when he gets elected, he'll make obsolete the lying media and politicians.
It's about time.

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Ty R Phoenix, AZ — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 03:19:41 GMT

But will Ron Paul eliminate the EPA and FDA? I kinda need clean water and air, and enough already with the e-coli!!

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Kevin, Greenvile NC — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 03:55:42 GMT

" So Ron Paul won another Straw Poll? Are you beginning to see a pattern?"

Yes: Straw polls are pretty much meaningless. Paul has NO shot. Feel free to continue deluding yourselves though.

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Jim Lundberg, San Diego, CA — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 04:10:26 GMT

Ron Paul has won 17 out of 36 straw polls and came in 1, 2nd or 3rd in 29 of 36. Now who is the top tier candidate? Even though Romney, Guiliani, McCain, and Thompson spent about 10 Million each, I see NOTHING in the form of signs or banners. All they can do is try and take down the Ron Paul signs that they see almost everywhere.

But we need to keep up the push. I'm still meeting people who are asking who Ron Paul is.

ONLY RON PAUL CAN BEAT HILLARY!

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Chris, Los Angeles, California — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 04:27:47 GMT

I'm disappointed that MSNBC would so blatantly ignore the real story and instead focus on the guy who doesn't need more attention. At the very least, a journalistically respectable title would include both Paul and Romney in the title, and such an article should at least mention something about the consistently impressive power of Paul's supporters.

Eventually, the media will no longer be able to ignore Paul.

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Dean, FL — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 04:31:36 GMT

Ron Paul is probably this country's absolute last hope to salvage what we can. There are no ifs, and or buts about it.

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Sal P, Toronto, Canada — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 04:34:08 GMT

I wish I could vote for Ron Paul. I'm Canadian, and since the NAU is firmly in place, I hope he's leading the way down south. ALSO...I've also managed to bannish all American (and some Canadian) news sources from my list of things that exist. I've been following Ron Paul's campaign and all his convincing debate and poll wins...if anybody else represents the GOP other than Paul, the people WILL revolt...in some form.

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash. — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 04:46:26 GMT

Thank you for this informative piece. I was very much interested in who came in second at this Nevada straw poll.

Is there any chance that NBC could do an in-depth follow-up piece on who came in second at all the other straw polls for the 2008 election cycle?

I’m an aspiring journalist as well, and will do my part to help. I’m compiling an important historical record of second place presidential candidates that you can license to use on your in-depth follow-up. From Charles Pinckney to Lewis Cass to John Davis, I’ll chronicle all the runners-up. They’ll finally have their “place” in history.

We're number 2! We're number 2!

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Dem from Texas — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 05:15:43 GMT

To the main stream media:

We do not want Freaky Fred, Rude Rudy, or Monotonous Mitt as our president!

Ron Paul 2008!

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your mom — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 05:16:19 GMT

Well, you could have at least out it in caps. And shortened it up a bit. Romney LOSES. The end.
As if anyone gives a damn about Romney.

Man do I hate the mass media. Good thing we don't need them anymore.

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Another Christian Voter — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 05:35:21 GMT

Ron Paul must be ordained by God, perfectly clean, intelligent and inspired and, like Mary Poppins, practically perfect in every way. Why else would the media be so contemptuous of someone most people want to see in office? I am not standing in line to vote in another George Bush. Hello? Hello?

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Steve , Perth, Western Australia — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 06:21:26 GMT

Here we are again. Once again Ron Paul wins a Straw Poll. How many is that now 15? He has also won handily most of the polls, both phone and internet which have followed the debates. His fundraising efforts speak for themselves, being on an exponentially rising curve. This has propelled him into third or fourth most well funded, VIA SMALL PERSONAL DONATIONS, rather than the usual big corporate swags of money the others almost all rely on. Whilst the others' fund raising results are all sliding in contrast.

In short the guy is undeniably the biggest political news in the USA since the Civil War. Yet the MSM, is working double time and employing everything short of magic (And who can be sure the editors don't dance around a cauldron and stick pins in dolls?) to keep his name away from public notice, even as someone above says, he won the poll by twice the next in line, and is the essence of the story supposedly yet he is mentioned once whilst Romeny, the 'also ran' gets a mention in every paragraph at least once.

What crap. You clowns in the media just don't get it do you? Ron Paul's support base is self evidently real, the thread here is typical of any article about the Man from Texas. So remember that the same people are 100% alert to and watching with rising disgust the final writhing convulsions of what was once the ONLY news sourse most people knew.,

Thanks to your evident inability to judge the true intelligence of at least the better part of society, you have now through your own whoredom and bias lost the better part of the interested public. The only ones who actually take anything you write as gospel or anything like the most important news, are cretins, the lowest common denominator.

These ones will never support Ron Paul, if for no other reason than that we informed, progressive and intelligent people; their antitheses, DO. You can see how many there are of these, this your remaining fan base, if I can put it so.

Those who oppose Ron paul on this thread. Compare their posts, their honesty and their NUMBERS, and recall, they are your regular readers, those who would never look beyond the MSM for their news and the associateed prepackaged opinions.

Assumimg Bush and gang don't declare martial law before and cancel the election in 2008, then Ron Paul's rise will co-incide with the simultaneous demise of the (so called) mainstream media. Either way though the MSM is finished. Even a makeover will never get us back.

The only way back to our trust at this stage would be via a grovelling apology and full disclosure of all the wicked lies and omissions of the past, and a sincere promise to stop it stop pandering to politics, big business and other nefarious cabals. Then we might consider giving you a second chance.

Absent such a full repentance and recompense, we the people will continue to build our own information society without your significant input. You will be reduced to following us, and not the other way around.

You already are. How many have noticed that the local MSM newspaper seems to be carrying about 90% of the stuff much of which was not formally their areas; which is found on a couple of thge biggest alternative sites, like Rense? I have and also I see the stories were invariably on the alternative sites first, even if the primary source is often a local MSM one.

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Eric Blair — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 06:27:22 GMT

Does this mean that the best an unperson like Dr. Paul can hope for in the general election, is a banner headline declaring "Hillary Loses".

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Curt — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 06:30:26 GMT

The bias in this "news report" is astounding. MSNBC isn't about objectively reporting the news, it is about maintaining the status quo. Ron Paul's campaign is gaining momentum... Romney has to lend millions from his own personal account to sustain his uninspired campaign... Visit Ron Paul's site and donate!!!

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Chuckyyy — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 06:36:06 GMT

Chuck Todd is the worst journalist ever! You are a moron Chuck!

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Shawn S., Portland, Oregon. — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 06:44:34 GMT

Attention Corporate America: Ron Paul has already won our minds, hearts, and our votes. Get with it! He would actually be good for everyone!

Romney is soooo neo-con and those guys are losers. Its time to put the REPUBLIC back in Republican.

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Charlene, Las Vegas — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:14:30 GMT

Someone alert the media! There's a 20 ton elephant in the living room and all reporters are ignoring him, hoping he will go away! You can't miss him because unlike the little pink elephants prancing about, Ron Paul is no light weight. Like drunks' visions of pink elephants, the media is blind to, or in denial of the great grassroots following of populist Ron Paul. Face your fears! Report on the elephant in the dining room lest you have to clean up after him. You know what I mean!

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Steve Perth, Western Australia — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:23:40 GMT

If Ron Paul is elected president, I guess you clowns will still be writing about Hillary two weeks later?

What amuses me is to imagine how in blazes the mainstream media fools and tools are going to deal with it if Paul wins the primaries? Then somehow they are going to have to expalin their former position, since it is becoming a major story in itself or else scramble to make up for lost time, which will mean he must get massive coverage and a lot of it is still going to beg the question, "Why have you never mentioned this guy before?"

The whore media has sunk beneath redemption with their coverage in this election I think. ""Ask not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee, MSM....""

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Kevin — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 10:29:10 GMT

Ron Paul for the win!

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James M. Ray Brevard Florida — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 11:33:51 GMT

2-word answer to the first question by Nathan: "Media Bias."
JMR

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Sick of it All — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:35:47 GMT

Plain and simple, you guys suck as journalists. I herby boycott this sucky web page, your sucky channels, your sucky radio shows and most of all, every single one of the sucky partners that you advertise and I strongly urge everyone to do the same. Stop the madness!

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BenPittam Loon Lake, Wa — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:48:25 GMT

His time has come. Vote Ron Paul for President!!!

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Andy, Columbus, ohio — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:54:41 GMT

Hey do me a favor msnbc, the next time Ron Paul wins a poll, write the article about him, not tool romney

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Dena, Jacksonville, Florida — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:02:15 GMT

You did a disservice to the voters by devoting most of this story to the loser instead of the winner. Its obvious to most of us that you and every other MSM newspaper in the country would prefer ANY candidate except Ron Paul. If you wonder why people in this country are so disgusted with the status quo, take a look inward, and understand why we have turned to the internet and elsewhere for the real story!

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Larry Waters, Frisco, TX — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:06:28 GMT

This article, while disappointing in its extensive reporting on Romney, does show the MAYBE NSNBC has hit on the way to bring itself out of the ratings basement and back to relevancy in Election 2008.

The rest of the "mainstream" press is going out of its way to ignore Dr. Paul. If MSNBC just covers him (not hype him), but cover him as they would any other legitimate candidate, MSNBC could lead the mainstream pack, instead of running behind it. Think about it.

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Rev. Keith — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:20:55 GMT

Jeez, he won another Republican straw poll!?! Maybe now Sean Hannity will recognize the fact he's not running as a Dem! Maybe...

The latest TIME magazine in an article to assist the undecided voter, claimed that the top-tier candidates for the GOP were Giuliani, Romney, and McCain...McCain for chrissakes!?! A message to the MSM..."We owe you nothing...you have no control" (Fugazi)

Go Ron!

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Ken Howard, Annandale Va. — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 16:16:27 GMT

The Mainstream Media has been relagated to the "Trash Heap" of History. You did it to yourselves when you decided to IGNORE your 1st Amendment DUTY in our BELOVED CONSTITUTION and instead, take the PAYOLA from your CORPRATE (fascist) BOSS's that cause you to cower for FEAR of your job, versus being a BRAVE & FREE AMERICAN journalist performing YOUR DUTY as a TRUTHFUL PATRIOTIC ASMERICAN even if you were to be fired...at least you would've still had your DIGNITY for performing your DUTY with HONOR...but, alas, YOU ARE HISTORY NOW! Keep serving your fascist paymaster!

The Mainstream Media has been REPLACED with TRUTH, FREEDOM and JUSTICE via the INTERNET...YOUTUBE, GOOGLE VIDEO, MEETUP, FACEBOOK, shall I keep going?

Ron Paul is NOT a Candidate, Ron Paul is an IDEA, an IDEA or a CONTINUATION of this FREEDOM EXPERIMENT that was started over 200 Years ago and has lost it's way, but now is FOUND!

A sleeping GIANT has awaken from a long slumber, and he's not very happy! HE'S HUNGRY! HUNGRY FOR FREEDOM! Ron Paul's message is OUR MESSAGE, the one we sent KING GEORGE over 200 years ago...and, the one we are sending to the current GEORGE today!

YOU Mainstream media can continue to IGNORE us, our message and our MESSANGER, Ron Paul, WE DON'T CARE ANYMORE, because we now have a LEVEL PLAYING FIELD, it's called the INTERNET...AND WE ARE BEING HEARD, LIKE THE 'Shot that was heard around the world'!

LET FREEDOM RING!

WE DON'T NEED YOU ANYMORE Mainstream Media...YOU HAVE FAILED YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL & PATRIOTIC DUTIES BY CONVERTING TO ALTRUISTIC ideologies vs. CAPITALISM, and since CAPITALISM represents FREE MARKETS and FREE CHOICES toward the greatest sums of MONEY FLOW and represents greater market efficiencies, the INTERNET POLLS and the Straw Polls PROVE YOU Mainstream Media Outlets are steadily LOOSING GROUND EVERYDAY to the ALTERNATIVE MEDIA of the "PEOPLES" CHOICE because FREE MARKETS ALWAYS WIN!

ALWAYS!

YOU made your CHOICE, and so have we, when we want complete TRUTHFUL, ACCURATE and UN-BIASED INFORMATION, RESEARCH and NEWS COVERAGE, we go to our sources on the greatest FREE PRESS EXPERIMENT of ALL TIME...The INTERNET!

"During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act". George Orwell

Let the r3VOLution begin...GO RON GO!

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Tom Westbrook — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 16:47:18 GMT

What about a story about Guiliani losing? Or how about a story on Thompson losing? How about a story about McCain loosing? Huckabee? Brownback? Or maybe just a story on Ron Paul winning? Hmm...

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash. — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:38:34 GMT

Errr.... Mr Wastler. There seems to be a message in all this, don't you think?

I don't think that I have seen a single e:mail in support of Mitt Romney. On the other hand, a 'non-entity' candidate seems to have attracted quite a bit of support.

I remember the days before the internet when ten letters were thought to represent a view worth taking seriously. What would the number be on the internet, do you suppose. Enough messages here?

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Jennifer — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:46:38 GMT

I love Ron Paul!

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Alex, Prescott Valley, AZ — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 19:35:47 GMT

MSN focus on Romney because he actually attended the straw poll. Ron Paul obviously had nothing new or important to say, since he sent a surrogate. Romney is just trying to win the vote (unsuccessfully) by, well, showing up.

What kind of article would it be if it focused on an absent candidate? It would naturally have to gravitate more towards the fact that he was absent than the fact that he won, because that raises more questions. And then everybody would be offended that MSN wrote an article slamming Ron Paul for not attending instead of everybody being offended that MSN wrote an article about Mit Romney losing.

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Lovethefoundingfathers, Nashville, TN — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:19:26 GMT

Wow, I see the 'fix' is in but it is for cramming these fake conservatives down our throats while real ones like Ron Paul are to be marginalized. We are not buying the corporate media Bull S___ any more and you knuckleheads in the accounting office of MSNBC better notice or be rendered useless to society. I am not only going to vote for Paul I am sending him $50. I hope the rest of you follow my suggestion on this. Dr. Paul appears to be the only candidate I have seen since the first time elected Reagan administration (second time Daddy Bush played the part of Dick Cheney and ruined it all anyway) who gets the idea that there is a Constitution to guide us in decision making and we have been letting our 3 branches of checks and balances ignore procedure.

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Kyle Schmitt, Clarkston Wa — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 22:19:25 GMT

What a disgusting example of poor coverage by the corporate media. The story should be Ron Paul success not Romney's faliure.

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d. zent, Bakersfield CA — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 01:15:58 GMT

Hey MSNBC,
How much of a commercial buy did Romney have to make to get this kind of plug (especially since Paul kicked his ass)? It has now become obvious on right-wing site after site that the "powers-that-be" are desperate to discredit the only guy who has the guts to bring up that little matter of the US Constitution. It may surprise you to know that the average citizen remembers it clearly and Mr. Paul's measure of support among them certainly bears this out. As for me - the hell with old-guard media who won't speak the truth anymore or do their job as journalists. Ignoring Ron Paul won't make him go away, but you can bet that you, as a business, are going to lose customers disgusted by your obvious attempts to game the system. I dunno, perhaps you think we're all a bunch of frustrated former Ross Perot supporters who jes' ain't right in the head...but you would be wrong.

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d. zent, Bakersfield CA — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 01:16:36 GMT

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Alchemist — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 01:21:17 GMT

So, The WINNER here are the real loser??? You talked about the other fuckers all the time! RON PAUL was THE WINNER stupid writer. You should be fired.

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Dr. Reality — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 02:38:50 GMT

The point of this article has nothing to do with journalism. It is a fraud written by a shillistic buffoon who probably carries a card for the FBI or CIA. The corporations and their pentagon enablers do not want to see humanity free. It is the MSM machines propaganda to sell you the stepford presidential candidate, all aside from Paul who are prostitutes and criminals. Amazing isn't it? There should be a full fledged revolution in progress right now, starting with the mainstream propagandists.

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Puck — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 02:52:34 GMT

So do you guys actually have exec meetings to discuss why you are losing viewers to the internet? Do you really think credibility doesn't matter?

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Joseph Smith — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 06:50:17 GMT

1 Million Ron Paul supporters + $12 each =VICTORY

Everyone donates $12, even if you’ve given before, to the Ron Paul HQ at www.ronpaul2008.com
Ron Paul’s HQ will post our info online. Our Name / State we reside in / Our pledge to vote in our State Republican primary. This will prove that our campaign has the largest grassroots support of any candidate!

If we can’t raise enough money and get enough people to commit, Ron Paul won’t win, no matter how popular he is on the net

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Tim — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 07:25:01 GMT

Reading the comments are a beautiful thing. The bias is being exposed daily or the shoddy reporting is.

Either way, the MSM and government screwed up by letting the internet out of the bag.

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Bill M. Colorado Springs, CO — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 09:08:52 GMT

This article is not about the winner. It's all about the loser. The main stream media is a big sham and MSMBC is showing its true biased colors. We Ron Paul supporters are just going to have to take the bull by the horns and let people know what Ron Paul stands for. I plan to hand out "Freedom to Fascism" DVDs (only a $1.00) with a flier to people at WalMart. To me this will be much more effective than just walking around with a Ron Paul sign.

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Independent — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:53:25 GMT

This article really has legs! I've seen it cited in half a dozen places online as proof of MSM spinning against Ron Paul. Clever use of propaganda, folks, but the internet is changing the political information game.

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Conservative Value Voter HOUSTON, TX — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:11:40 GMT

It's truly comical how main stream chooses to highlight the LOSERS of the straw polls - or more often than not just dismisses the polls all together - but just CANNOT highlight THE WINNER (Ron Paul). He has won more straw polls than any candidate...hello? Time to wake up the media...

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rus, la, ca — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:57:30 GMT

if you think about it, it'd be pretty funny if ron paul beat hillary in the general election. i can see the story now:

"hillary clinton has lost the presidential election to a virtual no-name. despite her popularity in our scientific polls, and the popularity of her husband bill, she was unable to get more than 24% of the popular vote. as a side note, some guy who isn't hillary is now our president."

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John Doe , arizona — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 22:52:50 GMT

someone got it right - NBC thinks that Tim Russert and Chris Matthews get to pick the next president. Unfortunately none of us really get to pick but the media is trying to convince enough people that the election process is real so that the country doesn't rise up in revolt.
What is the main standard for judging the front runners ? - Who raises the most money.
After the last two election hoaxes none of us should be surprised when the next "president" is appointed and then anointed by the MSM.

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Jordan Rodge — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 23:55:15 GMT

Okay, so Romney gets second (after correction) with 16%, Ron Paul gets first with 33%, not only this, but Ron Paul has placed first in 17 of the 33 straw polls he's participated in. I understand Straw Polls don't mean much in the long run, but this isn't worth reporting? And even more so, Romney's loss is more worth reporting than Ron Paul beating him with twice the percentage, and not even showing up?! I don't get it

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John Howard, Alturas, CA — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 02:03:17 GMT

Let's see....Ron Paul offers us the constitution, you know, liberty, property, peace - stuff like that...but Rommney offers us optimism, and war and two Gitmos! Hmmmmm...that's so hard...I better watch TV and find out what to think.

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Fri, 19 Oct 2007 04:16:06 GMT

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Bill Banks — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:38:03 GMT

Will you news spinners get your heads out of your asses?
We the people don't want your choice for a leader, we want ours!!!

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john doe — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:59:35 GMT

The media is the enemy of the American people. The American people know it and they are heading in the opposite direction from anything and everything you write, broadcast, or comment on.

Irrelevant much?

Get used to it, there's a revolution coming.

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Buck D., San Diego, CA — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 18:12:22 GMT

Stop trying to ignore RON PAUL with clever manipulative journalism. Congress and Bush are in single digit approval territory - so is main stream journalism - wake up and smell the coffee - this type of biased article fools no one. The internet is exposing the fraud.

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Gary D. Fitzgerald Memphis, Tennessee — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:42:43 GMT

This is great for Ron Paul. Let us hope that this translates at the poll.
The Tennessee Hillbilly
tenngary2000@yahoo.conm

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Fri, 19 Oct 2007 21:04:28 GMT

Romney might have 40% percent of the article. But
Ron Paul gets 100% of the comments. These comments
are real media. Real quotes from real people. Honest
journalism lets the people’s narratives be heard before
the writers.

Keep posting people!

And let all your friends know how Ron Paul is
doing in the real world.

Romney loses NV straw poll

Mike, Littleton, CO — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 03:12:14 GMT

Wow, the only way I can understand making the headline about the loser is if you wanted to biasly support him. It appears that's what's happened.

Romney loses NV straw poll

Russ-Shreveport, LA. — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 03:43:58 GMT

The conspirators have lost control of the American people and so they keep trying to hide this REAL American Ron Paul and present us with illusions of Rommey, McQuack, Jewlianus...etc... so they can keep their puppets in the Out-house. I think this is a wake up call for AIPAC, the ZOG media and ADL and all the other monkeys. You are losing the American people...better hurry and pass some more laws so you can force us who to vote for too. Kind of like ADL's hate crimes and speech restrictive laws. Ron Paul is the ticket to a free America once more and that is why the media does not want to give Ron paul the time of day, even as he wins in spite of all their games of hiding this man from the American people. The American people are tired of being ruled by Is-ra-hell and it's political puppets. A vote for anyone BUT Ron Paul is just more of the same. NO MORE WARS FOR IS-RA-HELL!!!

Romney loses NV straw poll

v.sorensen — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 04:10:03 GMT

Americans love winners....so why are you being so unamerican!

Romney loses NV straw poll

V.sorensen Victoria, BC, Canada — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 04:14:40 GMT

Americans love winners.....so why are you being so un-american.

Romney loses NV straw poll

Balden — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 09:42:36 GMT

Why in the world is this article dedicated to Romney? RON PAUL WON.

Romney loses NV straw poll

Bill M. — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 10:26:53 GMT

This article is all about Romney instead of the winner - Ron Paul. This shows just how biased MSNBC really is. We Ron Paul supporters, armed with Internet, are just going to have to show how irrelevant the main stream media really is these days.

Romney loses NV straw poll

Paul, Cody, WY — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 02:39:42 GMT

It's all right that they write about Romney. After all, this is quite an embarrassment. The point, that Ron Paul did win, got across. Good enough.

Romney didn't win because he is phoney, and people don't like phoneys. Only his personal fortune is keeping his campaign alive; certainly not his popularity. Hillary would eat him for lunch.

Romney loses NV straw poll

tammy, long beach, ny — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 15:45:27 GMT

Jeez. Mention Ron Paul a little less! He won for goodness sake!
MSM... GET OVER YOURSELVES AND START REPORTING FACTS.

Romney loses NV straw poll

Ed — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 20:00:47 GMT

This is a terrible article. Why the hell is Romney's name mentioned in the title? This guy seems to have as much integrity as FOX news.

Romney loses NV straw poll

jd, Beuamont Ca — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 20:51:38 GMT

to: Charlie Cross, Erie, Pennsylvania.. True conservative? Dr. Ron Paul. Me thinks you did read any of the existing posts before posting yourself.

To MSNBC and all of the other media outlets trying to spoon feed me and the rest of my countrymen sub par candidates at the expense of a true American with answers rather than platitudes and chochkys, you lose if the country loses you know? Report the facts and let the informed populace decide.

To all of my fellow Paul supporters. I am proposing that we boycott any and all advertisers of any outlet that displays this type of blatent diversionary tactics and refuses to report on the true story of this election cycle; the displeasure at the nations distance from our constitutional foundations and the only candidate that thinks it should be corrected.

I feel a landslide coming and It makes me feel all tingly inside. All of you who say Ron paul can't win and your vote will be wasted on him, are more sheeple than anything else for allowing the media to use that old cliche` once again to manipulate you into voting for someone other than who you really support.

peace out,

jd

Romney loses NV straw poll

Casey — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:55:35 GMT

Yes the article is very Romney heavy but I don't think it paints him in a positive light, he's called on his campaign stealing slogan, and his pre-planned answers "Well I think it starts with a new face." Seriously though guys, Ron Paul placed first and wasn't even there! That story writes itself!

Romney loses NV straw poll

Defend Thyself — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:11:00 GMT

I just read an article that finally referred to our by as, "the newest top-tier GOP Presidential candidate."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/usnw/20071022/pl_usnw/silicon_valley_techies_launch_ronpaulspace_com__new_web20_social_network_for_presidential_candidate_ron_paul
He is finally gaining momentum & the comment by Jesse Shaffer made my day, and I hope yours. Remember Nov 5th, where we all donate $100 to raise $10MM on one day & propel Ron Paul to the win. If anyone else gets the Republican nomination, we will loose our Republic to the Socialistic Whore...

Romney loses NV straw poll

George Heckels — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:08:23 GMT

Ron Paul is going to win the white house no matter how much msnbc hates him. He is by far the best choice.

Romney loses NV straw poll

Keith, Houston Texas — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:42:44 GMT

Typical socialistic media for the socialistic Soviet Union type empire that the neo-cons want to try and establish. They want to do it here in our backyard people. That ain't happening, not while I breath for sure! Dr Ron Paul loves this country and the priciples that it was founded on. Donate always there isa a statement funding date of November 5th 2007. 100,000 people at $100 each, $10,000,000 to a candidate in one day. That lets the world know that we mean business.

Romney loses NV straw poll

David Knight — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:09:13 GMT

I think we should give credit where credit is due here. Obviously the people running your polling department are NOT CORRUPT!

Congratulations for not firing them all yet.

Romney loses NV straw poll

Curtis, Wilmington, NC — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 02:25:15 GMT

This is reporting?

You mentioned loser #1 eight times. 8
You mentioned the WINNER Ron Paul ONCE

Romney loses NV straw poll

Michael James Hillsville, PA — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 02:00:13 GMT

The revolution is growing by the MINUTE! The foreign occupation of our government will be utterly DESTROYED! Zionist-extremist occupied governments of Europe will also be brought to their knees! MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS THIS GREAT MAN, RON PAUL! God's answer to their talmudist, zio-communist Godless slave-state popularly known as the "new world order"!!! Which will go down in utter defeat NEVER to poison this Earth AGAIN!!

Romney loses NV straw poll

John D. — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:57:45 GMT

Chuck, Mark & Domenico,

First, I'm impressed you even mentioned Ron Paul. Good job!

Second, we need your help to bring the truth to the American people. We need an article like "Ron Paul is #1 in the polls" and then go on to talk about all the straw polls he has won.

Join us. Join the R[EVOL]UTION. Break away from the corporate shackels that are holding you down. I see strength in you.

Romney loses NV straw poll

Ken S. for Ron Paul, Dover, NH — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:04:44 GMT

So who lost the other straw polls? Who lost the last football game? Who lost the last NASCAR race? What kind of reporting is this? Here's a story for ya: MSNBC Loses Large Number of Viewers. Next revolution: the mass media.

Romney loses NV straw poll

FreedomRulez, San Diego, CA — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:37:30 GMT

Ron Paul is America's Best Hope for Peace, Prosperity, and a Balanced Budget.

Ron Paul gives me and All American's Hope in the Future!

http://www.ronpaul2008.com/

Romney loses NV straw poll

Jackie Guthrie, Washington, MA — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 22:43:42 GMT

I'm tired of hearing about Romney. I live in MA.

I've read most of the comments and I'm thrilled to read such support for Ron Paul.

I am voting for the only Presidental candidate who can turn this country around!

RON PAUL 2008!

MSNBC, please give Ron Paul more coverage. How about another great "special comment" from Keith?

Romney loses NV straw poll

Ken L., Atlanta, GA — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:10:09 GMT

Who is Mitt Romney?

Romney loses NV straw poll

GRACE PAYTON — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:12:07 GMT

THE NEWS WAS RON PAUL'S WIN, NOT ROMNEY'S LOSS. I'M GLAD RON PAUL IS DOING SO WELL. I VOTED FOR HIM WHEN HE RAN FOR PRESIDENT AS A LIBERTARIAN IN 1988 (I CHANGED MY REGISTRATION FROM LP TO GOP TO VOTE FOR PAUL IN THE PRIMARIES. PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE STRAW WINS FOR RON PAUL CUZ THE MEDIA IGNORES THEM. RON PAUL'S PRIMARY WINS AS FOLLOWS: WEST ALABAMA 81.2% / SPRINGFIELD METROPOLITAN GOP CLUB MO 77.3% / CWA NEW JERSEY GOP STRAW POLL 77.0% / STRAFFORD COUNTY NEW HAMPSHIRE 72.2% / OREGON STRAW POLL, PORTLAND 67.0% / NEW HAMPSHIRE TAXPAYERS 65.3% / JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA 57.8% / FREEDOM WORKS STRAW POLL 56.0% / ALLGHENY COUNTY, PA 45.2% / TULSA STATE FAIR, OK 41.5% / GASTON COUNTY, NC 36.6% / GWINNET COUNTY GOP, ATLANTA,GA 36.2% / SOUTH SOUND RONALD REAGAN GOP CLUB 35.0% / CONSERVATIVE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, RENO,NV 33.0% / PALMETTO FAMILY COUNCIL STRAW POLL 33.0% / RONALD REAGAN CLUB, WASHINGTON 28.0% / MARYLAND STRAW POLL 27.3% THAT'S ENUF. I THINK YOU GET THE PICTURE....THIS IS NEWS. RON PAUL IS NOT A SINGLE DIGIT CANDIDATE. AND THESE POLLS WERE ALL DATED BEFORE THE NEWS OF HIS $4.3 MILLION. THE BEST IS YET TO COME. I HOPE MSNBC WILL BE ON BOARD, SO YOU WON'T LOOK FOOLISH WHEN RON PAUL WINS THE GENERAL ELECTION IN 2008. THANX FOR THE CHANCE TO COMMENT. LOOKING FORWARD TO ALL THE COVERAGE YOU WILL GIVE RON PAUL IN THE FUTURE. I WILL BE WATCHING CUZ I ALWAYS DO.

Romney loses NV straw poll

Klutometis, Los Angeles, CA — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 04:00:34 GMT

"Romney was NOT fourth, but second."

Who cares? We don't want your red herring; get Romney the hell out, and Ron Paul the hell in, baby.

Romney loses NV straw poll

Andrew, Austin Tx. — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:23:47 GMT

Why would you write an article about the loser? RON PAUL WON! Obviously msnbc loves to side with the losers. Be on the winning side of truth and freedom...

Change the article to..

"RON PAUL WINS AGAIN!!!!"

then just maybe your 'news' service will have some credibility...

Romney loses NV straw poll

domenic cannellaa parkville,md — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 21:49:06 GMT

When will Msnbc show some backbone, Ron Paul is the only hope this country has. Even with the media blackout on him, he is still beating all the neocon's. Imagine what the polls would be say if you criminals would stop manipulating them. Defend the constitution and go Ron Paul.

Romney loses NV straw poll

Ryan Keisling, Kings Beach, Ca — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:43:14 GMT

MSNBC is biased like every other mainstream news organization in this country. Money Talks here. I am not surprised by their biased article, I canceled my cable because I got sick of hearing these wanna be pundits like Chris Mathews and Tucker, et. al. continue to frame our political reality and talk about Brittany Spears! Not to mention their coverage of the front runners whom are the same trash that has been "leading" this country for years. It made me ill and it made me loath msnbc, cnn, etc.

Romney loses NV straw poll

Seth Barnes — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:22:07 GMT

Ron Paul is a force of nature.

Romney loses NV straw poll

Victor C. — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 02:29:44 GMT

Why couldn't the title have been: "Paul Wins NV Straw Poll"

It is utterly disappointing to see the media obscuring his overall progress.

Romney loses NV straw poll

Evangeline Wollmar — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:26:13 GMT

i am fearful that these reporters also control the memory cards in the electronic voting machines. Research the voter fraud in NH...a state that is RECOUNTING!!! Dr. Paul is doing MUCH MUCH better thaan the MSM daraes to say.

Romney loses NV straw poll

Phenix Arizona — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:57:19 GMT

That straw pole is sure accurate. What Romney only one by 40% in the real vote..... Looks to me like its the Paul supporters that are the avid straw stuffers...