Rumor: Ron Paul to endorse Gary Johnson on the Tonight Show, Tuesday.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Thats the buzz. At this point, the Libertarian Party would risk losing ballot access if they remove Johnson or nominate Paul. Anyone else think that Ron's announcement will be about Johnson?

[Comrade Funk]

We'll see. I'll watch even though Leno sucks.

[Indy Texas]

He'll probably just do a noncommittal "vote your conscience/vote for a third party candidate" like he did in '08.

While many of the Paulites themselves would probably vote for Johnson, Paul himself seems like someone who could vote for the Constitution Party.

[Thomas D]

We'll see. I'll watch even though Leno sucks.

Leno tapes his show a few hours before it airs. We'll know before 11:35 PM. Like when Arnold said he was running in 2003.

So relax, no need to watch Leno. Ever.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

He'll probably just do a noncommittal "vote your conscience/vote for a third party candidate" like he did in '08.

It started that way. Then Bob Barr decided he was going to skip Ron Paul's press conference at the last second, and later, accused Paul of hurting the liberty movement by not endorsing him. As a result, Paul gave him the finger, and endorsed Chuck Baldwin. The Libertarian National Committee put up a motion condemning Paul as not being libertarian enough for supporting Baldwin (ironically, this effort was lead by Wayne Allan Root), but Mary Ruwart and R. Lee Wrights stopped it.

While many of the Paulites themselves would probably vote for Johnson, Paul himself seems like someone who could vote for the Constitution Party.

I have always said that Paul is closer to the Constitution Party/Pat Buchanan types than he is with Gary Johnson, though Johnson is a much more viable candidate than Goode is. If Ron Paul was to run third party, I would like to see him merge the Constitution Party and Libertarian Party into the Constitutional Liberty Party or something of that nature.

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

He'll probably just do a noncommittal "vote your conscience/vote for a third party candidate" like he did in '08.

It started that way. Then Bob Barr decided he was going to skip Ron Paul's press conference at the last second, and later, accused Paul of hurting the liberty movement by not endorsing him. As a result, Paul gave him the finger, and endorsed Chuck Baldwin. The Libertarian National Committee put up a motion condemning Paul as not being libertarian enough for supporting Baldwin (ironically, this effort was lead by Wayne Allan Root), but Mary Ruwart and R. Lee Wrights stopped it.

While many of the Paulites themselves would probably vote for Johnson, Paul himself seems like someone who could vote for the Constitution Party.

I have always said that Paul is closer to the Constitution Party/Pat Buchanan types than he is with Gary Johnson, though Johnson is a much more viable candidate than Goode is. If Ron Paul was to run third party, I would like to see him merge the Constitution Party and Libertarian Party into the Constitutional Liberty Party or something of that nature.

I can't see that happening.  The two parties are not sufficiently compatible to merge.  It would make even less sense than the merger of the Progressive Conservative and Alliance parties in Canada, since at least that merger could be justified on the grounds that it would let them win elections they would otherwise lose. Since even merged they aren't going to win anything, I don't see the need.

[Grumpier Than Thou]

Ron Paul will not be running as a third party candidate in 2012.

Ron Paul will not be running as a third party candidate in 2012.

Ron Paul will not be running as a third party candidate in 2012.


Ron Paul will not be running as a third party candidate in 2012.


Ron Paul will not be running as a third party candidate in 2012.


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[Lincoln Republican]

Ron Paul would rather have Romney as President than Obama, therefore, Paul would be wasting his endorsement on Johnson who is at best a nuisance candidate and a worst a quack candidate.

[Cobbler]

Ron Paul would rather have Romney as President than Obama, therefore, Paul would be wasting his endorsement on Johnson who is at best a nuisance candidate and a worst a quack candidate.

I'd hardly compare his endorsement a waste. Paul has a significant amount of supporters, and if he actively got behind Johnson, it could have some effect on the race.

[Frodo]

Ron Paul will not be running as a third party candidate in 2012.

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Where did it say (or imply) that Ron Paul is running as yet another third party candidate?  Last I checked, endorsing a third party candidate is not equivalent to running as a third party candidate. 

[Cory]

I'm surprised that no one here thinks Paul might actually just come out and endorse Romney. Then again he might be considered a sellout to his die-hard supporters and jeopardize their support for Rand in 2016.

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

I'm surprised that no one here thinks Paul might actually just come out and endorse Romney. Then again he might be considered a sellout to his die-hard supporters and jeopardize their support for Rand in 2016.

If he was going to endorse Romney, he most likely would have done it at the RNC.  I don't see that happening now.  The most likely event is an official non-endorsement, but him endorsing Johnson isn't out of the question.

[Maxwell]

I'm surprised that no one here thinks Paul might actually just come out and endorse Romney. Then again he might be considered a sellout to his die-hard supporters and jeopardize their support for Rand in 2016.

It's why he wasn't allowed to speak at the RNC.

[Free Palestine]

I'd love it if this happened, and not just for hackish "herp Obama's gonna win" crap.  It'll genuinely make the election interesting.

[Peeperkorn]

Ron Paul will not be running as a third party candidate in 2012.

Ron Paul will not be running as a third party candidate in 2012.

Ron Paul will not be running as a third party candidate in 2012.


Ron Paul will not be running as a third party candidate in 2012.


Ron Paul will not be running as a third party candidate in 2012.


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Did you read the op?

[Grumpier Than Thou]

Ron Paul will not be running as a third party candidate in 2012.

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Where did it say (or imply) that Ron Paul is running as yet another third party candidate?  Last I checked, endorsing a third party candidate is not equivalent to running as a third party candidate. 

I may have misread something about him possibly thinking about running on the Libertarian ticket. If not, I apologize.

[Statesman]

This would be interesting. It might make a few would-be "I'm gonna hold my nose and vote Romney" voters switch to Johnson, but I don't know if it will have a really big impact on the election or not. But it might get some non-voters to the polls.

A friend of mine who is disappointed with Obama but also really dislikes Romney told me he probably wouldn't vote this year. He leaned towards Ron Paul on some issues, and this might give him a reason to vote. I recommended to him that if he didn't like Obama and couldn't stomach Romney, he might like some proposals by either Gary Johnson or Jill Stein.

[Peeperkorn]

Problem with Gary is that he's kind of effeminate and that could alienate the paulist vote.

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

Problem with Gary is that he's kind of effeminate and that could alienate the paulist vote.

yes, after all, Dr. Paul's machismo is a major draw for his supporters.

[Peeperkorn]

Problem with Gary is that he's kind of effeminate and that could alienate the paulist vote.

yes, after all, Dr. Paul's machismo is a major draw for his supporters.

He has seen more vaginas than all the forumers putting together

[Cobbler]

http://dailycaller.com/2012/09/04/ron-paul-will-not-endorse-gary-johnson/

[Grumpier Than Thou]

http://dailycaller.com/2012/09/04/ron-paul-will-not-endorse-gary-johnson/

[Marokai Backbeat]

What a coward.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

He's been a republican all his life and his son is currently a GOP senator. He won't endorse Johnson. Too much at risk for his son if he does that.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

What a coward.

Please elaborate.