SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : Politics for Pros- moderated
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: KLP who wrote (361288)4/26/2010 10:16:20 AM
From: Tom Clarke1 Recommendation  Read Replies (5) of 794169
 
Some Republicans can't tolerate an anti-war position within the party. What happened to the big tent?

Ron Paul actively tried to scuttle Ronald Reagan's candidacy

I don't recall that. Do you have the details? In 1988 the Libertarian Party approached Paul and begged him to run. At the time it looked like AIM activist Russell Means might get the nomination, he had amassed a large bloc of delegates to their convention who said they would support him. Means was fond of campaigning in full Indian regalia and liked to brag that he had taken up arms against the Federales at Wounded Knee and lived to tell about it. The more level headed party members did not want Means to be their nominee so they scrambled at the last minute and recruited Paul. I think he did it as a favor to them.
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2026 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News