Ron Paul supporters stake last hopes on Nebraska

Posted by Alcyone _Featured_, Politics Tuesday, July 10th, 2012

Primtime Anchor of WXIX Fox 19 in Cincinnati Ben Swann posted the following commentary on Facebook today:

USA Today, MSNBC and Rachel Maddow show all reporting that Nebraska is a must win for the Paul campaign in order for Congressman Paul to get his name into nomination at the RNC in August.

From USA Today:
“Under Rule 40, Section B in the Republican National Committee’s rule book, a presidential candidate must demonstrate the support of a “plurality of the delegates from five or more states” to get his or her name entered for nomination at the convention.

Paul already has a plurality of delegates from Iowa, Maine, Minnesota and Louisiana. Nebraska is the last state that will hold its convention for delegates.”

The only problem with this… Congressman Paul already has a plurality of delegates in more than 5 states… in fact, it is my understanding he has the plurality in 6.

Colorado Paul 18, Romney 16, Santorum 2
Iowa Paul 23, Romney 2
Louisiana Paul 27, Romney 19
Maine Paul 21, Romney 3
Minn Paul 32, Romney 8
Nevada Paul 22, Romney 3

If this is wrong, let me know. Here is the USA Today article.

 

By Catalina Camia, USA TODAY

July 9, 2012

Supporters of Ron Paul are gearing up to make a strong showing in Nebraska this weekend, as the state’s Republican Party gathers to pick delegates for the national convention.

What’s the big deal? If the Texas congressman can get a plurality of support, then he would qualify to get his name entered into nomination for president at the Republican National Convention in Tampa.

Paul stopped spending money to compete in primaries in May, but he has continued to amass presidential delegates and encouraged his supporters to have their voices heard at the convention. Mitt Romney clinched the 1,144 delegates needed for the GOP nomination in late May.

A post on The Daily Paul, a website devoted to the libertarian-thinking congressman, is urging people to show up at the Nebraska GOP meeting in Grand Island on July 14 and gives tips on how to make a difference on behalf of their candidate.

Under Rule 40, Section B in the Republican National Committee’s rule book, a presidential candidate must demonstrate the support of a “plurality of the delegates from five or more states” to get his or her name entered for nomination at the convention.

Paul already has a plurality of delegates from Iowa, Maine, Minnesota and Louisiana. Nebraska is the last state that will hold its convention for delegates

Read the full article: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2012/07/ron-paul-nebraska-delegates-gop-convention-/1#.T_yVh3DfZaU

Photo: Ben Margot, AP