So are we supposed to read your "expert" opinions and just give up? What you idiots don't seem to realize is that every time you discredit or marginalize Dr Paul, his supporters only become more dedicated. Get a clue and start writing some articles with some journalistic merit.
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Better check out the endorsements section of the Ron Paul 2008 website before you suggest that he doesn't have support... [MORE]
Deanne
Dec 31, 2007 17:47
Ron Paul has huge support from real Republicans who want their party back from the facists, Independents, Democrats who don't... [MORE]
Ron Paul is our last best hope for a return to the America that our fathers and grandfathers fought and... [MORE]
Nate Hall
Dec 22, 2007 21:35
Isn't it amazing how out of touch our politicians AND the media are ? They have treated the US people... [MORE]
Morris Dunne
Dec 22, 2007 21:21
Those who are knowledgeable and well informed for the most part are in Dr. Paul's camp those that are not... [MORE]
RG
Dec 22, 2007 21:20
US 1st Armored Division!! Old Ironsides! We support Ron Paul - check out our campaign fund records - Ron Paul... [MORE]
Brian Howard
Dec 22, 2007 23:33
Listen to that Charles Cook establishment shill trying to convince people to not even bother to vote for Paul when... [MORE]
Charlie
Dec 22, 2007 21:02
Hey Josh. G. Since my first comments are not being posted perhaps these might. Respect is the one thing that... [MORE]
joseph
Dec 22, 2007 20:57
This dilettante article proves it. The ghost of Ed Murrow laughs at you hacks.
Ron Paul doesn't need to "buy" anything... [MORE]
Dean Cavanagh
Dec 22, 2007 20:55
Internet has changed all of that Brick & Mortar media gargoyles are doomed for extinction like old dinasours the message... [MORE]
Jack
Dec 22, 2007 20:49
The media's disrespect for Ron Paul is already known. They are famous for trying to discredit anyone whom they believe... [MORE]
Mike Scoglietti - Editor
Dec 22, 2007 20:46
Josh . If you only had the palest notion , but you don't . People are capable of intelligent reasoning... [MORE]
joseph
Dec 22, 2007 20:27
Respect is earned by character, deeds, and action--not purchased in air time or bumper stickers. The unnamed "prominent political consultants... [MORE]
esmith512
Dec 22, 2007 19:46
What happened to impartial, unbiased reporting? You could only come up with "experts" willing to jeer at Dr. Paul's phenomenal... [MORE]
blakmira
Dec 22, 2007 19:23
We Ron Paul supporters are continuously referred to as some tech-savvy Internet fringe segment not representative of the public at... [MORE]
Dimitri Metaxas
Dec 23, 2007 03:40
That was the consensus of the media at the time. Didn't work out that way, though... -jcr [MORE]
John C. Randolph
Dec 22, 2007 18:53
You Sir are the very reason this country is in so much trouble. The idea that you buy your votes... [MORE]
Louis Tash
Dec 22, 2007 18:08
As the mass of comments demonstrate, you're utterly clueless as to the situation on the ground and the nation as... [MORE]
chris matthews
Dec 22, 2007 17:27
Apperently now Ron Paul is being seen as a threat. Anytime someone threatens the neo conservative or neo liberal media... [MORE]
Sudano
Dec 22, 2007 16:58
Dr Paul doesn't have to buy respect, unlike the talking heads of the so-called major media he already has it.... [MORE]
Harold Pack
Dec 22, 2007 16:44
Pundits! That is exactly why Ron Paul is so popular and winning such wide support. We're sick of 'pundits' and... [MORE]
Dixon Cannon
Dec 22, 2007 22:04
Wow..do you think money can buy love too? Respect is earned, and I beg to differ with you. Many people,... [MORE]
Crickett
Dec 22, 2007 16:43
I used to get angry when reading articles similar to this one.....Now I just laugh! [MORE]
Angelina
Dec 22, 2007 16:38
Ron Paul represents the values that, as a child, I was taught America stood for: personal liberty, personal responsibility, economic... [MORE]
Lt. Dan
Dec 22, 2007 16:35
Those boys must be lawyers who hope to pick the jury. Dr. Paul doesn't need the support of Washington insiders... [MORE]
Owen
Dec 22, 2007 21:41
Ron Paul says he wants a free America yet he ignores the fact that there are enemies both past and... [MORE]
Dale Netherton
Dec 25, 2007 13:02
I think what you mean to say is that Dr. Ron Paul doesn't have the backing of the Washington Establishment... [MORE]
DD
Dec 22, 2007 16:31
They're always wrong. John Kerry was at 8% nationally before the Iowa caucuses. Analysts are paid to promote candidates and... [MORE]
Lionel
Dec 22, 2007 16:16
So Bob Dole's campaign manager makes a stink about Ron Paul's chances? Uh..ok...lol
Meanwhile John Zogby says "Ron Paul will surprise... [MORE]
Julian
Dec 22, 2007 15:55
Scott Reed is part the GOP lobbying establishment along with Jack Abramoff. Of course he will put down Dr. Paul.
Cook... [MORE]
Fred
Dec 22, 2007 17:50
Hi Josh,
Well done. You are following our orders precisely. In case others, have not seen it, here is our code... [MORE]
Patrick Smith
Dec 22, 2007 15:39
David Rockefeller, I have bad news for you! Your hole CFR, new world order, one world government plan that you,... [MORE]
Patriot
Dec 22, 2007 15:04
I live in south Arkansas. In this entire presidential campaign, I've seen exactly six presidential campaign bumper stickers on cars.... [MORE]
Arkansas ForPaul
Dec 22, 2007 14:50
I like how it's all quotes, lets you avoid using facts huh? If he's so minimal why not just say... [MORE]
Stephen
Dec 22, 2007 16:26
.....and without a doubt, many many more people will see the MSM's obvious, ridiculous bias.They will more easily connect the... [MORE]
wayward
Dec 22, 2007 14:47
The American People have had enough TAXES, TYRANNY, and WASHINGTON DC CORRUPTION! WE THE PEOPLE want our country back... never... [MORE]
Richard Inyah
Dec 22, 2007 14:46
Fortunately Ron Paul neither needs nor wants "respect" from such people. These people see the likes of Hillary and Obama,... [MORE]
David K. Meller
Dec 22, 2007 14:31
You must of searched every two bit bar in the country to find the great campaign manager Scott Reed. Bob... [MORE]
Phil
Dec 22, 2007 14:24
The MSM, is baffled by this Ron Paul revolution. It's obvious they don't know how to respond to someone who... [MORE]
Roland Gonzalez
Dec 22, 2007 13:50
keep up the good work writing garbage like this. it will continue to attract voters to Ron Paul. Go Ron... [MORE]
vanessa
Dec 22, 2007 13:43
Ron Paul will win in NH. This article is so bad you should be a ashamed. The people are going... [MORE]
1LT Mike G, US Army
Dec 22, 2007 13:36
I have watched this campaign start from the very beginning. I was on Reagan's campaign in 1980 and I see... [MORE]
Joe Lawson
Dec 22, 2007 13:35
RIGHT ON!
Go Ron Paul! Oust the Neocons and return the United States to the people! [MORE]
DJ
Dec 22, 2007 14:01
First, he says Paul can't get respect from the "Washington establishment" and even though that's false, it's a moot point.... [MORE]
Andrew
Dec 22, 2007 13:35
Like anyone should listen to Bob Dole's campaign manager?
All the other candidates are trying their best now to imitate Ron... [MORE]
Thomas Murphy
Dec 22, 2007 13:33
you are right when you say that one cannot buy respect. But how do you think Ron Paul earned the... [MORE]
Brandon
Dec 22, 2007 13:07
I wonder when the MSM is going to realize that they actually help the campaign by printing this type of... [MORE]
Ray
Dec 22, 2007 12:33
Every few weeks, you have a big game, and one of the players on one of the teams will say... [MORE]
Richard
Dec 22, 2007 12:19
You insult honest men for money.
I hope you sleep well. [MORE]
John
Dec 22, 2007 12:16
Ha why should he buy respect in washington DC. The common joe cant buy respect in DC either. The apple... [MORE]
u2canbfmj
Dec 22, 2007 12:13
There is a word for people that write such nonsense - but it's not fit for print. [MORE]
Jack
Dec 22, 2007 12:00
There are three major inaccuracies in this article. This first is that Ron Paul is only out to spread his... [MORE]
Jeff Webster
Dec 22, 2007 11:59
Dear author/ political "analysts" and friends: I know what you do. You write stories and hope people will believe them.... [MORE]
hahaha
Dec 22, 2007 11:47
Pretty much what the title says. MSM Fatcats (TM) are putting a blind eye to just how many individual supporters... [MORE]
Tallen
Dec 22, 2007 11:39
How does one begin to describe how bunk this article and the analysis of Ron Paul's chances are within it?... [MORE]
Stop the NeoCONS
Dec 22, 2007 11:35
You want attention and now you got it. To bad it is mostly negative [MORE]
Ron Paul Junkie
Dec 22, 2007 12:34
Dr. Paul may not steal many votes from people who are still thinking the Republicans supporting the status quo will... [MORE]
DP
Dec 22, 2007 11:09
quote "There's no sign the Republican presidential candidate has managed to buy any respect from the Washington establishment."
- That is... [MORE]
Gabrielle
Dec 22, 2007 10:50
Of the "several prominent political consultants and analysts" you choose to include some rather dubious examples. Scott Reed's claim to... [MORE]
Rob Holland
Dec 22, 2007 10:28
What is wrong with some people today? You can't be an honest person, have morals and integrity? Ron Paul has... [MORE]
mima
Dec 22, 2007 09:45
every single article i read about ron paul covers his fundraising prowess. why is there zero published articles in the... [MORE]
rob dee
Dec 22, 2007 09:34
The MSM is totally underestimating the support Ron Paul has. I have never seen this kind of grass-roots activism. For... [MORE]
Art Baker
Dec 22, 2007 09:27
There are a couple of people that disagree with your pundit, sir: the population of New Hampshire- http://www.usastrawpolls.com/states/New-Hampshire-Straw-Polls.html
Also, the states... [MORE]
Eli C
Dec 22, 2007 09:18
I'm voting for Ron Paul despite what the media says or doesn't say about the man. He is decidedly the... [MORE]
Larry
Dec 22, 2007 09:02
these guys are clowns.I wonder why such a biased article?Anyone that just does a drop of research knows the huge... [MORE]
rudy july annie
Dec 22, 2007 08:34
While the crazy candidate that can't buy respect is against triggering a nuclear holocaust. It's true, in the debate when... [MORE]
Oldconservative
Dec 22, 2007 08:25
This article is a hoot... They all will see how many real Ron Paul Suporters are out there very soon [MORE]
Robert Lewis
Dec 22, 2007 08:08
I'm so sick of these beltway robots who're totally out of touch.... for the love of this great nation vote... [MORE]
Wow, what an ugly article about Ron Paul, the Champion of the Constitution! I am sitting here laughing at you... [MORE]
Michael
Dec 22, 2007 05:30
My comment title says it all.
If the amazing campaign efforts in Ron Paul's name are not garnering him respect and... [MORE]
Jack
Dec 22, 2007 03:07
Notice how all of these pundits have to "put down" Ron Paul. Notice how many of these pundits actually won... [MORE]
Big Dawg
Dec 22, 2007 02:52
I did not give any money to Ron Paul but I bought bumper stickers signs and shirts. I have been... [MORE]
Jerry Scott
Dec 22, 2007 01:23
These hacks that no one has heard of are pushing the absurd theory that the thousands of Ron Paul supporters... [MORE]
tquigly
Dec 21, 2007 23:28
If he doesn't have a chance, how come he's raised so much money? People who donate money and time are... [MORE]
Dave
Dec 21, 2007 23:13
2008 is the year we the american ppl take back our country ..it has gone to far and i am... [MORE]
steve
Dec 21, 2007 23:08
Once Ron Paul is elected with a good majority, Washington establishment will have no choice but to grudgingly give respect.
In... [MORE]
L J Farrell
Dec 21, 2007 22:32
I think some people are spreading bad info to try to steer people away from Ron. Are they afraid of... [MORE]
Britonius
Dec 21, 2007 21:24
Those of us who support Ron Paul are glad to support such a man worthy of much honor and RESPECT.... [MORE]
Greg
Dec 21, 2007 21:13
Ron Paul collected donations from more than 100,000 people this quarter. If I care about a candidate enough to give... [MORE]
MP
Dec 21, 2007 21:13
You have no idea and are about to be filled with shock and awe. REVOLUTION! [MORE]
srtuttle
Dec 21, 2007 20:22
After reading Charles Cook's website, it is obvious he is just another political "expert" who thrives on polls and "public... [MORE]
Eric
Dec 21, 2007 19:38
"...there's no sign the Republican presidential candidate has managed to buy any respect from the Washington establishment."
I didn't have to... [MORE]
Oscar DeGrouch
Dec 21, 2007 19:21
Wew!!!! I am glad Ron Paul has not gained any respect from Washinton insiders. I do not think that most... [MORE]
Geoffrey
Dec 22, 2007 04:44
That it will make the establishment in Washington think there was an earthquake!
:-) [MORE]