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Originally Posted by aceventura3
What does Paul want his supporters to do? If his supporters are Republicans that means they are not Libertarian. If they were not involved in politics prior to supporting Paul, I think they are still finding their political identity. My guess is that Libertarians will support Barr and Paul supporters will either not vote, vote Democratic because of the war issue, or
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From everything I have read, most Paul supporters are self-identified Independents. They voted in the Republican primary because that was the only way to vote for Paul
I do find it curious that you think they will choose every alternative (not vote, vote for Obama - for his war position, despite his big government record and agenda or vote for McCain - for his fiscal conservatism(?) despite his pro-war, pro-Patriot Act hardline positions) except the one that most represents their views.....Barr's anti-war, small government.
I guess we will just have to wait and see.
I dont expect Paul to endorse Barr, but I dont expect he will encourage his supporters to vote for McCain either.
Many Republican strategist believe Barr's candidacy poses one more hurdle for McCain that they had hoped would not materialize.
The question circulating in Republican circles is.....
"Will Barr gore McCain"
You have to give kudos to whoever came up with that, whether you agree with it or not.