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Will Ron Paul Be the Next GOP Frontrunner?

December 15, 2011 - 12:00 am - by Rich Baehr
Le Cracquere
2011-12-16 06:15:18

Let’s cut to the chase, shall we?

It would be nice for the Republicans to gain all the votes of Ron Paul fans, but it’s not worth it. My name isn’t Zogby, but I suspect that the GOP would lose dozens of votes for every tinfoil chapeau it gained. For my own part, if Paul were the only alternative, I could live with four more years of Obama (and vote accordingly). Still others would stay home on Election Day, and few could blame them.

In other words: if Romney or Gingrich turns out to be the nominee, go ahead and decline to vote, or go third party. Hate to hear it. But don’t imagine that conservatives’ fortunes depend on pleasing your ilk.