Ron Paul Tops McCain in Cash on Hand

[Pale Rider]

Ron Paul Tops McCain in Cash on Hand


July 06, 2007 1:14 PM

ABC News' George Stephanopoulos Reports: Though often regarded as a longshot candidate for president, Republican Ron Paul tells ABC News that he has an impressive $2.4 million in cash on hand after raising an equal amount during the second quarter, putting him ahead of one-time Republican frontrunner John McCain, who reported this week he has only $2 million in the bank.

In an exclusive interview taped Friday and airing Sunday on "This Week," Paul said his campaign is on a better trajectory than McCain's.

"I think some of the candidates are on the down-slope, and we're on the up-slope," said Paul.

Paul's cash on hand puts him in third place in the Republican field in that important metric, although he is well behind leader Rudy Giuliani, who has $18 million in the bank, and Mitt Romney, with $12 million.

Paul, who polls show with support in the low single digits, said his surprisingly strong fundraising is the best measure of his support.

"I think people have underestimated the number of people in this country who are interested in a freedom message," says the Republican congressman from Texas, who has strong libertarian leanings.

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2007/07/ron-paul-tops-m.html

[TheSage]

You know the neocons hate this. Their true fascist nature must come out now. Now they have to shut down the internet. It was nice while it lasted.

[Pale Rider]

How do you extrapolate fascism from Ron Paul having more money than McCain... :confused:

Who and what are the "neocons?"

[TheSage]

How do you extrapolate fascism from Ron Paul having more money than McCain... :confused:

Who and what are the "neocons?"

You know the neocons, the ones who just tried to destroy our border based on market arguments taken out of context and wrongfully placed above sovereignty and citizen rights issues.

[Pale Rider]

You know the neocons, the ones who just tried to destroy our border based on market arguments taken out of context and wrongfully placed above sovereignty and citizen rights issues.

I wouldn't call them neocons. I call them traitors.

[avatar4321]

I think this says more about the weakness of McCain than the viability of Paul. Neither man has a chance to get the nomination.

[Pale Rider]

I think this says more about the weakness of McCain than the viability of Paul. Neither man has a chance to get the nomination.

Probably true. But Paul sure has the ability to be the spoiler, where McCain doesn't.

People are looking at third partys closer now, because of the total disapproval they have with congress. Paul could run as a Libertarian and screw everything up... or get elected.

[nevadamedic]

Ron Paul Tops McCain in Cash on Hand


July 06, 2007 1:14 PM

ABC News' George Stephanopoulos Reports: Though often regarded as a longshot candidate for president, Republican Ron Paul tells ABC News that he has an impressive $2.4 million in cash on hand after raising an equal amount during the second quarter, putting him ahead of one-time Republican frontrunner John McCain, who reported this week he has only $2 million in the bank.

In an exclusive interview taped Friday and airing Sunday on "This Week," Paul said his campaign is on a better trajectory than McCain's.

"I think some of the candidates are on the down-slope, and we're on the up-slope," said Paul.

Paul's cash on hand puts him in third place in the Republican field in that important metric, although he is well behind leader Rudy Giuliani, who has $18 million in the bank, and Mitt Romney, with $12 million.

Paul, who polls show with support in the low single digits, said his surprisingly strong fundraising is the best measure of his support.

"I think people have underestimated the number of people in this country who are interested in a freedom message," says the Republican congressman from Texas, who has strong libertarian leanings.

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2007/07/ron-paul-tops-m.html

I bet that made McCain happy. :laugh2:

[Black Lance]

With the money comes the advertising, with the advertising comes the name recognition, and with the recognition will come the votes. I hope.

[nevadamedic]

With the money comes the advertising, with the advertising comes the name recognition, and with the recognition will come the votes. I hope.

I really don't think that will even help him.

[Psychoblues]

Whatever? There are a shitload of Republicans spending shitloads of donor money all for naught and telling lies they really don't have to tell.

Thompson, bring him on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Black Lance]

I really don't think that will even help him.

You don't think a massive campaign budget would help Paul? It seems benefitial for all the other candidates who can get it.

[nevadamedic]

You don't think a massive campaign budget would help Paul? It seems benefitial for all the other candidates who can get it.

I just dont think he's strong enough.

[Black Lance]

I just dont think he's strong enough.

Strong enough among whom? Given the general discontent with government that poll result after poll result displays, someone like Ron Paul is more likely to win an election now tha at any point in the past few decades.

[avatar4321]

Strong enough among whom? Given the general discontent with government that poll result after poll result displays, someone like Ron Paul is more likely to win an election now tha at any point in the past few decades.

Trust me, someone like Ron Paul will never win the Presidential election. And we should be very grateful for it.

[Psychoblues]

Get it on with Freddie!!!!!!!! Ron Paul is terrific but Freddie is what you want!!!!!!

[nevadamedic]

Trust me, someone like Ron Paul will never win the Presidential election. And we should be very grateful for it.

He might have a shot at Vice Presient, but I doubt it. I would really like to see Tancredo get the Vice President title over anyone else in the race if he doesn't become the candidate for President.