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Underdog Paul Inspires Political Passion
Associated Press ^ | Sept 1 2007 | Associated Press

Posted on 09/06/2007 9:55:24 PM PDT by freedomdefender

Avery Knapp is typical of the Paul Web supporter. A 28-year-old radiology resident, Knapp describes himself as a lifelong conservative who voted for President Bush in 2000 before growing disillusioned with the Iraq war and federal spending.

Bush "did nothing but increase the size of government. The Republican Party needs to move back to its core principles," Knapp said. Many Paul supporters share Knapp's disdain for what he called a "neo-conservative clique" and hope Paul can spark a Goldwater-style insurgency.

At 46, Kevin Leslie has never bothered with politics. After watching an interview with Paul during his 1988 campaign as candidate for the Libertarian Party, Leslie told himself, "If this guy ever runs for president again, I'll back him."

Paul did, and Leslie was good to his word, starting a prominent Paul blog in February and traveling to the recent straw poll in Ames, Iowa.

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To: tflabo

LOL! You and I apparently noticed the same things about Paul during the debate. He reminded me of granpa whining because his dinner was late. Not an inspired performance Ron P.!


121 posted on 09/08/2007 6:11:48 AM PDT by Ditter
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To: DugwayDuke

I heard Paul during the debate and he was not clear at all with his thoughts about guns on planes. I felt sure he meant armed guards on planes rather than armed passengers but he didn’t say it that way.


122 posted on 09/08/2007 6:21:22 AM PDT by Ditter
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To: KDD
Are they such cowards?

There are many here and elsewhere. The good news is that all that rule by fear will soon change.

Think it, believe it, feel it, live it, breathe it, and it shall be. Freedom is within our grasp.

123 posted on 09/08/2007 9:45:42 PM PDT by takenoprisoner
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