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<p>Has this been a hectic and encouraging time! First we got almost 17% in the Texas straw poll, an event set-up to represent the establishment, with very restrictive voting rules. That 17% of the Republican hierarchy would support our views, after a full day of pro-war propaganda, is good news. Then we won the more open Maryland Republican straw poll with 28%. In both cases, as usual, hard-working, well-organized volunteers made all the difference.</p>

With illegal immigration the topic of the night, Congressman Tancredo proves himself once again as the champion of reform. "Its got nothing to do with disliking people who are coming into this country. It's got everything to do with the rule of law."

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee (R) on Thursday blasted Rep. Ron Paul’s (R-Texas) comments about Sept. 11, 2001, in Wednesday night’s debate, offering a second round of harsh criticism of what appears to be Paul’s go-to line. “He really lit my fuse when he continued to assert that it was our fault we were attacked on Sept. 11,” Huckabee told reporters.

Dover, N.H. - Before her recent leap into presidential politics, Kelly Halldorson, in bell-bottoms and Birkenstocks, would have struck most folks as little more than a slightly crunchy soccer mom. She drives a Chevy Suburban, home-schools her three children and, in free moments between her kids' ballet and hockey practice, does Pilates. Then, in July, she watched George Stephanopoulos interview Texas Congressman Ron Paul, the maverick Republican presidential candidate. And her life changed. Christian Science Monitor, 09/06/07 http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0906/p20s01-uspo.html

Oliver showed his support for Ron Paul at the Illinois GOP straw poll held recently at the Illinois State Fair. Oliver holds his own Ron Paul for President sign while standing next to campaign chairman Kent Snyder.

CONCORD, N.H.—If Presidential hopeful Tom Tancredo had his way, New Hampshire lawmakers behind an immigration bill would be thrown out of office and prosecuted for helping illegal immigrants. "If they actually implemented it, you bet. It's aiding and abetting. I think that's a pretty clear violation of the federal law," he said Wednesday of the bill, which would prohibit state and local authorities from enforcing federal immigration laws. Tancredo, a Colorado congressman who has staked his long-shot campaign for president on his vehement opposition to illegal immigration, acknowledged some legal obstacles likely would prevent prosecuting state lawmakers over proposed legislation....

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – As Labor Day kicked off the traditional start of the presidential campaign season, the Ron Paul campaign passed an important milestone: 40,000 volunteers signed up through Meetup.com to help Dr. Paul. The Paul campaign has been widely recognized for its powerful presence on the internet. The campaign leads all GOP candidates in every significant online metric including: website traffic, MySpace and Facebook friends, Eventful demands, YouTube subscribers and Google searches. The Paul online campaign is now translating that support into on-the-ground organization through Meetup groups. "All over America, Meetup group members are coming together and organizing to...

What has become of the American spirit? We are a nation that prides itself on its independence, but when disaster strikes, Americans sit around and wait for the government to save them – an attitude that not only is corrosive of the nation's character, but which is destined to lead to disappointment and even despair. Last week marked the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. In 2005, the hurricane left a swath of destruction along the Gulf Coast, culminating in the failure of New Orleans' levee systems. About 80 percent of the city flooded, and Americans watched in frustration and anger...

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Congressman Ron Paul placed third in today's Texas GOP Straw Poll with 16 percent of the vote. The solid outcome marked the conclusion of a highly successful weekend during which the campaign had a rally with over 1,000 attendees, raised well over $100,000. Today’s results continue a trend around the nation of top or middle tier finishes for the Paul campaign. The presence of Dr. Paul supporters dominated the straw poll site, and campaign leaders were pleased with the results in light of the difficult voting restrictions. Only recent party delegates were allowed to cast ballots,...

Supporters of Taiwan in Washington took senior officials of the administration of US President George W. Bush to task on Friday for comments last week about Taiwan's international status and President Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁) and the Democratic Progressive Party's plan to hold an election-day referendum on UN membership. Colorado Representative Tom Tancredo, a staunch supporter of Taiwan, criticized Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte for calling the referendum a move toward a declaration of independence, calling the statement "regrettable and irresponsible." "If Mr Negroponte's goal was to help validate a future Chinese attack on the island," the congressman said in...

Univisión's Republican presidential debate has been called off after only one contender agreed to participate, though the network hopes to reschedule. The debate for Democrats is still on for Sept. 9. Univisión planned to air the first presidential debates in Spanish on Sept. 9 and 16, one for Democrats, the other for Republicans, trumpeting a national coming-out party for Hispanic voters. Except Republican candidates aren't coming. Only Ariz. Sen. John McCain agreed to participate in the event at the University of Miami. So much for Sept. 16. ''That date is off the table,'' university spokeswoman Bárbara Gutiérrez said Wednesday. She...

The single most-successful fundraiser of the Ron Paul 2008 campaign took place last night in Highland Park, Texas (Dallas). The event was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Huffines. The Huffines family opened their beautiful home and graciously hosted many supporters of Dr. Paul's. The evening ended with $102,000 donated to Dr. Paul's presidential campaign!

The many victims of illegal aliens. Is it worth it? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpomTIkv0V8

Lawmaker Says “Enough is Enough” After Two Years and $114 Billion (WASHINGTON, DC) – U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-Littleton) today criticized runaway government spending on post-Katrina recovery efforts as excessive, and called for a halt to any additional appropriations amid rumors that additional Katrina requests for money are forthcoming. “The amount of money that has been wasted on these so-called ‘recovery’ efforts has been mind-boggling,” said Tancredo, “Enough is enough.” According to the White House, the federal government has provided about $114 billion in funding and resources for hurricane recovery in the gulf coast over the last two years –...

The ONE campaign commissioned a poll in Iowa between Aug. 20-21 of 500 likely caucus-goers. It was done by McLaughlin & Associates, a GOP firm that is supportive of Fred Thompson but very respected in the business. Romney continues to enjoy a strong lead and Huckabee appears to have gotten at least a small post-Ames bounce. Mitt Romney: 35 Rudy Giuliani: 12 Fred Thompson: 11 Mike Huckabee: 11 Tom Tancredo: 9 John McCain: 7 Undecided: 10

The Ron Paul 2008 national office in Arlington, Virginia occupies the second floor of this building (about 3,000 square feet). It's on a busy street and across from a busy grocery store. People are noticing our "Ron Paul 2008 - Hope for America" sign. Georgetown Valet dry cleaners will be open in about a month and in a building next door (left) a restaurant is under construction.

Urges Bush Administration to Support Freedom and Democracy Instead of Acting as China’s “Bag Man” (WASHINGTON, DC) – U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo released the following letter to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, criticizing the administration for pandering to China and failing to manage U.S.-Taiwan relations in an evenhanded or effective way: Dear Secretary Rice, I was disappointed to read Deputy Secretary of State Negroponte’s comments earlier this week criticizing a proposed referendum that will be held in Taiwan next year. Unfortunately, I believe that his statements were just the latest example of this administrations total mishandling of our bilateral relationship...

Here is a photograph of the Ron Paul 2008 national office in Arlington, Virginia. We have the entire second floor; about 3,000 square feet. The photograph was taken around 6:00 o'clock this morning.

Another presidential candidate is coming to Oklahoma to raise money for the campaign. Republican presidential candidate Tom Tancredo is to attend fundraisers in Oklahoma City and Tulsa next Friday and Saturday. He'll attend a $100 per person private reception in Oklahoma City next Friday starting at 6 p.m. then attend a $25 per person a birthday celebration for state GOP Chairman Gary Jones and Vice Chairman Cheryl Williams. He'll be in Oklahoma City from 9 until 11 Saturday morning at a $50 per person event at the Oklahoma Training Center. Tancredo then will go to Tulsa for a 6 until...

Texas City, Texas – An overflow crowd of energized supporters rose to their feet and cheered as Congressman Ron and Mrs. Carol Paul arrived; a chorus of “Happy Birthday” for Dr. Paul then followed from the standing-room-only gathering, mainly of constituents from Texas’ 14th congressional district. From the cutting of the birthday cake, through a fundraising auction featuring photographs and mementos, a Ron Paul autographed Constitution copy and commemorative edition Martin Henry Rifle, the crowd erupted frequently into applause, making this Texas-style auction anything but silent. After those gathered enjoyed plates stacked high with chicken and beef BBQ, baked beans,...