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MANCHESTER, New Hampshire—Rep. Ron Paul's campaign called on the rest of the Republican field to drop out of the race and unite behind him in order to defeat Mitt Romney.
“We urge Ron Paul’s opponents who have been unsuccessfully trying to be the conservative alternative to Mitt Romney to unite by getting out of the race and uniting behind Paul’s candidacy,” campaign chair Jesse Benton said in a statement.
Read the full statement below:
LAKE JACKSON, Texas, Jan 10, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ron Paul tonight scored an historic second-place victory in the 2012 New Hampshire Primary. Below please find comments from National Campaign Chairman Jesse Benton:
"Ron Paul tonight had an incredibly strong second-place finish in New Hampshire and has stunned the national media and political establishment.
"When added to Paul's top-tier showing in Iowa, it's clear he is the sole Republican candidate who can take on and defeat both Mitt Romney and Barack Obama.
"The race is becoming more clearly a two-man race between establishment candidate Mitt Romney and Ron Paul, the candidate of authentic change. That means there is only one true conservative choice.
"Ron Paul has won more votes in Iowa and New Hampshire than any candidate but Mitt Romney.
"Ron Paul and Mitt Romney have been shown in national polls to be the only two candidates who can defeat Barack Obama.
"And Ron Paul and Mitt Romney are the only two candidates who can run a full, national campaign, competing in state after state over the coming weeks and months. Ron Paul's fundraising numbers -- over $13 million this quarter -- also prove he will be able to compete with Mitt Romney. No other candidate can do all of these things.
"Ron Paul is clearly the conservative alternative to Mitt Romney as the campaign goes forward.
"We urge Ron Paul's opponents who have been unsuccessfully trying to be the conservative alternative to Mitt Romney to unite by getting out of the race and uniting behind Paul's candidacy.
"Ron Paul has the boldest plan to cut spending, a dedication to protecting life, and a lifelong dedication to the Constitution and limited government. He also has the necessary support to campaign nationwide against Mitt Romney.
"Our campaign is already planning ahead for South Carolina, Florida, and beyond. Soon Ron Paul will head to South Carolina to begin a feverish round of campaigning.
"Ron Paul is in this race for the long haul. And he is ready to fight.

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I just about posted this a min ago. I almost fell out when I read this! Good Lord, they've got balls...I love it.

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I just about posted this a min ago. I almost fell out when I read this! Good Lord, they've got balls...I love it.

That was exactly my first thought. Good stuff!

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Romney is up against an awful lot when trying to take the Presidency, most Independents would probably walk away from the race.

Paul would have an easier chance at getting around Obama's unions.

If Diebold doesn't have anything at all to say. That's a big IF.

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MSM has no mention of Dr Paul, no surprise. Maybe this is how they will play it? Front page google on top:

Jon Huntsman did best with voters opposed to the Tea Party


CNN - ‎17 minutes ago‎





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MSM has no mention of Dr Paul, no surprise. Maybe this is how they will play it? Front page google on top:

Jon Huntsman did best with voters opposed to the Tea Party


CNN - ‎17 minutes ago‎





(CNN) -- "Moderate" may be a four-letter word in most Republican circles, but not in New England. Mitt Romney cruised to victory in New Hampshire on Tuesday night, riding a wave of support from mainstream Yankee Republicans -- fiscally conservative, ...
Related Mitt Romney » Rick Santorum » Newt Gingrich »

Gingrich-Sponsored Attack Film Shows Romney as 'Ruthless' RichBusinessWeek

Two for two: Can Mitt Romney be stopped for the nomination?USA TODAY

From New Hampshire:Huntsman embraces 3rd-place finishThe Union Leader
Opinion:Romney all but seals itBoston Herald
In Depth:Mitt Romney celebrates New Hampshire primary victoryLos Angeles Times
Live Updating:Defiant Jon Huntsman, in third place, cheered on as he proclaims “On to SC ...Houston Chronicle (blog)

I'm pretty disappointed with Drudge's headline too. The big story isn't "It's all about Mitt"....the big story is who came in second. Everyone already knew Mitt was going to win. It's pretty significant how bad Santorum did as well.