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Ron Paul winning military donations straw poll

July 17th, 2007 by Steve

At a time when a very significant amount of active duty service members are joining the Libertarian Party, this report should come as no surprise - but it’s nice to see, nonetheless.   According to Dave Weigel, Paulsters in uniform contributed:

more than [to] John McCain ($16,675), Mitt Romney ($4551) combined and only a little less than those two plus Rudy Giuliani ($2320).

Jesse Benton said, “We’re very proud of our military support but we don’t want to overstate it.” I’d advise not overstating it, too - but what was anecdotal to those of us watching such trends is now becoming increasingly verified by real numbers.

Posted in National Politics, Libertarian Party, Libertarian Movement

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4. Dan wrote on 07/18/07 at 11:59 am :

   Well I’m not active anymore, but I gave him my money.

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6. Chuck wrote on 07/18/07 at 4:27 pm :

   No shock here, people like Dick Coffee (USAF ret)and myself (USA ret) have been telling you that for years. Awareness of the Constitution is far stronger among those who serve than outside on average. But as you say, don’t think it’s a blank check of support. I support Paul on his domestic policies not his foreign ones. I still think he’s way off regarding Iraq/Afghanistan.

7. GordonUnleashed » Blog Archive » Another senior military officers speaks out against Iraq wrote on 07/19/07 at 12:19 pm :

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8. George Phillies wrote on 07/20/07 at 10:02 am :

   Actual totals at Daily Kos

   http://dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/7/19/23533/7690

   70.6% of money to Antiwar Presidential candidates. 44% to Democrats. 26% to Ron Paul. 40% to pro-war Republicans.

   None that I identified to any Libertarian.

   This nly refers to > $199.99 donors.

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