Sunday, May 6, 2012

Ron Paul supporters take over Maine GOP convention - chicagotribune.com

Ron Paul supporters take over Maine GOP convention - chicagotribune.com:

May 5, 2012 - "AUGUSTA - Ron Paul supporters narrowly won the chairmanship of the convention.... Brent Tweed edged Charles Cragin 1,118 to 1,114.... Paul supporters [also] elected Ron Morrell [who] got 1,119 votes out of 2,204 to be elected convention secretary....

"Ron Paul supporters are here in large numbers, with more than 500 having attended an organizational meeting last night and even more here today, said Matthew McDonald, a Waldo delegate and Paul supporter.

"Those who support Paul are hoping to get 13 delegates, which would be a majority of those chosen for the national convention. The convention is already more than two hours behind schedule, having started late due to the large number of attendees."

Read more: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-mct-ron-paul-supporters-take-over-maine-gop-convention-20120505,0,6916611.story
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