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Ballot Access News » Blog Archive » Gary Johnson Recommends that Libertarian Party Nominate Former Judge Jim Gray for Vice-President:

April 30, 2012 - "On April 30, former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson, who is widely expected to be the Libertarian Party presidential nominee this year, endorsed former California Superior Court Judge Jim Gray for the Libertarian Party’s vice-presidential nomination. Gray was appointed to the Superior Court in 1989 by California Governor George Deukmejian, and served as a Judge until 2010. Gray had previously served as a Municipal Court Judge in Santa Ana, California. In 2004, when Gray was the party’s U.S. Senate nominee in 2004, he took a leave of absence. Gray polled 216,522 votes for U.S. Senate in 2004. His best showing was in Mendocino County, where he polled 5.2%. Here is Gray’s wiki page. He is age 67."

http://www.ballot-access.org/2012/04/30/gary-johnson-recommends-that-libertarian-party-nominate-former-judge-jim-gray-for-vice-president/
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Ron Paul supporters take over Alaska Republican Party | Alaska Dispatch

Ron Paul supporters take over Alaska Republican Party | Alaska Dispatch - Amanda Coyne:

April 28, 2012 - "'There’s always someone pointing out that the world would be a better place if they were in charge,' said Randy Ruedrich, longtime and outgoing chairman of the Alaska Republican Party.... This weekend, it was the ... supporters of presidential candidate Ron Paul

"After at least 12 years of the Alaska GOP being run by what those party newcomers call 'establishment Republicans,' a new force is taking over: Alaska Republicans voted Russ Millete as the party’s new chairman and Debbie Holland-Brown as co-chair. They are both supporters of presidential candidate Ron Paul.

"Ruedrich, an old-school Republican who had held the job of chairman since 2000, chose not to run again,"

Read more: http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/ron-paul-supporters-take-over-alaska-republican-party
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PRESS RELEASE

April 29, 2012, 10:53 a.m. EDT

Ron Paul Wins Louisiana Caucus

Wins four and a half of six congressional district caucuses, securing 111 of 150 or 74 percent of delegates elected yesterday to the state convention

LAKE JACKSON, Texas, Apr 29, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Supporters of 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul won yesterday's Louisiana caucus, securing an overwhelming majority of winnable delegates to the June Republican state convention that will affect the weight of the Paul delegation to the August Republican National Convention in Tampa.

Preliminary results from the Louisiana Republican Party indicate that Ron Paul supporters won majorities in Congressional Districts 1, 2, 5, and 6, with a narrow decision having occurred in District 4. This means Ron Paul supporters won about four and a half of the six Congressional District caucus conventions held yesterday.

In each CD the top 25 delegates will go to the state convention on June 2nd in Shreveport. Yesterday, 111 out of 150 or 74 percent of delegates elected today were in fact Ron Paul delegates. The Louisiana state GOP soon will award 30 additional delegates.

A "conservative slate" ran a partially combined slate with establishment-moderate Mitt Romney in CDs 1, 2 and 4. In each of those districts Ron Paul supporters required more votes than all of their opponents combined. Remarkably, supporters of the 12-term Congressman from Texas accomplished this in CDs 1 and 2, but fell just short of this in CD 4, which is why the decision was split.

Taken together, victories across four and half CDs mean that Ron Paul supporters are likely to control the outcome of the state convention in June.

To be sure, a win on this scale gives Ron Paul supporters a majority of yesterday's elected delegates and the ability to choose most of the at-large delegates, as well as the three National Delegates from CDs 1, 2, 5, and 6.

The Ron Paul campaign's Louisiana State Director Pete Chamberlain said of the victory, "Yesterday's result shows the changing dynamic among grassroots conservative activists dedicated to promoting a Republican platform that adheres to the Constitutional values Dr. Paul represents. Back-room dealing and insider politics are no match for the grassroots enthusiasm that is the hallmark of the Ron Paul campaign. Yesterday, Ron Paul's dedicated Louisiana supporters showed what passionate, persistent activism can achieve when centered around a consistent message of freedom and prosperity."

"Ron Paul's victory shows his delegate-attainment strategy is working and demonstrates that the media and Washington pundits are underestimating his influence in the nominating process," said Ron Paul 2012 National Campaign Manager John Tate.

"The Louisiana win forecasts a prominent role for Ron Paul at the RNC. It also signals that the convention will feature a spirited discussion over whether conservatism will triumph over the status quo, all in relation to the end game of defeating President Obama," added Mr. Tate.

Authorized and paid for by Ron Paul 2012 PCC Inc. www.RonPaul2012.com

SOURCE: Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee

Looking towards Tampa: Paul's delegate strategy

Looking Towards Tampa: Ron Paul's Delegate Strategy - Independent Voter Network - Kimberley Bays:

April 27, 2012 - "Many insiders are speculating that at least 600 delegates are actually Dr. Paul supporters, particularly in caucus states. Under GOP rules, in order for a candidate to be placed in nomination they must have a majority of delegates from each state. Given what has happened thus far in the primary season, Paul will control the delegations from Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Washington State. With Sen. Santorum and Speaker Gingrich out, it is likely the same case for Nevada, as well. If these realities hold true through April, Dr. Paul arguably has sufficient delegates to be nominated.

"In terms of state party control, Ron Paul supporters control the Iowa Republican Party. Six of the new Iowa GOP state central committee members elected at district conventions Saturday have publicly expressed support for Dr. Paul, as well as the new state party chair."

Read more: http://ivn.us/2012/04/27/looking-towards-tampa-ron-pauls-delegate-strategy/
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Former NM governor Johnson steaming toward Libertarian presidential nomination - Alamogordo Daily News

Former NM governor Johnson steaming toward Libertarian presidential nomination - Alamogordo Daily News:

April 25, 2012 - "Numerous Libertarians said in interviews that Johnson will steamroll to the nomination May 5 at the Libertarian Party convention in Las Vegas, Nev.

"'He's going to be nominated on the first ballot, probably with 90 percent of the vote. Then he's going to fall flat on his face, just as Bob Barr did,' said Bill Still of Virginia, also a Libertarian candidate for president.

"Mark Hinkle, chairman of the Libertarian Party, said he had done enough of a sampling to project Johnson as the nominee.

"'He seems to overwhelmingly be the choice in delegate counts and straw polls,' Hinkle said.

"Hinkle, who lives in California, said he gives Johnson a chance to be competitive in the presidential race in one state -- New Mexico."

Read this: http://www.alamogordonews.com/ci_20478627/former-nm-governor-johnson-steaming-toward-libertarian-presidential
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Ron Paul 2012 Wins Majority Of Washington Delegates To Convention, Other States Expected To Follow - International Business Times

Ron Paul 2012 Wins Majority Of Washington Delegates To Convention, Other States Expected To Follow - International Business Times:

April 26, 2012 - "Ron Paul's 2012 campaign has won the majority of Washington's delegates to the Republican National Convention.... Washington is now the third state, after Iowa and Minnesota, in which Ron Paul has locked up at least half of the state's nominating delegates. In order to be officially entered in nomination at the Tampa, Fla., convention, he needs to secure half or more of the delegates in five states, and as of Thursday, he looks poised to grab a majority of delegates in other states like North Dakota and Maine in coming weeks.

"Ron Paul's 2012 campaign has taken an unorthodox tack, hoping to draw state delegates to his camp rather than simply winning the popular vote. As such, he is stacking up delegates who once backed Newt Gingrich, Herman Cain, Rick Santorum and other fallen candidates."

Read more: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/333906/20120426/ron-paul-2012-delegates-news-romney-convention.htm'
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GOP race down to two, Ron Paul rides late delegate gains into Austin | kvue.com Austin

GOP race down to two, Ron Paul rides late delegate gains into Austin | kvue.com Austin - Mark Wiggins / Michael Moore:

Apr. 26, 2012 - "With Newt Gingrich's impending exit, the GOP primary is down to just Mitt Romney and Ron Paul. Trailing far behind Romney in delegates, belated wins in Iowa and Minnesota announced this week have inched Paul closer [to] the five states in which he needs a plurality of votes in order to punch his ticket to the Republican National Convention in August.

"'The money keeps coming in, the crowds keep getting bigger and the enthusiasm is increasing,' Paul told KVUE shortly after addressing the crowd assembled on the university's LBJ lawn. 'So we're going to keep maximizing our efforts to get the most amount of delegates, have a presence at Tampa and keep this whole freedom movement going.'"

Read more: http://www.kvue.com/news/GOP-race-down-to-two-Ron-Paul-rides-late-delegate-gains-into-Austin-149168145.html
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