Farewell, Ron Paul
David Knowles
Contributor
Posted:
03/6/08
ABC News has learned that Ron Paul has, at last, decided to officially drop out of the race for the Republican nomination.
Ah well. The man who sat atop the AOL Straw Poll all those weeks--but who couldn't consistently earn a percentage of the votes above the single digits in non-internet contests--certainly gave us an interesting ride. Here are a few of the YouTube moments gave rise to an unlikely movement.
In a web video to be posted on Paul's website he will tell supporters he is winding down his campaign, which had already taken a back seat in recent weeks to his simultaneous bid for reelection to his Congressional seat.
Ah well. The man who sat atop the AOL Straw Poll all those weeks--but who couldn't consistently earn a percentage of the votes above the single digits in non-internet contests--certainly gave us an interesting ride. Here are a few of the YouTube moments gave rise to an unlikely movement.