I’m voting for John McCain in November, but I wish I could vote for Ron Paul. He’s the first presidential candidate that’s ever really gotten me excited. I don’t agree with him on every issue, but I agree with his overall theme of limited government. He seems to be in public office for the good of the people, not for himself. He’s an interesting guy. If you don’t know much about him, check out his Wikipedia article (link above).
Obviously he didn’t win the Republican primary, but this week he has been hosting the “Rally for the Republic” in Minneapolis at the same time the Republicans are having their convention across the river in St. Paul. Some of the media are calling it a “counter convention.” CNN has a good article about what’s been going on.
Apparently McCain’s people are talking to Dr. Paul about backing him. So far it doesn’t look like that’s going to happen. I can’t blame Dr. Paul for not wanting to endorse McCain. There are definitely some wide gaps in where they stand on the issues.
However, in my mind there is no doubt which candidate is closer to Ron Paul on the issues, and it’s John McCain. I don’t see how a Ron Paul supporter could even consider voting for Obama.