McCain wins Bay State Ron Paul backers
Posted on September 4th, 2008 by laur Tags: Alaska, Cambridge, Chris Blanc, delegates, G.O.P., John McCain, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oregon, Paul Loscocco, Republican Party, RNC, Ron Paul, Washington, West VirginiaIn a last-minute show of unity, Bay State Ron Paul supporters decided to throw their votes behind Sen. John McCain last night.
About a dozen Massachusetts supporters of the Texas Congressman and GOP upstart decided to back McCain only an hour before the delegates began to cast votes for the presidential pick.
“We decided the best course of action was to give a little to get a lot,” said Chris Blanc, a Cambridge resident who supports Paul. “The Massachusetts GOP really wanted to show unanimous support.”
Paul, shunned by the Republican convention because he wouldn’t endorse McCain, has been holding daily “counter rallies” in Minnesota where devoted supporters hiss when McCain’s name is uttered.
Rep. Paul Loscocco (R-Holliston) worked with Paul sympathizers to join the delegation so all 43 delegate votes would go to McCain.
“Give a little to get a lot”? Mr. Blanc, you get nothing and took two steps backwards. Bending to the will of GOP was not what you and the other delegates were sent there to do. Thank you for undermining all the hard work and dedication of Ron Paul supporters in and outside the boundaries of Massachusetts. I’m very disappointed.
My hat goes off to the delegates of Alaska, Oregon, Washington and West Virginia who stood their ground.
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