Ron just one one of the first NH straw polls with 67% of the vote. This is an historic election we have coming up.

It pays to proof read. I meant to say Ron Paul won one of the first NH Straw Polls. I think that's got it!

Although I am glad that Ron Paul was on this morning, I did not like the dismissive stance that George took on his campaign. That is a "thought police" type tactic that is used to discourage people from making their own choice. It does not matter who you vote for as long as your vote is right for you. There is nothing futile in making a decision you believe in.

I want to see neutral coverage of all the candidates and I think most Americans probably feel the same. I'm also glad Mike Gravel got coverage and would hope that ABC will apologize to Paul and Gravel and not try to guide their viewers in the future when they interview future candidates.

How dare George Stephanopoulos insist that Ron Paul has no shot in this presidential campaign. 'Thats not going to happen' - That fired me up - just for that, I'm going to donate 10x more money & hope that he can succeed with his campaign. George Stephanopoulos apparently likes politics the way it is now - more corrupted government and the out of control spending of our tax money.

Where can we view a clip of the full interview online?

lil - I completely agree with you! The arrogance, but I am not surprised. George is not exactly known for his dislike of government conflicts and big government.

I was sitting on the deck watching this morning with two doctors. Both commented on Dr Paul's statement about not accepting Medicaid and Medicare during his practice. The consensus was, 'Here's a guy who really walks the walk - and was doing it 20 years ago no less!' Both physicians, with nothing good to say about both government health care programs, were highly impressed with Dr Paul's actions. ...and that is the point: Dr Paul LIVES his principles, not just talks about them and compromises later on in office.

@ lil

Don't worry about GS' dismissive attitude--the people that are dissuaded by tactics like that are not going to vote for RP to begin with. The only way that we will see change in this nation's course (inculding the election of RP), is if the voting body becomes more proactive and less susceptible to the "sheeple herding" tactics of the political machines and the MSM. That is the freedom message and RP's hope for America.

All things considered, I see it as a good interview--though I wish they had used the clip that had been posted online of RP's statement of funds. I think that would have been more powerful than the voiceover that was used.

Also, thank God that RP was featured with Gravel--heck, I would have looked like a preferable candidate compared to him! I loved the clip from that receptionist's desk:

"Ohhh, you're running for something?"
"Yes. President."

There's longshots, and then there's LONGSHOTS!

They try so hard to extinguish the fire in Ron Paul but it still keeps burning and shinning. God bless the good souls that make life better. ABC also had another interesting interview that states Ron Paul is 2nd in fund raising. Romney added 9 million to his own fund raising. He actually earned around the same amount of money as Mccain. RUN RONNIE RUN!!

Your round table today was a "waste" the voice that was heard was the highest pitched... not the most rational. Extreme views are good if that is monitored... but when all talk at one time, there is no information... just noise. reconsider your panel makeup...

@Tom:

I agree, I saw the clip that has been online for the last couple of days and I was really excited that they had the exact figures of the Q2 fundraising.

I thought "Yes, the people that have donated so far will see that their contribution has made a REAL impact, and encourage them to donate again, and perhaps donate more or give others the confidence to donate for the first time."

@lil:
Like you, I am going to increase my contributions and involvement in our local meetup group.

viva la Revolution!

Humm Dr. Paul raised more money then one of the "top tier" candidates I wonder if the Main Stream Media will finally stop looking at him as a internet fad. Dr. Paul's message resonates with the American people because it is a tried and true message and was the foundation of this country the message of FREEDOM.

I think ron paul will surprise many, when you hear him talk, you hear wisdom and truth. when you hear other candidates, you hear lack of vision.

If we were to have Ron paul as president, this country would return to being one of the most respected and not the one who everyone else think as a bully., George if you know so much, why dont you run for office and correct what you think is wrong. its easy to judge, byut it's harder to act, and ron paul is acting to change

George S. was rude and presumpuous to state flat out the Ron Paul didn't have chance of winning. George evidently thinks he is a gatekeeper, but what he showed was a lack of understanding of the deep dissatisfaction with the state and direction of this country by a majority of people. Dr. Paul's message of Freedom is the foundation of this Republic, and people are re-awakening to this fact because of undeniable erosion that is taking place before our very eyes.

Young people know the score(and anyone else with a clue)...they have been sold out with unpayable debt and future liabilities, there is no other choice than self responsibility... the alternative is debt slavery and a police state to enforce it at this stage of the game.

Ron Paul is the messenger, not the message. The message will take him to the White House.

Wow,
Was this an interview or pre-meditated questioning to try to get the general public to comply with the agenda....
Who is ABC to say Ron Paul has no chance.. And was it worth even stating during an interview. No. The only reason to say something stupid like that is to try to get viewers to believe it wont happen as well... Abc has done allot of stupid things in reporting, and the lack of reporting... I think that ABC owes a huge appology to Ron Paul. Interviews ares supposed to be based on learning more about the person being interviewed. Not disclosing the personal thoughts of the reporter who wants his agenda followed by the general public. I can tell you this. As far as Stephanopoulos. I am willing to bet every penny in my pocket him being on my TV will never happen again. This guy is an absolute example of media control in this country. Ron Paul has more support that most. If this country is of the people Ron Paul will probably win. If its a country that has the right to pursuade people and not report true poll results ignore the canidate that will ruine the agenda and cover some very bad people as if they are heroes to the world... I just think this is wrong. And Ill go back to researching things myself... ABC obviously does not have my best choice in they're interest... They have they're best choice and will do whatever it takes to have us comply.... Also I think I will up my donations to the Ron Paul campaign. Why? Because this is the exact types of freedom Dr. Paul stands for.

After listening the two presidential cadidates, one republican,Paul and the other democrat, Gravel, I have a suggestion. Both candidates make a sense for the interests of our Country domestically and most important the restoration of a realistic foreign policy to replace the present " with us or against us" witch resulted in catastrophic isolation of America from the rest of the wopld. Both candidates should invite each other for lunch, work together for an administration that will restore "from the people, by the people and for the people" statement that has been ignored for a long time. Basil G. Chronis M.D

I beg to differ with my fellow RP supporters. I dare say that this interview was about the best we could hope for for Rep. Paul. The questions were more than fair, and allowed Rep. Paul a chance to explain his foreign policy in more detail to those who 'think' Giuliani was right in SC.
Yes, the longshot term gets tiresome, but until we can help get the national poll numbers at least in the high single digits, that adjective will be continue to be applied. Whining does none of us any good.
I send my thanks to ABC and ThisWeek for allowing RP this platform in a non-cable, non-internet venue. I think a lot of politically interested citizens saw Rep. Paul speak for himself for the first time today. That can be nothing but good.

Peace be with you.

Let's See...

Today is July 8, 2007.

The Iowa Caucus is January 14, 2008 and the New Hampshire Primary is January 22, 2008.

The presidential election itself is 484 days a way.

We have had 3 GOP debates and according to the polls conducted by MSNBC, Fox News and CNN - Congressman Ron Paul won all three of the debates.

George Stephanopolus states on national television today that Ron Paul has no shot of winning the presidency.

What does George know that we don't know????

I firmly believe that Ron Paul's poll numbers do not reflect disagreement by Americans with his platform but rather a lack a familiarity with the candidate, which is exacerbated by dismissive and biased media coverage. Ron Paul is the only candidate to concisely and directly outline his positions on every issue presented to him. He does not respond with a "grand plan" full of vagary and politico two-stepping. Ron Paul is precisely the kind of president America needs at this critical juncture when extremist partisanship has so disgusted the average citizen for so long.