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First things first, a post about dirty tricks applied to the campaign of Ron Paul raises an obvious response. Why should the Paul campaign be exempt. Plenty of examples of dirty politics is present in the Clinton/Obama/Edwards battle as well as within the top tier of GOP campaigns. Unfortunately, that is just the political game in America as well as other venues where mere mortals seek divine status.

Dirty-Trick Artists Smear Ron Paul
Posted by Lew Rockwell
December 24, 2007

Writes Justin Raimondo: “The Ron Paul campaign has generated a lot of excitement, especially among young people. It has made political history by raising more money in a single day than any other presidential campaign, ever. It has inspired thousands and given hope to those who had given up on politics altogether – as well as thrilling longtime libertarians who have been laboring in the vineyards all these years and haven’t seen anything like this before. On the other hand, it has inspired – if that’s the right word – a counter-movement, an anti-Paul coalition

Not unlike the surprising struggle of the Clinton campaign lately or the rise in popularity of the Huckmeister, Ron Paul’s fund raising feats while impressive seem to mimic the ’small contributor’ success earlier from the Obama campaign. Better is the possibility as mentioned in the reference above, that those who have drifted away from politics may be again engaging the process. That has to be a good thing.

Other notable Ron Paul headlines:

Campaign Notebook Huckabee reiterates defense of ad
Seattle Times
WASHINGTON — Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul on Sunday defended his efforts in Congress to bring home money to his Texas district, …

Ron Paul: From Dr. No to campaign sensation
Allentown Morning Call
By Josh Drobnyk | Call Washington Bureau December 24, 2007 WASHINGTON | - The moment that Ron Paul might ascribe as the turning point in his campaign for …

Ron Paul defends seeking funds for Texas district
Houston Chronicle
By BENNETT ROTH WASHINGTON — Presidential contender Ron Paul said Sunday that despite his philosophy of cutting government spending, he was justified in …

Campaign sensation may be a stretch but if Ron Paul actually scores in Iowa or another early contest that may become a real headline. Rather than dirty tricks the mention of spending preferences of Ron Paul, above, may be fair game with his stated positions on the size of government and taxes, etc.

Not ruling out a third party run is a good thing for everyone to keep the momentum going for something outside the two major parties. While this blog supports Mitt Romney for President there is no objection to a positive influence on the process from Ron Paul although some of his philosophy raises objections here. The top complaint on this blog is his position on the military and the troops as well as surrender in Iraq.

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