Maine delegates leave RNC

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I3cI6D3a6Y&feature=player_embedded

Delegates from Nevada tried to nominate Mr. Paul from the floor, submitting petitions from their own state as well as Minnesota, Maine, Iowa, Oregon, Alaska and the Virgin Islands. That should have done the trick: Rules require signatures from just five states. But the party changed the rules on the spot. Henceforth, delegates must gather petitions from eight states.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKk45kAyZqs

The I's have it rofl.On the rule change to let the republican leadership replace any delegate from any state for any reason.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnzOofzf45E

This is a travesty.
6 states nominate Ron Paul.They changed the rules from 5 states to 8 on the spot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Cw5crSkrhA

 

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New York times article.
Ron Paul Supporters Revolt in Tampa - NYTimes.com

Delegates from Nevada tried to nominate Mr. Paul from the floor, submitting petitions from their own state as well as Minnesota, Maine, Iowa, Oregon, Alaska and the Virgin Islands. That should have done the trick: Rules require signatures from just five states. But the party changed the rules on the spot. Henceforth, delegates must gather petitions from eight states.

Ron Paul supporters filled the hall with boos and shouts of “no!” Delegates from Maine chanted “point of order!”
This act of defiance also made absolutely no impact on the nominating process, but upset the former governor of Nevada, Robert List. He called the chairman of the state delegation an “outlaw.”