Analysis by Facebook Ron Paul Supporters now Echoed by the Media
Military contribution numbers originally published in a social networking website were published on digg and the blogosphere. They were downplayed by FOX News initially and a recent study published by the Center for Responsive Politics has now catapulted the analysis to mainstream outlets such as USA Today.
USA Today: Obama, Paul net most military workers’ donations - September 14th
Paul spokesman Jesse Benton said the military support makes sense. The congressman “wants to get (troops) out of playing the world’s policemen and get them home,” he said.
Pat Buchanan: “Bottom line? Our U.S. Military is standing strong for Dr. Ron Paul […]” - July 23rd
FOX News: Ron Paul earns most in military donations among Republicans (video) - July 20th
Andrew Sullivan’s The Daily Dish: Ron Paul - Still Defying Expectations - July 17th
Phreadom: Ron Paul is the most financially supported, by military personnel and veterans, 2008 Presidential Candidate - July 17th
Digg: Military Favors Ron Paul Over McCain - July 16th
The Spin Factor: Military support for the republican candidates - July 16th
Numbers were originally crunched by T. S., a Ron Paul supporter who frequents the facebook Election 08 Newsvine application, and published here. Anybody who still questions the relevance of the internet in today’s politics ought to reconsider.
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