8:54 PM Following Republican National Convention snub, liberty movement goes grass roots for bigger standing <\/p>\n
By Michael Shepherd mshepherd@mainetoday.com<\/a> Staff Writer <\/p>\n PORTLAND -- After Maine's Ron Paul delegation was denied seats at the Republican National Convention in August, supporters of the libertarian-leaning Texas congressman's presidential campaign had no other choice but to go home. <\/p>\n click image to enlarge <\/p>\n In this Jan. 28, 2012 file photo, Republican presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, campaigns in Freeport, Maine. <\/p>\n AP <\/p>\n \"I think the federal government, they're not fixable,\" said Pete Harring of Auburn, founder of the Maine tea party movement and a Paul delegate at the convention. \"We need to take care of our own backyards.\" <\/p>\n Though members of the \"liberty movement,\" haven't been out front for higher-profile federal candidates here, there's been a focused effort to boost candidates in legislative and local races, combining elements of the leftover Paul network here with new supporters. <\/p>\n While many in the movement praise some of those unique candidates and the movement's energy, some wonder whether that energy can be harnessed for future political success. <\/p>\n 'We got pushed around' <\/p>\n<\/p>\n See the rest here: 8:54 PM Following Republican National Convention snub, liberty movement goes grass roots for bigger standing By Michael Shepherd mshepherd@mainetoday.com<\/a> Staff Writer PORTLAND -- After Maine's Ron Paul delegation was denied seats at the Republican National Convention in August, supporters of the libertarian-leaning Texas congressman's presidential campaign had no other choice but to go home. click image to enlarge In this Jan. Continue reading
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