Thread: McCain Camp. Tries To Block Ron Paul From Convention Floor

Think Progress
September 2, 2008

The Washington Times reported today that the McCain campaign and the Republican National Committee have been “negotiating with Rep. Ron Paul to win his support and acquire the names of his sympathizers among the 4,607 delegates and alternates at the Republican National Convention.â€

[quote]Paul was barred from speaking at the convention “because the the congressman would not change his position on the war in Iraq, which he opposes.â€