Longshot candidates insist they’re in it to win it

Ron just one one of the first NH straw polls with 67% of the vote. This is an historic election we have coming up.

Although I am glad that Ron Paul was on this morning, I did not like the dismissive stance that George took on his campaign. That is a “thought police” type tactic that is used to discourage people from making their own choice. It does not matter who you vote for as long as your vote is right for you. There is nothing futile in making a decision you believe in.
I want to see neutral coverage of all the candidates and I think most Americans probably feel the same. I’m also glad Mike Gravel got coverage and would hope that ABC will apologize to Paul and Gravel and not try to guide their viewers in the future when they interview future candidates.

Where can we view a clip of the full interview online?

I was sitting on the deck watching this morning with two doctors. Both commented on Dr Paul’s statement about not accepting Medicaid and Medicare during his practice. The consensus was, ‘Here’s a guy who really walks the walk – and was doing it 20 years ago no less!’ Both physicians, with nothing good to say about both government health care programs, were highly impressed with Dr Paul’s actions. …and that is the point: Dr Paul LIVES his principles, not just talks about them and compromises later on in office.

Also, thank God that RP was featured with Gravel–heck, I would have looked like a preferable candidate compared to him! I loved the clip from that receptionist’s desk:
“Ohhh, you’re running for something?”
“Yes. President.”
There’s longshots, and then there’s LONGSHOTS!

Your round table today was a “waste” the voice that was heard was the highest pitched… not the most rational. Extreme views are good if that is monitored… but when all talk at one time, there is no information… just noise. reconsider your panel makeup…

Humm Dr. Paul raised more money then one of the “top tier” candidates I wonder if the Main Stream Media will finally stop looking at him as a internet fad. Dr. Paul’s message resonates with the American people because it is a tried and true message and was the foundation of this country the message of FREEDOM.

George S. was rude and presumpuous to state flat out the Ron Paul didn’t have chance of winning. George evidently thinks he is a gatekeeper, but what he showed was a lack of understanding of the deep dissatisfaction with the state and direction of this country by a majority of people. Dr. Paul’s message of Freedom is the foundation of this Republic, and people are re-awakening to this fact because of undeniable erosion that is taking place before our very eyes.
Young people know the score(and anyone else with a clue)…they have been sold out with unpayable debt and future liabilities, there is no other choice than self responsibility… the alternative is debt slavery and a police state to enforce it at this stage of the game.
Ron Paul is the messenger, not the message. The message will take him to the White House.

After listening the two presidential cadidates, one republican,Paul and the other democrat, Gravel, I have a suggestion. Both candidates make a sense for the interests of our Country domestically and most important the restoration of a realistic foreign policy to replace the present ” with us or against us” witch resulted in catastrophic isolation of America from the rest of the wopld. Both candidates should invite each other for lunch, work together for an administration that will restore “from the people, by the people and for the people” statement that has been ignored for a long time. Basil G. Chronis M.D

Let’s See…
Today is July 8, 2007.
The Iowa Caucus is January 14, 2008 and the New Hampshire Primary is January 22, 2008.
The presidential election itself is 484 days a way.
We have had 3 GOP debates and according to the polls conducted by MSNBC, Fox News and CNN – Congressman Ron Paul won all three of the debates.
George Stephanopolus states on national television today that Ron Paul has no shot of winning the presidency.
What does George know that we don’t know????

I hope that some day an election will be decided by voters and not the money primaries or self-fulfilled prophecies of the media.
GS If you don’t think they have a chance to win….then why did you have them on your show? Those comments at the end of each piece made you look like Martha Stewart putting on a dog show. Oh look; aren’t the little fringe candidates cute, they actually think they have a chance…awwww.

George I use to actually like your news reports thought you were a stand up guy that reported fairly. Your obviously just the same as the rest, a sock puppet that does what your told. Who are you to say who has a chance and who doesn’t. ABC doesn’t run the world do they? I am supporting Ron Paul no matter what clowns like you say about him. Hope for America!

Thank you ABC for giving some time to Ron Paul, mostly because you had to, but of course you have to put in the disclaimer that he can’t win. We’ll see about that.

ABC news did a great thing today by letting Dr. Paul present his argument for Liberty to the American people. I hope more and more folks realize that the ‘mainstream’ Republican and Democrat candidates are simply two sides of the same coin: both fighting for bigger and more intrusive government. Dr. Paul’s message of Liberty, personal responsibility and limited, Constitutional government is unique in today’s society. It is sorely needed at a time when the wishes of our Founding Fathers are absent in government and relegated to high school textbooks.

Ok first of all, thank you for having Ron Paul. Next, I would like journalists to report the news not put their own opinions in it. Thanks. You’re not the one being interviewed, they are. But besides that, thank you.

WOW, I just saw Paul’s interview with George.
First off, I am glad to see that Paul is getting some media air time on ABC, and with George of all people. Overall, I do think the interview went well, and it was great seeing Ron’s reaction to hearing he had more in the bank then McCain.
However, the statement George made about “it’s not going to happen”, really flabbergasted me, in at least a few ways. As a long time supporter of Paul, I can tell you his campaign and message is growing at a pace that even amazes me. That aside, how can a reporter have the nerve to shoot down a Presidential hopeful, especially of one doing as well as Ron is? What happens if you are wrong George and Paul becomes the next President? Idiocy and short sightedness is about the only thing I can attribute George’s remarks to. When Ron is elected, how ever will George be able to continue his job as a White House reporter without that sound bite continually cropping up to haunt him? People are going to laugh! I am amazed George, and ABC for that matter, that you not only made the comment, but also did not edit out the comment.
No worries though, come the Primaries the major media news outlets are going to be backtracking as fast as they can. Come the Presidential Election, George may be unemployed. But thanks none-the-less George, for the interview and for solidifying Ron Paul’s support base with that comment.
You didn’t know comments such as those only make us stronger, want to contribute monies and time more?

Hey George, I do not remember you being elected to represent all of voting America. I’m sick of you reporters spitting out what you think. Your job is to report the news without your views. It is about time you folks remeber to ask the same questions to a candidates without putting your 2 cents in the conversation. We want to hear about the canditates not your crystal ball opionin. You job is to be a neutral party. Ask the questions, American voters will make the decision.

Thanks to BAC for giving Ron Paul any air time to get his views out. I love that man and almost everything he stands for.

Please don’t allow the commentators on the discussion panel to run over the top of one another. It doesn’t provide coherent information or dialogue. That would mean that Mr. Stephanopoulis would need to follow suit.

On needs only to look at what GS has done his “pals” the Clintons after they brought him up from nothing to see where that remrk came from. The MSM whines about poor voter turnout then lets GS get away with a biased, self-centered, igotistical remark like this. What an idiot!
Ron Paul is the real deal, so GS’s ignorant remark didn’t phase him one bit.

I do not believe that John McCain has any possible chance of being elected. Perhaps George will make the same statement regarding McCain’s chances?
From my perspective, we can now focus on making sure Giulliani, Romney and Thompson melt under the spotlight of Liberty.

Last year he clearly questioned Russ Feingold’s patriotism when discussing the foiled London terrorist plot to blow up planes. A few weeks ago he asked Obama if he was perceived as “cool” because of his race. And now this terribly ill-conceived comment which is against everything we stand for as a country.
It’s time for me to stop watching This Week.

George Stephanopoulos is a well-educated guy. It saddens me that a man of his stature and background would sink so low as he did at the end of the interview.
It’s not his job to bring these guys down.
Shame on you, ABC.

First, I want to thank ABC news for interviewing Dr. Paul. I think this was long overdue from the main-street media. I haven’t watched this Sunday morning tv show since Brinkly left it about 15 or 20 years ago. Second, I am a conservate registered Republican who is sick of what the current administration has done to the country. Third, I want to state that Dr. Paul is the best hope both for the country, let alone the republican party. Finally, I want to complain about Mr. S’s last line of questioning and his dismissive comment. That was way out-of-line for any journalist to say, and is the reason why I have pretty much abandoned ABC news and other main media outlets. They too much like to tell people how and what to think. It is going to be fun watching them try to dismiss and explain away the good Docter’s growing popularity and support.

Praise be that Paul and Gravel were even allowed on t.v. Big time media is heavily invested in the big money machines and it really smells. As an independent who is fed up with democrats and republicans up till now, you better believe I will take a serious look at these men. It is the only way to save America from the corrupt politics of the past.

Dear George,
I actually watched your show this morning, because The Honorable U.S. Congressman, Ron Paul, of the 14th District of Texas, was on. Thank you for solidifying and strengthening Ron Paul’s run for the White House with your “no chance” remarks. Ben Franklin said, “We’ve given you a Republic, if you can keep it.” THAT’S the Republican Ron Paul is and the only TRUE Republican, in these present times. The GOP and the Democratic party are no different now and haven’t been for a looong time! Just a bunch of bunglers, throwing away our Nation a piece at a time. I want my Nation back! Ron Paul’s leadership is our only hope and last chance for my Daughter and Grandchildren. Here in Nashville, Tenn., there is huge surge of younger Americans pushing for Ron Paul. Thank God the internet isn’t regulated!…………..Should you have Ron Paul on again, I’ll watch your show, again. Otherwise, what’s the point?
Again, Thanks

Thanks so much ABC for the interview with Ron Paul. You really gave him a chance to express his platform, even though GS looked at him with some contempt a few times. I found it better than watching GS mock Gravel and call him absurd. Thanks ABC. Now, will you please have more during the hours when the non-political junkies are watching??? :)

Ron Paul DOES HAVE A GREAT CHANCE TO WIN.
Dont let people say he dosent have a shot. They are only tring to convince us.
Thanks ABC for the interview! I hope to see more of Ron!

Mr. Stephanopoulos:
I would like to extend my appreciation to your network for interviewing Dr. Ron Paul on “This Week.” I am sure his campaign joins myself and Dr. Paul’s countless other supporters in expressing our gratitude for the opportunity.
I will, however, take extreme offense to the way in which you present yourself as a “journalist.” Ten-some-odd years ago, I attended Rutgers University, where I entered a program of study to become a news journalist. The fact that I switched majors and did not pursue the field can only be attributed to “journalists” like you. As I studied what our country’s universities teach in their journalism programs and then contrasted those teachings with what “journalists” these days have become, something became painfully clear to me. I never wanted to be someone like you and your MSM associates.
I am frankly GALLED at your smug self-satisfaction, and incensed by your declaration that Dr. Paul is not going to win. The attempts by this country’s MSM to CONTROL the public opinion is certainly not what our forefathers envisioned when they outlined the freedoms of press you so easily rape and violate.
You are a reprobate, Mr. Stephanopoulos. You should be ASHAMED of yourself, your conduct, and your profession. I knew from the time you worked with the Clinton campaign that you were a snake and with your final comments during this interview, you only reinforced that fact for me again.
I agree with other posters in this forum and demand a FULL and PUBLIC apology to Dr. Paul. He treated you with far more respect than you deserve.

Geo. St. is full of baloney. I’m sure that he hasn’t laid any serious wagers with anyone or at the online political betting sites that RP will not win.
He should put his money where his mouth is and say that he has done so or shut up when he’s in front of a microphone.

Would like to see this bumper sticker:
Ron Paul / Mike Gravel 2008!

The interview with both Paul and Gravel was a disgrace.
Stephanopoulos violated journalistic integrity when he made those rude comments to the those two Presidential Candidates about them not being President.
ABC News should not be conducting interviews in which the interviewer will then rudely and plainly insult the subject without any real provocation.
Paul and Gravel are not criminals or accused of any offenses but attempting to be hired to the highest office in the Land – this deserves respect from anybody conducting an interview in a public forum.
It is sad that ABC news is sinking to the depth of Fox news in being sensationalist and biased.
Both candidates deserve another interview, in which Stephanopoulos apologises to each face-to-face.

I’m glad to see there are others that didn’t agree with George’s comments. Totally out of line, but such a an accurate cross-section of what the mainstream media is doing every day.
Keep donating people, we can pull this off!

I think ROn Paul made his point clear and admired that he is passionate. Ron Paul is also right everone that is running for president right now is not qualified enough, but who will take the next plate on there hands in our Goverment? Scarey to hear no one is qualifed and I thought so from the start.

I’m voting for Ron Paul regardless. Doesn’t make the ballot? I’ll vote for him as a write-in.

to: Logic
The Super-bowl is a pretty good analogy
I’d say its more like preseason with the teams in training and telling the coach they don’t stand a chance.

REVOLUTION , Pardon my spelling ! GO Ron Paul!

As much as I dislike some of the Ron Paul fanatics, I’d have to agree that his appearance on This Week does nothing but improve his image and expose Stephanopolis for the pompous jerk he has become.

I have always voted as a democrat but I really like Ron Paul and would vote for him to be president before I would Hilary.

Hi George,
Thank you for inviting Dr. Ron Paul to your show!
You invited a guest, and the talk was about Ron Paul run for a President,right..?!
Why the arrogance, why this sarcastic insult at the end? Boy,that was low.
Up it up,George!

I saw some of the interview. I will give ABC news credit. They were giving the lower visibility candidates a forum to make their case to the American People. It would have been nice if it had been on a prime time viewing spot, but nevertheless, it was on a nationally broadcast show, and I thought it showed a great sense of decency and fairness on the part of George Stephanopoulis and ABC news.

Who does George think he is. My god, I almost think this political commentators are trying to get Ron Paul elected in a round about way. Saying he doesn’t have a chance, just fired me up again. Before that IOWA tax debates, before that Hannity. And each time Ron Paul support grows. They are their own worst enemy in their arrogant disregard to the will of the people.
He won’t win. Does “George”(reminds me of another arrogant political figure), think he is psychic. I’ll tell you Ron Paul is getting one vote from me regardless of the primaries. George, does anyone know if his middle name is W.

I missed the show earlier this morning. I did watch the clips though just a few minutes ago. You know GS I have never liked your news reporting of politics. You have always been bias in your reporting. I can’t believe that you had the nerve to say that he has no chance at winning. You obviously don’t know nothing about placing a bet. The bookies that are following the election had to in a matter of 2 months time upgrade his status from 200:1 odds of winning the presidency to 15:1 odds. That was because of so much momentum he has gained in those two months. Ron Paul is hands down the best cadidate for the job of president. He is not a talker he’s a doer. Those 15:1 odds are a couple of weeks old or so. I’m sure his odds even went higher than that since then. The fact that he just moved into second place in cash on hand is proof right there that he’s not a long shot he’s a front runner. By the way he doesn’t except money from coperations or lobbiest money either. Like a few candidates that I could name. Another thing about the polls. What do you mean he’s so low in the polls. I would like to know what polls you are talking about. I was never a part of those polls. No one ever called me and asked me who I’m voting for or who I like best as a cadidate. I would be loud and proudly shout out Ron Paul. He is the new Hope for America. Just look at his record in congress. He stands firm and isn’t swayed by what’s popular. Seperating us from the UN wouldn’t be isolating yourself. The UN is one of the many threats this country has to us loosing our sovreignty and freedoms that our for fathers fought and died for. They payed the price in blood. The only other organization that poses more of a threat to us is that North American Union. They want to unify North America make it one big country. They want it to be like the European Union. They want the United States, Mexico, and Canada to have no borders. They want us to get rid of American Dollars. They want to replace it with something like the Euro. I don’t know bout you, but we need to as a country not ever let that happen. I say again Ron Paul is head of a new revolution to restore america back to the way our for fathers intended this country to be.

When Ron Paul loses dramatically I will remember this thread and laugh and laugh and laugh.

The mainstream media is being exposed for what it is: a propaganda outlet for the power elite. George’s comments about Ron Paul having no chance at winning should not suprise anyone, however it was still disturbing. Are we not a free nation, with free elections? The media should report the truth, not their version of it. Overall however, George did a good job and I’m glad ABC gave Ron some airtime…

I thout it was ridiculous as well for George to say that those candidates would not win. In America, anything is possible. In fact this might ignite their campaigns!
Also the round table argument was ludicrous! Could not hear anything they were saying as they tried to speak over each other.

Nice interview ABC!
I can’t wait to see what George says when Ron wins!

Pardon me, Mr. Stephanopoulos, your comment that Dr. Paul has no chance of winning the election was completely out of line. If your intention is to stir up controversy go on the Jerry Springer show, but this is news and your personal prejiduces are not at place here.
I hope ABC takes a good hard look at your contract if you continue such behavior!

Dear Stephie: I remember when big bad Rush used to call you ‘Stephie’ and you did not like it that much. I actually kind of liked the way you handled yourself in the Clinton Administration. Today I come to see you disrespecting one of the most honest persons ever running for public office and come to realize that you are part of what makes America not a true democracy. You are part of a corporate political system that is controlled by the media. You think you have a right to decide who gets elected president. I hope that America wakes up and votes for a candidate with independent toughts and ideas not an ‘isolationist’ but a genuine man of principles and ideas that are his own. Maybe Mr. Paul will not win the election, you are certainly doing your part to hinder that. Americans seem to want their candidates labeled in order to make their decisions at the ballots a little easier. For example the 04 election GW:’Patriot’, Kerry ‘Flip-Flop’. Not much of a debate there. This election it seems like Obama:’Rockstar’, Clinton:’First Woman President’, Giuliani:’MadMan’, Romney: ‘Mormons not that Crazy After All’, and now you want to label Ron Paul as ‘Not a chance old Man’. I see the game you play. Americans want a condensed version of the debates and of a candidates political ideas, they expect for the media to tell them who to vote for. So that when Super Tuesday is over they can go to the water cooler and ‘discuss’ why the voted the way the did and perhaps look a bit smart and educated in front of their co-workers. By ‘discuss’ I mean they will simply regurgitate all the political rhetoric that is cooked by crooks like you ‘Stephie’ who are the true powers behind the elections. Well if the American people were a bit smarter, listened to the candidates actual points of views on the issues that really matter, then that would truly be a revolution and people like you ‘Stephie’ would be the butt end of the joke. I do feel a wind of change, and I do hope that Americans really pay close attention to the candidates and exercise their right to vote and vote independently of the trash in the media,then Ron Paul would have a genuine shot of winning this upcoming presidential election.

I think I actually witnessed Ron Paul become ANGRY for the first time!
Anger is good for someone like Ron Paul. He needs to get angry. When the American people see his passion for this country as well as his ideas, they are going to fall in love with him.
His early supporters were already angry, so it didn’t take much.
My point is that if Ron Paul shows that raw passion to some degree, it will show the American People that he is in this to win! That he is an angry citizen just like us and is truly trying to save this country.
Ron Paul, please show your anger. I could see how much you tried to control it in this interview. Let it out, man. All revolutions are fought by angry men and the American people are ready for a revolution. We just need a strong leader to man the front lines!

I think the interview was overall positive, but the ending was certainly uncalled for. I’m unsure what Stephanopoulos’ intentions were at the conclusion, but I think Dr. Paul handled it well. I’ve already heard stories of people supporting Ron Paul because he must have good things to say for him to keep getting attacked in the MSM!

I enjoyed the opportunity to hear Dr. Paul speak. Almost every word that he speaks is consistent and makes sense. I may not agree with him but he clearly has principles and speaks honestly. His contributions to society as a member of the military, a physician, a politician, and a father deserve respect.
When Jerry Springer prods with sensationalist questions it is not suprising or unexpected. When George Stephanopoulos, who claims to be a serious journalist tells Dr Paul he has no chance of winning and would bet every cent he has to that effect he lowers the political discourse of this nation to the paris hilton jerry springer level. It is a terrible thing that given an extremely well read thoughtful politician who could speak for hours on any number of issues Mr. Stephanopoulos uses the time to jibe and demean Dr. Paul. I acknowledge that Dr. Paul must have the capacity to brush past this type of treatment to win the election and that no heinous wrong was committed it shows Mr Stephanopoulos and the producers have no great commitment to debate and free thought. I will not watch this program again.
-Ben Kavanagh

“It is obvious that ABC aims to group Gravel (an actual long shot according to TV, web and phone polls) with a viable candidate like Ron Paul who is far from being a longshot.”
OMG, aren’t you doing the same thing?
The press has NO right to dismiss ANY candidate before the people vote!, nor do YOU.
I agree with many of Ron Paul’s views, but many of his supporters show themselves to be just as intolerant and biases as the Bushco lunatics.

Organize people, Organize. Time to get involved with the polling itself. Educate on these polls, so that people outside of the mainstream can vote as well.
As far as the interview, Ron Paul’s spark will light the fire for many American’s despite George’s cowardly comment.

One thing’s for sure. The front runners are not the best choices.

Such blatant bias. After discussing that his campaign raised 4x from last Q? It really is childish comments like: “that’s not going to happen” that fire up supporters, so thanks, but we don’t really need your help George. Ron Paul just made more money!

Well personally I think George S. statement is a scary reminder of just how much certain factions don’t want a man like Ron Paul in office. Ron Paul would be the type of President to shut down the gravy train. George’s statement had an air of authority to it that should frighten Americans. There is a certain arrogant determination that indicates inside knowledge in George’s statement that should frighten all those who love liberty.

Who cares about Nostradopolous? He’s just an opportunist still riding Clinton’s coattails in addition to his new role of midget soothsayer. When Ron is getting sworn in after the election I’ll even offer to boost him on my shoulders so he can watch it himself. Or maybe we can get him a front row seat and stack a couple of phone books so he can sit like big people do.

George is another talking head propagandist. He needs his gigantic paycheck and his inflated ego. He was a Clinton staffer and then a Clinton hater. He will do anything for money, just like most of our politicians.
Ron Paul is the only candidate that can take our country back!

Stephanopoulos, you are such a big ass. ANyway you should have credit for inviting a man with integrity which I can¨t say about you for sure. With that statement you just increased Ron’s chances to win. And I hope from my heart that he will be the next prsident of USA, which americans greatly deserve after all those maniacs who have presided in white house. GO RON GO, you have my support all the way from Sweden

ABC’s, as well as the other networks, are demonstrating the bias they have had for a while. With Dr. Paul’s campaign, all are now able to see with clarity the biases of the MSM.

I hope I see George put his money where his mouth is. I’ll personally take his bet all-in.
He can contact by the email attached to this comment.

Way to show your true colors George, you smug little lapdog. Hey ABC, congratulations! you just lost another viewer.

Thank you for inviting Ron Paul on the show. Please allow him to debate the issues because he has an honest message.
Stephanopoulos was being rude. I hope he knows that.

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Any national exposure is good for Rep. Ron Paul. Ron Paul does not need for us to defend him, he does a wonderful job of doing that himself. Thanks to ABC for having him on

Just wanted to state – RP has my vote. I think he CAN and WILL win.
The Revolution will NOT be televised, and GS proved it yesterday with his biased reporting.
We need to responsibly promote RP. He is a caring man, and should be promoted in a caring fashion. We will win over the public on his principles and record.
RON PAUL 2008!

I’m not upset with GS.
Except for his mocking statement at the end of the interview, the piece was actually superb.
It hit upon everything I would want America to know about Ron Paul.
GS allowed Ron to actually explain his antiwar position and answer back at the hard questions regarding US obligations to the Iraqi people should we pull out.
Ron superbly addressed this explaining that our obligations are to the American people not Iraqis. He also got to point out that the predictions of the war party have been totally untrue – to a prediction. Thy predict bad things if we pull out but they predicted a cakewalk going in. So the American public has no reason to believe them on that issue. Perfect response.
The only person GS hurt there at the end was himself. Oh, sure, during the interview, the mention of liberty for the American people brought a blank, glassy-eyed stare that was more reptilian than human. But that is exactly why GS and his compatriots are losing their market share to internet sources. There are better sources for news on the internet now than on television.
The new main stream media will be the internet and if CBS,CNN,FOX,MSNBC et al do not get on board now, then they will be sent down the drain into irrelevancy. The market is speaking.
And the new President is going to be Ron Paul.

Folks, if you have time on your hands, please google ‘Operation Spooner’ and volunteer to be a phone poller / caller for the Iowan call campaign.
Iowa has a big straw poll, but the vast majority of the land-line owning registered republicans still haven’t heard of Dr. Paul.
It is the duty of each and every freedom loving american to share information about Ron Paul to others, especially those who do not research on the internet.
God bless. This is the most important day of your life.

The interviewer was embarrassingly rude. The interviewee was outstandingly gracious. Ron Paul, the longshot to beat all longshots, is going to win the Presidency of the United States in 2008 because the American people are potentially a great and gracious people and we deserve, finally, a leader who has absolute integrity, who lives by his principles, and who will push us to reach our natural greatness by appealing to our own great reverence and love of freedom.

Ron Paul’s growing popularity and funding is a great story. I’m glad ABC had him on This Week. I found it ironic that later yesterday on CBS’ 60 Minutes they claimed that there are no Washington politicians who are willing to state the problems with Medicare. Maybe they should watch This Week. Ron Paul has been talking about it for decades.
And, yes, George’s comment about betting every penny against Ron Paul’s ability to win was unprofessional and way out of line. I guess he forgot he’s supposed to be objective. Or maybe he never knew.
In the name of restoring and maintaining liberty, I’m inspired to donate $100 to Ron Paul’s campaign.

I am an avid watcher of ABC news content. I Tivo ABC World News Tonight and This Week. (Oh, did I mention that I’m a Tivo Nielson member?) I was shocked and appalled by George’s blatent disregard for both Ron Paul and Mike Gravel’s chances of winning the presidency. The media should be reporting the news, not proclaiming predictions. The American public needs to stop being sheep. And responsible media needs to start realizing that shaping the news does NOT serve the public! George, I thought you were better than that!

This just in from THE MINISTRY OF TRUTH, (aka ABC News), Ron Paul has no chance of winning! Nice try George Stephanopoulos. You can say it, but that does not make it true. In fact, you sound a little desperate and arrogant. The message is powerful, isn’t it George? Are you concerned George? You should be George. George, hey where you going George….

I would add that a journalist has no place interjecting personal information duiring an interview, they are to remain non-judgmental and get tot he facts and to me this is never the case, first with the Rep bulldog Hannity, now with the weasal Steppy in Dem. The realization that the revolution in ideology is driving a paradigm shift in mass consciousness to one of Dr. Paul has these folks completly baffled and it is hard yet predicatable to watch.
The times are changing, the informed public has the power and the people are getting restless, but have finally found someone who speaks sense and has honor and integrity, very difficult to find on a national stage, that is why the Tooheys like Mr. Step/Hannity are struggling to understand it, and the revolution is underfoot.
It is beautiful.

I wish George would of acted like a journalist, instead of bully… I do not want to even think about what other bias interviews slipped by me. I will not be watching this show anymore.

Dr. Paul, you were brilliant as usual. If nothing else you deserve respect. I had not heard of George Stephenopoulos before today and my first impression of him – Absolutely disgusting. How dare you disrespect a man with so much integrity. An apology is definitely in order.

I think George Stephanopoulos was way out of line with his comment, But this kind of so called-”journalism” has been going on for a long long time. George Stephanopoulos is just following the same script of telling the American people HOW to think.
Ron Paul has as much of a chance as anybody. His campaign is wildly succesful right now, and its only going to keep growing.

ron paul…..nuff said

I though George came across loud and clear as a grade A jackass on his interview with Ron Paul. I don’t even like Ron Paul very much, but the gall George had to flatly tell him he can’t win was rude, unprofessional and insulting to us, the viewers. I won’t be watching his show again.

Hey George, can you say Imus??
I hope that Dr. Paul’s campaign insists on an apology from ABC.

You just have to remember Stephanopoulos’s history everyone. Little Georgie, was the star of a documentary about the 1992 Presidential election called the “War Room.” James Carville and little Georgie ran Bill/Hilary Clinton’s campaign, so who do you think George is backing in 08? Besides, if you see the documentary, you’ll see that George has a very tiny conscience to match his stature. It’s all about getting into a position of power – the difference between losing a campaign and being a nobody…or winning an election and getting your own show on ABC.

Stephanopoulos, you should apologize for being very rude to your guest, Ron Paul. It’s not your job to tell us who can win! Very disrespectful and not becoming of a real journalist (of course, we were not under any illusions)

No Chance, huh? Well, who are you going to believe … a talking head that gets paid either way or people that make money by forecasting odds? Does everyone know that the Las Vegas odds makers have Ron Paul at 15-1? That’s up from 200-1 before the debates!
I believe the $2.4 in RP’s warchest is the tip of the iceberg. People are making, using and buying their own campaign materials to support him! I’ve never seen that before! And we’re still 7 months from the primaries!
Did everyone read about the Iowa Forum? RP had more supporters there than went to see everyone else. The only other candidate to have “people” was Flip Romney with 2 paid staffers sitting behind a table collecting a paycheck.
Ron Paul CAN win this, but it’s going to be up to us to make it happen.
btw ABC: I wonder what your Neilson ratings look like for that show?

Stephanopoulos is openly betting against Ron Paul? There’s your unbiased media!(sarcasm) He is helping to create a self-fulfilling prophecy and ought to be ashamed of his own lack of credibility.

The thing is he didn’t say you dont have a chance THIS PART IS IMPORTANT He said THATS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN is what he said so my
conclusion is The only way the on-air host could have definitively told Ron Paul he wasn’t going to win is if the host had inside information on a rigged
electoral system. There is no other way such a statement could be guaranteed enough to make a broad declaration – if the outcome was already decided.
This interview was done on fri morning and they had more than enough time to remove such a DICTATOR remark of GS actually stating he knows who
the winner will be and so did ABC.

“Republican longshot Ron Paul… asked Stephanopulos if he would wager his ‘every cent’ that Paul would not be president.”
A bit out of context.
His ‘every cent’ in his pocket!
It has an entirely different context when he’s wagering only what’s in his pocket.

Well, it looks like this well-practiced election strategy of the power brokers might not be working anymore. What is that plan? It is this: to admit that the honest, decent candidate in a race is a good guy and is competent, but he has no chance of winning, so vote for one of their puppet candidates, don’t waste your vote. Well, George S. tried to pass that lie off on the American people and it blew up in his face. Listen America to the truth – a vote for Ron Paul is not a waste, it is the best thing you can do!

Anyone lookinf for ‘fair and balanced’ reportage from ABC News (or any TV news) must have their head in the sand.
I did see the interview, but only the YouTube version. It reminded me why I stopped watching ABC 15 years ago. This company is absolutely shameful.

Regular American for Ron Paul !
Mega-Corporations for everyone else !
Yippeee

Disgusting. On a personal level… what a jerk he was. Have some respect for your fellow human being.
It is one thing to discuss tough odds, which Dr. Paul is obviously willing to do – it is quite another to tell a man to his face, without any evidence to support it, that he will fail.

What a Weasel you are George! I watched the interview with Ron Paul and was taken aback by the dismissive attitude of Stephanopoulos towards Mr. Paul.

George Stephanopoulos can not be taken seriously after this. He is a joke for a journalist and reporter. George Stephanopoulos can be replaced in a heartbeat. Individuals like Ron Paul come about too far and too between. Ron Paul has proven time and time again that he is someone to contend with. FOX News is yet another media outlet with obvious special interests in mind. Watch LOU DOBBS, the author of ‘War On the Middle Class’. Lou Dobbs is the only man on any of the news stations that reports honestly. And I have watched nearly all shows on all news networks.

I know the truth difference Ron Paul is the truth choice here now!

Ron Paul all the way!
George Stephanopoulos can let the people decide.
Unless they manipulate the vote to the same extent ABC manipulates these user comments the establishment is in for a surprise.
There are too many of us who get it now.
Thank you George Stephanopoulos for showing us your true colors homie.

Ron Paul is certainly not a longshot. Bill Clinton was performing about the same as Ron at this point.
I say this with all seriousness. The country will probably disintegrate and be carved up the Chinese if Ron Paul does not win. It will take time, but we are on the road to perdition.
America needs Ron Paul more than ever, and everyone who supports Ron Paul loves him as he is the closest thing to family we have ever seen in government.
Ron Paul, for what is just, what is right, and what is our Nation’s root modus, the Constitution and Freedom and Liberty for All.
Think for yourself, question authority.