Ron Paul to finish 3rd in Iowa

Jim Young / Reuters

Republican presidential candidate Congressman Ron Paul celebrates with his wife, Carol (L, Front), his son Senator Rand Paul (C, Rear) and other family members and supporters at his Iowa Caucus night rally.

 

NBC News projects that Texas Rep. Ron Paul will finish third in a closely-fought battle for the first nominating contest of the 2012 Republican primary.

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MSNBC's Rachel Maddow discusses with a panel what Ron Paul's third place finish in Iowa means for the future of his campaign and for his competitors.

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Comment author avatarnancee-3721267

this is amazing-they had to really push santatorum when it becme apparent the right was gonna sweep the polls and let the world know what americans really think of this prez!!!

    Reply#1 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 2:05 AM EST
    Comment author avatarlivefree or die

    Santorums own nephew said""If you want another big-government politician who supports the status quo to run our country, you should vote for my uncle, Rick Santorum," wrote Garver, a student at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.LMAO!

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    Reply#2 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 10:55 AM EST
    Comment author avatarE-8989685

    Funny He finished third and listening to my local conservative talk radio he wasnt even mentioned when they reported the results of the caucus this morning!!!

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    Reply#3 - Wed Jan 4, 2012 11:16 AM EST
    Comment author avatarVidTruth

    WOW! Phil Donahue totally blows the lid off of the establishment and its media's fear-mongering conspiracy! http://www.examiner.com/conspiracy-in-denver/donahue-questions-government-and-media-fear-mongering-conspiracy

      Reply#4 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 10:13 PM EST
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