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Paul Undorses McCain, Obama

Texan calls for strong third-party protest vote

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 10, 2008 4:48 PM CDT

(Newser) – Ron Paul wants you to vote for a third-party candidate, CNN reports. The failed Republican presidential wannabe doesn’t particularly care whether you back Ralph Nader, Bob Barr, Cynthia McKinney, or Chuck Baldwin—all of whom are declared candidates—but he had no kind words for John McCain or Barack Obama during today's endorsement.

The Texas congressman said a strong showing by alternative candidates would show the popular frustration with the two-party system. "I have no doubt that the majority is on our side," Paul said. The McCain campaign asked Paul for his endorsement, the AP reports, moving Paul to contend that the “two parties are essentially the same.” But the Texas congressman also had sharp words for Obama: "He's not for change," he said.

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Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, a former 2008 presidential candidate, takes part in a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, a former 2008 presidential candidate, during a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008. (AP Photo)

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I've come to the conclusion, after having spent many years in politics, is that our presidential elections turn out to be more of a charade than anything else, and I think that is true today. It is a charade. - Ron Paul

If the Republican side realized what I'm trying to do, they would be funding me. - Ron Paul

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