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Paul Concedes, More or Less

Victory 'in the conventional sense' not possible, urges voters on anyway

By Jonas Oransky, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 7, 2008 5:19 PM CST

(Newser) – John McCain’s last standing competitor for the Republican presidential nomination is stepping down—in a way. Texas congressman Ron Paul released a video today saying victory wasn’t possible “in the conventional sense,” but that supporters should still pull his lever. “... Read full story »

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