PRESS RELEASES from Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee
Contact: Gary Howard

For Immediate Release: January 20, 2012

Ron Paul Endorsed by Colorado Republican Liberty Caucus Chair
RLC Chairman Earl Bandy cites Dr. Paul’s fiscal policy bona fides as reason for pivotal endorsement

DENVER, Colorado – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul was endorsed today by Earl Bandy, Chair of the Colorado Republican Liberty Caucus.
 
In making his endorsement Mr. Bandy said, “I have trillions of reasons to support Dr. Ron Paul for President.  Trillions of dollars, that is.  The amount the Treasury will owe before the end of the next presidential term will grow by trillions if current trends continue.  The interest burden from this debt will consume an ever greater share of available revenues, putting at risk our defense budget, care for the elderly and dependents, as well as businesses and localities that have come to depend on funding from the federal government.”
 
Explaining the solution, Mr. Bandy continued, “Only Ron Paul has had the courage to present a budget plan with real numbers not empty rhetoric.  His economic blueprint results in the government spending less, not spending more money less quickly.  He will reduce spending by $1 trillion dollars year one and he has been transparent about where he will make those cuts.  Courage, transparency and trillions of dollars: that’s why I support Ron Paul this election.”
 
Earl Bandy is a Chartered Financial Analyst by trade and a father of two small children.
 
Ron Paul 2012 Colorado State Director Matt Holdridge welcomed the endorsement, commenting, “The Ron Paul campaign in Colorado is fortunate to have Earl Bandy on board.”
 
“Earl Bandy shows that he's a man who lives by the principles he advances as the Chairman of the Colorado Republican Liberty Caucus.  Mr. Bandy supports the only candidate for president with a proven record of fighting for individual rights, limited government, and free enterprise, core RLC principles,” concluded Mr. Holdridge.

Utah Republican Liberty Caucus Chair Darcy Van Orden also recently endorsed Ron Paul for the presidency.  Her comments are viewable here.
 
For more information on the Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign in Colorado, or to register to volunteer, please visit www.RonPaul2012.com.


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For Immediate Release: January 24, 2012

Ron Paul Colorado Team Welcomes Tim Leonard Endorsement
Evergreen-area entrepreneur, former state senate candidate also joins ‘Small Businesses for Ron Paul’ coalition praising Paul’s dedication to conservatism

DENVER, Colorado – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul was endorsed today by Tim Leonard, an Evergreen-area entrepreneur and former Republican candidate for State Senate District 16.
 
In making his endorsement, Mr. Leonard stated, “Congressman Ron Paul has been an unwavering defender of constitutionally-limited government, our free enterprise economy, and our individual liberties.  While other politicians have been pushing our country off the cliff with increased entitlements, bank bailouts, and endless militarism, Ron Paul has always done his best to fight the forces of bigger government.”
 
Tim Leonard is a 20-year president of a commercial real estate firm and an owner of a growing retail coffee franchise.  As a function of this release, Mr. Leonard will henceforth serve on the national advisory board of the “Small Businesses for Ron Paul” nationwide coalition, and in particular its Colorado steering committee.
 
“The growth of our government has been astronomical in the past decade, aided by some of the other Republican Presidential candidates,” continued Mr. Leonard.  “Our Founding Fathers are rolling in their graves watching career politicians turn America’s independent spirit into a European, entitlement-heavy basket case.”
 
 Mr. Leonard and his wife have been married for 20 years and raised their six children with an emphasis on strong work ethic in part by classical homeschool education.
 
“The Department of Education has been a destructive force to the free market system of education in our country:  we receive lower quality education for twice the cost with double the time spent.  Ron Paul’s commitment to eliminate this department as well as others shows his clear understanding of the problems wrought by government intervention,” concluded Mr. Leonard.
 
Ron Paul 2012 Colorado State Director Matt Holdridge welcomed the endorsement, commenting, "Tim Leonard is well aware of the burdens Washington puts on small business owners like himself who are the engine of any economic recovery in America.  His civic vigilance and desire to succeed despite the odds is a strong asset to the Ron Paul Colorado organization.” 
 
“Dr. Paul is the only candidate with a real plan to cut taxes, eliminate overgrown Federal departments, and ease regulation that impedes small business growth in this state, and the nation,” added Mr. Holdridge, referring to the 12-term Congressman from Texas’s ‘Plan to Restore America.’
 
For more information on the Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign in Colorado, or to register as a volunteer, please visit www.RonPaul2012.com.

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For Immediate Release: February 3, 2012

Ron Paul Colorado Team Salutes New ‘Veterans for Ron Paul’ Nationwide Coalition Members
Heroes hail from Denver, Fort Collins, Westminster, and Louisville and pledge to boost outreach efforts for fellow veteran Paul

DENVER, Colorado – The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign announced today new members of its active “Veterans for Ron Paul” nationwide coalition. 
 
Today’s additions hail from Denver, El Paso, Jefferson, and Boulder counties, all Colorado, and pledge to support Dr. Paul and spread the word among their respective communities concerning the 12-term Texas Congressman’s staunch advocacy for veterans’ issues.
 
Denver resident Brynn Hoffmann is a retired sailor who served on the USS Nimitz in Charleston, South Carolina, and San Diego, California.  The eight-year veteran said, “Ron Paul is the only Congressman that holds true to his oath of office.  He is uncompromising in his defense of our God-given liberties that are guaranteed by the Constitution.”
 
Kyle Frei, another Denver resident, is a Marine Sergeant with five years of service.  He gave his take speaking as someone who has tired of the political status quo, stating, “Ron Paul is the only politician that does not care about politics.  He cares about what is right for this country and he does not flip-flop on topics.”
 
“He understands that the Constitution is what made this country great in the first place,” concluded Mr. Frei.
 
Fort Collins-area resident Kemper Harris, an Air Force and Air National Guard veteran, served in the military 20 years.  Harris stated what attracted him to Dr. Paul, saying, “Ron Paul is the only person running with integrity and true Republican values.”
 
Ken Maddis, a Westminster resident, served as a Marine for four years.
 
The former Sergeant states “We all joined to protect our country and uphold the Constitution. However, it seems like veterans are the only people in this country who are committed to the Constitution.  It's time to get Washington to uphold the Constitution, not their reelection campaigns, or their pockets.”
 
Philip Prine served in the Marine Corps for four years and is based out of Louisville, in Boulder County.  Mr. Prine focused on Dr. Paul’s commitment to veterans, stating, “American veterans deserve a President who supports the Constitutional freedoms and liberty that we volunteered to defend.  The only candidate who puts Americans and their Constitutional rights first is Ron Paul.”
 
A flight surgeon during the Cold War era, Paul’s commitment to veterans was showcased in the campaign’s television ad ‘He Served’.  The campaign’s more recent television ad titled ‘Secure’ highlights Dr. Paul’s plan to keep America safe.
 
In addition to the support veterans give Dr. Paul, the congressman also receives more donations from active-duty military than the rest of the Republican and Democratic field combined, according to a new, internal analysis.
 
As a function of this announcement, all of the above-mentioned persons are members of the “Veterans for Ron Paul” nationwide coalition, in particular its Colorado steering committee.
 
As a basic first step, those wanting to join the active “Veterans for Ron Paul” nationwide coalition should visit the official web page by clicking here.  Prospective members should also send an email to hq.coalitions@ronpaul2012.com, writing the coalition name in the subject line.

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For Immediate Release: February 6, 2012

Ron Paul Colorado Team Salutes New ‘Veterans for Ron Paul’ Members
Heroes hail from Boulder, Adams, Garfield, and Arapahoe Counties

DENVER, Colorado– The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign announced today new members of its active “Veterans for Ron Paul” nationwide coalition.  Today’s additions hail from Boulder, Adams, Garfield, and Arapahoe counties, all Colorado, and pledge to spread the word among their respective communities concerning the 12-term Texas Congressman and Air Force Veteran’s staunch advocacy for veterans’ issues.
 
Niwot resident, Vernon Smith is a retired Army veteran who was drafted and served during the Vietnam War.  The two-year veteran said, “I served because I believe in defending this country and Dr. Paul is the only republican candidate that understands and will abide by the United States Constitution.”
 
Jeff Serafini of Aurora is a six-year Navy veteran who served in Desert Storm.  Mr. Serafini said, “Ron Paul is the only candidate who believes in a constitutionally limited government and as a veteran of a war myself, I believe Ron Paul has his heart in the right place.”
 
Littleton resident, Peter MacMackin is a twenty-six year Navy veteran.  Mr. MacMackin stated his support by saying, “Ron Paul is the candidate we need to turn our country back to the values of the founding fathers.”
 
28-year veteran and retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Jerry Law of Gleenwood Springs believes that Ron Paul is the only candidate he can call, “my brother in arms.”  Mr. Law went on to say, “Ron Paul is the only candidate who has consistently voted with the Constitution.  Dr. Paul understands that we are a Constitutional Republic and is the only candidate who will actually follow the Constitution.”
 
Westminster resident, Robert Eskenberry is a 10-year Army veteran. Mr. Eskenberry said “as a US Army veteran I took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.  The greatest threats to our Constitution are currently coming from the US government, such as the NDAA act, passed by Congress and signed by President Obama.”
 
Howard Lambert of Boulder is a ten-year Navy veteran who believes that Ron Paul is the best candidate to get the United States back on track.  “In the face of deficit spending and economic turmoil, Ron Paul is the only candidate that will be able to change the direction of this country,” stated Mr. Lambert.
 
Ron Paul is the only candidate in this election possessing an honorable record of military service.  A flight surgeon during the Cold War era, his commitment to veterans was recently showcased in the campaign’s television ad ‘He Served’.  The campaign’s more recent television ad titled ‘Secure’ highlights Dr. Paul’s plan to keep America safe. 
 
In addition to the support veterans give Dr. Paul, the congressman also receives more donations from active-duty military than the rest of the field combined, according to an independent analysis.
  
As a basic first step, those wanting to join the active “Veterans for Ron Paul” nationwide coalition should visit the official web page by clicking here.  Prospective members should also send an email to hq.coalitions@ronpaul2012.com, writing the coalition name in the subject line.
 
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