2008-05-19 Not a Happy Party

2008-05-19 \US Republican Party\John McCain\Ron Paul\2008 US presidential race http://www.hawaiireporter.com/story.aspx?952d1664-7578-4c49-9626-d551e7560920 Not a Happy Party &ldquo;On Saturday, the main day of the conference, spokespeople carefully read detailed scripts that told them every rehearsed word to say -- even jokes were written down. There was no spontaneity or the usual laughter that comes with it. Those backing John McCain or Ron Paul for president were divided, but it was immediately clear that the party leaders planned to dismiss the estimated one-fifth of the participants rooting for Paul. Signs on every doorway entrance promoted McCain. Party leaders and the governor focused on McCain. No Paul supporter was given time to speak -- even 2 minutes -- to educate members about Paulâ€™s platform. There was a paranoia by party leaders about controlling Paul supporters and anyone else who might be a â€œdissident.â€&rdquo;   