A supporter of Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) holds a Paul poster in front of a "We can do better" sign at the Republican National Convention. The retiring congressman and frequent presidential candidate gave a rousing speech to some 10,000 supporters at the University of South Florida a day before the convention's start, saying that he was offered a speaking spot at the RNC — but only if Team Romney be allowed to vet his speech, and only if he strongly endorsed Mitt Romney. Paul refused. "It wouldn't be my speech," the irrepressible libertarian said. "I don't fully endorse him for president."
Subscribe to The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
Continue reading for free
We hope you're enjoying The Week's refreshingly open-minded journalism.
Subscribed to The Week? Register your account with the same email as your subscription.
-
The daily gossip: Critics say Timothée Chalamet is 'exceptional' in 'Wonka,' Zack Snyder defends Amber Heard, and moreThe daily gossip: November 29, 2023
-
The Supreme Court could reign in the SEC — and federal agencies as a whole
Talking Point The court is hearing arguments on the agency's ability to enforce financial penalties
-
Is Nikki Haley's Koch network endorsement the shake-up the GOP primary has been waiting for?
Today's big question By throwing its weight behind the insurgent former UN ambassador, the conservative PAC hopes to tilt the scales against Trump
-
Hamas to release Russian hostages as gesture of thanks to Putin
Speed Read Show of appreciation follows release of Israeli-Russian national Roni Krivoi on 26 November
-
Hamas must find missing Israeli hostages to extend truce, says Qatar
Speed Read More than 40 women and children are still being held captive in Gaza by other Islamist groups and civilians
-
Trump’s rhetoric: a shift to 'straight-up Nazi talk'
Why everyone's talking about Would-be president's sinister language is backed by an incendiary policy agenda, say commentators
-
More covfefe: is the world ready for a second Donald Trump presidency?
Today's Big Question Republican's re-election would be a 'nightmare' scenario for Europe, Ukraine and the West
-
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96
Speed Read Carter was married to former President Jimmy Carter since 1946
-
Russia admits Ukrainian breakthrough into occupied Kherson but warns 'fiery hell' awaits
Speed Read Crossing of Dnipro River could open up new line for Kyiv to attack Crimea
-
Xi-Biden meeting: what's in it for both leaders?
Today's Big Question Two superpowers seek to stabilise relations amid global turmoil but core issues of security, trade and Taiwan remain
-
'Major blow' for Rishi Sunak as Rwanda deportation policy ruled unlawful
Speed Read Supreme Court rules substantial grounds for believing that asylum seekers sent to Rwanda would be at risk of persecution
