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(December 14, 2007)--A 200-foot long blimp bearing the name of Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul of Texas began flying over North Carolina Friday.

Spokesman Bryce Henderson says the blimp took off from Elizabeth City, with flyovers planned at Raleigh, Greensboro and Charlotte, North Carolina.

The aerial billboard, in support of the Texas congressman's run for the White House, has on one side: "Who is Ron Paul? Google Ron Paul."

The other side reads "Ron Paul Revolution."

Supporters who aren’t officially connected to Paul’s campaign are paying for the blimp.

The former Libertarian has opposed the war in Iraq.

He has low poll numbers but soaring support among anti-government voters on the Internet.

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Posted by: David Location: Indiana on Dec 15, 2007 at 12:21 AM
Paul supporters aren't "anti-government". We're small government.

Posted by: Michael Location: Arlington, VA on Dec 14, 2007 at 11:43 PM
"He has low poll numbers..." Depends on the poll, of course. If you look at straw polls, he's been the #1 candidate! "...but soaring support among anti-government voters on the Internet." True, but I fear this sorely mischaracterizes Congressman Paul's supporters and feeds into the FUD about them being an unholy lot of anarchists, white supremacists, and militia-men. His supporters are in fact a diverse bunch and are not merely Internet people. Straw poll results and the overwhelming grassroots response to his message should be enough evidence for that.

Posted by: media watchdog Location: Chcago on Dec 14, 2007 at 09:41 PM
We are not ant-government. We're anti-big-government. And we're not just " voters on the internet." We're American citizens who use the internet.

Posted by: Ryan in Philly Location: PA on Dec 14, 2007 at 08:13 PM
We are not 'Anti' anything.... Pro-Limited Government... Pro-Life... Pro Peace,prosperity, Pro American.

Posted by: Gerald Location: Las Vegas on Dec 14, 2007 at 07:50 PM
This was a good article. Really simple but the author did a good job informing people of this great campaign act by Ron Paul's supporters. The best local news on this are when cameramen catch the blimp.

Posted by: Scott Location: Christiana, TN on Dec 14, 2007 at 07:47 PM
The Constitution is the government. I guess with a government run amok anyone who longs for political representatives to obey their oath of office is anti-government. How far have we come.

Posted by: Cindy Location: Florida on Dec 14, 2007 at 06:35 PM
I am a Christian, and I was starting to lean toward Huckabee. Then I got curious, and got on the web to read about Dr. Paul. He's not just pandering like so many other candidates. This guy is truly principled, and has 10 years in congress to prove it.

Posted by: Craig Location: craft_6@yahoo.com on Dec 14, 2007 at 05:51 PM
Don't switch from Hillary to Ron Paul just because it's more fun -- switch because Ron Paul will actually bring the troops home, and Hillary will leave 50,000 in Iraq.

Posted by: Bob Location: North Carolina on Dec 14, 2007 at 04:44 PM
Can't wait to see the blimp! All my friends are now Ron Paul supporters -- he is a genuine conservative promoting a return to a federal government based on the CONSTITUTION (remember that document?). I'd agree with the other posters here that this article, like many, belittles the support this man gets and deserves.

Posted by: Elizabeth Location: San Diego on Dec 14, 2007 at 03:40 PM
What a great time to be alive! I am so happy to see this happening! To see the kind of dedication this man inspires proves that Ron Paul is a truly great American and human being!

Posted by: John Location: Shenandoah, Iowa on Dec 14, 2007 at 03:38 PM
Just once it would be nice to see a news article about Dr. Paul without mention of his low poll numbers or qualifying his support as being "online" or "Internet". The off-hand label of "anti-government" is also misleading. It makes his supporters sound more like anarchists than what they really are, patriotic Americans who want to see a smaller, and less obtrusive Federal government more in line with the vision of our founding fathers.

Posted by: Gary Location: Houston, TX on Dec 14, 2007 at 03:33 PM
It's certainly not just the internet where I see Paul's message. It's along the roadways everywhere I've traveled over the last couple of months. To say it's primarily the Internet discounts the explosion of under-the-radar support I'm anecdotally finding, and I must have traveled about 15,000 miles from coast-to-coast on the road in the last month.

Posted by: Chad Blessinger Location: Jasper, Indiana on Dec 14, 2007 at 03:27 PM
Go Ron Paul. I hope this continues to get his name in front of people. Everyone I introduce to his message is attracted to it.

Posted by: luke Location: arizona on Dec 14, 2007 at 03:03 PM
Fantastic! This whole thing is big, really big. I don't see any other candidates supporters raising this kind of money and lunching 200 foot long blimps. Thank you KWTX for posting this!

Posted by: chris Location: PA on Dec 14, 2007 at 02:54 PM
I am a Paul supporter and calling us anti-government is a bit of a stretch and unfair. I am anti huge government that spend money liberally and withou good cause, goverment taking 50% of what I earn through the income tax, and all the other tarrifs on tv, telephpne, cell phone, cigarettes, gas, alcohol. The onyl thing we are not taxed on is food. It is disgusting. Contrary to your article, most Paulians are fervent supporters of government. The one the constitution calls for. One of the people and by the people where marching orders are taking from the constituaiotn and us, not oligarchs and big old family money slapping each other on the backs with all the new regulations and trade agreements that make them richer. Give me a break. There is no group of supporters that is more for America and Governemnt of the right kind, then paulians.

Posted by: Andy Location: Columbus, Ohio on Dec 14, 2007 at 02:42 PM
That's it I'm switching from Hillary (DEM) to Paul (REP)_These Ron Paul supporters are having way too much fun.

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