Pimp and Pros Pitch Paul for Prez

Hillary and Obama might court the unions and the NEA for their endorsement, Romney and Rudy the NRA and the Christian right, but only one candidate is truly getting whored-out in his campaign for president.
Ron Paul and prostitutes
That, of course, is Ron Paul, the Libertarian GOP hopeful (and prohibitive underdog), who has procured the ass-istance of perhaps the most famous legal brothel in the world -- Northern Nevada's BunnyRanch -- and its proprietor, Dennis Hof. In fact, TMZ has obtained an appeal from Hof to American voters, which Hof hopes will, as he puts it, "lubricate Ron Paul's path to the White House."

Unfortunately, Paul isn't on board with the program, because when we called his campaign manager to ask about the pimp support, he didn't sound too happy about it.

Mark Elam says that Congressman Paul "didn't solicit" Hof and his hoes -- certainly not their business, nor their political support. He tells us that, to his knowledge, Hof and Rep. Paul haven't met, nor does Paul sanction any form of prostitution.

As the libertarian-leaning candidate, Paul has been vocal in his support of states' rights, which, naturally, are amenable to the BunnyRanch and its business. Still, Paul is also strongly pro-life.

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16. "go ahead throw away your vote"

This is like *the* most manipulative statement, and I truly HATE it!

“Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.” John Quincy Adams

Posted at 5:06PM on Dec 5th 2007 by AK

17. Damn, look at the "women" in that photo....is THAT what men are paying to sleep with?
Other than the one in the hot pink they all look like they've been around the block - being dragged by a pickup truck - waaaaaay too many times.

Posted at 5:08PM on Dec 5th 2007 by *Shudder*

18. One of the greatest Americans to have lived was a man named Horace
Greeley. He was a Liberal Republican. In the mid to late 19th century. He was involved in the Republican reformation in opposition to corruption within the Grant administration.

Originally Greely was the "Chief" of the New York Tribune. A brilliant writer. He greatly influenced Lincoln in his abolition of slavery. He never made it to office but
he bridged the gap between the Democrats and the Republican parties.
Of the many things I admire about him, two stand out - Utopia fascinated him and believed in a God of Mercy not vengeance. I'm the same.

Darn shame there's no Horace Greeley's in this election.

Posted at 5:15PM on Dec 5th 2007 by Lois Lane

19. Ron Paul does have a chance to get elected, but he would only keep the Federal Gov out of your private affairs, it'd be up to the state to decide on prostitution. Yep, everybody who really loves freedom loves Ron Paul, so it brings out a lot of groups -- even the pimps and hoes, internet lovers, potheads, those weird people who hate taxes, whackos who don't think we need a Federal Dept. of Education, nuts who don't want a Nat'l ID. And those crazy Military have donated more to Ron Paul than any other candidate. Go figure.

Posted at 5:19PM on Dec 5th 2007 by BugMan

20. Why do fat, butt-ugly women think all they have to do is get fake boobs and they will miraculously become sexy and beautiful? What a bunch of dogs.

Posted at 5:21PM on Dec 5th 2007 by Ron's an a$$

21. Posted at 5:06PM on Dec 5th 2007 by AK

My quote is directly from the Simpsons Halloween episode where Kudos & Kang pose as Clinton and Dole. When the good citizens of Springfield said they would vote for Perot, Kudos says "Go ahead, throw away your vote." It was hilarious then and it is hilarious now!

Posted at 5:27PM on Dec 5th 2007 by Kudos

22. Oh yes, that is just what a presidental candidate needs....a bunch of skanky whores and their pimp campaigning for him!!!
God, from what I understand, Dennis Hoff has done most of those girls, those girls that are young enough to be his great grandaughters!!! Such a proud moment!!!

Posted at 5:32PM on Dec 5th 2007 by sherricheu

23. ....well EVERYONE KNOWS once you get the hooker consortium going you pretty much have the election wrapped up...it's just a matter of time. Hookers control EVERYTHING these days and I'd like to hear the candidates talk more about it in a town square meeting environment with children and families present. I think that would be just as rational as half the ideas Ron Paul ALREADY HAS.

Posted at 5:36PM on Dec 5th 2007 by SuperStarSteve

24.
The American people need to pay attention to Ron Paul. He doesn't represent the interests of big corporations like the other candidates - he represents the people, the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Here's the best Ron Paul site for your information:

http://www.ronpaulforpresident2008.com/news/

Don't wait for the media to inform you about Ron Paul because they won't - they're owned by the same big corporate interests that want to continue the war in Iraq and continue to tax you to the max.

Posted at 6:10PM on Dec 5th 2007 by RonPaulForTheLongHaul

25.
The American people need to pay attention to Ron Paul. He doesn't represent the interests of big corporations like the other candidates - he represents the people, the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Here's the best Ron Paul site for your information:

http://www.ronpaulforpresident2008.com/news/

Don't wait for the media to inform you about Ron Paul because they won't - they're owned by the same big corporate interests that want to continue the war in Iraq and continue to tax you to the max.

Posted at 6:12PM on Dec 5th 2007 by RonPaulForTheLongHaul

26. Here's a great hip hop track in honour of the great Dr Ron Paul!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bCRc2ub8hU

Posted at 6:18PM on Dec 5th 2007 by RonPaulForTheLongHaul

27. Now that's a campaign I can live with.......let the girls screw you before the politicians do........

Posted at 6:23PM on Dec 5th 2007 by Sam45

28. This reeks of a lame attempt to discredit Ron Paul. If you know anything about Ron Paul you'll know that he has nothing to do with prostitutes.

A Brief Overview of Congressman Paul’s Record:

He has never voted to raise taxes.
He has never voted for an unbalanced budget.
He has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership.
He has never voted to raise congressional pay.
He has never taken a government-paid junket.
He has never voted to increase the power of the executive branch.

He voted against the Patriot Act.
He voted against regulating the Internet.
He voted against the Iraq war.

He does not participate in the lucrative congressional pension program.
He returns a portion of his annual congressional office budget to the U.S. treasury every year.

Congressman Paul introduces numerous pieces of substantive legislation each year, probably more than any single member of Congress.

Ron Paul is a strict adherent to the US Constitution and believes in limited government that serves the people not big corporate interests and lobbyists.

Posted at 6:23PM on Dec 5th 2007 by RonPaulSupporter

29. You guys are seriously stupid and flawed.

Ron paul got 37,000 new donors in a single day, and you expect him to check each and everyone one and see what their background is?

Ron paul doesn't even know this guy. What he agrees with is that if they agree with freedom and liberty and getting the government off our backs, than perfect! What you do with your freedom has nothing to do with Ron Paul, or anyone else in that matter.

So to post this up like ron paul actually knows this guy or that he has some relevance to them because they donated is completely absurd!

My god people.

Posted at 6:28PM on Dec 5th 2007 by Jon Kirkpatrick

30. Interesting. They love him a lot, but he doesn't live their business too much. He's a Christian, Pro-Life (or should I say pro-states), Libertarian. But he's still a Republican. I don't see articles exclaiming, "Liberal GOP Rudy", or "Religious Right GOP Huckabee".

Posted at 6:31PM on Dec 5th 2007 by Brent

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