You can try to push Ron Paul to the sidelines, but you can't tell him he can't play the game. The feisty Republican presidential candidate with the impressive money machine and an anti-war, never-say-die attitude that appeals to the college kids has decided to hold his own convention in September. Presumptive Republican nominee John McCain, sez you!
Since the party isn't exactly rolling out the red carpet for him and his way-wired constituents at its official shindig at St. Paul, Minnesota's Xcel Energy Center, Paul says he's setting up shop eight miles down the road at the University of Minnesota's Williams Arena in Minneapolis on the second day of the event, September 2. His spokesperson told The New York Times, "This isn't a protest. ... This is a celebration of limited government and Republican principles." Don't get it twisted, though: He's not doing it because he's angry at his party.
One thing's for sure, you're not likely to see John McCain holding a "Freedom Rally and Ice Cream Social" anytime soon. Details on the parallel convention are expected to be announced tonight, but considering John Mayer has given the good Dr. his stamp of approval, we predict lots of banana splits and guitar face come September 2.
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