Enthusiastic Crowds Greet Ron Paul Throughout the Silver State

LAS VEGAS--(Business Wire)--Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul was warmly welcomed
back to the Silver State by large crowds on his third swing through
the state this election season. The Texas congressman began his trip
on the Sunday the 13th, at a meeting with Nye County Republicans in
Pahrump. On Monday, January 14th, he headed north to Reno and Carson
City, and ended his trip on Tuesday the 15th with a series of events
in Las Vegas.

On January 13th, a crowd of two hundred and fifteen people were on
hand to listen to Dr. Paul at the Bob Ruud Community Center in
Pahrump, Nevada. The crowd, which included undecided voters and Nye
County Republicans, warmly received Ron Paul's message, and showed
their appreciation with more than three standing ovations.

Ron Paul then headed north to Reno on Monday the 14th. After
visiting the local media in the morning, Dr. Paul stopped in at Peg's
Glorified Ham and Eggs, a popular breakfast diner in downtown Reno.
Supporters inside cheered when Dr. Paul stepped in the door, while
other diners were completely taken by surprise. Dr. Paul shook hands
and greeted supporters before sitting down to a hamburger for lunch.
He then headed south to the state capitol Carson City for a speech to
local residents at Comma Coffee. Over a hundred and fifty people
crowded into the coffeehouse, with people spilling out the door and
lining the sidewalk to hear the Texas congressman. The enthusiastic
crowd responded with cheers to Dr. Paul's message of smaller
government and national sovereignty.

Dr. Paul then headed back to Reno to visit the new Ron Paul
campaign headquarters located in Sparks at 1350 E. Greg Street. The
dedicated volunteers making phone calls to get out the vote were
thrilled to pause their work to greet the Texas congressman. He signed
autographs and spoke to the volunteers about the importance of their
work for his campaign.

Dr. Paul wrapped up his busy day with a visit to a Nevada
Republican Assembly meeting. A crowd of thirty Republicans was on hand
to listen and ask questions after Dr. Paul spoke for forty minutes
about his opinions on foreign policy, national sovereignty, and
monetary policy. The NVRA presented Dr. Paul with a Washoe County
medallion in appreciation of his visit, and the crowd of staunch
Republicans gave Dr. Paul numerous rounds of applause and a standing
ovation when he departed.

On Tuesday, January 15th, Dr. Paul spent the morning with the
press; television, radio and newspapers.

At noon, he spoke at the Third Tuesday Coalition lunch at the Las
Vegas Country Club.

In the afternoon, after taping another television interview, he
visited with Nevadans concerned about illegal immigration and border
security at a March for America conference. The director of March for
America, Jonnie Crivello of Washington State, has endorsed Dr. Paul.
Ms. Crivello also invited leaders of other citizens' groups, including
Save our State (saveourstate.org) and You Don't Speak For Me
(dontspeakforme.org) who flew in from across the west to meet Dr.
Paul. Nevadans in attendance were particularly impressed by Dr. Paul's
traditional Republican, Old Right, message of limited government and
adherence to constitutional principles.

In the evening, media cameras and reporters met Dr. Paul at an
event with over 200 supporters at a local pizza parlor. After meeting
with supporters and shaking hands, he went to a caucus chair training
meeting hosted by the Nevada State Republican Party to speak with
Republicans preparing for the state's first caucus on Saturday. He
congratulated them for their dedication to the Republican Party and
for participating in the important event this coming Saturday.

Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign Committee
Jennifer Terhune, 775-741-9163

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