Archive for January, 2008

Blimpin the News

Sunday, January 27th, 2008 by Katharine Memole

Ron Paul fans steadfast for longshot presidential candidate
Daytona Beach News-Journal - 01/26/2008

This Florida Life: Boca Raton Welcomes Republicans!
Wonkette (satire) - 01/25/2008

Paul: ‘Momentum is going to continue’
The University of Alabama Crimson White - 01/24/2008

Ron Paul Receives Mediocre Mainstream Media Coverage Despite …
John Birch Society - 01/24/2008

Paultards Continue To Scare Regular Human Beings
Wonkette (satire) - 01/23/2008

Candidates’ Kids Campaign on Own Terms
ABC News - 01/22/2008

Debate bears unique polish from Strand participation
Myrtle Beach Sun News - 01/22/2008

Ron Paul’s Latest Money Bomb, The Media Brown Out, And The Big …
Nolan Chart LLC - 01/22/2008

The Ron Paul Campaign: Where to From Here
Nolan Chart LLC - 01/22/2008

TICKER MORNING EDITION: Monday, January 21, 2008
CNN Political Ticker - 01/21/2008

411 Politics Fact or Fiction 01.21.08: Week 75
411mania.com - 01/21/2008

Paul Runs Second in Nevada
Russia Today - 1/21/2008

A Poet Laureate for Ron Paul?
Nolan Chart LLC - 01/19/2008

Ron Paul Indiana Ballot Drive Is Done
Nolan Chart LLC - 01/19/2008

How Much Longer for Ron Paul?
National Ledger - 01/19/2008

Russia Today covers Ron Paul and the Blimp!

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008 by Katharine Memole

Ron Paul’s Grandsons on the Ron Paul Blimp!

Monday, January 21st, 2008 by Katharine Memole

This footage was filmed on Saturday the 20th of January when Rand Paul and two of his sons visited the Ron Paul Blimp.

Blimp over Savannah, GA

Monday, January 21st, 2008 by Katharine Memole

It’s 1pm and the Ron Paul blimp is making a slow pass over Savannah, GA on its way to Jacksonville, FL, where we plan to spend the night. Right now we have our sites set on Boca Raton and (weather permitting) will be there for the debate on the 24th.

Open Blimp at Sumter Municipal Airport on January 19th

Saturday, January 19th, 2008 by Elijah

SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA January 17, 2008 — The Ron Paul Blimp and family of Ron Paul will be hosting an “Open Blimp” event Saturday, January 19th at 11am at Sumter Municipal Airport. This unique event will give people an opportunity to see the blimp up close and meet the members of Ron Paul’s family. Depending on his schedule Ron Paul may also be making an appearance.Hundreds of area leaders, supporters and curious spectators are expected to attend as this will be a rare opportunity to view the blimp. Members of Ron Paul’s family including his son Rand Paul and two of his grandsons, Duncan and Robert Paul will be hosting the event. The blimp’s crew and pilots will be available to answer questions about the blimp and will be providing tours of the cabin. Guests will be offered the opportunity to undergo official “Blimponaut Ground Training” and after their certification can have their photograph taken in the pilot’s seat on the blimp. There will also be an information kiosk where you can purchase blimp memorabilia and get information on Ron Paul.The blimp will be making several media and passenger flights starting at 8:30AM on the 19th. The event is expected to go until 1pm.

Since it’s initial launch on December 17, 2007, the blimp has traveled over 3,300 miles covering Virginia, Maryland, South Carolina, North Carolina, Savannah, Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa. While flying it has been seen by hundreds of thousands of people in addition to being featured on CNN, ABC News, in the NY Times, Boston Herald, Washington Post and countless other publications and local news broadcasts.

To request a ride at the “Open Blimp” on the 19th please email us: inquiries@ronpaulblimp.com