In September 2008 , Paul also hosted and participated in an event in Minneapolis — St. Paul , Minnesota that coincided with the nearby 2008 Republican National Convention , titled the Rally for the Republic , to protest the Republican convention 's refusal to let Paul speak . The rally drew over 10,000 of his presidential campaign supporters , and hosted several speakers , including former Governors Jesse Ventura and Gary Johnson , political commentator Tucker Carlson , Barry Goldwater , Jr. , and music artist Aimee Allen
2008 Republican National Convention
2008 Republican National Convention
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