[Rick Lee]

I don't think Paul was helped by independents in MI. If anything McCain was hurt by their low turnout due to bad weather. I don't think Paul has a chance either. But I can't recall there ever being a 2nd or 3rd tier candidate that was healthier for the debate than Ron Paul. At some point the top tier guys, and indeed the media, are gonna have to come to terms with why Paul has raised so much money (in small increments too) and has such passionate supporters. The longer this horse race gets drawn out, the more time Paul has to influence the debate. I think this is a good thing.