Full Show 8/27/12: Ron Paul vs. The RNC




The Big Picture With Thom Hartmann show

Summary: Thom discusses the start of the RNC Convention with Salon’s Will Doig and Codepink’s Medea Benjamin. Also discussed: Ron Paul’s decision to decline a speaking role at the convention, how Libertarians are playing into the hands of the corporate elite and whether the Republican voter suppression tactic will work. In tonight’s “Daily Take” Thom looks at how corporations can force you to campaign for and support their company’s favorite political candidates.