There are two things missing from the "ST. PETERSBURG TIMES FL POLL" reported during the Florida Republican Candidate's debate last night (Jan. 24, 2008): Ron Paul - - - and 22% of the vote.

Look at the "flag" caption, bottom left. McCain is reported at 25%, Romney 23%, Giuliani at 15% and Huckabee at 15%. That's a total of 78%.

That would, apparently, leave the missing Paul with the missing 22%.

Assuming this "ST. PETERSBURG TIMES FL POLL" was taken only by those actually watching the debates, that would put Paul in 3rd place, virtually tied with Mitt Romney for second. But he's not included in the bottom caption.

Paul got only about six and a half minutes of the 90 minute air time. Huckabee, with about 12 minutes, had the second lowest air time, with Giuliani getting about 18 minutes. The remaining 54 minutes went to McCain and Romney.

Oversight or discrimination? You decide.

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