premise: Ron Paul launches day - long rally in Minneapolis . Hundreds of people unhappy with the two major political parties are offering a noisy endorsement of Texas Congressman Ron Paul at a day - long rally in Minneapolis rally for the republic . Ron Paul , Supporters Rally at Target Center in Minneapolis rally for the republic . Why might people who are unhappy with two political parties rally for the republic ?
hypothesis: Because they feel the political parties no longer represent the failed ideals of the republic .