Is Ron Paul Signing Up Republican voters?

RMNIXON · 06-06-2007, 02:34 PM

From a letter in a local paper:

"Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, is fighting for America's freedom. I will register Republican (which I never thought I would do) and vote for Paul for president. He believes in limited government, represents the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and will bring our country back on course as our forefathers intended in the creation of these two historic documents.

This man will not be bought off. He's not afraid to stand up for America and our people."

Now consider the number of Republican defectors going back to Pat Buchanan and making big waves under Ross Perot in the 90's. People who think Republicans have given up on limited government and plot to many Foreign adventures. Are they coming back? Will they try to change the party when they do?

Galactic Gigolo · 06-06-2007, 03:45 PM

I'm registering for the party to vote for Paul, but there's very little chance of me voting for anyone but him this election. If Paul doesn't make it to the ballot I'll vote for whoever the Libertarian Party throws up.

motivez · 06-06-2007, 04:51 PM

It'll be interesting to see how he does in the actual primaries.. He has a ton of internet buzz right now but I'm not sure whether or not his campaign is using that (Like Dean's camp did) in an effort to translate that online energy into feet on the ground in various states..

How many people here who seem to love him have donated to his campaign? Bought a bumper sticker? Offered to campaign for him locally?

My guess is not that many.

DosEquis · 06-06-2007, 05:14 PM

He really needs it in the primary states so he can get his nomination. The sack riding on the internet needs to sway people in those states. It does no good to have Lew and Publius excited, unless they move to a primary state to help him win.

RMNIXON · 06-06-2007, 06:24 PM

How well is he doing in those states?

Thorgrim · 06-06-2007, 06:55 PM

You'd think with all the supposedly educated and successful libertarians, Ron Paul would be swimming in campaign donations

The easiest thing you can do is make a quick donation to a campaign...there's no excuse except successful people really don't buy into libertarianism

lew · 06-06-2007, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by motivez

It'll be interesting to see how he does in the actual primaries.. He has a ton of internet buzz right now but I'm not sure whether or not his campaign is using that (Like Dean's camp did) in an effort to translate that online energy into feet on the ground in various states..

How many people here who seem to love him have donated to his campaign? Bought a bumper sticker? Offered to campaign for him locally?

My guess is not that many.

I've donated over $100 so far to his campaign. Plan on donating the legal limit.

Haven't bought merchandise, but will.

I've worked on various aspects of his campaign for hours and plan on organizing local events. Hopefully, they'll hire me full time to be a videographer.

I also know that hsmith has spent countless hours working on his campaign.

Others here have helped in numerous others (like dumpy, etc).

We're helping in every way that we can.

lew · 06-06-2007, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by DosEquis

He really needs it in the primary states so he can get his nomination. The sack riding on the internet needs to sway people in those states. It does no good to have Lew and Publius excited, unless they move to a primary state to help him win.

I'm in Florida, and since we moved up the primary, I am now in one of those earl(ier) primary states.

He's very popular in New Hampshire. Lots of libertarians there.

He does need a lot of work in Iowa and South Carolina.

lew · 06-06-2007, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by Thorgrim

You'd think with all the supposedly educated and successful libertarians, Ron Paul would be swimming in campaign donations

The easiest thing you can do is make a quick donation to a campaign...there's no excuse except successful people really don't buy into libertarianism

He is.

He's received more funds than any other "2nd tier" candidate.

lew · 06-06-2007, 07:12 PM

Google also likes him a lot and *may* (I pray to God) donate some funds to him.

motivez · 06-07-2007, 03:21 AM

Originally Posted by lew

Google also likes him a lot and *may* (I pray to God) donate some funds to him.

Heh, they could donate enough to catch him up with the top tier.

Dumpy Dooby · 06-07-2007, 06:49 AM

Originally Posted by motivez

It'll be interesting to see how he does in the actual primaries.. He has a ton of internet buzz right now but I'm not sure whether or not his campaign is using that (Like Dean's camp did) in an effort to translate that online energy into feet on the ground in various states..

How many people here who seem to love him have donated to his campaign? Bought a bumper sticker? Offered to campaign for him locally?

My guess is not that many.

If by "here" you mean LL, then I would say your guess is probably off. Quite a few of us are doing campaign work.

avsp · 06-07-2007, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by motivez

It'll be interesting to see how he does in the actual primaries.. He has a ton of internet buzz right now but I'm not sure whether or not his campaign is using that (Like Dean's camp did) in an effort to translate that online energy into feet on the ground in various states..

How many people here who seem to love him have donated to his campaign? Bought a bumper sticker? Offered to campaign for him locally?

My guess is not that many.

His 'pull' on the net seems out of all proportion to his poll ratings, ..., presumably something to do with the net having a particular appeal to those of a libertarian bent, or the young or summat etc.

Over at

theres at least 2 non-LLers asking for leafleting/campaigning advice for their own 'self-starter' efforts.

FWIW on UK TV he variously gets a mentioned as the 'minor player' who gave Guiliani a typical chance to promote his own role in 9/11 or as the leading '2nd tier' candidate & is paraded as somewhat of an oddity appealing to those disaffected with the mainstream. There is, IMO, an element of 'those crazy yanks' in some of this coverage

redwards · 06-07-2007, 10:33 AM

Ron Paul has as good a shot at the Republican nomination as Dennis Kucinich has at the democratic nomination.

Scrum · 06-07-2007, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by redwards

Ron Paul has as good a shot at the Republican nomination as Dennis Kucinich has at the democratic nomination.

That's sad. RP is a patriot and Dennis is a crazy little rodent.

redwards · 06-07-2007, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by Scrum

That's sad. RP is a patriot and Dennis is a crazy little rodent.

I tend to agree, but I have no faith in Americans to appreciate someone who tells the truth over someone who lies to their faces but acts real patriotic doing it.

Scrum · 06-07-2007, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by redwards

I tend to agree, but I have no faith in Americans to appreciate someone who tells the truth over someone who lies to their faces but acts real patriotic doing it.

That's why Rudy is going to walk away with the nomination easily.

lew · 06-07-2007, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by Scrum

That's why Rudy is going to walk away with the nomination easily.

I don't see that at all.

The Religious Right will NOT vote for Giuliani.

And a lot of independents hate Giuliani.

I see Paul's chances at the nomination better than Giuliani.

Despite what the media says, I think the race will truly be between Paul, Huckabee, and Romney.

Dumpy Dooby · 06-07-2007, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by lew

I see Paul's chances at the nomination better than Giuliani.

redwards · 06-07-2007, 11:52 AM

Giuliani is fucking skyrocketing up my 'douchebag' chart.