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Where is Ron Paul and is His Flame Burning Out

Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:59 am
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Republican Candidate Ron Paul is but a  small "blip" on the radar screen of Political discussion.  The followers of Ron Paul have been unable to capture and retain the "vibrancy" of his candidacy as was the case just sixty days ago.  

The problem for Ron Paul was/is his inability to gain the support of any top notch campaign staff.  It should be clear by this time that Ron Paul's best option is to withdraw from the race for the Republican nomination.

At best Ron Paul will become a Harold Stassen or worse a Ralph Nader. It is now a challenge for Ron Paul and his Comunications Director to obtain more "air" time from the Political Pundits. I just do not see that as being a successful strategy.

The most Ron Paul can expect is to receive a cursory mention from news talk radio and even less from the Television Political Pundits. 

If Ron Paul does not receive at least double digit support on Super Tuesday he is finished and should no longer be involved in future Republican debates. Supporters will most likely continue to send campaign contributions to someone who does not know enough when his fifteen minutes of fame has ended.

Comments, opinions............... 



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Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:33 am
Name: Phaquor | Email: flm2 attt nau dottt edu | Comment: I've been involved with the Ron Paul campaign for 6 month now and I see a withdraw as extremely unlikely.

Reason 1: Ron Paul is the only serious anti-war canidate.

Reason 2: The base of supporters has wider goals than simply win the nomination. The campaign is exposing the corruption of the establishment. So far we have seen media blackouts and election fraud. Having a paelo-conservative, in these debates puts neo-conservatives philosophy in contrast and thus into plain view.

Reason 3: We still have enough $$$.

Reason 4: You will see a 3rd party run. Its not good for the campaign to discuss now, but it will happen. When it does, 15% here and 19% there, are going to be a big deal, because those percentages came from Republicans which tend to be a bunch of ignorant sods.

(Sorry for the generalization. But I did some canvasing on my street this weekend and experienced the "us against them worldview". Did you know, MRI brain scans have demonstrated that self-avowed conservatives have better ability than liberals to suppress information that is contradictory to their world view. Who knew?)
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