by Rand Paul MD | March 17, 2008
Analysis of Ron Paul's success or failure seems to miss the mark. Many critics point to this or that ad or this or that tactic that prevented victory. I think such analysis misses the forest for the trees.
I believe that no candidate can win the presidency without day-in and day-out, constant television coverage. In other words, unless the media grants you first tier coverage, the electorate will not vote for you in significant numbers. A large percentage of voters will not vote for a candidate they don't believe can win and that belief in "winnability" is still entirely controlled by the MSM.
That said, I think we should revel in the extraordinary successes of the campaign.
Ron Paul began with nearly zero name recognition and was relegated from the beginning by all MSM media to the second tier. I believe pundits should recognize the great strides in achieving between 5 and 10% of the vote in almost every state and receiving 11% in a Rasmussen poll running as a third party candidate. Not to mention over 20% in several caucus states, including second place in Nevada, Montana, and Louisiana.
Ron Paul's name recognition nationally now likely exceeds 50% of the electorate.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
The Ron Paul Campaign: The Glass is Half Full, by Rand Paul
Monday, March 17, 2008
Do You Hear the People Sing? - Ron Paul Edition
The prospect of American citizens turning away from the dollar towards alternate currencies will provide the necessary impetus to the US government to regain control of the dollar and halt its downward spiral. Restoring soundness to the dollar will remove the government's ability and incentive to inflate the currency, and keep us from launching unconstitutional wars that burden our economy to excess. With a sound currency, everyone is better off, not just those who control the monetary system. -Ron Paul
http://www.ronpaul2008.com/articles/1057/statement-on-competing-currencies/
Do You Hear the People Sing? They're singing the praises of Congressman Ron Paul, the only presidential candidate who is a true advocate of liberty and the Constitution. His campaign has sparked a real Revolution all across America and it's not over yet by a long shot.
www.ronpaul2008.com
Audio is from the Les Miserables 10th Anniversary Concert: performed by Michael Maguire, cast, company and chorus.
