If you were Rand Paul's career manager

[Sweman]

If you were Rand Paul's career manager and your job was to get him as far as possible in the political world, what would you do?

http://people.ronpaul2008.com/campaign-updates/2008/02/04/the-peach-state-rallies-for-ron-paul/

Should he go into state politics (Texas?) or run for congress in a few years time or what? How far can he reach, do you think?

[constituent]

two words... delicate balance

[Sweman]

two words... delicate balance

OK. That's a good approach, but if Rand is paying you I think he'd want some more. :)

[constituent]

OK. That's a good approach, but if Rand is paying you I think he'd want some more. :)

that's a huge if.

to be frank, if he could snag the repug. nod in district 14, he
could sneak in and no one would notice....

other than that, i'll have to think.

he'd have to try and make waves first, distancing himself from
his father's legacy. allow the voter to come to that conclusion...

"this guy must be his son"

anyway, that would snag him a seat in the house... he'd have
to be poised to pounce on a state senate seat (very very) shortly thereafter....

thereby capitalizing on his early gains/silent momentum

maybe even, "the" senate

then, upward and outward

5 to 10 yrs. coalition building...

run for pres.

[Sweman]

that's a huge if.

to be frank, if he could snag the repug. nod in district 14, he
could sneak in and no one would notice....

other than that, i'll have to think.

he'd have to try and make waves first, distancing himself from
his father's legacy. allow the voter to come to that conclusion...

"this guy must be his son"

anyway, that would snag him a seat in the house... he'd have
to be poised to pounce on a state senate seat (very very) shortly thereafter....

thereby capitalizing on his early gains/silent momentum

maybe even, "the" senate

then, upward and outward

5 to 10 yrs. coalition building...

run for pres.

You say that in the long run he should go for US Senate by engaging in Texas politics. Since it's a huge state, maybe it's easier to first aim for US Rep. and then for US Senate?

[constituent]

depends on when his pops retires from the scene.

he lives in kentucky or somethin' right now, no?

[constitutional]

Run for U.S. Congress Senate.

[Sweman]

depends on when his pops retires from the scene.

he lives in kentucky or somethin' right now, no?

Oh, Kentucky. I had no idea. That makes things different. Do you think they'd vote for a libertarian/conservative minded senator?

[Mesogen]

I'm thinking Kentucky is stuck on Huck. They are the Bible belt types that think if a candidate wants to impose the Bible on everyone by law, then they must be 'of the Lord.'

[TrappedInSocialistSweden]

Has there ever(last century) been a President whos only served in the congress?

[jondisx]

I'm thinking Kentucky is stuck on Huck. They are the Bible belt types that think if a candidate wants to impose the Bible on everyone by law, then they must be 'of the Lord.'

there are alot of paul supporters around here too

[Aratus]

I think my advice to Rand Paul is simple. Always be honest and direct. Don't lie. Treat the voters as the intelligent
people that they are. More than 43 years ago Richard Milhous Nixon thought he could lie to the American about the
Watergate scandal. The release of his presidential tapes brought home how deceptive he could be and he resigns the
presidency. The next year and a half will be difficult, we all are going to go on a roller-coaster ride of intense emotions
but if we create the environment for a successful presidential bid by Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, it will be worth it.

[Ronin Truth]

I'd tell him that he can do more good for the world, make more money, and sleep much better at night, as a doctor.

[Gage]

Seriously? Bumping a 7 year old thread unironically? Interesting trip down memory lane I guess...

[Sola_Fide]

Oh, Kentucky. I had no idea. That makes things different. Do you think they'd vote for a libertarian/conservative minded senator?

Maybe. But there would have to be some kind of anti-spending movement that becomes really popular there.

[dude58677]

I would tell Rand not to attack Jeb Bush and Rubio. I would then collect $500,000 a year for running childish campaign ads.

Sarcasm

[Sola_Fide]

This thread is kind of cool in the sense that the right guy, given a few years, can really change the course of the country.

[William Tell]

Awesome thread.:D

[William Tell]

Oh, Kentucky. I had no idea. That makes things different. Do you think they'd vote for a libertarian/conservative minded senator?
Kinda looks that way now, doesn't it?

[jbauer]

This person needs some mad reps+


that's a huge if.

to be frank, if he could snag the repug. nod in district 14, he
could sneak in and no one would notice....

other than that, i'll have to think.

he'd have to try and make waves first, distancing himself from
his father's legacy. allow the voter to come to that conclusion...

"this guy must be his son"

anyway, that would snag him a seat in the house... he'd have
to be poised to pounce on a state senate seat (very very) shortly thereafter....

thereby capitalizing on his early gains/silent momentum

maybe even, "the" senate

then, upward and outward

5 to 10 yrs. coalition building...

run for pres.

[helmuth_hubener]

I think my advice to Rand Paul is simple. Always be honest and direct. Don't lie. Treat the voters as the intelligent
people that they are. More than 43 years ago Richard Milhous Nixon thought he could lie to the American about the
Watergate scandal. The release of his presidential tapes brought home how deceptive he could be and he resigns the
presidency. The next year and a half will be difficult, we all are going to go on a roller-coaster ride of intense emotions
but if we create the environment for a successful presidential bid by Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, it will be worth it.
This is excellent advice! In my opinion. Many, perhaps most, will disagree.

[Aratus]

Right now...
As Mitch McConnell smiles...
What advice do you give SENATOR RAND PAUL???
We are at a crossroads...
Indeedy...

[timosman]

Right now...
As Mitch McConnell smiles...
What advice do you give SENATOR RAND PAUL???
We are at a crossroads...
Indeedy...

What makes you think he needs your advice? :confused:

[thoughtomator]

What makes you think he needs your advice? :confused:

What makes him think someone could decipher his advice?

[Aratus]

timosman and thoughtomator...

What would you say to Rand?

[timosman]

What makes him think someone could decipher his advice?

A new strain of weed?:confused:

[Aratus]

If you were Rand Paul's career manager and your job was to get him as far as possible in the political world, what would you do?

http://people.ronpaul2008.com/campaign-updates/2008/02/04/the-peach-state-rallies-for-ron-paul/

Should he go into state politics (Texas?) or run for congress in a few years time or what? How far can he reach, do you think?

This is the opening post in this thread.

[Aratus]

Given that it is now 2018, what does he do next?

[Aratus]

Give him advice! He doesn't have to listen or agree!

[timosman]

timosman and thoughtomator...

What would you say to Rand?

Thank you, sir!

[Aratus]

MY ADVICE IS THAT OUR NATIONAL DEBT WILL TRIGGER A GREAT DEPRESSION BETWEEN NOW
AND 2035. Rand Paul needs to run in 2020 against either POTUS TRUMP or POTUS PENCE. He is
likely to face in a fall debate a Demiocrat who sounds literally like FDR if he waits for 2024 or 2028.
This assumes Rand gets the Republican nomination. Trump's feckless budgeting has set off events.

[Aratus]

Thank you, sir!


"Thank you, ma'am!" I'm female.

[Aratus]

The 3.7 unemployment is in tandem with a bigger war hawk budget
and a thriving population of senior citizens increasing in size as more
people reach retirement age. The candle is being burnt at both ends.

[timosman]

"Thank you, ma'am!" I'm female.

The question was about Rand.

[thoughtomator]

Rand's already doing what I want him to do - work hand in hand with Trump to defeat our common enemies.

[timosman]

The 3.7 unemployment is in tandem with a bigger war hawk budget
and a thriving population of senior citizens increasing in size as more
people reach retirement age. The candle is being burnt at both ends.

Nothing like the final phase of the empire. There is so much money to be made due to extremely inefficient markets. :cool:

[Aratus]

The question was about Rand.

My mistake. I assumed you were thanking me for
actually coming up with a post that is easy to read.
Yes, likewise I should thank Rand for talking Trump
out of declaring war on Iran that time. Yes, indeed.