Xenophage
02-08-2008, 11:11 PM
When Ron Paul began this campaign a year ago, he had the 2nd least name recognition in the race, next to some guy named Cox.
A year later, and down to three candidates remaining, we've increased his name recognition enormously, but he's still the least recognizable candidate running. Its no secret to us why this is: no MSM coverage!
We all know how heavily biased the voting system in this country is against independent and third party candidates. We know how unlikely it would be for him to win in the scenario that he runs third party. That's not the point though, right? The point is to keep the movement alive and keep Ron Paul fighting all the way to November.
But you're forgetting some important considerations...
In four years, if Ron decides to take up the GOP nomination again, he'll have his name recognition and credibility already firmly established by this year's run. He'll have an extremely good shot at securing the nomination. If he runs third party this year, however, and hurts the GOP's chances in November (as he would) there's no way he can run again as a Republican.
It would also damage his congressional power, which I think has only grown so far as a result of his presidential bid.
It would also hinder any attempts by his son, Rand Paul, at getting involved in the Republican party.
And Ron still wouldn't be president!
We need to focus on getting him the best showing from now until the RNC, and focus on electing senators and congressmen that will represent US! People like Murray Sabrin who can work with Dr. Paul in fighting for our freedom.
A year later, and down to three candidates remaining, we've increased his name recognition enormously, but he's still the least recognizable candidate running. Its no secret to us why this is: no MSM coverage!
We all know how heavily biased the voting system in this country is against independent and third party candidates. We know how unlikely it would be for him to win in the scenario that he runs third party. That's not the point though, right? The point is to keep the movement alive and keep Ron Paul fighting all the way to November.
But you're forgetting some important considerations...
In four years, if Ron decides to take up the GOP nomination again, he'll have his name recognition and credibility already firmly established by this year's run. He'll have an extremely good shot at securing the nomination. If he runs third party this year, however, and hurts the GOP's chances in November (as he would) there's no way he can run again as a Republican.
It would also damage his congressional power, which I think has only grown so far as a result of his presidential bid.
It would also hinder any attempts by his son, Rand Paul, at getting involved in the Republican party.
And Ron still wouldn't be president!
We need to focus on getting him the best showing from now until the RNC, and focus on electing senators and congressmen that will represent US! People like Murray Sabrin who can work with Dr. Paul in fighting for our freedom.