I have a feeling people cant tell the difference between Ron and Rand when polled

[robertwerden]

I was talking to someone about Ron Paul and they had very good things to say about him. It was not until they mentioned Kentucky that I realized we were talking about different people. I let it slide because I already had their vote.

Could this be happening in phone polls? I think it is a good thing considering there are many people (hannity) who already think Rand would win. The confusion could work in our favor.

Many people here stories of rand but never actually know the face to the name. When the primaries come around the word "Paul" might be all thats needed.

[Sola_Fide]

:)

[RileyE104]

Only liberals who spend more than half their day on the internets hate Rand Paul with a passion and they know the difference between the two so I think it's an overall net positive since it will help Ron gain votes from regular people who only remember the initial 'R' and the last name Paul.

[sailingaway]

No, I think those are Ron's poll numbers we are seeing. I don't think there are many Republicans who don't know the difference.

[robertwerden]

Ron should list his name on the ballot R. Paul

[sailingaway]

That's pretty insulting to Ron.

He does benefit by having Rand there, as Rand was seen as more than just someone 'saying the right things' because of his Dad's record. But there isn't a statistically measurable amount of people who would be confused, particularly in the primary. Ron had over 70% name recognition even a year ago.

[Guitarzan]

I've often wondered the same thing. Rand is a net plus in many ways.

[Sola_Fide]

Ron should list his name on the ballot R. Paul

LoL. Thats pushing it a little, don't you think?

[kah13176]

My mother confuses them.

[BlackTerrel]

Maybe now but when it comes down to the real thing they will know. Most people don't vote in primaries. Those who do will know who the candidate they are voting for is.

[Fermli]

good thing their first names are so similar =)

[MRoCkEd]

I think there is something to this. People pay a lot less attention to politics than we do.