sailingaway
06-27-2011, 11:04 PM
http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/06/27/paul-asks-for-supporters-passion/
In part:
On Monday, and throughout this spring and summer, Paul’s fans have often arrived earlier than staff members at Iowa campaign events. They hold their smartphones in the air to film his speeches and design their own “Ron Paul 2012″ signs. When face-to-face with the congressman, many ask Paul about the books and philosophers that have inspired his libertarian brand of Republicanism.
“I’ve seen absolutely no negative reactions; everything’s been positive,” said Steve Bierfeldt, executive director of Paul’s Iowa campaign. “People are telling us that he’s on the ball, he’s right, he’s exactly what we need.”
Supporters nodded along as Paul laid out his plans Monday to limit the federal government, stabilize the U.S. economy and withdraw troops from Iraq and Afghanistan.
The revolution could begin this summer in Ames, he told those assembled....
“We’re in Iowa for a very precise reason, because it’s a bellwether, it can send signals, and that’s what we’re really looking at,” Paul said. “We’re looking for a signal.”
But you should read the rest too. It's a good article.
In part:
On Monday, and throughout this spring and summer, Paul’s fans have often arrived earlier than staff members at Iowa campaign events. They hold their smartphones in the air to film his speeches and design their own “Ron Paul 2012″ signs. When face-to-face with the congressman, many ask Paul about the books and philosophers that have inspired his libertarian brand of Republicanism.
“I’ve seen absolutely no negative reactions; everything’s been positive,” said Steve Bierfeldt, executive director of Paul’s Iowa campaign. “People are telling us that he’s on the ball, he’s right, he’s exactly what we need.”
Supporters nodded along as Paul laid out his plans Monday to limit the federal government, stabilize the U.S. economy and withdraw troops from Iraq and Afghanistan.
The revolution could begin this summer in Ames, he told those assembled....
“We’re in Iowa for a very precise reason, because it’s a bellwether, it can send signals, and that’s what we’re really looking at,” Paul said. “We’re looking for a signal.”
But you should read the rest too. It's a good article.