Organization, evangelical appeal power Paul to 2nd

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AMES, Iowa — Ron Paul’s narrow-second place finish at the Ames straw poll was a demonstration of the Texas congressman’s intensified organization and a message retooled to appeal to Iowa conservatives — and a clear sign that he’s going to be a continued presence going into the 2012 election.

Paul got 4,671 votes, losing to Rep. Michele Bachmann by just 152 votes, and placing well ahead of former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, whose months of work and major investment delivered him just 2,293 votes.



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I like the respect.

[moderate libertarian]

While org and outreach has improved without a doubt, one of the biggest reasons for Ron Paul's spectacular ascent is that his ideas and vision are being vindicated by live history playing out in front of us. What he professed and wanrned about is coming true. In that sense, primary reasons cited by politico for Ron Paul's rise are somewhat misleading. Ron Paul is consistent in his message, pro war Evangelicals have started to see the light and are coming around finally. This shift towards Paul's fiscal/foreign policy ideas across the board could become an avalanche the way things are progressing.

Along with his tireless supporters, kudos to Ron Paul for staying with his message and for his convictions. It is starting to pay off and is encouraging news for America's future despite the dark clouds on the horizon.