Ron Paul’s Path to the White House Goes Through Nevada

[sailingaway]

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/11/ron-pauls-path-to-the-white-house-goes-through-nevada/

[da32130]

"Paul’s distinct libertarian streak is what draws his passionate supporters, but that support hits a ceiling of 20 percent"

That ceiling keeps going higher.

[sailingaway]

As someone posted here earlier today: Riddle

Q: What is it when a ceiling keeps going higher?

A: An elevator

[Aldanga]

"Paul’s distinct libertarian streak is what draws his passionate supporters, but that support hits a ceiling of 20 percent"

That ceiling keeps going higher.
I'm literally LOLing right now. 5%, 10%, 12%, 15%... now all the way to 20%. When will his ceiling of support hit 35%?

[da32130]

As someone posted here earlier today: Riddle

Q: What is it when a ceiling keeps going higher?

A: An elevator

nice

[anewvoice]

Paul's ceiling of 65% is simply not enough to win him the election folks, not gonna happen.

[Kords21]

Didn't he have a ceiling of 10% a few months ago? I guess it's like the debt ceiling, we can just keep raising it.

[craezie]

Yes! Forget the South, we are probably doomed down there. But after Iowa and New Hampshire, I hope that the campaign is really to switch gears and start playing the numbers game instead of the publicity whore. (both are necessary) The west is enough to get it done, and we are ready for the message out here. People in the West in general are more libertarian, more anti-war, and pro individual rights. People often dismiss my home state of California, but we have 172 delegates, baby! And with the votes of each precinct going to individual people proportionately, the field is ripe for Ron Paul to rack them up. Just a few precincts will equal an Iowa in terms of numbers.

[sailingaway]

Yes! Forget the South, we are probably doomed down there. But after Iowa and New Hampshire, I hope that the campaign is really to switch gears and start playing the numbers game instead of the publicity whore. (both are necessary) The west is enough to get it done, and we are ready for the message out here. People in the West in general are more libertarian, more anti-war, and pro individual rights. People often dismiss my home state of California, but we have 172 delegates, baby! And with the votes of each precinct going to individual people proportionately, the field is ripe for Ron Paul to rack them up. Just a few precincts will equal an Iowa in terms of numbers.

I certainly don't think we are doomed in the South. When the senate seat opened up in Texas, Ron Paul was polling tied for first place for the position, and he never even planned to run.

[LeJimster]

When Perry drops out we have Texas stitched up. There is no way Texans will vote for Romney over Paul. Thats presuming no other media backed RINO whore doesn't rise to the top in the next few weeks (Gingrich *puke*)

[KramerDSP]

When Perry drops out we have Texas stitched up. There is no way Texans will vote for Romney over Paul. Thats presuming no other media backed RINO whore doesn't rise to the top in the next few weeks (Gingrich *puke*)

Even the pro-war Texans will say "At least he's one of OURS! Texas to the bone, unforgiving and uncompromising!"

[Naraku]

"Paul’s distinct libertarian streak is what draws his passionate supporters, but that support hits a ceiling of 20 percent"

That ceiling keeps going higher.

I say it's time to raise the roof.

[Ronulus]

We do have a ceiling, but the house keeps getting remodeled to fit all these new supporters in.

[puppetmaster]

They may very well add a new candidate ......

[Perry]

Ron Paul’s Path to the White House Goes Through Nevada

Funny I was just thinking this today. Nevada was world war 3 for us in 08'. We have a lot of support there. Nevada is the 4th primary. Can you imagine if Paul pulled off Iowa and Nevada? Two of the first four primaries. It would be an earthquake in the political world that couldn't be quieted. I pray that our men & women in Nevada are prepared for the deceit and trickery that we faced last time around.

[Canderson]

Nevada should be our top priority after Iowa. Romney has New Hampshire in the bag and the South is a lost cause. Although these early states are NOT winner takes all so ignoring states completely is a bad strategy

[GunnyFreedom]

Nevada should be our top priority after Iowa. Romney has New Hampshire in the bag and the South is a lost cause. Although these early states are NOT winner takes all so ignoring states completely is a bad strategy

Oh I think it's possible for people with the RP platform to win in the South. ;)

The Blue Republican people should be hyperfocused on NC, frankly. We have a ballot initiative in the Primary to amend the NC State Constitution to ban Gay Marriage, Civl Unions etc. A big Blue Republican push through here could have tremendous impact...

[Karsten]

Nevada should be our top priority after Iowa. Romney has New Hampshire in the bag and the South is a lost cause. Although these early states are NOT winner takes all so ignoring states completely is a bad strategy

Romney does not have New Hampshire in the bag.
Look throughout history what happens when someone wins Iowa. Their poll numbers jump overnight for NH.
Dean being ahead or Kerry by about the same amount that Romney is ahead of Paul now until Kerry wins Iowa is a good example.

[craezie]

I certainly don't think we are doomed in the South. When the senate seat opened up in Texas, Ron Paul was polling tied for first place for the position, and he never even planned to run.

Texas may be south, but Texas isn't THE South. I used to live there, they have a whole other mindset.

[JohnGalt1225]

Nevada should be our top priority after Iowa. Romney has New Hampshire in the bag and the South is a lost cause. Although these early states are NOT winner takes all so ignoring states completely is a bad strategy
NH is far from in bag my friend. Mittens may still win it, but I have a feeling it's going to be close. Just imagine, if we can win Iowa and New Hampshire, the "he can't win" meme is gone forever. The MSM will probably try to downplay an Iowa win, but a win NH on top of that and they'd lose all credibility if they tried to downplay that though.

[european]

As someone posted here earlier today: Riddle

Q: What is it when a ceiling keeps going higher?

A: An elevator

The US debt ceiling :rolleyes:

[pacu44]

Louisiana is not a lost cause... By any stretch...

[pacu44]

Alabama or Mississippi... Florida will be difficult...