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LudwigVonMisoSoup
11-16-2011, 10:32 PM
I'm curious to hear from those in the know how much Doug Wead is helping this campaign, with all the experience he's had in the past. Do you believe Rand's successful Senate run has given Jesse Benton the needed experience to help Ron? I'd love to know how things are being handled in 2011 as compared to 2007.
acptulsa
11-16-2011, 10:35 PM
I see his influence in every debate. Compare video of 2007 debate performances with those from the last several and I think you'll see what I mean.
69360
11-16-2011, 10:35 PM
A lot, yes and much better
bluesc
11-16-2011, 10:37 PM
His profession is networking, and he still has a lot of contacts in the evangelical groups from when he built that base for GHW. He is the man for Iowa. He has helped Ron to an extent with debates.

Jesse has been almost flawless. The campaign is being run so much better than in '07.
zerosdontcount
11-16-2011, 10:38 PM
I feel like Ron' articulation is worse than 08 to be honest. He just seems older IMO
bluesc
11-16-2011, 10:38 PM
I feel like Ron' articulation is worse than 08 to be honest. He just seems older IMO

People tend to age.
mport1
11-16-2011, 10:41 PM
I feel like Ron' articulation is worse than 08 to be honest. He just seems older IMO

Agreed. Unfortunately I think it is much worse.
69360
11-16-2011, 10:41 PM
I feel like Ron' articulation is worse than 08 to be honest. He just seems older IMO

He's genuine. When you put him on the stage with all the slick liars the contrast is amazing. People notice that.
zerosdontcount
11-16-2011, 10:45 PM
Yes, he does have the honest thing going for him. I wish the debates were more sit down style discussions he does much better there.
AlexG
11-16-2011, 10:48 PM
I feel like Ron' articulation is worse than 08 to be honest. He just seems older IMO

Yea.. a lot more umms, yeas, and wells but the information is all there!
69360
11-16-2011, 10:51 PM
Yes, he does have the honest thing going for him. I wish the debates were more sit down style discussions he does much better there.

Romney, Perry, Cain and Gingrich do not give off an honest vibe at all. It's very obvious when they lie. The rest I believe are honest. Even if I don't agree with them, I believe they tell the truth.
69360
11-16-2011, 10:53 PM
Yea.. a lot more umms, yeas, and wells but the information is all there!

I really don't think it's that big of a deal. Ron is like your wise grandfather. Lots of people like that.
Shane Harris
11-16-2011, 10:59 PM
agreed. the sit down one on one discussions are where ron really shines
AlexG
11-16-2011, 11:05 PM
I really don't think it's that big of a deal. Ron is like your wise grandfather. Lots of people like that.

I dont think its a big deal either. Wise grandfather is better than the "crazy uncle" label they place on him
speciallyblend
11-16-2011, 11:23 PM
doug weed needs to help us win the evangelical vote!!
jbuttell
11-17-2011, 12:00 AM
I dunno, yes he's older and seems more tired at times, but then outta nowhere he explodes with energy - for example at the Aimes staw poll. Ron's given some amazing performances at debates and interviews, far better than in 07. He may be getting older, but he's sharper than ever and has shown great capacity to continue learning and adapt on the fly.
lucent
11-17-2011, 12:23 AM
I think Ron has a whole is campaigning harder than he was in 2007.
Feeding the Abscess
11-17-2011, 02:06 AM
I feel like Ron' articulation is worse than 08 to be honest. He just seems older IMO

I agree. Ron's had some highlights this year, but nothing approaching the minute long foreign policy smackdown that centered around borrowing money from China to support dictators in Pakistan and promoting democracy in Iraq.
TheTexan
11-17-2011, 02:10 AM
I think Ron has a whole is campaigning harder than he was in 2007.

Yep. I don't think he expected to be able to win in 2007. I think he just wanted to get his (wonderful) message out. Mission accomplished, because ever since 2008, we've all been badgering him to run this year, and here he is :)

He's running for us. Thank you Dr. Paul, thank you so much.
Tinnuhana
11-17-2011, 03:50 AM
He's chairing a subcommittee, having briefings for the campaign, and feeling the weight of a serious campaign and its responsibilities. It's now more than getting the message out.
Someday, poets and historians will look back and say this OB/GYN was willing to give his career and comfort to deliver a newborn Liberty from an ailing motherland.