Grassroots Push for Ron on The Ellen DeGeneres Show

[zHorns]

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd395/omyzach/ronpaulonellen-1.png

Grassroots is pushing for her to invite him on the show.

Why should we do this?


The show averages about 2.74 million viewers per episode, according to daytime television ratings, which makes it one of the highest-viewed daytime shows.


Women between the ages of 25 and 54.

1. Ellen's target market is women between the ages of 25 and 54; Paul doesn't poll well with them.
2. Ellen doesn't focus on issues much, she's a comedian. It would allow us to build an image among women.
3. Many folks think Paul comes off as grumpy sometimes, this would be a chance to show Ron's funny/human side.
4. Ellen would be friendly to Paul's anti-collectivist ideas.
5. Nearly 3 million viewers.
6. This would be blogged about by a lot of women.
7. Press
8. We would have more Youtube clips.
9. Paul would have to dance.

How can we make this happen?

Email Ellen : http://ellen.warnerbros.com/show/respond/?PlugID=10

Retweet this : http://twitter.com/#!/zachhornsby/status/148653291738370049

Ask her on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ellentv

Join the Facebook page : http://facebook.com/ronpaulonellen

[mport1]

This is a great idea. Any late night shows that lean towards a older audience? If we could win them over, Paul could win by a landslide.

[Restore America Now]

Good luck with that. :eek:

[LibertyProsperity_56]

I love the show. How can forum members help with this effort? Is there a number that people can call to make a request? Thanks!

[mport1]

Wow, tons of people have been posting over on the Facebook page!

[Joe Jordan]

I think its a great idea as well. It would be good coverage and reach a group that wouldn't hear about him otherwise.

[cdc482]

She is the best of the talk show hosts IMO, but that's not saying too much.

[Eric21ND]

Sorry but Dr. Paul needs to stay in Iowa.

[Bergie Bergeron]

Sorry but Dr. Paul needs to stay in Iowa.
He can take a small break for some nice national media attention. He made time for Leno.

[zHorns]

Sorry but Dr. Paul needs to stay in Iowa.

This would likely happen after Iowa.

Remember: Paul has a hard time with women. This could be a great chance to pick up some national support.

[hammy]

This is a fantastic idea. I support this 100%

[eleganz]

just FB'd and Twittered her.

Funny thing about this is immediately after I posted on her wall, my wall post got 6 likes....and none of them are my friends.

[nbhadja]

That would be great. I have been very disappointed in women because of the the low number of women who support Ron Paul.

[Napolitanic Wars]

Would really generate popularity among the middle-aged lesbian crowd.

[cdc482]

love the pic

[zHorns]

Facebook is exploding with folks getting involved in this!

[cdc482]

Ellen has a great spirit, and her viewers have a great energy. Definitely the kind of people I'd like to join the rEVOLution.

[cdc482]

push

[zHorns]

Well over 100 post to her Facebook account from the Grassroots.

[Barrex]

If her show is national (nationwide broadcasted) thern is counts for Iowa too....leave Iowa to do this...

[zHorns]

I can see it now.. Paul doing a little dance. Haha

[PauliticsPolitics]

Ellen is like the new Oprah.
Getting in with the middle age women and the family crowd is always a good idea.
I'd leave it up to the campaign to see when and if there is time for this.
Between IA and NH might make sense.

[seyferjm]

I like the idea, but couldn't this hurt us with the conservative crowd?

[TheNewYorker]

This would likely happen after Iowa.

Remember: Paul has a hard time with women. This could be a great chance to pick up some national support.

Sad to say I know a woman who registered democrat and voted for Obama because she thought he was "hot".

[zHorns]

Sad to say I know a woman who registered democrat and voted for Obama because she thought he was "hot".

And believe me.. this applies to Ellen as well. Some of her viewers will see Ron on the show and instantly love him.

[agorist ninja]

Uh, this won't end well.

Think it through a little more.

[TheNewYorker]

Being that Ellen is a lesbian and democrat I think it would be a wasted effort trying to get Ron on her show.

[realtonygoodwin]

I think its a great idea.

[zHorns]

Being that Ellen is a lesbian and democrat I think it would be a wasted effort trying to get Ron on her show.

She is over 2 million viewers... does that make them all lesbian democrats?

Getting Ron this kind of exposure is huge. Any daytime or late night talk show is worth getting on.

[TheNewYorker]

She is over 2 million viewers... does that make them all lesbian democrats?

Getting Ron this kind of exposure is huge.

No, but I just don't think she would ever invite Ron on. She is a flaming liberal.

[realtonygoodwin]

It wouldn't be any worse than going on the View, which he has done.

[RIPLEYMOM]

just FB'd and Twittered her.

Funny thing about this is immediately after I posted on her wall, my wall post got 6 likes....and none of them are my friends.

Me too! 3 likes instantly, AND, if I may state only because of the recent racist attacks, two of the 'likes' were black people! Yay!!!

[zHorns]

It wouldn't be any worse than going on the View, which he has done.

Agreed.

I don't see how anyone can disagree with trying.. she has a huge women-based audience which would greatly benefit Paul.

[cpike]

Jon Stewart is a liberal too and has done quite a bit to help Ron as well. Though she is a liberal I do like Ellen a lot. She just cares about people, and I think she and Ron could find some common ground, certainly far more than any of the other GOP candidates. I could be mistaken, but I've only really heard her speak out on social issues not economics. I'd love to see him visit right after an Iowa victory, too bad he couldn't have taped something when he was in LA the other day for Leno, not sure if its worth a separate trip out there.

[PauliticsPolitics]

I think too many of you think that because Ellen is a lesbian and a democrat that therefor she runs a left-wing propaganda show.
She is an entrepreneur who runs a show aimed at stay-at-home moms.
She runs contests to give away coffee machines, and brings dudes on her show to propose to their girlfriends.
It's pop culture for middle aged women.
I believe her audience would love Ron Paul.
I do not think we have to worry about pissing off the bigots anymore, I do not think they are coming our way anyhow.

[iamse7en]

My wife loves Ellen, and she doesn't pay any attention to politics. In other words, this is a great idea.

[zHorns]

My wife loves Ellen, and she doesn't pay any attention to politics. In other words, this is a great idea.

Exactly!

[PauliticsPolitics]

Also, we have to except that Ron Paul is the cool candidate this year.
Freedom is popular, Ron Paul is popular, we should not be afraid of pop culture (even if it doesn't interest someone like me).

[crh88]

I think it's a great idea. I posted on her FB wall and sent a message through the contact page.

[RonPaulRevolution!]

We want Ron to be on Ellen Degeneres's show!
What do you think? Should we all call her?
Or ask her on Facebook?
http://www.facebook.com/ellentv
Or Email her (She reads her Emails)?
http://ellen.warnerbros.com/show/respond/?PlugID=10
Make sure your email is sweet!!
Love Ron Paul! 2012 & 2016

[zHorns]

I think it's a great idea. I posted on her FB wall and sent a message through the contact page.

Awesome.

We had tons of folks post on her Facebook.

[kuckfeynes]

Ellen isn't a pundit, she's a comedian turned talk show host. I could see it being very similar to the Stewart interviews that actually get into some interesting dialogue. Compared to the usual attack dogs, it would be a vacation...

[Ngl1]

http://ellen.warnerbros.com/show/respond/?PlugID=433

If you have time, fill that out with a nice story and send it in. Dr. Paul does fit all the criteria listed. I sent one in myself, didn't take that long.

[eleganz]

I just wrote the show an email. Wish I could post it here but the site won't let me copy the text.

Hope they pass her the message though.

[Todd38]

Bad idea, Ellen is an open lesbian, we want to focus on winning the support of REPUBLICANS, this is not the general election where we are competing against Obama for all voters.

[Todd38]

I like the idea, but couldn't this hurt us with the conservative crowd?

Of course it will hurt us, Ellen is much further to the left than Leno.

[Todd38]

Uh, this won't end well.

Think it through a little more.

Lesbian Celebrity= Liberal= Hurts Ron Paul's image with Conservatives

[zHorns]

Bad idea, Ellen is an open lesbian, we want to focus on winning the support of REPUBLICANS, this is not the general election where we are competing against Obama for all voters.


Of course it will hurt us, Ellen is much further to the left than Leno.

That's just silly. She has over 2 million viewers; you honestly can't think they're all liberals.

He's been on Jon Stewart and The View, which are both liberal dominated shows.

[Todd38]

She is over 2 million viewers... does that make them all lesbian democrats?

Getting Ron this kind of exposure is huge. Any daytime or late night talk show is worth getting on.

He doesn't need to give Fox News any more ammunition that leads their audience into thinking he's really a secret liberal out to destroy the Republican party.

[Todd38]

That's just silly. She has over 2 million viewers, who don't all share her views.

He's been on Jon Stewart and The View, which are both liberal dominated shows.

You are jumping the gun on this, we are not yet to the general election versus Obama when such a thing would be more appropriate and productive.

[Gage]

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Get-Ron-Paul-on-The-Ellen-Degeneres-Show/214888045257786?sk=wall#!/pages/Get-Ron-Paul-on-The-Ellen-Degeneres-Show/214888045257786?sk=wall

Facebook page for the grassroots push.

[zHorns]

He doesn't need to give Fox News any more ammunition that leads their audience into thinking he's really a secret liberal out to destroy the Republican party.

Move along.

She has a huge older audience with a lot of women. Paul needs all the help he can get with women.

[thehungarian]

There's a lot of conservative ladies who like Ellen. She is very likable apparently. Hitting up The View and Ellen would be fun and great exposure.

[zHorns]

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Get-Ron-Paul-on-The-Ellen-Degeneres-Show/214888045257786?sk=wall#!/pages/Get-Ron-Paul-on-The-Ellen-Degeneres-Show/214888045257786?sk=wall

Facebook page for the grassroots push.

Thanks Gage.

I included it in the OP.


There's a lot of conservative ladies who like Ellen. She is very likable apparently. Hitting up The View and Ellen would be fun and great exposure.

Agreed.

[Ricky201]

I'm not a fan of this idea. We had a good experience with Jay Leno beforehand and it was reasonable to say that he would've been treated respectfully...which is what happened. But this is a very awkward setting for Ron. I don't think grassroots is thinking it through on this one.

[PaleoPaul]

When John McCain went on her show (after he secured the nomination), she asked him about what his views on California's Proposition 8 were, if I remember correctly. It was back when the gay marriage in California debate was REALLY heated.

Proposition 8 was the amendment that banned gay marriage in California.

As long as she doesn't ask Ron Paul about any gay issues, I don't see the harm.

[cdc482]

I like Ellen. Ron will do well with her.

[cdc482]

When John McCain went on her show (after he secured the nomination), she asked him about what his views on California's Proposition 8 were, if I remember correctly. It was back when the gay marriage in California debate was REALLY heated.

Proposition 8 was the amendment that banned gay marriage in California.

As long as she doesn't ask Ron Paul about any gay issues, I don't see the harm.

She'd like RP's stance on gay issues

[Ricky201]

When John McCain went on her show (after he secured the nomination), she asked him about what his views on California's Proposition 8 were, if I remember correctly. It was back when the gay marriage in California debate was REALLY heated.

Proposition 8 was the amendment that banned gay marriage in California.

As long as she doesn't ask Ron Paul about any gay issues, I don't see the harm.

Err...good luck with that one.

[Todd38]

When John McCain went on her show (after he secured the nomination), she asked him about what his views on California's Proposition 8 were, if I remember correctly. It was back when the gay marriage in California debate was REALLY heated.

Proposition 8 was the amendment that banned gay marriage in California.

As long as she doesn't ask Ron Paul about any gay issues, I don't see the harm.

She would obviously ask Ron Paul about gay issues so you aren't going to be able to avoid that.

[Gage]

The Facebook page now has a dedicated URL: http://facebook.com/ronpaulonellen

[zHorns]

I'm not a fan of this idea. We had a good experience with Jay Leno beforehand and it was reasonable to say that he would've been treated respectfully beforehand. But this is a very awkward setting for Ron. I don't think grassroots is thinking it through on this one.

Well I don't believe everyone will be super excited about this, but the truth is it would be a net benefit.

1. Ellen's target market is women between the ages of 25 and 54; Paul doesn't poll well with them.
2. Ellen doesn't focus on issue, she's a comedian.
3. Many folks think Paul comes off as grumpy sometimes, this would be a chance to show Ron's funny/human side.
4. Over 2 million viewers.
5. This would be blogged about by a lot of women.
6. We would have more Youtube clips.
7. ??
8. Profit.

[zHorns]

The Facebook page now has a dedicated URL: http://facebook.com/ronpaulonellen

Updated.

[thehungarian]

When John McCain went on her show (after he secured the nomination), she asked him about what his views on California's Proposition 8 were, if I remember correctly. It was back when the gay marriage in California debate was REALLY heated.

Proposition 8 was the amendment that banned gay marriage in California.

As long as she doesn't ask Ron Paul about any gay issues, I don't see the harm.

McCain was/is an unprincipled clueless hack who had no idea how to answer the question.

[PaleoPaul]

And some gay people watch it too. He'll be reaching out to the GLBT community without even realizing it.

[Ricky201]

She'd like RP's stance on gay issues

I am really going to start sounding like a negative nancy, a debbie downer, or a party pooper pauline...but you cannot honestly think that she will like RP's stance on gay issues. DADT sure fine. No on the federal marriage amendment to ban gay marriage...sure sure sounds great. But wait no anti discrimination bill for gays!? No support for gay marriage on a federal level!?

No she will not. Take it from the token gay guy here...SHE WILL NOT. What's next...Rachel Maddow? Yah, that will go over like a fart in church.

If Ron Paul comes through without a scratch I'll be very surprised. But I think this is a waste of time.

[Xenophage]

This would likely happen after Iowa.

Remember: Paul has a hard time with women. This could be a great chance to pick up some national support.

That's what SHE said! hyuck hyuck...

[PaleoPaul]

Ron Paul has been on Rachel Maddow more than once.

[Xenophage]

Ellen is not loved by conservatives. She's a total lib, and gay to boot, and everyone knows most of the GOP are major homophobes. So how is this going to help Ron? Nobody that he needs to pull votes from is going to be watching this show.

And the downside is that he could be ridiculed for going on her show by other candidates.

[Ricky201]

Ron Paul has been on Rachel Maddow more than once.

So has Rand.

[PaleoPaul]

Ron went on The View back in 2007. The View's women, with the exception of Hasselbeck, are 100000000000x more liberal than Ellen.

[Ricky201]

Ron went on The View back in 2007. The View's women, with the exception of Hasselbeck, are 100000000000x more liberal than Ellen.

According to who? Just because Ellen is far more polite and doesn't sound like a harpie on steroids doesn't mean she can't paint a similar picture that Whoopie Goldberg can.

[thehungarian]

Ellen is not loved by conservatives. She's a total lib, and gay to boot, and everyone knows most of the GOP are major homophobes. So how is this going to help Ron? Nobody that he needs to pull votes from is going to be watching this show.

And the downside is that he could be ridiculed for going on her show by other candidates.

Ehhhh I disagree. My sisters and mom like her and they are sort of regular non-political conservative-ish ladies. The 30 and under female crowd is overwhelmingly positive towards her.

[zHorns]

I'm enjoying all the feedback.

I don't believe though we have much to worry as far as losing support.

We really need to focus on building support among women. Ellen can help with that.

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[AndrewD24]

I think they take it the wrong way when he talks about abortion tho

[ONUV]

Would really generate popularity among the middle-aged lesbian crowd.

which we all know is the Republican base we're trying to sway

[zHorns]

which we all know is the Republican base we're trying to sway

Her audience is a lot more diverse than you think.

[ONUV]

dr. oz would be much better. plenty of elderly viewers who Paul needs on his side.

[zHorns]

dr. oz would be much better. plenty of elderly viewers who Paul needs on his side.

I'm in favor of getting him on ANY daytime or late night show, maybe other than Letterman. But, it's important to focus our power on one. It's hard getting folks to contact 10 different shows.

The good thing about these daytime shows is it will help support among women.

[ONUV]

But, we need to focus our power at one. It's hard getting folks to contact 10 different shows.

i think you underestimate the Ron Paul army haha

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[zHorns]

i think you underestimate the Ron Paul army haha

Haha Maybe..

I'll tell you, I've been surprised just by the support for this. We've had well over 500 post to her Facebook page in a couple hours.

[zHorns]

It took me only 2 minutes to email Ellen.

Give it a shot!

Email Ellen : http://ellen.warnerbros.com/show/respond/?PlugID=10

[ONUV]

http://www.doctoroz.com/contact

for the subject i chose idea about a segment

[silk30]

Shoring up RP's support where he polls weakest at is always a good idea. And it doesn't take much time/effort to try to make it happen. Email done, facebook done. Still haven't messed with twitter yet, but seriously considering it if only to spread RP's message. Guess if I can stomach using facebook to help him, I can do twitter.

[Danke]

Would really generate popularity among the middle-aged lesbian crowd.

But won't get them to the polls. Her fans don't do dick.

[Ricky201]

This is a great idea.

Ellen will support Ron Paul, but not only because of his open minded views. He wants policy decisions to be made at a more local level where people can modify/delete policies in order to better accommodate their lifestyles. This is the type of world political activists, right and left, dream of.

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She wants the federal government to recognize gay marriage. Look I know we've had a lot of positivity from the rise in Iowa and New Hampshire, but lefties don't all of a sudden like Ron Paul just because he's Ron Paul. Let's please be realistic.

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She wants the federal government to recognize gay marriage. Look I know we've had a lot of positivity from the rise in Iowa and New Hampshire, but lefties don't all of a sudden like Ron Paul just because he's Ron Paul. Let's please be realistic.

Ron Paul does not think the government should care about any marriage. Therefore he is putting all types of marriage on equal Federal footing, how the states decide is a local matter.

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[Ricky201]

Ron Paul does not think the government should care about any marriage. Therefore he is putting all types of marriage on equal Federal footing, how the states decide is a local matter.

Yes, that's great and all and we all know that, but the point is marriage ISN'T on a equal Federal footing (which will be her gripe). Ellen DOES think the government should care about all marriages and grant benefits to those involved in such unions.

Ellen does not hold any libertarian philosophy towards marriage. I'm sorry, but you're not going to get a positive reaction from her target audience. If you want to push for him to do it, than by all means do.

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[jasonxe]

Bring Carol. Show wedding and family pictures. Especially the one with his grand daughter who recently got married (congrats). That got a lot of likes on fb..

[Dianne]

He needs to stay in Iowa. He could always go on after the caucus to discuss his win :)) .

[vechorik]

My letter to Ellen:

"Did you see Ron Paul on Leno! It was awesome and hit the news big-time after he commented that Bachmann/Santorum dislikes gays/muslims! It was a bomb! Bet you could bring a lot of "bombs" out of Dr. Paul.

Some things that could be discussed (America needs to hear this!)

Get the Federal government OUT of the marriage business! gay, and otherwise!

Pardon all non-violent drug offenders (most are black and 1/4 the prison population is Spanish) Prisons are so full, REAL criminals get very light sentences. Make TREATMENT centers for drug offenders instead of sending them to prison.

Dr. Paul has offered the ONLY solution to balancing the budget while MAINTAINING current government assistance. He says these people depend on that and it's unfair to "pull the rug out from under them now."

Dr. Paul is a strong State rights believer and thinks the Federal government should be limited for LIBERTY and prosperity for all.

I'm sure once you talked with the campaign -- lots of light bulbs will go off for your comedic genius! Dr. Paul has a great laugh and people don't get to hear it enough (not sure how well he dances LOL maybe we can learn that too!)"

YOU GUYS BETTER CHECK OUT DR. PAUL'S DANCING AND GET HIM UP TO SPEED!

[Cinderella]

#9. Dr. Paul would have to come out dancing !!! :) for this reason alone id love it! i love ellen shes so funny....this would also be good to get the gay community to hear Dr. Pauls message.

[trey4sports]

great idea.

[No Free Beer]

for women and for the dancing. i would love to see it..

[zHorns]

I love that people are willing to put the time in to write her letters.

We need to keep pushing. :)

[rawful]

Ron dancing would help with the notion that he's too old.

[Cinderella]

lol I searched youtube for "Ron Paul dancing" and this is what popped up... :toady:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVvpABPYWmo

[sluggo]

I seem to remember Ellen dancing around with Obama back in 2008.

[Cinderella]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsWpvkLCvu4

[USAFCapt]

DONE, here's what I wrote:

Ellen

Heterosexual younger male here. I think your comedy is hilarious. Your graduation speech at Tulane was a riot. Also big fan of your show.

I am suggesting you have Presidential Candidate Dr. Ron Paul on your show. He is a Republican who doesn't hate Muslims and homosexuals! I couldn't believe it either!

BTW, your ratings for that segment would SOAR!

Great commencement speech from Ellen at Tulane:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e8ToRVOtRo

[row333au]

Obama administration has announced $60 million in additional funding to fight HIV/AIDS transmission in sub-Saharan Africa and has appointed comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres as special envoy to raise global awareness about the disease and generate funding to address the problem. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton expects the actress to "bring her sharp wit and big heart" to support U.S. efforts.

http://www.onenewsnow.com/Culture/Default.aspx?id=1476226

Ellen DeGenerate is a big supporter of Obama, despite Pres. B O flip flopping compromising positions on gays rights. With his confused bi-sexuality reasoning or in his trans-gender views to human rights as he is being latent to his non-commitment....its because his an AC/DC (actual committed while denying commitment)....

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2011/jul/01/barack-obama-gay-marriage


Just saying..... need to be cautious (you better see what she is going to do in the show or what kind of audience is in the show or ????)