Ron Paul joins Rand in Iowa

[LatinsforPaul]

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Go Ron Go

[phill4paul]

Boom!

[Patrick Henry]

Is a day before enough? This is great news either way!

[T.hill]

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/presidential/caucus/2016/01/21/ron-paul-campaign-his-son-rand-paul/79131396/


Former presidential candidate Ron Paul will return to Iowa a day before the caucuses to campaign for his son.

Ron and Rand Paul will host a "The Revolution Continues Rally" at the University of Iowa on Jan. 31. The younger Paul is a Kentucky senator who is running for the Republican presidential nomination.

[CPUd]

As a bonus, we can finally stop having those "Where is Ron Paul?" threads.

[bunklocoempire]

TRUTH X 2:cool:

Gheeeeeeve 'uhm Gadfly! :)

[kbs021]

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/presidential/caucus/2016/01/21/ron-paul-campaign-his-son-rand-paul/79131396/


I have tears in my eyes... This is what we have all been waiting for.. Huge moment for the liberty movement.. Regardless of what happens during Caucus night, THIS is a message.. We aren't dead, we will never be killed off.. One way or another, we will win. We have too for Liberty.

[kbs021]

Are you excited yet... Bout to make 100 calls JUST because of this announcement! Also going to by the Revolution Continues Shirt to let them know how happy this makes us.

[phill4paul]

"I don't want to run your life.
I don't know how to run your life.
I don't have the authority to run your life and The Constitution doesn't permit me to run your life."

Nor does my son.

[Constitutionally Inclined]

I'm very glad to hear Ron is coming back, is it just one speech or will he tour the state?

[Liberty74]

A day before will be a 2 weeks too late :mad:

[eleganz]

But T3h collins said it would be a bad idea. :rolleyes:

[supermario21]

It's pretty clear Rand decided to change strategies...fortunately he's gone the right way in the last month or so.

[derek4ever]

Somebody erased my answer so here it is again:

This is great!! Hopefully, most of those that plan to vote for Rand can bring a friend or family member too! Rand will SHOCK these buggers! :D

[kbs021]

This is a great move though! This announcement is taking off! The momentum will be building, and this rally will be a HUGE deal.

[statist slayer]

Hopefully Ron will come to Iowa more than just 1 day before the caucus.

[FriedChicken]

I wish he were going to be there for a few more days but still good news

[LatinsforPaul]

A day before will be a 2 weeks too late :mad:

Debbie downer again.

[TomtheTinker]

Dk why he's not on the ground now doing multiple stops a day.

[Chieppa1]

Great news. Can't harp on the negative.

[Antwan15]

Is a day before enough? This is great news either way!

No. A day before is ridiculously too late. I know, better late then never. But WTF, 1 day before? He should be canvasing that whole damn state right now, and should have been a LONG time ago. This is simple math people. Every day Ron is in Iowa (AND NH too!!!) we gain/consolidate votes, end of story.

On more upbeat note......GO GET 'EM RON!!!!

[eleganz]

It's pretty clear Rand decided to change strategies...fortunately he's gone the right way in the last month or so.

I don't know about that, it seems pretty common sense to bring Ron out at the last minute. You don't want him (the perceived bag) completely attached to your campaign but you want to use the energy (the perceived good) that he can bring at the right time.

[libertyplz]

Happy to hear! Wish they would have had Ron there on the ground sooner, but better late than never. Ron the day before the caucus, and massie day of. I wonder if Justin Amash will be making any appearances?

[luctor-et-emergo]

Please someone post the 'It's happening' gif.........

This is going to be awesome.

[nskokov]

Everyone who has a reddit account should leave their comments/upvotes here.

https://www.reddit.com/r/politics/comments/422ouc/ron_paul_to_campaign_with_his_son_rand_paul/

Reddit loved Ron Paul in 2008 and 2012 so its important we get this article to the Top of Reddit (or at least of the politics section) so more people who fell in love with Ron can see it. This also coincides nicely with the AMA Rand is doing today on Reddit.

[Chester Copperpot]

dont 2nd guess the old man.. he knows exactly what hes doing.. hes been doing thing longer than some of you have been alive

[Antwan15]

dont 2nd guess the old man.. he knows exactly what hes doing.. hes been doing thing longer than some of you have been alive

lol. You think people are questioning Ron? Bet if you asked him he would not say "well, I'm kinda a liability, and should not go up there until 1 day before the caucuses so that Rand's campaign isn't connected with any of my baggage." It's Rand's campaign strategy I question. WHY HIDE RON FOR SO LONG?

And don't be condescending towards young people, at the present, they are the only hope we have. Since "other" generations (probably like yours) are completely hopeless.

[KingNothing]

I think Ron should be in Iowa now, saying bombastic shit about Obama, Hillary, and Trump. He should be eviscerating all of them, doing all kinds of crap to get the Paul name in the media's mouth as much as possible.

I won't complain that he and Rand have arranged this, though. It is a huge plus!!

[CPUd]

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[rich34]

The problem with bringing him in two weeks or even a week before the caucuses and you'll be giving them time to go on the attack to knock Rand back down. With this strategy you hope to ignite the energy amongst the grassroots without giving the media/other campaigns time to knock Rand back down. I would agree that Ron should be in Iowa at least three days before the caucus making sure to fire up everyone without giving them a chance to counter but it is what it is. Come on Ron give em hell!!!!!!!

[Anti Federalist]

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[CPUd]

They are planning on having Ron at the big rally, it should be the biggest one they've had so far this campaign. All the Rand groups statewide will be in the same place. Afterward the groups are going to split up and go to their caucus locations, where the next morning there will be smaller rallies nearby. GOTV will bring people to the rallies, then they all go in and caucus.

[Mani]

The problem with bringing him in two weeks or even a week before the caucuses and you'll be giving them time to go on the attack to knock Rand back down. With this strategy you hope to ignite the energy amongst the grassroots without giving the media/other campaigns time to knock Rand back down. I would agree that Ron should be in Iowa at least three days before the caucus making sure to fire up everyone without giving them a chance to counter but it is what it is. Come on Ron give em hell!!!!!!!


I like it at the last minute to be the grand finale, the final push of excitement for the Rand campaign.

[CPUd]

I like it at the last minute to be the grand finale, the final push of excitement for the Rand campaign.

Yes, it is meant to launch the next phase of the campaign.

[Badger Paul]

It's better than nothing but one suspects this was a compromise between those who want RP to campaign full tilt for Rand and those who wished to keep him off the trail. I'm not sure how much impact he can have in a single day. A week yes, but a day? Even just a few days on the weekend before the caucus would be preferable.

As I said, if Rand doesn't make it a lot of people are still going to question the strategy, a lot of unhappy people. I guess one can say at least by announcing it now it's a signal to the misguided supporting Cruz that Ron is backing Rand and you better think about who Ron would want you to caucus for, Cruz or his son.

[FSP-Rebel]

I told you all that Ron would be coming to town. Rand is gonna be golden.

[CPUd]

Washington (CNN)Former presidential candidate Ron Paul will make his first campaign trail appearance on Sunday to boost the White House bid of his son, Rand Paul.

The former Texas congressman will attend the "Revolution Continues Rally" at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa.

"Together they will focus on energizing the youthful base by discussing the importance of protecting the entire Bill of Rights and being boldly for conservative ideals that limit the powers of the Washington Machine," Rand Paul's campaign said in a statement Thursday.

The former Texas congressman came in third in the 2012 Iowa caucuses when he ran for president. In his 2008 presidential bid, he finished fifth, and he was also the Libertarian Party's presidential nominee in 1988.

More than a dozen Paul family members will host their own events throughout the state and speak at caucuses on February 1, the campaign said.

Rand Paul's campaign has failed to gain traction in the Hawkeye State. A CNN/ORC poll released Thursday found the Kentucky senator with just 2% support among likely Republican caucus-goers. And his father told NewsmaxTV on Wednesday that it was "realistic" that Donald Trump would capture the GOP nomination.

But, Ron Paul said about his son, "I think he may well surprise everybody, because he's got good organization."


A SFR video is also on the page.
http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/21/politics/ron-paul-rand-paul-iowa-campaign/index.html

[ChristianAnarchist]

The son is of the father...

[cajuncocoa]

A day before will be a 2 weeks too late :mad:
Better late than never? Can we not see the positive side to this? I'm excited!! This is what I've hoped for, for 3 years now...seeing Ron back on the campaign trail. YES! :)

[PCKY]

A SFR video is also on the page.
http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/21/politics/ron-paul-rand-paul-iowa-campaign/index.html
I love the video, but the media has no shame. The article downplayed and made Rand sound like he is virtually hopeless.

[PCKY]

Better late than never? Can we not see the positive side to this? I'm excited!! This is what I've hoped for, for 3 years now...seeing Ron back on the campaign trail. YES! :)
This pretty typical for how Ron stumped for candidates in 2014. A day or two out...pulled big crowds & they're giving a week's + notice. I agree this is good news. Haters gonna hate, though.

[65fastback2+2]

I get why they're doing it...I just wouldnt.

[Champ]

You can't help but love this. Gives me the same feeling as the 2008 and 2012 campaigns all over again. I guess it just goes to show how important and inspiring it is for Ron to be around and active in the liberty movement.

[kbs021]

I just got an email from Doug Stafford saying that Ron will have a "non-stop" campaign schedule.. I am guessing this isn't the only rally then. I like that better :)

[Brett85]

I just got an email from Doug Stafford saying that Ron will have a "non-stop" campaign schedule.. I am guessing this isn't the only rally then. I like that better :)

I hope that's the case. Rand has absolutely nothing to lose at this point. There's absolutely no downside to Ron campaigning with Rand in Iowa as much as possible.

[Brett85]

I just got an email from Doug Stafford saying that Ron will have a "non-stop" campaign schedule.. I am guessing this isn't the only rally then. I like that better :)

Could you share that email? I haven't seen it.

[kbs021]

Dear Kameron,
There's only one crystal clear voice for liberty in this battle for the Republican nomination for President.

And very shortly, Ron Paul will be boarding a plane for Iowa for a nonstop campaign schedule with Rand to ensure everyone knows who that one person is!

Kameron, can Ron and I count on you to make your most generous contribution of $100, $50, $25 or even $10 to Rand's Caucus Takeover Money Bomb right away? (http://paracom.paramountcommunication.com/ct/33039034:WCSrxSyNi:m:1:778952733:0E0F363BFEB96AAAD EB556F83B0F9DD3:r)

We've seen the other candidates are making their play for the liberty movement. They even talk a good game now and then. But when the chips are down, we see their true views.

For example, one of the most critical issues facing America today, the horrific impact the Federal Reserve and the is having on the American economy.

Yet, when Rand secured a vote on Audit the Fed on January 12, Senator Cruz was nowhere to be found!

Now, we learn he received a million dollar loan from Goldman Sachs he attempted to keep off the books?

And this is after writing a legal brief in SUPPORT of President Obama's $800 BILLION stimulus package, stating it would "further the greater purpose of economic recovery for America!"

Whether it's the Federal Reserve, the Fourth Amendment, government spending or foreign policy, all other candidates are nothing more than pretenders.

Rand is the real deal. And Ron Paul is going to help us show Iowa he stands with Rand.

I hope you'll join us with your most generous contribution of $100, $50, $25 or even $10 to Rand's Caucus Takeover Money Bomb TODAY! (http://paracom.paramountcommunication.com/ct/33039034:WCSrxSyNi:m:1:778952733:0E0F363BFEB96AAAD EB556F83B0F9DD3:r)

Let's show the Washington Machine why they should fear the liberty movement!

In liberty,
Doug Stafford
Chief Political Strategist

[Brett85]

Good. I hope that happens. I think Ron can bring back some of the people who voted for him in 2012 who are supporting Cruz and even Bernie Sanders this year.

[Sentinelrv]

I just got an email from Doug Stafford saying that Ron will have a "non-stop" campaign schedule.. I am guessing this isn't the only rally then. I like that better :)

That's so much better than one rally appearance. I agree that we need Ron to help pull the Bernie supporters back into Rand's corner.

[nikcers]

I saw a news article that had a pic of Ron titled Rand Paul reveals his strategy for winning Iowa. I didn't even have to read the article... If Ron is in.. I'm in! Iowa caucus is coming soon guys put your money where your mouth is before its too late. It's time to put up or shut up.

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[cajuncocoa]

I get why they're doing it...I just wouldnt.
Why not?

[Warlord]

Cajun is going to wet herself. This is great news... Go Ron Go!

[Liberty74]

Debbie downer again.

Sorry but I want to win, NOT LOSE!

[CPUd]

Sorry but I want to win, NOT LOSE!

Then get on the phone and start calling, instead of posting on here every day about how you believe Rand is not going to win.

[TheNewYorker]

Word is that Rand promised Ron a cabinet position, that's why he's doing this.

[specsaregood]

Word is that Rand promised Ron a cabinet position, that's why he's doing this.

Funny, I heard that the word is Bird. I think your information is incorrect, better recheck your sources

[Brian4Liberty]

Word is that Rand promised Ron a cabinet position, that's why he's doing this.

A VP Spot! ;)

[cajuncocoa]

Cajun is going to wet herself. This is great news... Go Ron Go!
:p It is great news. I like great news.

[twomp]

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Viva La rEVOLution!!!

[nikcers]

I heard Mitt Romney was set to endorse and is already lined up for VP slot.

[clint4liberty]

I would have Ron Paul campaigning since January 3rd.

[Bastiat's The Law]

About damn time.