If someone can convince Rand Paul to do one appearance (60 miles from home), we'll win TN

[BarryDonegan]

We are at a turning point. Santorum is crushed by the debate. Social conservatives here are very confused and they like Rand, and in southern politics being related to someone someone likes is a justification for voting for them. It's how the southern mentality of familiarity works. If Rand could just swing by Nashville for a quick rally, we can win TN for Dr. Paul.

Rand Paul's home in Bowling Green is only an hour away. Come home and see the fam, Rand! =D

[Brent Pierce]

It sounds like a good idea to me. His recent encounter with the TSA at the Nashville airport has raised his profile even higher in Middle TN. A quick visit from Rand would win a lot of votes for sure.

[ZanZibar]

What does the polling data show?

[Aratus]

good question!

[Sola_Fide]

Good idea. We can capitalize on Romney's problem with evangelicals and Santorum's recent slide. Ron and Rand could come out strong with an evangelical-tinged liberty message and take back those votes.

[braane]

What does the polling data show?

I think the most recent poll was (before the debate):

33% Santorum
17% Romney
13% Paul
10% Gingrich

27% Undecided/Other

[coolguy67]

I think the most recent poll was (before the debate):

33% Santorum
17% Romney
13% Paul
10% Gingrich

27% Undecided/Other

2nd place in TN would be a win, I don't think it should be ignored with 58 delegates. Especially with Rand so conveniently close

[joshnorris14]

Those aren't bad numbers.

[69360]

A Rand appearance is always good and I'm not discouraging it. But what evidence is there that one personal appearance would overcome a 20 point deficiency in the polling?

[Danan]

A Rand appearance is always good and I'm not discouraging it. But what evidence is there that one personal appearance would overcome a 20 point deficiency in the polling?

I seriously believe that Santorum will lose a couple of points after the recent debate. The question is: Who will be the beneficiary? Ron is only 4 points behind Romney, that's virtually nothing. I don't know if there are any reasonable chances to win the state, but a 20 percentage point lead by Santorum is definitely better than a Romney lead at this point. There are also 27% undecideds. So there is potential for everyone.

[ZanZibar]

I think the most recent poll was (before the debate):

33% Santorum
17% Romney
13% Paul
10% Gingrich

27% Undecided/Other

Cite your source please?

[tennman]

Rand is very popular here!

[braane]

Cite your source please?

http://www.vanderbilt.edu/csdi/2012poll.php

[PolicyReader]

Did you post the idea in the suggestions forum or send an e-mail to the campaign? It sounds positive to me and if there are any flaws in it Rand is the most likely person to know them so why not bring it to his attention?

[ZanZibar]

http://www.vanderbilt.edu/csdi/2012poll.php

Interesting. I had not seen that before.

We need one post-debate.

[opinionatedfool]

Contact Gary Howard, Ron Paul's press sec.

[ZanZibar]

Contact Gary Howard, Ron Paul's press sec.

He has nothing to do with this, please don't waste Gary's time.

[Blue]

With a Santorum skid on the horizon and if Rand were to go stumping for Ron across the state, we can hopefully lock up a win in TN. I am glad to see Romney polling in the high teens there. We're right behind him.

[Joey Fuller]

I have called and emailed. IT would make a huge difference. Do Tennessee and your dad a big favor and come help Tennesseans understand why your dad is the only Constitutional Conservative running

[Joey Fuller]

Belmont University has already offered to host Rand Paul and I have back up locations as well. Somebody help the Volunteer State and tell Rand Paul to come stump for his Dad!

[ryanmkeisling]

Belmont University has already offered to host Rand Paul and I have back up locations as well. Somebody help the Volunteer State and tell Rand Paul to come stump for his Dad!

I am not sure Rand should be stumping for Dad considering his vote for Iran sanctions, which are an act of war according to his Dad, making Rand a neocon light.

Hey Rand, some of us still await your justification beyond it "being better than an out right attack on innocent people?"

[JJ2]

I am not sure Rand should be stumping for Dad considering his vote for Iran sanctions, which are an act of war according to his Dad, making Rand a neocon light.

Hey Rand, some of us still await your justification beyond it "being better than an out right attack on innocent people?"

What's wrong with neocons stumping for Paul if most Republican voters are neocons? I would love it if Hannity would stump for Paul!

[ryanmkeisling]

What's wrong with neocons stumping for Paul if most Republican voters are neocons? I would love it if Hannity would stump for Paul!

Yes in true neocon fashion co-opt our message of freedom, liberty and peace; is the essence of "Ron Pauling," all of a sudden they are all doing it Hannity and his ilk, as well as the true neoconservative policy makers should be hung.

They have done nothing to advance the cause, but have propelled the bi-partisan effort that has stripped us of our freedoms, our wealth, our ability to prosper, and thrust the entire world into a downward spiral of destruction. Is winning the presidency even worth associating with these types? Inviting them into the fold to give it more exposure only poisons it. Winning at any cost is not really winning, IMHO.

[ZanZibar]

If you think Rand Paul is a neocon, you are delusional, uninformed, and haven't been paying attention to what he's been doing.

[jbauer]

Ron Paul fever has hit TN. I'm in Cookeville, half way between Nashville and Knoxville. Rand coming would legitimize Ron here and be a massive bump.

I bet I can get him a location at Tn Tech, it has 10k students and have nearly a Ron Paul cult going on.

The fever is here!! We made a bunch of signs and put them up over the week. Our neighbors to the East in Crossville (hit by tornado last night) have as many Ron Paul signs as they do property assessors signs.

If someone has the connection with Rand make this happen and we will deliver