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    Post The Untold Story on THE BLIMP link to Nolan Chart

    http://www.nolanchart.com/article3348.html

    Read it what do you think?
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    While I was never a fan of the blimp, I think all that infighting amongst supporters is unfortunate and they should have been mature enough to work it out. Without wasting money on mediators.
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    I want to share a story with you.... when i was in NH i worked pretty closely with trevor and hung out with him as well. he is a great guy with a great head on his shoulders, not the kind to support, promote, and spend a crap ton of sweat and money on something that A LOT of people really thought would do something big for this campaign

    anyway heres the story

    Rand Paul came to the hampton, NH High School to talk to a group of economics students, afterwards the professor asked him to come up to speak to his NJHS students as well. on the way up he said to me "you know what i love most about this whole thing... the creativity... if you guys had gone into our campaign HQ and said "we want to get a blimp" they would have laughed you out of the office....when we heard you guys were thinking about it we kinda laughed and said "can they really get a blimp?" and when i found out we actually HAD the blimp and it was actually going up in the air, i nearly fell over... i couldn't believe it.... a blimp, for my dad, that is what is so awesome about you guys... tell them to keep up the good work.

    so the blimp didn't go over that well... as someone who was kinda in the loop with the blimp thing i can say that it was a number of factors that caused that.... one being weather, NH was having one of the roughest/snowiest winters in a while.... the noreaster was causing all kinds of problems (anyone remember the BLIZZARD we drove through to get to the boston tea party?) ALSO when it looked like the weather was going to be ok in NYC and NH, it was pretty short notice, and the blimp only flies like 35 or so MPH so it was almost impossible to get it there in time...

    i didn't donate to the blimp, and i thought it was an insane idea that just might work so if you look back your not going to see posts from me heavily supporting the idea. but after what Rand told me i couldn't help but think what an incredible thing i was a part of. no other presidential candidate in HISTORY has ever had a blimp, and all i could do was picture their faces at the breakfast table that morning that the blimp was announced and smile


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    and as for the article the only thing i can verify as fact is that trevor, and katharine did in fact make the blimp happen, i can also say they are both working on an AMAZING project right now, that no one on this forum could comprehend the importance of... (ron paul ambassadors, which Barry Goldwater Jr is endorsing and semi involved in.)


    if you want to know if that article is factual just ask katharine memole herself she is on this forum

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    Quote Originally Posted by roxic27 View Post
    and as for the article the only thing i can verify as fact is that trevor, and katharine did in fact make the blimp happen, i can also say they are both working on an AMAZING project right now, that no one on this forum could comprehend the importance of... (ron paul ambassadors, which Barry Goldwater Jr is endorsing and semi involved in.)


    if you want to know if that article is factual just ask katharine memole herself she is on this forum
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    Thanks Roxic!

    I can answer blimp related questions...aka, I am Katharine Memole

    Thank you for the encouraging words about Ron Paul Ambassadors! RPA has transitioned to its legal name, "Freedom's Ground" and is located at its under construction site www.FreedomsGround.org (more updates here:http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=104186). I am the only member of the Ron Paul Blimp team working on the organization but not the only member of the grassroots or our movement working on it. We have 20 volunteers, including Barry Goldwater Jr on our collaboration site.
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    There are many disagreements inside campaign projects. I am glad they made it work.

    I was a fan of the blimp and it was a success. The measure of success for me was to get national TV coverage and media exposure. The Washington Times wrote at least three stories about the blimp. Probably the most of any paper in the country.

    Check out the Blimp Earned Media List in the forums.


    Rudy spoke about the blimp. I was surprised by that, but happy.

    Here is a sample of TV news that started to raise Ron Paul's name ID.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC7A0qwvSFI
    Last edited by Primbs; 04-02-2008 at 01:42 PM.

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    During the blimp project I spent time with Jerry, Trevor, and Elijah. I was privy to some of the infighting and know some of the details of what the internal problems were. The article seem to be pretty factual. I think that all parties are good hard working people. Jerry lost trust with Trevor early on and he initially set up the bank account improperly with only himself having control. This was sorted out early in the blimps journey. Trust was never able to be achieved for the three after that. From what I observed, Jerry is not much of a people person. I don't think he is nuts but he can come off that way. Trevor is much more professional and matter of fact. Jerry can seem to be very disrespectful but its just his personality. I absolutely don't think any of the three were trying to "con" anyone or steal money. They all had the same intention (help Ron Paul) but they had different ideas of how to achieve that. I think the fact that they made it happen (blimp fly) was one of the most incredible things in political history. The odds were stacked against them, they pulled it off.

    Katharine on the other hand did so much, for no compensation. She is to be commended. The article was spot on about her. Thank You Katharine

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    I dealt with Katharine on the logistics of the Blimp's visit to Northeast Florida. In the brief phone and e-mail conversations with her - I was convinced she was a competent, committed and self-less woman.

    Thanks Katharine! I am proud to be in a movement with people like yourself.

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    Quote Originally Posted by asheville4paul View Post
    During the blimp project I spent time with Jerry, Trevor, and Elijah. I was privy to some of the infighting and know some of the details of what the internal problems were. The article seem to be pretty factual. I think that all parties are good hard working people. Jerry lost trust with Trevor early on and he initially set up the bank account improperly with only himself having control. This was sorted out early in the blimps journey. Trust was never able to be achieved for the three after that. From what I observed, Jerry is not much of a people person. I don't think he is nuts but he can come off that way. Trevor is much more professional and matter of fact. Jerry can seem to be very disrespectful but its just his personality. I absolutely don't think any of the three were trying to "con" anyone or steal money. They all had the same intention (help Ron Paul) but they had different ideas of how to achieve that. I think the fact that they made it happen (blimp fly) was one of the most incredible things in political history. The odds were stacked against them, they pulled it off.

    Katharine on the other hand did so much, for no compensation. She is to be commended. The article was spot on about her. Thank You Katharine
    Thank you for your kind words. For the sake of accuracy I should clarify that once we were a month into the blimp tour I did begin to receive payment, $500 a week for the six weeks the blimp was airborne. Per my promise that I made here on the forums I did not begin to take pay until the blimp was airborne and stopped as soon as it started back for North Carolina. I noticed that the author of the article mentioned my not getting part of the money...I think he was referring to the fact that in the settlement of the company I did not receive any share of the profits that were divided up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JS4Pat View Post
    I dealt with Katharine on the logistics of the Blimp's visit to Northeast Florida. In the brief phone and e-mail conversations with her - I was convinced she was a competent, committed and self-less woman.

    Thanks Katharine! I am proud to be in a movement with people like yourself.

    Thank you John. That's what I miss most about the blimp; the fast-paced interaction with so many different Ron Paul supporters. I should add that I was so humbled by the generosity of those I dealt with in the towns and cities on the Ron Paul Blimp Tour. As you probably know I managed the blimp from my home office in Pittsburgh, PA and I called ahead of the blimp to coordinate rallies with local meetups, media coverage and sometimes accommodations and transportation for Trevor and Elijah. Several times Ron Paul supporters spontaneously offered food, lodging and transport to the guys and were always so enthusiastic about the blimp and asking if they could help find airports or fields. Many people sent me contact information for local media...just a wonderful network of earnest people who support Ron Paul.

    K
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    Sorry the blimp was a failure in ever sense of the word expect to give people large egos than needed. Blimp = very few to zero more votes for Ron Paul. Made the campaign and grassroots look like a side show, funneled $100s thousands of dollars that could have been spent better, funneled 1000s of man hours away from better projects that could get RON PAUL VOTES.

    Was it a "novel idea?" Yes. Did it help get Ron Paul more votes? Doubtful.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ItsTime View Post
    Sorry the blimp was a failure in ever sense of the word expect to give people large egos than needed. Blimp = very few to zero more votes for Ron Paul. Made the campaign and grassroots look like a side show, funneled $100s thousands of dollars that could have been spent better, funneled 1000s of man hours away from better projects that could get RON PAUL VOTES.

    Was it a "novel idea?" Yes. Did it help get Ron Paul more votes? Doubtful.
    I have no way of proving anything about votes either way but the blimp did get amazing levels of media coverage which really was something that Ron Paul was lacking. Much more than $600,000 worth. This link is to an old thread that I made showing our coverage over 8 days in GA and SC: http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthr...censored+blimp
    Again, I know this doesn't speak to votes but this coverage was largely in SC in the days right before the primary.

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    Every blimp story was negative media coverage. It made the grassroots and official campaign look like a side show. It reinforced the ideas that MSM has put into the voters mind that Ron Paul and his supporters were out there and that there was no way Ron Paul could win. No matter how "positive" the story was.

    Quote Originally Posted by Mckarnin View Post
    I have no way of proving anything about votes either way but the blimp did get amazing levels of media coverage which really was something that Ron Paul was lacking. Much more than $600,000 worth. This link is to an old thread that I made showing our coverage over 8 days in GA and SC: http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthr...censored+blimp
    Again, I know this doesn't speak to votes but this coverage was largely in SC in the days right before the primary.

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    ItsTime

    The blimp was not a failure, the folks who funded it did so of their own accord. Ron Paul raised plenty of money (still has 5 million) . Unfortunately the people of this country like their big government. Ron could have raised 150 million and still lost. The blimp haters around here are rabid and misinformed. Ron Paul had a difficult time getting valuable msm coverage and the blimp helped that. The amount of msm coverage was well worth the cost of the blimp imo.

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    The question is, would you do it again for another candidate?
    Ron Paul, a ten-term congressman from Texas, is the leading advocate of freedom in our nation’s capital. He has devoted his political career to the defense of individual liberty, sound money, and a noninterventionist foreign policy. Judge Andrew Napolitano calls him “The Thomas Jefferson of our day.”

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    Quote Originally Posted by menoname View Post
    The question is, would you do it again for another candidate?
    I think it is the kind of grand event that can only be pulled off once per election...the first candidate seems cool and the rest would seem like copycats.



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    Considering the Ron Paul campaign took off partly because of all the people putting up signs and large billboards, the blimp was just a floating billboard. It is not a side show.

    There was a roller skating elephant that was used by Republican campaigns many years ago. That is a side show. http://www.jeffwernerphoto.com/index...6&p=2&a=0&at=0

    Not every thing in a campaign equates into votes. A headquarters doesn't get votes, but helps in the process. The blimp will not get votes, but helps create awareness for Ron Paul, so voters will know his name and then google Ron Paul to learn more about his issues.
    Last edited by Primbs; 04-03-2008 at 10:25 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Primbs View Post
    Considering the Ron Paul campaign took off partly because of all the people putting up signs and large billboards, the blimp was just a floating billboard. It is not a side show.

    There was a roller skating elephant that was used by Republican campaigns many years ago. That is a side show.

    Not every thing in a campaign equates into votes. A headquarters doesn't get votes, but helps in the process. The blimp will not get votes, but helps create awareness for Ron Paul, so voters will know his name and then google Ron Paul to learn more about his issues.
    +100

    I don't care what anyone says, I think all of you involved did something amazing, where would this world be today if the innovaters of the past had listened to those who told them they were bananas and to just forget about their crazy ideas. Isn't that what Ron Paul is all about?

    Creativity, Imagination, and damn Hard Work should always be rewarded.
    So, thanks! Too bad the Blimp was also an easy target for the haters, oh well, you'll always have that, no matter what you do.

    Keep on keepin' on!
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    The more thieves and robbers there will be.
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    Ron Paul's own words on the blimp. "Yes it is fantastic, we have probably gotten millions of dollars worth of advertising from that."
    "The Blimp is one of the eye catching events probably in the history of this country campaigning for a presidential candidate."


    http://www.wmur.com/video/14996064/index.html


    From Texas Liberty

    Media total for 1/27/08
    ---- Media Reports ----
    443 total media reports
    Of those,
    23 were TV
    237 were non-TV major media
    183 were blogs or internet mentions

    ---- Sources ----
    206 total separate media sources
    Of those,
    14 were TV
    135 were non-TV major media
    57 were blogs or internet sources

    ---- Estimated Value ----
    Using an estimated average major media value of $2500
    and an estimated blog mention value of $100,
    and an estimated cost of:
    $20000 for a 30 second prime-time FOX TV ad ($3500 non-prime-time)
    $30000 for a 30 second prime-time CNN TV ad ($6500 non-prime-time)
    $2400 for a 30 second general prime-time TV ad ($600 non-prime-time)
    (reference: NY Times, see http://tinyurl.com/2zb9lx)
    Estimated TV media value: $219526
    (CNN: $122633, Fox: $13333, other: $83560)
    [CNN airtime secs: 0 primetime, 566 non-prime-time]
    [FOX airtime secs: 20 primetime, 0 non-prime-time]
    [Other airtime secs: 656 primetime, 1554 non-prime-time]
    Estimated non-TV major media value: $592500
    Estimated blog media value: $18300
    Estimated total media value: $830326

    Here is the list break out.

    I am not sure it is complete. It is tough work to round up all the stories about the blimp.

    http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthr...p+earned+media

    Here's segment 1, TV media:

    TV
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    Grassroots Supporters Going the Extra Mile (TV)
    Live 5 News - 1/13/2008
    http://www.live5news.com/news/state/13739657.html

    Who is Ron Paul? Read His Blimp (TV)
    WTOC - 1/10/2008
    http://www.wtoctv.com/Global/SearchR...ss&qu=ron+paul

    Gov. Mark Sanford and the Ron Paul Blimp (TV)
    Media General Washington Bureau - 1/10/2008
    http://www.mgwashington.com/index.ph...aul-blimp/229/

    Candidate Takes Campaign Message Skyward
    NBC San Diego - 1/2/2008
    http://video.nbcsandiego.com/player/?id=200541

    Central Florida News 13 Covers Blimp Over Citrus Bowl
    Central Florida News 13 - 1/1/2008
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seK4XIDDowY

    Ron Paul blimp visits Jax
    Jacksonville.com - 12/28/2007
    http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=1359304352

    The Ron Paul Blimp
    Slate V - 12/26/2007
    http://www.slatev.com/player.html?id=1357341099

    Ron Paul Blimp Turns Heads on Route 29 (TV news report)
    WCAV - 12/24/2007
    http://www.charlottesvillenewsplex.t...12807952.html#

    Birdie Senate Chase 12-18-2007
    CNN - 12/18/2007
    http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/off...bird.loose.cnn

    Ron Paul's Air Force (1 of 2)
    CNN - 12/17/2007
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ga-cwedk504

    Debate Mutiny and Ron Paul Blimp
    CNN - 12/17/2007
    http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/off....at.debate.cnn

    Ron Paul's Air Force (2 of 2)
    CNN - 12/17/2007
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYoZ4iVavwI

    John and Abbi discuss Ron Paul's "Remarkable" Tea Party Haul and mention the Ron Paul Blimp
    CNN - 12/17/2007
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytfwbpdf_JQ

    Ron Paul: $6 million haul and blimp on CNN (12/17/07)
    CNN - 12/17/2007
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=8L0JJynqw8Q

    CNN reporter in snowy boston discusses the Tea Party, Money Bomb, and Ron Paul Blimp
    CNN - 12/16/2007
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytfwbpdf_JQ

    Ron Paul Blimp On Special Report
    FOX - 12/15/2007
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=0Ldvq9pN-MA

    CNN Ron Paul Blimp Blurb
    CNN - 12/14/2007
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=bp8QmJhEvXE

    Ron Paul Blimp discussed in the Situation Room (first major media mention)
    CNN - 12/07/2007
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y6WtEQfyM0

    Tucker Carlson discusses the Ron Paul Blimp
    MSNBC - 12/07/2007
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIFsq0KEeHc

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    Segment 2: Major print media, part 1
    Major media
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    Early voting: Mustering support falls on armies of volunteers
    The Tennessean - 01/14/2008
    http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs....3015/1001/NEWS

    Grassroot Supporters Going the Extra Mile
    Live 5 News - 01/13/2008
    http://www.live5news.com/news/state/13739657.html

    Republican Ron Paul flies high above debate
    Reuters - 01/11/2008
    http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/200...-above-debate/

    Republican debate raises a ruckus in South Carolina
    Post-Bulletin - 01/11/2008
    http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmana...p?a=322970&z=2

    All eyes on GOP in Myrtle Beach
    South Carolina Now - 01/11/2008
    http://www.scnow.com/midatlantic/scp...1-10-0010.html

    The Morning After: A GOP debate in review
    Swampland - 01/11/2008
    http://www.time-blog.com/swampland/2...op_debate.html

    Backers give Paul plenty of air time
    Myrtle Beach Sun News - 01/11/2008
    http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/new...ry/310675.html

    6 GOP hopefuls trade ideas, barbs in SC
    Brazosport Facts (subscription) - 01/11/2008
    http://thefacts.com/story.lasso?ewcd=03118dd8ebfafc3c

    Gov. Mark Sanford and the Ron Paul Blimp
    Media General Washington Bureau - 01/11/2008
    http://www.mgwashington.com/index.ph...aul-blimp/229/

    Ron Paul Vows to Take Campaign to NH
    The Associated Press - 01/10/2008
    http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5h...9HizwD8TURE6G0

    COVER- High hopes: Locals pump up Barack, Hillary, Mitt, and more ...
    The Hook - 01/10/2008
    http://www.readthehook.com/stories/2...rez-B.rtf.aspx

    4BETTER OR WORSE- The week in review
    The Hook - 01/10/2008
    http://www.readthehook.com/stories/2...702-B.rtf.aspx

    Who Is Ron Paul? Read His Blimp
    WTOC - 01/10/2008
    http://www.wtoctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=7601674

    Ron Paul's Bloody Victory
    Village Voice - 01/09/2008
    http://www.villagevoice.com/news/080...n,78817,2.html

    Paul's stubborn consistency on Iraq deserves respect
    Seattle Times - 01/09/2008
    http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/htm...91_rams09.html

    Who's minding the blimp?
    Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - 01/09/2008
    http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pitt.../s_546479.html

    Supporters use nontraditional methods to promote candidates
    Gainesville Sun - 01/08/2008
    http://www.gainesville.com/article/2...0323/1002/NEWS

    Wacko idea? Ron Paul blimp takes politics to new heights
    The Virginian-Pilot - 01/07/2008
    http://hamptonroads.com/2008/01/wack...cs-new-heights

    Bid Now on the Ron Paul RV!
    Radar Online - 01/07/2008
    http://www.radaronline.com/exclusive...click-away.php

    I knew it was fiction because it came from the fiction section
    The Virginian-Pilot - 01/07/2008
    http://hamptonroads.com/2008/01/i-kn...iction-section

    Ron Paul blimp takes campaign to 'next level'
    Savannah Morning News - 01/06/2008
    http://savannahnow.com/node/425829

    Ron Paul Calls Iowa 'Just The Beginning'
    KCCI.com - 01/04/2008
    http://www.kcci.com/politics/14978226/detail.html

    Paul to take campaign to New Hampshire
    Brocktown News - 01/04/2008
    http://www.localnewsleader.com/brock...news&id=233855

    Supporters Mull Over Internet Candidate Ron Paul's Fifth Place in ...
    Wired News - 01/04/2008
    http://blog.wired.com/27bstroke6/200...ters-mull.html

    Rep. Ron Paul vows to take GOP campaign to New Hampshire
    KPTM-TV - 01/04/2008
    http://www.kptm.com/Global/story.asp...&nav=menu606_2

    O2 Secure Wireless, Inc. Soars With the "Ron Paul Blimp"
    FOX News - 01/03/2008
    http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/i...422866_12.html

    Candidate Takes Campaign Message Skyward
    NBC Sandiego.com - 01/03/2008
    http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/14965469/detail.html

    What’s Been Missing? Late Night!
    New York Times Blogs - 01/03/2008
    http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2...ng-late-night/

    The Ron Paul Iowa Conspiracy
    National Ledger - 1/02/2008
    http://www.nationalledger.com/artman...72618022.shtml

    Ron Paul Blimp To Reach 70000 Voters At Capital One Bowl
    Central Florida News 13 - 01/01/2008
    http://www.cfnews13.com/Politics/Flo..._one_bowl.html

    Ron Paul Country?
    The Ledger - 12/31/2007
    http://blogs.theledger.com/default.asp?item=724897

    Flying billboard takes Paul campaign to the sky
    Houston Chronicle - 12/30/2007
    http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/5410952.html

    How to separate the wheat from the chaff with these candidates?
    Asheville Citizen-Times - 12/30/2007
    http://citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.d...007/COLUMNISTS

    Global warming ... or just a lot of hot air?
    St. Petersburg Times - 12/30/2007
    http://www.sptimes.com/2007/12/30/St...g__or_ju.shtml

    Paul shaping up as spoiler in GOP race
    Brocktown News - 12/29/2007
    http://www.localnewsleader.com/brock...news&id=225555

    Ron Paul Signs Appear On Freeway
    Raleigh Chronicle - 12/29/2007
    http://www.raleigh2.com/link.asp?sme...yword=&sidate=

    Why Ron Paul's message resonates
    Central Maine Morning Sentinel - 12/28/2007
    http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.co...s/4583600.html

    Jacksonville Journal
    Florida Times-Union - 12/28/2007
    http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-onlin...29546919.shtml

    Candidate's Blimp Floats to Jacksonville
    WOKV - 12/28/2007
    http://wokv.com/news/local/122707_blimp.html

    Amherst blimp maker gives Ron Paul campaign a lift
    Amherst Bulletin - 12/27/2007
    http://www.amherstbulletin.com/story/id/73892/

    Can Ron Paul go mainstream?
    Baltimore Sun - 12/27/2007
    http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news...ainstream.html

    Paul reportedly sets one-day money record
    Keokuk Gate City Daily - 12/26/2007
    http://www.dailygate.com/articles/20...26/news/07.txt

    It's a Wonderful Party part 2
    AOL News Newsbloggers - 12/26/2007
    http://news.aol.com/political-machin...-party-part-2/

    Ron Paul: The Next Abraham Lincoln?
    PW-Philadelphia Weekly - 12/26/2007
    http://willdo.philadelphiaweekly.com...ul_the_ne.html

    We Regret These Errors.
    TheStranger.com - 12/26/2007
    http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Content?oid=469945

    Here we go again, not ignoring Ron Paul
    Los Angeles Times - 12/24/2007
    http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/wash...paulrules.html

    Paul shaping up as spoiler in GOP race
    Westfall Weekly News - 12/24/2007
    http://www.newsone.ca/westfallweekly...news&id=107803

    Ron Paul Blimp Turns Heads on Route 29 (web news report)
    WCAV - 12/24/2007
    http://www.charlottesvillenewsplex.t...12807952.html#

    Ron Paul: From Dr. No to campaign sensation
    Allentown Morning Call - 12/24/2007
    http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-...-newsobits-hed

    Paul backers vote selves onto island
    Lancaster Newspapers - 12/23/2007
    http://local.lancasteronline.com/4/214144

    LITTWIN: Tancredo's impact: GOP race, country more mean-spirited
    Rocky Mountain News - 12/22/2007
    http://www.rockymountainnews.com/new...-country-more/

    Ron Paul Blimp Flies the Baltimore Skies to Tout the 'Revolution'
    NewsHour - 12/22/2007
    http://www.pbs.org/newshour/vote2008...the_balti.html

    Amherst airship maker helps Ron Paul blimp get off ground
    Daily Hampshire Gazette (subscription) - 12/22/2007
    http://www.dailyhampshiregazette.com...fm?id_no=73196

    They dropped the money bomb
    Concord Monitor - 12/22/2007
    http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/p...WS01/712220317

    Paul Shaping Up As Spoiler in GOP Race
    Newsday - 12/22/2007
    http://www.newsday.com/news/local/po...,4583380.story

    SALISBURY: Ron Paul Blimp graces Delmarva skies
    Delmarva Daily Times - 12/22/2007
    http://www.delmarvanow.com/apps/pbcs.../71221022/1002

    As Primaries Begin, the FEC Will Shut Down
    Washington Post - 12/22/2007
    http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...l?hpid=topnews

    Blimpin’ Ain’t Easy
    Slate - 12/21/2007
    http://www.slate.com/id/2180796

    SNEAK PEEK: The Gifts That Keep on Giving
    ABC News - 12/21/2007
    http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/TheNo...4035687&page=1

    Blimp My Ride
    Radar Online - 12/21/2007
    http://www.radaronline.com/exclusive...mp-my-ride.php

    New Media, New Voters: Mixed Messages to Small Donors
    Century Foundation - 12/21/2007
    http://www.tcf.org/list.asp?type=NC&pubid=1764

    Wag the Blog Redux: Making Sense of Ron Paul's Money
    Washington Post - 12/21/2007
    http://blog.washingtonpost.com/thefi...d=sec-politics

    One last campaign hurrah
    Boston Globe - 12/20/2007
    http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ed...ampaign_hurrah

    Paul Shaping Up As Spoiler in GOP Race
    The Associated Press - 12/20/2007
    http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5h...rqu5QD8TLCO3G1

    HUCKABEE BROKE, ROMNEY BORROWS, GIULIANI DUCKS TERRORIST TIES
    American Chronicle - 12/19/2007
    http://www.americanchronicle.com/art...rticleID=46438

    Will Ron Paul Play Spoiler?
    CBS News - 12/19/2007
    http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/...n3630936.shtml

    Brewers have no choice but to stick with Gagne
    Sawyer County Record - 12/19/2007
    http://www.haywardwis.com/record/ind...tory_id=235242

    Ron Paul, a Republican outsider, sets fund-raising record
    International Herald Tribune - 12/18/2007
    http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/12/18/america/camp.php

    Ron Paul supporters take campaign message to the streets
    Arkansas Democrat Gazette - 12/18/2007
    http://www.nwanews.com/adg/News/211009/

    Bainbridge Against Paul
    Atlantic Online - 12/18/2007
    http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.co...idge-agai.html

    Tea Party 2007: Ron Paul Sets a New Campaign Fund-Raising Record
    Associated Content - 12/18/2007
    http://www.associatedcontent.com/art...ets_a_new.html

    You Dropped a Bomb on Me!
    AOL News Newsbloggers - 12/18/2007
    http://news.aol.com/political-machin...-a-bomb-on-me/

    Paul says funding windfall gives campaign hope
    Action 3 News - 12/18/2007
    http://www.action3news.com/Global/st...&nav=menu550_2

    HH Huebert: Ron Paul campaign really taking off
    OCRegister - 12/18/2007
    http://www.ocregister.com/opinion/pa...6-new-campaign

    Ron Paul Raises $6 Million in a 24-Hour Period
    NPR - 12/18/2007
    http://www.npr.org/blogs/news/2007/1...lion_in_a.html

    Paul: Funding Windfall Gives Campaign Hope
    KXAN-TV - 12/18/2007
    http://www.kxan.com/Global/story.asp?S=7511742&nav=0s3d

    Ron Paul is the $6 million man
    Milwaukee Small Business Times - 12/18/2007
    http://www.biztimes.com/blogs/milwau...-6-million-man

    Ron Paul Tops $6 Million In One Day
    Guardian Unlimited - 12/18/2007
    http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlates...160421,00.html

    Kerrey supports Clinton
    Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - 12/18/2007
    http://www.journalgazette.net/apps/p...04/1005/NEWS10

    Ron Paul Tops $6 Million in One Day
    The Associated Press - 12/18/2007
    http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5i...smIgwD8TJHMHO1

    Ron Paul Supporters Raise $6 Million In One Day For Republican ...
    MTV.com - 12/18/2007
    http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/157...217/id_0.jhtml

    Ron Paul Beats Own Fundraising Record
    Washington Post - 12/17/2007
    http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-t...l?hpid=topnews

    Ron Paul Surpasses Fund Raising Record Held by John Kerry
    HNN Huntingtonnews.net - 12/17/2007
    http://www.huntingtonnews.net/local/...alronpaul.html

    Ron Paul Raises $6 Million in One Day, Revolution in High Gear
    NewsLI - 12/17/2007
    http://www.newsli.com/2007/12/17/ron...-in-high-gear/

    Ron Paul blimp spotted
    WIS - 12/17/2007
    http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=7508109

    Lieberman: Michael Bloomberg for Veep?
    Radar Online - 12/17/2007
    http://www.radaronline.com/exclusive...ck-solomon.php

    Trevor Lyman, the stealth king of political fundraising
    DetNews.com - 12/17/2007
    http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll...CS01/712170428

    Paul says funding windfall gives campaign hope
    WCCO - 12/17/2007
    http://wcco.com/iowawire/22.0.html?t...-Interview.xml

    Paul Nets More than $6 Million
    KCRG - 12/17/2007
    http://www.kcrg.com/explorepolitics/...im&id=12561231

    Bite Size News
    Bostonist - 12/17/2007
    http://bostonist.com/2007/12/17/bite_size_news_39.php

    Presidential Hopeful Ron Paul Raises $6 Million in 24-Hour 'Money ...
    ABC News - 12/17/2007
    http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=4008510

    Paul tops $5 million in Web haul
    Fort Worth Star Telegram - 12/17/2007
    http://www.star-telegram.com/nationa...ry/364056.html

    Jane's Addiction Not Yet Booked at Paulapalooza
    Radar Online - 12/17/2007
    http://www.radaronline.com/exclusive...ulapalooza.php

    Jane's Addiction Not Yet Booked at Paulapalooza
    Radar Online - 12/17/2007
    http://www.radaronline.com/exclusive...ulapalooza.php

    How Should Ron Paul Spend All That Cash?
    National Review Online - 12/17/2007
    http://campaignspot.nationalreview.c...NiMjk1ODg0Njc=

    Ron Paul Fundraiser
    WCBD-TV - 12/17/2007
    http://www.wcbd.com/midatlantic/cbd/...2-16-0009.html

    'Money Bomb' Drops On Paul's Campaign
    WNBC - 12/17/2007
    http://www.wnbc.com/politics/14871768/detail.html

    Ron Paul Raises $6 Million Overnight Via the Web
    Switched - 12/17/2007
    http://www.switched.com/2007/12/17/r...t-via-the-web/

    Paul Raises Millions in 24-Hour Effort
    The Associated Press - 12/17/2007
    http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5h...Li6awD8TITHPG0

    Paul Raises Millions in 24-Hour Effort
    Baltimore Sun - 12/16/2007
    http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nat...,1438932.story

    Ron Paul's tea party for dollars
    Boston Globe - 12/16/2007
    http://www.boston.com/news/politics/...uls_tea_p.html

    Ron Paul rakes in the cash in rising presidential bid
    Rockford Register Star - 12/16/2007
    http://www.rrstar.com/news/columnists/x1720562327

    Rochester Group Helps To Bid For Record
    KTTC - 12/16/2007
    http://www.kttc.com/News/index.php?ID=21240

    Boston Tea Party Today
    Bostonist - 12/16/2007
    http://bostonist.com/2007/12/16/boston_tea_part.php

    Paul supporters plan Tea Party re-enactment before Steelers game
    Wilkes Barre Times-Leader - 12/16/2007
    http://www.timesleader.com/news/ap?articleID=288651

    Austin is a stronghold for Ron Paul campaign
    Austin American-Statesman - 12/16/2007
    http://www.statesman.com/news/conten...16ronpaul.html

    The Libertarian Surprise: Ron Paul
    Washington Post - 12/16/2007
    http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...121501314.html

    The man behind Paul's fundraising curtain
    Los Angeles Times - 12/16/2007
    http://www.latimes.com/news/politics...la-home-center

    Paul campaign balloons as cash keeps rolling in
    Houston Chronicle - 12/15/2007
    http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/5380871.html

    The mystery man behind Ron Paul's millions
    Los Angeles Times - 12/15/2007
    http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/wash...aulphenom.html

    The mystery man behind Ron Paul's millions
    Los Angeles Times - 12/15/2007
    http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/wash...aulphenom.html

    Ron Pauls offbeat campaign generates high enthusiasm, low poll numbers
    Kansas City Star - 12/15/2007
    http://www.kansascity.com/153/story/404421.html

    CAMPAIGN BRIEFS
    Fort Worth Star Telegram - 12/15/2007
    http://www.star-telegram.com/electio...ry/361586.html

    Ron Paul Set to Honor Tea Party
    KCRG - 12/15/2007
    http://www.kcrg.com/explorepolitics/...im&id=12517906

    Big Blimpin': The Ron Paul Blimp Launches but Cancels Boston Stop
    Bostonist - 12/14/2007
    http://bostonist.com/2007/12/14/big_blimpin_the.php

    Supporters of Ron Paul launch blimp in NC
    Boston Herald - 12/14/2007
    http://www.bostonherald.com/news/200...icleid=1050783

    New Ron Paul ad: More than just hot air
    Spartanburg Herald Journal (subscription) - 12/14/2007
    http://campaign2008.goupstate.com/de...sp?item=290080

    Ron And The Giant Blimp
    CBS News - 12/14/2007
    http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2007/12...y3619242.shtml

    Paul campaign blimp update
    Boston Globe - 12/14/2007
    http://www.boston.com/news/politics/...ampaign_b.html

    Ron Paul Blimp Flies
    Wired News - 12/14/2007
    http://blog.wired.com/27bstroke6/200...ul-blim-1.html

    The Doctor is Calling in New Hampshire
    The New American - 12/14/2007
    http://thenewamerican.com/node/6635

    48 Hours of Freedom
    Boston Magazine - 12/14/2007
    http://www.bostonmagazine.com/blogs/...of-freedom-14/

    Supporters of presidential hopeful Ron Paul launch blimp in NC
    Boston Globe - 12/14/2007
    http://www.boston.com/news/local/new...ch_blimp_in_nc

    Ron Paul Blimp Flying Over Raleigh
    Raleigh Chronicle - 12/14/2007
    http://www.raleigh2.com/link.asp?sme...yword=&sidate=

    Ron Paul supporters launch blimp in NC
    White Rock Reviewer - 12/14/2007
    http://www.onelocalnews.com/whiteroc...news&id=104320

    Supporters/Media Await Congressman Ron Paul Status With Bated Breath
    NewsLI - 12/14/2007
    http://www.newsli.com/2007/12/14/sup...-bated-breath/

    The Blimp Is Up
    New York Times - 12/14/2007
    http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2...e-blimp-is-up/

    RealClearPolitics
    Politics Nation - 12/14/2007
    http://www.realclearpolitics.com/pol..._oh_shift.html

    Paul Supporters Launch A Blimp
    KWTX - 12/14/2007
    http://www.kwtx.com/home/headlines/12511096.html

    Imagining a Ron Paul Presidency
    National Review Online - 12/14/2007
    http://campaignspot.nationalreview.c...EyNDRiNjY5NjI=

    A blimp flies for Ron Paul
    Baltimore Sun - 12/13/2007
    http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news..._ron_paul.html

    Ron Paul blimp trip to Boston delayed
    Boston Globe - 12/13/2007
    http://www.boston.com/news/politics/...aul_blimp.html

    Ron Paul Surpasses Fred Thompson as the New Straw Poll Leader Says ...
    Emediawire (press release) - 12/13/2007
    http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2.../emw569487.htm

    Paul's pals move to NH to cast votes
    The Hill - 12/12/2007
    http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/...007-12-12.html

    Paul's pals move to NH to cast votes
    The Hill - 12/12/2007
    http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/...007-12-12.html

    Paul offers healthcare prescription
    Boston Globe - 12/12/2007
    http://www.boston.com/news/politics/...ffers_hea.html

    MUGGER: PAULITICS AS USUAL
    New York Press - 12/12/2007
    http://www.nypress.com/contentswitch.cfm?cid=19844

    Huckabee under fire
    MSNBC - 12/12/2007
    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17024743/

    First Take: The Final Republican Debate
    Atlantic Online - 12/12/2007
    http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/..._republica.php

    Boston Tea Party to be Commemorated by Ron Paul Supporters
    Dawson Times - 12/12/2007
    http://www.dawsontimes.com/news30534...-paul-su.shtml

    Tis Better To Give
    National Journal - 12/12/2007
    http://hotlineblog.nationaljournal.c...tter_to_g.html

    Mainstream media alert: Ron Paul news assault starts
    Los Angeles Times - 12/11/2007
    http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/wash...ream-medi.html

    Michael Smolens chat transcript
    San Diego Union Tribune - 12/11/2007
    http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/p...ranscript.html

    Ron Paul Supporters Hack Campaign Finance Law to Send Blimp Aloft
    Wired News - 12/11/2007
    http://www.wired.com/politics/law/ne.../12/paul_blimp

    Ron Paul Campaign Looks To Energize Donors With Tea Party
    KXAN-TV - 12/11/2007
    http://www.kxan.com/Global/story.asp?S=7483261

    Ron Paul blimp coming to Manassas
    Manassas Journal Messenger - 12/11/2007
    http://www.manassasjm.com/servlet/Sa...53817591&path=

    Cheese pizza powers the Ron Paul revolution
    Baltimore Sun - 12/11/2007
    http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news...he_ron_pa.html

    A Paul on Paul Supporters: 'Crazy in a Good Way'
    Washington Post - 12/11/2007
    http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-t...rs_craz_1.html

    How Ron Paul Can Ruin Fred Thompson
    The Plank on TNR.com - 12/11/2007
    http://blogs.tnr.com/tnr/blogs/the_s...-thompson.aspx

    The Ron Paul revolution: It has just begun to fight
    Chicago Tribune - 12/11/2007
    http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/n...,4510646.story

    Ron Paul blimp coming to Manassas
    Potomac News - 12/11/2007
    http://www.potomacnews.com/servlet/S...53817591&path=

    The Buzz: Blimp touts Ron Paul campaign
    Kansas City Star - 12/11/2007
    http://www.kansascity.com/news/nation/story/398245.html

    The Ron Paul Wake Up Call
    National Ledger - 12/11/2007
    http://www.nationalledger.com/artman...72617654.shtml

    The Ron Paul Wake Up Call
    National Ledger - 12/11/2007
    http://www.nationalledger.com/artman...72617654.shtml

    John Stossel Takes on Ron Paul
    KCRG - 12/11/2007
    http://www.kcrg.com/explorepolitics/...im&id=12374686

    Ron Paul revolution: It has just begun to fight
    Chicago Tribune - 12/11/2007
    http://www.chicagotribune.com/servic...?coll=chi_mezz

    The Ron Paul revolution: It has just begun to fight
    Chicago Tribune - 12/11/2007
    http://www.chicagotribune.com/servic...i_breaking_500

    Ron Paul, a Write-In Candidate
    Washington Post - 12/11/2007
    http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-t...candidate.html

    Ron Paul blimp coming to Manassas
    Inside NoVA - 12/11/2007
    http://www.insidenova.com/servlet/Sa...=1173353817591

    A Paul on Paul Supporters: 'Crazy in a Good Way'
    Washington Post - 12/11/2007
    http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-t...l?hpid=topnews

    Boston Daily
    Boston Magazine - 12/10/2007
    http://www.bostonmagazine.com/blogs/...pauls-airship/

    Ron Paul Gets His Own Blimp
    Associated Content - 12/10/2007
    http://www.associatedcontent.com/art...own_blimp.html

    Paul grass roots take to the skies
    Washington Times - 12/10/2007
    http://www.washingtontimes.com/artic...112100033/1002

    Boston Daily
    Boston Magazine - 12/10/2007
    http://www.bostonmagazine.com/blogs/...ng-the-web-66/

    The Daily 2008
    Yahoo! News - 12/10/2007
    http://news.yahoo.com/s/realclearpol..._daily_2008142

    Kenny G Novelty Voiceover Mixes Never Sleep
    Washington City Paper - 12/10/2007
    http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/b...s-never-sleep/

    On The HUSTINGS
    New York Sun - 12/10/2007
    http://www.nysun.com/article/67789

    First thoughts: All tied up
    MSNBC - 12/10/2007
    http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archi...10/507731.aspx

    Lobbyist to lead reform coalition
    News & Observer - 12/10/2007
    http://www.newsobserver.com/politics/story/820254.html

    Big Blimpin': Ron Paul Blimp Coming to Boston
    Bostonist - 12/10/2007
    http://bostonist.com/2007/12/10/big_blimpin_ron.php

    It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a -- blimp!
    Washington Times - 12/10/2007
    http://video1.washingtontimes.com/di...e_its_a_b.html

    Look, up in the sky!
    Concord Monitor - 12/09/2007
    http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/p...WS01/712090414

    Campaign Takeout
    New York Daily News - 12/09/2007
    http://www.nydailynews.com/news/poli...n_takeout.html

    Paul’s Supporters Take to the Air
    New York Times Blogs - 12/08/2007
    http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2...ke-to-the-air/

    Ron Paul supporters to launch blimp from eastern NC
    Winston-Salem Journal - 12/08/2007
    http://www.journalnow.com/servlet/Sa...=1037645509099

    A long-shot bid draws dollars, fierce loyalty
    Charlotte Observer - 12/08/2007
    http://www.charlotte.com/breaking_ne...ry/396296.html

    Ron Paul supporters to launch blimp from eastern NC
    WCAX - 12/08/2007
    http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=7469108&nav=4QcS

    News Minute: Here is the latest New Hampshire news from The ...
    WCAX - 12/08/2007
    http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp...5&nav=4QcSb5Hx

    Ron Paul Supporters To Launch Blimp From Eastern North Carolina
    WCSH-TV - 12/08/2007
    http://www.wcsh6.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=76172

    Paul's campaign blimp will be coming to Boston
    Boston Globe - 12/08/2007
    http://www.boston.com/news/nation/ar...ming_to_boston

    Ron Paul Supporters To Launch Blimp From Eastern NC
    WITN TV - 12/08/2007
    http://www.witntv.com/home/headlines/12275951.html

    Paul supporters look for lift to keep blimp on the move
    Fort Worth Star Telegram - 12/08/2007
    http://www.star-telegram.com/electio...ry/348796.html

    Ron Paul Blimp Headed for New Hampshire
    Associated Content - 12/08/2007
    http://www.associatedcontent.com/art...hampshire.html

    Long-shot bid draws fierce loyalty
    Charlotte Observer - 12/08/2007
    http://www.charlotte.com/694/story/396296.html

    Ron Paul Takes Ads To New Heights
    Washington Post - 12/08/2007
    http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...120702497.html
    Last edited by Primbs; 04-04-2008 at 07:26 AM.

  23. #20
    Thanks Primbs! That list still makes me excited.

    Katharine


    Quote Originally Posted by Primbs View Post
    Ron Paul's own words on the blimp. "Yes it is fantastic, we have probably gotten millions of dollars worth of advertising from that."
    "The Blimp is one of the eye catching events probably in the history of this country campaigning for a presidential candidate."


    http://www.wmur.com/video/14996064/index.html


    From Texas Liberty

    Media total for 1/27/08
    ---- Media Reports ----
    443 total media reports
    Of those,
    23 were TV
    237 were non-TV major media
    183 were blogs or internet mentions

    ---- Sources ----
    206 total separate media sources
    Of those,
    14 were TV
    135 were non-TV major media
    57 were blogs or internet sources

    ---- Estimated Value ----
    Using an estimated average major media value of $2500
    and an estimated blog mention value of $100,
    and an estimated cost of:
    $20000 for a 30 second prime-time FOX TV ad ($3500 non-prime-time)
    $30000 for a 30 second prime-time CNN TV ad ($6500 non-prime-time)
    $2400 for a 30 second general prime-time TV ad ($600 non-prime-time)
    (reference: NY Times, see http://tinyurl.com/2zb9lx)
    Estimated TV media value: $219526
    (CNN: $122633, Fox: $13333, other: $83560)
    [CNN airtime secs: 0 primetime, 566 non-prime-time]
    [FOX airtime secs: 20 primetime, 0 non-prime-time]
    [Other airtime secs: 656 primetime, 1554 non-prime-time]
    Estimated non-TV major media value: $592500
    Estimated blog media value: $18300
    Estimated total media value: $830326

    Here is the list break out.

    I am not sure it is complete. It is tough work to round up all the stories about the blimp.

    http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthr...p+earned+media

    Here's segment 1, TV media:

    TV
    --------------------------
    Grassroots Supporters Going the Extra Mile (TV)
    Live 5 News - 1/13/2008
    http://www.live5news.com/news/state/13739657.html

    Who is Ron Paul? Read His Blimp (TV)
    WTOC - 1/10/2008
    http://www.wtoctv.com/Global/SearchR...ss&qu=ron+paul

    Gov. Mark Sanford and the Ron Paul Blimp (TV)
    Media General Washington Bureau - 1/10/2008
    http://www.mgwashington.com/index.ph...aul-blimp/229/

    Candidate Takes Campaign Message Skyward
    NBC San Diego - 1/2/2008
    http://video.nbcsandiego.com/player/?id=200541

    Central Florida News 13 Covers Blimp Over Citrus Bowl
    Central Florida News 13 - 1/1/2008
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seK4XIDDowY

    Ron Paul blimp visits Jax
    Jacksonville.com - 12/28/2007
    http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=1359304352

    The Ron Paul Blimp
    Slate V - 12/26/2007
    http://www.slatev.com/player.html?id=1357341099

    Ron Paul Blimp Turns Heads on Route 29 (TV news report)
    WCAV - 12/24/2007
    http://www.charlottesvillenewsplex.t...12807952.html#

    Birdie Senate Chase 12-18-2007
    CNN - 12/18/2007
    http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/off...bird.loose.cnn

    Ron Paul's Air Force (1 of 2)
    CNN - 12/17/2007
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ga-cwedk504

    Debate Mutiny and Ron Paul Blimp
    CNN - 12/17/2007
    http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/off....at.debate.cnn

    Ron Paul's Air Force (2 of 2)
    CNN - 12/17/2007
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYoZ4iVavwI

    John and Abbi discuss Ron Paul's "Remarkable" Tea Party Haul and mention the Ron Paul Blimp
    CNN - 12/17/2007
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytfwbpdf_JQ

    Ron Paul: $6 million haul and blimp on CNN (12/17/07)
    CNN - 12/17/2007
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=8L0JJynqw8Q

    CNN reporter in snowy boston discusses the Tea Party, Money Bomb, and Ron Paul Blimp
    CNN - 12/16/2007
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytfwbpdf_JQ

    Ron Paul Blimp On Special Report
    FOX - 12/15/2007
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=0Ldvq9pN-MA

    CNN Ron Paul Blimp Blurb
    CNN - 12/14/2007
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=bp8QmJhEvXE

    Ron Paul Blimp discussed in the Situation Room (first major media mention)
    CNN - 12/07/2007
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y6WtEQfyM0

    Tucker Carlson discusses the Ron Paul Blimp
    MSNBC - 12/07/2007
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIFsq0KEeHc

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Segment 2: Major print media, part 1
    Major media
    --------------------------
    Early voting: Mustering support falls on armies of volunteers
    The Tennessean - 01/14/2008
    http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs....3015/1001/NEWS

    Grassroot Supporters Going the Extra Mile
    Live 5 News - 01/13/2008
    http://www.live5news.com/news/state/13739657.html

    Republican Ron Paul flies high above debate
    Reuters - 01/11/2008
    http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/200...-above-debate/

    Republican debate raises a ruckus in South Carolina
    Post-Bulletin - 01/11/2008
    http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmana...p?a=322970&z=2

    All eyes on GOP in Myrtle Beach
    South Carolina Now - 01/11/2008
    http://www.scnow.com/midatlantic/scp...1-10-0010.html

    The Morning After: A GOP debate in review
    Swampland - 01/11/2008
    http://www.time-blog.com/swampland/2...op_debate.html

    Backers give Paul plenty of air time
    Myrtle Beach Sun News - 01/11/2008
    http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/new...ry/310675.html

    6 GOP hopefuls trade ideas, barbs in SC
    Brazosport Facts (subscription) - 01/11/2008
    http://thefacts.com/story.lasso?ewcd=03118dd8ebfafc3c

    Gov. Mark Sanford and the Ron Paul Blimp
    Media General Washington Bureau - 01/11/2008
    http://www.mgwashington.com/index.ph...aul-blimp/229/

    Ron Paul Vows to Take Campaign to NH
    The Associated Press - 01/10/2008
    http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5h...9HizwD8TURE6G0

    COVER- High hopes: Locals pump up Barack, Hillary, Mitt, and more ...
    The Hook - 01/10/2008
    http://www.readthehook.com/stories/2...rez-B.rtf.aspx

    4BETTER OR WORSE- The week in review
    The Hook - 01/10/2008
    http://www.readthehook.com/stories/2...702-B.rtf.aspx

    Who Is Ron Paul? Read His Blimp
    WTOC - 01/10/2008
    http://www.wtoctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=7601674

    Ron Paul's Bloody Victory
    Village Voice - 01/09/2008
    http://www.villagevoice.com/news/080...n,78817,2.html

    Paul's stubborn consistency on Iraq deserves respect
    Seattle Times - 01/09/2008
    http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/htm...91_rams09.html

    Who's minding the blimp?
    Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - 01/09/2008
    http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pitt.../s_546479.html

    Supporters use nontraditional methods to promote candidates
    Gainesville Sun - 01/08/2008
    http://www.gainesville.com/article/2...0323/1002/NEWS

    Wacko idea? Ron Paul blimp takes politics to new heights
    The Virginian-Pilot - 01/07/2008
    http://hamptonroads.com/2008/01/wack...cs-new-heights

    Bid Now on the Ron Paul RV!
    Radar Online - 01/07/2008
    http://www.radaronline.com/exclusive...click-away.php

    I knew it was fiction because it came from the fiction section
    The Virginian-Pilot - 01/07/2008
    http://hamptonroads.com/2008/01/i-kn...iction-section

    Ron Paul blimp takes campaign to 'next level'
    Savannah Morning News - 01/06/2008
    http://savannahnow.com/node/425829

    Ron Paul Calls Iowa 'Just The Beginning'
    KCCI.com - 01/04/2008
    http://www.kcci.com/politics/14978226/detail.html

    Paul to take campaign to New Hampshire
    Brocktown News - 01/04/2008
    http://www.localnewsleader.com/brock...news&id=233855

    Supporters Mull Over Internet Candidate Ron Paul's Fifth Place in ...
    Wired News - 01/04/2008
    http://blog.wired.com/27bstroke6/200...ters-mull.html

    Rep. Ron Paul vows to take GOP campaign to New Hampshire
    KPTM-TV - 01/04/2008
    http://www.kptm.com/Global/story.asp...&nav=menu606_2

    O2 Secure Wireless, Inc. Soars With the "Ron Paul Blimp"
    FOX News - 01/03/2008
    http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/i...422866_12.html

    Candidate Takes Campaign Message Skyward
    NBC Sandiego.com - 01/03/2008
    http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/14965469/detail.html

    What’s Been Missing? Late Night!
    New York Times Blogs - 01/03/2008
    http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2...ng-late-night/

    The Ron Paul Iowa Conspiracy
    National Ledger - 1/02/2008
    http://www.nationalledger.com/artman...72618022.shtml

    Ron Paul Blimp To Reach 70000 Voters At Capital One Bowl
    Central Florida News 13 - 01/01/2008
    http://www.cfnews13.com/Politics/Flo..._one_bowl.html

    Ron Paul Country?
    The Ledger - 12/31/2007
    http://blogs.theledger.com/default.asp?item=724897

    Flying billboard takes Paul campaign to the sky
    Houston Chronicle - 12/30/2007
    http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/5410952.html

    How to separate the wheat from the chaff with these candidates?
    Asheville Citizen-Times - 12/30/2007
    http://citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.d...007/COLUMNISTS

    Global warming ... or just a lot of hot air?
    St. Petersburg Times - 12/30/2007
    http://www.sptimes.com/2007/12/30/St...g__or_ju.shtml

    Paul shaping up as spoiler in GOP race
    Brocktown News - 12/29/2007
    http://www.localnewsleader.com/brock...news&id=225555

    Ron Paul Signs Appear On Freeway
    Raleigh Chronicle - 12/29/2007
    http://www.raleigh2.com/link.asp?sme...yword=&sidate=

    Why Ron Paul's message resonates
    Central Maine Morning Sentinel - 12/28/2007
    http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.co...s/4583600.html

    Jacksonville Journal
    Florida Times-Union - 12/28/2007
    http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-onlin...29546919.shtml

    Candidate's Blimp Floats to Jacksonville
    WOKV - 12/28/2007
    http://wokv.com/news/local/122707_blimp.html

    Amherst blimp maker gives Ron Paul campaign a lift
    Amherst Bulletin - 12/27/2007
    http://www.amherstbulletin.com/story/id/73892/

    Can Ron Paul go mainstream?
    Baltimore Sun - 12/27/2007
    http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news...ainstream.html

    Paul reportedly sets one-day money record
    Keokuk Gate City Daily - 12/26/2007
    http://www.dailygate.com/articles/20...26/news/07.txt

    It's a Wonderful Party part 2
    AOL News Newsbloggers - 12/26/2007
    http://news.aol.com/political-machin...-party-part-2/

    Ron Paul: The Next Abraham Lincoln?
    PW-Philadelphia Weekly - 12/26/2007
    http://willdo.philadelphiaweekly.com...ul_the_ne.html

    We Regret These Errors.
    TheStranger.com - 12/26/2007
    http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Content?oid=469945

    Here we go again, not ignoring Ron Paul
    Los Angeles Times - 12/24/2007
    http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/wash...paulrules.html

    Paul shaping up as spoiler in GOP race
    Westfall Weekly News - 12/24/2007
    http://www.newsone.ca/westfallweekly...news&id=107803

    Ron Paul Blimp Turns Heads on Route 29 (web news report)
    WCAV - 12/24/2007
    http://www.charlottesvillenewsplex.t...12807952.html#

    Ron Paul: From Dr. No to campaign sensation
    Allentown Morning Call - 12/24/2007
    http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-...-newsobits-hed

    Paul backers vote selves onto island
    Lancaster Newspapers - 12/23/2007
    http://local.lancasteronline.com/4/214144

    LITTWIN: Tancredo's impact: GOP race, country more mean-spirited
    Rocky Mountain News - 12/22/2007
    http://www.rockymountainnews.com/new...-country-more/

    Ron Paul Blimp Flies the Baltimore Skies to Tout the 'Revolution'
    NewsHour - 12/22/2007
    http://www.pbs.org/newshour/vote2008...the_balti.html

    Amherst airship maker helps Ron Paul blimp get off ground
    Daily Hampshire Gazette (subscription) - 12/22/2007
    http://www.dailyhampshiregazette.com...fm?id_no=73196

    They dropped the money bomb
    Concord Monitor - 12/22/2007
    http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/p...WS01/712220317

    Paul Shaping Up As Spoiler in GOP Race
    Newsday - 12/22/2007
    http://www.newsday.com/news/local/po...,4583380.story

    SALISBURY: Ron Paul Blimp graces Delmarva skies
    Delmarva Daily Times - 12/22/2007
    http://www.delmarvanow.com/apps/pbcs.../71221022/1002

    As Primaries Begin, the FEC Will Shut Down
    Washington Post - 12/22/2007
    http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...l?hpid=topnews

    Blimpin’ Ain’t Easy
    Slate - 12/21/2007
    http://www.slate.com/id/2180796

    SNEAK PEEK: The Gifts That Keep on Giving
    ABC News - 12/21/2007
    http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/TheNo...4035687&page=1

    Blimp My Ride
    Radar Online - 12/21/2007
    http://www.radaronline.com/exclusive...mp-my-ride.php

    New Media, New Voters: Mixed Messages to Small Donors
    Century Foundation - 12/21/2007
    http://www.tcf.org/list.asp?type=NC&pubid=1764

    Wag the Blog Redux: Making Sense of Ron Paul's Money
    Washington Post - 12/21/2007
    http://blog.washingtonpost.com/thefi...d=sec-politics

    One last campaign hurrah
    Boston Globe - 12/20/2007
    http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ed...ampaign_hurrah

    Paul Shaping Up As Spoiler in GOP Race
    The Associated Press - 12/20/2007
    http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5h...rqu5QD8TLCO3G1

    HUCKABEE BROKE, ROMNEY BORROWS, GIULIANI DUCKS TERRORIST TIES
    American Chronicle - 12/19/2007
    http://www.americanchronicle.com/art...rticleID=46438

    Will Ron Paul Play Spoiler?
    CBS News - 12/19/2007
    http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/...n3630936.shtml

    Brewers have no choice but to stick with Gagne
    Sawyer County Record - 12/19/2007
    http://www.haywardwis.com/record/ind...tory_id=235242

    Ron Paul, a Republican outsider, sets fund-raising record
    International Herald Tribune - 12/18/2007
    http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/12/18/america/camp.php

    Ron Paul supporters take campaign message to the streets
    Arkansas Democrat Gazette - 12/18/2007
    http://www.nwanews.com/adg/News/211009/

    Bainbridge Against Paul
    Atlantic Online - 12/18/2007
    http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.co...idge-agai.html

    Tea Party 2007: Ron Paul Sets a New Campaign Fund-Raising Record
    Associated Content - 12/18/2007
    http://www.associatedcontent.com/art...ets_a_new.html

    You Dropped a Bomb on Me!
    AOL News Newsbloggers - 12/18/2007
    http://news.aol.com/political-machin...-a-bomb-on-me/

    Paul says funding windfall gives campaign hope
    Action 3 News - 12/18/2007
    http://www.action3news.com/Global/st...&nav=menu550_2

    HH Huebert: Ron Paul campaign really taking off
    OCRegister - 12/18/2007
    http://www.ocregister.com/opinion/pa...6-new-campaign

    Ron Paul Raises $6 Million in a 24-Hour Period
    NPR - 12/18/2007
    http://www.npr.org/blogs/news/2007/1...lion_in_a.html

    Paul: Funding Windfall Gives Campaign Hope
    KXAN-TV - 12/18/2007
    http://www.kxan.com/Global/story.asp?S=7511742&nav=0s3d

    Ron Paul is the $6 million man
    Milwaukee Small Business Times - 12/18/2007
    http://www.biztimes.com/blogs/milwau...-6-million-man

    Ron Paul Tops $6 Million In One Day
    Guardian Unlimited - 12/18/2007
    http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlates...160421,00.html

    Kerrey supports Clinton
    Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - 12/18/2007
    http://www.journalgazette.net/apps/p...04/1005/NEWS10

    Ron Paul Tops $6 Million in One Day
    The Associated Press - 12/18/2007
    http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5i...smIgwD8TJHMHO1

    Ron Paul Supporters Raise $6 Million In One Day For Republican ...
    MTV.com - 12/18/2007
    http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/157...217/id_0.jhtml

    Ron Paul Beats Own Fundraising Record
    Washington Post - 12/17/2007
    http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-t...l?hpid=topnews

    Ron Paul Surpasses Fund Raising Record Held by John Kerry
    HNN Huntingtonnews.net - 12/17/2007
    http://www.huntingtonnews.net/local/...alronpaul.html

    Ron Paul Raises $6 Million in One Day, Revolution in High Gear
    NewsLI - 12/17/2007
    http://www.newsli.com/2007/12/17/ron...-in-high-gear/

    Ron Paul blimp spotted
    WIS - 12/17/2007
    http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=7508109

    Lieberman: Michael Bloomberg for Veep?
    Radar Online - 12/17/2007
    http://www.radaronline.com/exclusive...ck-solomon.php

    Trevor Lyman, the stealth king of political fundraising
    DetNews.com - 12/17/2007
    http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll...CS01/712170428

    Paul says funding windfall gives campaign hope
    WCCO - 12/17/2007
    http://wcco.com/iowawire/22.0.html?t...-Interview.xml

    Paul Nets More than $6 Million
    KCRG - 12/17/2007
    http://www.kcrg.com/explorepolitics/...im&id=12561231

    Bite Size News
    Bostonist - 12/17/2007
    http://bostonist.com/2007/12/17/bite_size_news_39.php

    Presidential Hopeful Ron Paul Raises $6 Million in 24-Hour 'Money ...
    ABC News - 12/17/2007
    http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=4008510

    Paul tops $5 million in Web haul
    Fort Worth Star Telegram - 12/17/2007
    http://www.star-telegram.com/nationa...ry/364056.html

    Jane's Addiction Not Yet Booked at Paulapalooza
    Radar Online - 12/17/2007
    http://www.radaronline.com/exclusive...ulapalooza.php

    Jane's Addiction Not Yet Booked at Paulapalooza
    Radar Online - 12/17/2007
    http://www.radaronline.com/exclusive...ulapalooza.php

    How Should Ron Paul Spend All That Cash?
    National Review Online - 12/17/2007
    http://campaignspot.nationalreview.c...NiMjk1ODg0Njc=

    Ron Paul Fundraiser
    WCBD-TV - 12/17/2007
    http://www.wcbd.com/midatlantic/cbd/...2-16-0009.html

    'Money Bomb' Drops On Paul's Campaign
    WNBC - 12/17/2007
    http://www.wnbc.com/politics/14871768/detail.html

    Ron Paul Raises $6 Million Overnight Via the Web
    Switched - 12/17/2007
    http://www.switched.com/2007/12/17/r...t-via-the-web/

    Paul Raises Millions in 24-Hour Effort
    The Associated Press - 12/17/2007
    http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5h...Li6awD8TITHPG0

    Paul Raises Millions in 24-Hour Effort
    Baltimore Sun - 12/16/2007
    http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nat...,1438932.story

    Ron Paul's tea party for dollars
    Boston Globe - 12/16/2007
    http://www.boston.com/news/politics/...uls_tea_p.html

    Ron Paul rakes in the cash in rising presidential bid
    Rockford Register Star - 12/16/2007
    http://www.rrstar.com/news/columnists/x1720562327

    Rochester Group Helps To Bid For Record
    KTTC - 12/16/2007
    http://www.kttc.com/News/index.php?ID=21240

    Boston Tea Party Today
    Bostonist - 12/16/2007
    http://bostonist.com/2007/12/16/boston_tea_part.php

    Paul supporters plan Tea Party re-enactment before Steelers game
    Wilkes Barre Times-Leader - 12/16/2007
    http://www.timesleader.com/news/ap?articleID=288651

    Austin is a stronghold for Ron Paul campaign
    Austin American-Statesman - 12/16/2007
    http://www.statesman.com/news/conten...16ronpaul.html

    The Libertarian Surprise: Ron Paul
    Washington Post - 12/16/2007
    http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...121501314.html

    The man behind Paul's fundraising curtain
    Los Angeles Times - 12/16/2007
    http://www.latimes.com/news/politics...la-home-center

    Paul campaign balloons as cash keeps rolling in
    Houston Chronicle - 12/15/2007
    http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/5380871.html

    The mystery man behind Ron Paul's millions
    Los Angeles Times - 12/15/2007
    http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/wash...aulphenom.html

    The mystery man behind Ron Paul's millions
    Los Angeles Times - 12/15/2007
    http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/wash...aulphenom.html

    Ron Pauls offbeat campaign generates high enthusiasm, low poll numbers
    Kansas City Star - 12/15/2007
    http://www.kansascity.com/153/story/404421.html

    CAMPAIGN BRIEFS
    Fort Worth Star Telegram - 12/15/2007
    http://www.star-telegram.com/electio...ry/361586.html

    Ron Paul Set to Honor Tea Party
    KCRG - 12/15/2007
    http://www.kcrg.com/explorepolitics/...im&id=12517906

    Big Blimpin': The Ron Paul Blimp Launches but Cancels Boston Stop
    Bostonist - 12/14/2007
    http://bostonist.com/2007/12/14/big_blimpin_the.php

    Supporters of Ron Paul launch blimp in NC
    Boston Herald - 12/14/2007
    http://www.bostonherald.com/news/200...icleid=1050783

    New Ron Paul ad: More than just hot air
    Spartanburg Herald Journal (subscription) - 12/14/2007
    http://campaign2008.goupstate.com/de...sp?item=290080

    Ron And The Giant Blimp
    CBS News - 12/14/2007
    http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2007/12...y3619242.shtml

    Paul campaign blimp update
    Boston Globe - 12/14/2007
    http://www.boston.com/news/politics/...ampaign_b.html

    Ron Paul Blimp Flies
    Wired News - 12/14/2007
    http://blog.wired.com/27bstroke6/200...ul-blim-1.html

    The Doctor is Calling in New Hampshire
    The New American - 12/14/2007
    http://thenewamerican.com/node/6635

    48 Hours of Freedom
    Boston Magazine - 12/14/2007
    http://www.bostonmagazine.com/blogs/...of-freedom-14/

    Supporters of presidential hopeful Ron Paul launch blimp in NC
    Boston Globe - 12/14/2007
    http://www.boston.com/news/local/new...ch_blimp_in_nc

    Ron Paul Blimp Flying Over Raleigh
    Raleigh Chronicle - 12/14/2007
    http://www.raleigh2.com/link.asp?sme...yword=&sidate=

    Ron Paul supporters launch blimp in NC
    White Rock Reviewer - 12/14/2007
    http://www.onelocalnews.com/whiteroc...news&id=104320

    Supporters/Media Await Congressman Ron Paul Status With Bated Breath
    NewsLI - 12/14/2007
    http://www.newsli.com/2007/12/14/sup...-bated-breath/

    The Blimp Is Up
    New York Times - 12/14/2007
    http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2...e-blimp-is-up/

    RealClearPolitics
    Politics Nation - 12/14/2007
    http://www.realclearpolitics.com/pol..._oh_shift.html

    Paul Supporters Launch A Blimp
    KWTX - 12/14/2007
    http://www.kwtx.com/home/headlines/12511096.html

    Imagining a Ron Paul Presidency
    National Review Online - 12/14/2007
    http://campaignspot.nationalreview.c...EyNDRiNjY5NjI=

    A blimp flies for Ron Paul
    Baltimore Sun - 12/13/2007
    http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news..._ron_paul.html

    Ron Paul blimp trip to Boston delayed
    Boston Globe - 12/13/2007
    http://www.boston.com/news/politics/...aul_blimp.html

    Ron Paul Surpasses Fred Thompson as the New Straw Poll Leader Says ...
    Emediawire (press release) - 12/13/2007
    http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2.../emw569487.htm

    Paul's pals move to NH to cast votes
    The Hill - 12/12/2007
    http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/...007-12-12.html

    Paul's pals move to NH to cast votes
    The Hill - 12/12/2007
    http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/...007-12-12.html

    Paul offers healthcare prescription
    Boston Globe - 12/12/2007
    http://www.boston.com/news/politics/...ffers_hea.html

    MUGGER: PAULITICS AS USUAL
    New York Press - 12/12/2007
    http://www.nypress.com/contentswitch.cfm?cid=19844

    Huckabee under fire
    MSNBC - 12/12/2007
    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17024743/

    First Take: The Final Republican Debate
    Atlantic Online - 12/12/2007
    http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/..._republica.php

    Boston Tea Party to be Commemorated by Ron Paul Supporters
    Dawson Times - 12/12/2007
    http://www.dawsontimes.com/news30534...-paul-su.shtml

    Tis Better To Give
    National Journal - 12/12/2007
    http://hotlineblog.nationaljournal.c...tter_to_g.html

    Mainstream media alert: Ron Paul news assault starts
    Los Angeles Times - 12/11/2007
    http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/wash...ream-medi.html

    Michael Smolens chat transcript
    San Diego Union Tribune - 12/11/2007
    http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/p...ranscript.html

    Ron Paul Supporters Hack Campaign Finance Law to Send Blimp Aloft
    Wired News - 12/11/2007
    http://www.wired.com/politics/law/ne.../12/paul_blimp

    Ron Paul Campaign Looks To Energize Donors With Tea Party
    KXAN-TV - 12/11/2007
    http://www.kxan.com/Global/story.asp?S=7483261

    Ron Paul blimp coming to Manassas
    Manassas Journal Messenger - 12/11/2007
    http://www.manassasjm.com/servlet/Sa...53817591&path=

    Cheese pizza powers the Ron Paul revolution
    Baltimore Sun - 12/11/2007
    http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news...he_ron_pa.html

    A Paul on Paul Supporters: 'Crazy in a Good Way'
    Washington Post - 12/11/2007
    http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-t...rs_craz_1.html

    How Ron Paul Can Ruin Fred Thompson
    The Plank on TNR.com - 12/11/2007
    http://blogs.tnr.com/tnr/blogs/the_s...-thompson.aspx

    The Ron Paul revolution: It has just begun to fight
    Chicago Tribune - 12/11/2007
    http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/n...,4510646.story

    Ron Paul blimp coming to Manassas
    Potomac News - 12/11/2007
    http://www.potomacnews.com/servlet/S...53817591&path=

    The Buzz: Blimp touts Ron Paul campaign
    Kansas City Star - 12/11/2007
    http://www.kansascity.com/news/nation/story/398245.html

    The Ron Paul Wake Up Call
    National Ledger - 12/11/2007
    http://www.nationalledger.com/artman...72617654.shtml

    The Ron Paul Wake Up Call
    National Ledger - 12/11/2007
    http://www.nationalledger.com/artman...72617654.shtml

    John Stossel Takes on Ron Paul
    KCRG - 12/11/2007
    http://www.kcrg.com/explorepolitics/...im&id=12374686

    Ron Paul revolution: It has just begun to fight
    Chicago Tribune - 12/11/2007
    http://www.chicagotribune.com/servic...?coll=chi_mezz

    The Ron Paul revolution: It has just begun to fight
    Chicago Tribune - 12/11/2007
    http://www.chicagotribune.com/servic...i_breaking_500

    Ron Paul, a Write-In Candidate
    Washington Post - 12/11/2007
    http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-t...candidate.html

    Ron Paul blimp coming to Manassas
    Inside NoVA - 12/11/2007
    http://www.insidenova.com/servlet/Sa...=1173353817591

    A Paul on Paul Supporters: 'Crazy in a Good Way'
    Washington Post - 12/11/2007
    http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-t...l?hpid=topnews

    Boston Daily
    Boston Magazine - 12/10/2007
    http://www.bostonmagazine.com/blogs/...pauls-airship/

    Ron Paul Gets His Own Blimp
    Associated Content - 12/10/2007
    http://www.associatedcontent.com/art...own_blimp.html

    Paul grass roots take to the skies
    Washington Times - 12/10/2007
    http://www.washingtontimes.com/artic...112100033/1002

    Boston Daily
    Boston Magazine - 12/10/2007
    http://www.bostonmagazine.com/blogs/...ng-the-web-66/

    The Daily 2008
    Yahoo! News - 12/10/2007
    http://news.yahoo.com/s/realclearpol..._daily_2008142

    Kenny G Novelty Voiceover Mixes Never Sleep
    Washington City Paper - 12/10/2007
    http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/b...s-never-sleep/

    On The HUSTINGS
    New York Sun - 12/10/2007
    http://www.nysun.com/article/67789

    First thoughts: All tied up
    MSNBC - 12/10/2007
    http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archi...10/507731.aspx

    Lobbyist to lead reform coalition
    News & Observer - 12/10/2007
    http://www.newsobserver.com/politics/story/820254.html

    Big Blimpin': Ron Paul Blimp Coming to Boston
    Bostonist - 12/10/2007
    http://bostonist.com/2007/12/10/big_blimpin_ron.php

    It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a -- blimp!
    Washington Times - 12/10/2007
    http://video1.washingtontimes.com/di...e_its_a_b.html

    Look, up in the sky!
    Concord Monitor - 12/09/2007
    http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/p...WS01/712090414

    Campaign Takeout
    New York Daily News - 12/09/2007
    http://www.nydailynews.com/news/poli...n_takeout.html

    Paul’s Supporters Take to the Air
    New York Times Blogs - 12/08/2007
    http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2...ke-to-the-air/

    Ron Paul supporters to launch blimp from eastern NC
    Winston-Salem Journal - 12/08/2007
    http://www.journalnow.com/servlet/Sa...=1037645509099

    A long-shot bid draws dollars, fierce loyalty
    Charlotte Observer - 12/08/2007
    http://www.charlotte.com/breaking_ne...ry/396296.html

    Ron Paul supporters to launch blimp from eastern NC
    WCAX - 12/08/2007
    http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=7469108&nav=4QcS

    News Minute: Here is the latest New Hampshire news from The ...
    WCAX - 12/08/2007
    http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp...5&nav=4QcSb5Hx

    Ron Paul Supporters To Launch Blimp From Eastern North Carolina
    WCSH-TV - 12/08/2007
    http://www.wcsh6.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=76172

    Etc...... list too long to copy the whole thing into my reply.... [/url]

  24. #21
    IMO the blimp was a far better use of funds then subsidizing some retired people to drive an RV around the country constantly fixing the stupid thing.

    You want to talk sideshow circus - how about a monkey in a diaper?

  25. #22
    Cool? Yes.

    Useful? Not so much.

    Lawyers, media teams, and salaries? It was a distraction more than anything in my opinion.
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  26. #23
    Quote Originally Posted by OptionsTrader View Post
    Cool? Yes.

    Useful? Not so much.

    Lawyers, media teams, and salaries? It was a distraction more than anything in my opinion.
    I tend to agree.

    I will say though, co-workers were way impressed that the blimp made it off the ground. It did nothing to change the fringe perception they already had however.

  27. #24
    Quote Originally Posted by Mckarnin View Post
    I have no way of proving anything about votes either way but the blimp did get amazing levels of media coverage which really was something that Ron Paul was lacking. Much more than $600,000 worth. This link is to an old thread that I made showing our coverage over 8 days in GA and SC: http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthr...censored+blimp
    Again, I know this doesn't speak to votes but this coverage was largely in SC in the days right before the primary.
    i loved the blimp always! we did get publicity from it, and i wish we still were, or that we would again. a sense of fun and fanfare never hurt. not everything has to be all stodgy and tenacious and grim all the time. this had good spirit.



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  29. #25
    People are still jumping to the LARGE assumption that air time for the blimp WAS GOOD. It was not. Proof is in the pudding.

  30. #26
    Like the Blimp or not it was Creative. All the Blimp Haters are just what is wrong. Support those things which you beleive in that Support Ron Paul naysaying such projects is counterproductive and should be ignored.

    All in All the Blimp raised awareness! RP had 1% name recognition when he entered this campaign.
    Keep up the good work everyone, we all play a part; the world is watching and we are on stage!

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  31. #27
    There is good name recognition and there is bad, then there is just "oh the blimp guy" The blimp was what was counterproductive. People who come up with insane ideas like flying a blimp in New Hampshire IN THE MIDDLE OF WINTER should be ignore. By the time the blimp hit the air Ron Paul had way above 1% name recognition. That was from the hard work by people on the ground. But at least you have your pink sheet break the matrix you can lose money on.


    Quote Originally Posted by bucfish View Post
    Like the Blimp or not it was Creative. All the Blimp Haters are just what is wrong. Support those things which you beleive in that Support Ron Paul naysaying such projects is counterproductive and should be ignored.

    All in All the Blimp raised awareness! RP had 1% name recognition when he entered this campaign.

  32. #28
    Quote Originally Posted by ItsTime View Post
    People are still jumping to the LARGE assumption that air time for the blimp WAS GOOD. It was not. Proof is in the pudding.
    you are making an even worse assumption that this money would of went to the campaign or been used for better pursuits.

    You have no reason to suggest that the blimp diverted money that would of been put to better use. In fact, it appears the campaign still has over 5 million dollars.

  33. #29
    There were 1000s of other projects that money could have been spent on. But spammers came in and swept that money away.

    Quote Originally Posted by ARealConservative View Post
    you are making an even worse assumption that this money would of went to the campaign or been used for better pursuits.

    You have no reason to suggest that the blimp diverted money that would of been put to better use. In fact, it appears the campaign still has over 5 million dollars.

  34. #30
    The media is so large that I couldn't even fit in all the media mentions in one post. Only 300,000 characters are allowed. So there is actually a lot more media we still have to put up.

    To put the blimp in perspective in relation to total campaign spending, the campaign raised thirty plus million.
    The blimp cost about 300 K to 400 K and captured the excitement of the media and many in the grassroots.

    Millions went into campaign mail that got very little publicity. And you never know how many people throw out their mail or even read what the campaign sent out.

    I liked the twelve page great looking brochure that was mailed. But pretty doesn't always equal effective. You can have ugly flyers be effective in some campaigns.

    Rudy spent millions on mail and didn't get too far in New Hampshire either.

    Alot went into radio, the media tended not to replay the ads.

    Many Ron Paul supporters did not like the official Ron Paul TV commercials. Most of the Ron Paul commercials didn't get replayed in the media either. Huckabee's controversial commercials got lots of free air time.

    The Ron Paul campaign probably spent thousand or millions on salary and housing and airfare for all the workers.

    I am not sure an extra three hundred thousand would have made much difference unless it was spent very effectively. Even now, Ron Paul has five million in the bank right now. In addition the grassroots blew past the campaign's money goal of twelve million for the quarter. They got an extra six million at least for the 4th quarter fundraising.

    While a campaign can always have more money, that appeared to be less of a problem than other parts of the campaign.

    At the time Ron Paul was still unknown. He is still unknown now to many people.
    Earned media is considered more valuable and authoratative than paid commercial advertising where people naturally put up their defenses when listening to sales pitches.

    The blimp seemed to inspire our volunteers.

    So if we have a limited goal of just getting Ron Paul's name mentioned in the news, then the blimp did its job.

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