Why Paul needs to go after Obama

[Micahyah]

1. Obama is taking low interest independents and young voters who think he will end the war, bring big changes to Washington, etc.

2. It will raise his profile if Obama's campaign responds to any attacks. Remember, Obama called out Paul by name first, saying last week that "They don't poll Ron Paul, but I can beat him too."

3. He can gain good will among the Republican base by being the first candidate to really challenge the new democratic frontrunner as being a phony, empty suit, just nice words, etc. Most of the other candidates have spent months talking about Hillary. He can be the first to really take on Obama. The old days of Rudy-Hillary can be replaced by Paul-Obama.

4. Anything related to Obama now will get coverage. It's a long campaign season, and with 24 hour cable news, attacks by Paul on Obama will be brought up multiple times, raising Paul's name recognition.

[Joe3113]

Rather than put this on Ron, I think the grassroots need to get out there and inform the voters of Obama's positions and how they differ from Ron.

[itsnobody]

I don't think so, Obama is a Democrat, Ron Paul shouldn' t go after anyone yet

[Copperhed51]

I think Ron Paul challenging a frontrunner like Obama would either propel Ron very quickly to near the top or would be the end of him. It would be an interesting strategy for sure.

[pickfair]

Maybe Dr. Paul shouldn't, but WE should! Obama is our biggest competition, especially when it comes to the younger voters. Like me. People tend to go with the flow, and Obama has many advantages over Ron Paul: a) media support b) he's younger c) he's black. I've seen a lot of people my age trying to choose between Ron Paul and Obama. And this is why NH is so important for us. We've got to do well here. A lot of people are already considering Obama after Iowa, and many are waiting to see what will happen in New Hampshire, which is the most independent state.

[Micahyah]

I don't think so, Obama is a Democrat, Ron Paul shouldn' t go after anyone yet

Obama being a democrat is the point. Right now it only seems like Paul is angry at his own party.

We can't stay at only 7% support among Republicans. Alot of Republicans saw that victory speech by Obama and threw up a little in their mouths. They will cheer on an attack by Paul, and like him more because of it.

Paul brings up democrats in general terms and how they are spending this country into a fiscal crisis. He just needs to start jabbing specifically at Obama.

[Kingfisher]

Maybe Dr. Paul shouldn't, but WE should! Obama is our biggest competition, especially when it comes to the younger voters. Like me. People tend to go with the flow, and Obama has many advantages over Ron Paul: a) media support b) he's younger c) he's black. I've seen a lot of people my age trying to choose between Ron Paul and Obama. And this is why NH is so important for us. We've got to do well here. A lot of people are already considering Obama after Iowa, and many are waiting to see what will happen in New Hampshire, which is the most independent state.

DITTO!!!

[Dave Pedersen]

Going for the young voters is great but..

we cannot win without the older crowd and they READ NEWSPAPERS.

[itsnobody]

Well it might get him cheap publicity, but ROn Paul has been the most sincere candidate, if he wants to attack Obama then ok, I would just prefer Ron Paul to keep his integrity

[Micahyah]

Going for the young voters is great but..

we cannot win without the older crowd and they READ NEWSPAPERS.

Newspapers will cover someone attacking Paul. So will CNN, MSNBC, FOX. And Ron Paul's name will be brought up when that is covered. There is still at least 50% of the country who don't know Paul. Their first introduction may be as the guy that first challenged Obama. And if they are Republican or lean to the right, their first impression will be favorable.