How about a Ron Paul kiosk in the malls

[coboman]

The difference between this idea and the blimp, is the commitment of the supporters.
The blimp, even if it is silly, is happening.

This kiosk idea is SUPERB, but if nobody makes it its own, places a nice site with pledges, and makes it happen, then it won't work.

 

[thehittgirl]

I like the Kiosk idea. If I had the money, I would definitely go for it!

Many still don't know the name around here, so it would be great. The malls around here are always busy.

 

[tfelice]

I like the Kiosk idea. If I had the money, I would definitely go for it!

Many still don't know the name around here, so it would be great. The malls around here are always busy.

thehittgirl,

I have seen a lot of your posts, so I know you are an intelligent person.

Tell me then why you would invest time & money on a kiosk when such a miniscule percentage of people over the age of 18 that pass by it are actually going to vote in the GOP primaries?

Wouldn't it be far more prudent to use the time & money to send mailers out to voter lists? Or spend the money advertising on a Christian radio station, or on conservative talk radio. In any of those cases you are going to have a far greater reach.

 

[brumans]

Ron Paul's main support is from 18-29 year olds.
They are the ones that are going to be make or break for the campaign. If they come out and vote, he could definitely win.

 

[tfelice]

Ron Paul's main support is from 18-29 year olds.
They are the ones that are going to be make or break for the campaign. If they come out and vote, he could definitely win.

That's a huge "if". We would essentially have to be hoping for something that has rarely, if ever, occured before. Turnout amongst 18-24 year olds is usually 25% lower than all eligible voters. The "get out the vote" campaign amongst that age group would need to be massive in order to make up the gap.

 

[brumans]

That's a huge "if". We would essentially have to be hoping for something that has rarely, if ever, occured before. Turnout amongst 18-24 year olds is usually 25% lower than all eligible voters. The "get out the vote" campaign amongst that age group would need to be massive in order to make up the gap.

Just tell them that he will legalize marijuana and they will come

 

[camnc79]

Just want to address a few points.

I work in the second busiest mall in New Hampshire (Manchester). Salem's Rockingham Mall has higher volume, followed by Pheasant Lane.

I am not even sure that there is still time to get a kiosk for December. I have not seen any open space in the Mall of New Hampshire.

However, if there is time, it's not a bad idea. I am dumbfounded on the assertion that "98% of people over 18 are not going to be voting in the Republican primaries." I never knew there was such a demographic mismatch in malls versus other shopping venues during the holidays or for that matter during any time of the year. Especially now I see a more diverse client base in the mall than ever before.

An additional question may be to ask if the mall restricts political kiosks? In 2004 when I was managing a congressional campaign, the local mall would not allow political organizations to rent kiosk space. Something to consider...

Beyond that, I am supportive of the idea. The malls do have extended hours, but from what I can ascertain there are no draconian rules other than open on time, stay at your kiosk, and close when the mall closes.

The beauty of the grassroots is that if I disagree with this project, I will find another to support. I am highly encouraging of targeting voters at this point. As such, I'll donate to a cause that does just that. But I'm also inclined to support a mall kiosk project - because it thinks outside the box of conventional politics. We will reach people we would have perhaps not previously reached...and given Election day voter registration in New Hampshire, maybe we CAN use these resources and reach out to voters who were disenfranchised with the process.

On an aside, people in the mall often have one thing in common. They complain about the economy, spending, and so on....particularly after a big purchase...(illogical as it may sound to some)..what better group to reach? Want more holiday spending cash? Ron Paul wants to phase out the IRS....and so on.

Keep up the great ideas, everyone. Support what you support, but never dismiss something that could in fact be an idea that has met its time.

Cameron
Bedford, NH

 

[Santana28]

the MAIN thing you have to think about when asking if this is a good idea is "Can i accomplish the same goals in the same place for less money" - The answer is YES. Odds are you'll be able to make your mark on the mall in a way that doesn't cost you THOUSANDS of dollars a month not to mention manpower, time lost, fines, insurance, etc. You just need to start thinking creatively. There ARE ways.

 

[tfelice]

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