in case you haven't heard, RP could run in 2012

[Bruno]

Here's my 2 cents from someone who knows nothing about how to run a campaign:

He should be prepared to run independent, though maybe not to start. and announce that switch as soon as possible when it is necessary. The GOP will just push another candidate, such as Romney or Huckabee, or who-ever-the-hell-else they want to, shutting Paul out again.

Many will probably blast that opinion because he might lose his seat and therefore his voice in the House because of it, but hey, we might not have another four more years after the four we about to encounter with Obama.

 

[nate895]

Here's my 2 cents from someone who knows nothing about how to run a campaign:

He should be prepared to run independent, though maybe not to start. and announce that switch as soon as possible when it is necessary. The GOP will just push another candidate, such as Romney or Huckabee, or who-ever-the-hell-else they want to, shutting Paul out again.

Many will probably blast that opinion because he might lose his seat and therefore his voice in the House because of it, but hey, we might not have another four more years after the four we about to encounter with Obama.

Ron Paul can win the GOP primaries if he just campaigns hard, and identifies every single last voter (and converts more) in the caucus states, and then make sure to meet every voter in the State of New Hampshire. Every single last one of them.

As far as running independent, if he does, it would have to be after he has already won the GOP primary in his home district. That way, he wouldn't need to lose his seat anyway. You cannot substitute names if they have won the primary in Texas.

 

[Working Poor]

I don't think Ron Paul really wants to be POTUS because if he did I think he would have run a much more successful campaign. I think he would have won if he had really wanted to. I do think he wanted to stir up the dust and wake people up though.

 

[JamesButabi]

Ron Paul can win the GOP primaries if he just campaigns hard, and identifies every single last voter (and converts more) in the caucus states, and then make sure to meet every voter in the State of New Hampshire. Every single last one of them.

Ron Pauls base is at least doubled from the start of last campaign. If he announces another run, expect double the enthusiasm, double the money, double the coverage, double the fun, doublemint gum? Im so ready.

And already said, one term of Ron Paul does huge things for the country. We need to make a statement.

 

[afmatt]

Ron Pauls base is at least doubled from the start of last campaign. If he announces another run, expect double the enthusiasm, double the money, double the coverage, double the fun, doublemint gum? Im so ready.

And already said, one term of Ron Paul does huge things for the country. We need to make a statement.

You forgot one key element - double the snowballs

I'm really excited to see that this is already being talked about, hope it turns out to be more than just talk.

 

[Bruno]

Ron Paul can win the GOP primaries if he just campaigns hard, and identifies every single last voter (and converts more) in the caucus states, and then make sure to meet every voter in the State of New Hampshire. Every single last one of them.

As far as running independent, if he does, it would have to be after he has already won the GOP primary in his home district. That way, he wouldn't need to lose his seat anyway. You cannot substitute names if they have won the primary in Texas.

The GOP will not let him win. Didn't we see that already with they way they treated him? Are they asking him now to head the Republican Party? No, they are looking to Palin, Romney, the Huckster, and anywhere but in the direction of Ron Paul. I wish they were, though.

I think sacrificing his seat in four years would be worth it, because his voice will matter more trying to run as an independant that it will getting the chance to have the opportunity to grill Bernanke and have him squirm out of answering questions.

 

[RickyJ]

If he runs, then he should fire Benton and get someone with real experience to help him out. Benton did more harm to his run than he helped. Ron Paul shows bad business judgment by keeping him on the payroll.

 

[RickyJ]

I don't think Ron Paul really wants to be POTUS because if he did I think he would have run a much more successful campaign. I think he would have won if he had really wanted to. I do think he wanted to stir up the dust and wake people up though.

Of course he doesn't want to be POTUS. Who would want that headache? But maybe if he sees he is the best hope for turning this country around he will do it anyway. I sure hope he does.

 

[Mortikhi]

Just dont have my avatar in any campaign commercials and we will be golden.

 

[WarningSLO]

I think he could do really, really well in the primaries if he decided he was going to run early on.

Think about how much money he could raise BEFORE Iowa and New Hampshire with the amount of support he has now. If we all started saving now, we could make the maximum contribution WAY before Iowa is even on the radar. Imagine Ron Paul with over $20 million in the bank before the primaries even get started. He would dominate.

I hope he decides to run as a Republican.

 

[garyallen59]

I think he could do really, really well in the primaries if he decided he was going to run early on.

Think about how much money he could raise BEFORE Iowa and New Hampshire with the amount of support he has now. If we all started saving now, we could make the maximum contribution WAY before Iowa is even on the radar. Imagine Ron Paul with over $20 million in the bank before the primaries even get started. He would dominate.

I hope he decides to run as a Republican.

that would be a beautiful thing.

 

[nate895]

The GOP will not let him win. Didn't we see that already with they way they treated him? Are they asking him now to head the Republican Party? No, they are looking to Palin, Romney, the Huckster, and anywhere but in the direction of Ron Paul. I wish they were, though.

I think sacrificing his seat in four years would be worth it, because his voice will matter more trying to run as an independant that it will getting the chance to have the opportunity to grill Bernanke and have him squirm out of answering questions.

He and his campaign also made many rookie mistakes last go around, one being that he didn't start early enough. Iowans and New Hampshirites like to see their candidates early and often. He also ran horrible campaign ads, and the few good ones he had were ineffective because they saturated the market. That is one of the big problems with late season moneybombs, the campaign doesn't know what to do with the money, and they wind making too many bad ads, or saturating the market with one good one.

 

[MRoCkEd]

When is the earliest a candidate can file for the 2012 election?

 

[stick]

If he runs I want to know my marching orders in Iowa a year before I am called upon to travel to the state to campaign. Im driving a mother f-in van of crazy idiot Ron Paul conspiracy theorists upto Iowa and unleashing liberty on there unsuspecting azz's like they could never imagine. AMERICA FOCK YEAH!

 

[-lotus-]

i knew there was a reason i havent taken off my rp bumper stickers window signs. I am so ready for this

 

[nate895]

When is the earliest a candidate can file for the 2012 election?

Next month for the FEC. However, filing to get on the ballot is a different procedure and varies by state.

All cycles start the December after the previous election for that office is held.

 

[DXDoug]

Bout to Put Ron Paul 2012 On my Car that should draw some attention!! hehe seriously.. Should Kick this SHIT OFF !!! Even Harder then the past year or so and with more Love !

 

[MRoCkEd]

Next month for the FEC. However, filing to get on the ballot is a different procedure and varies by state.

All cycles start the December after the previous election for that office is held.

Just wondering how soon he can start taking donations.
Imagine if we raised millions for him 3 years before the election.

 

[nate895]

Just wondering how soon he can start taking donations.
Imagine if we raised millions for him 3 years before the election.

Yes, it would help gain cred in the "money primaries" and it would give us extra time to build a donor and volunteer base. If we can dedicate saving 3 years towards the campaign, instead of budgeting for one year, it will greatly increase each individual's ability to contribute. I also hope that Ron Paul will have slates of Congressional candidates for 2010 and 2012 if he runs again.

 

[itshappening]

I dont have much faith in the people in his campaign, i dont think it's a good idea for him to run again. it'll just get everyones hopes up and then they'll let us down again

do you remember the original ads they had? jesus.