Insiders think Ron Paul has a Chance

[ryanmkeisling]

no, I'm not one to speculate, this isn't me saying there some secret twist, just a few people sentiments, but sentiments of people who know the system VERY well. Many political bigwigs are cheering on Ron Paul even though they can't do it publically.

Why do they have to keep their support hidden? They very well cannot be that committed to freedom if they are closet supporters?
It is nice to hear that but feels rather disingenuous. If people do not speak out, it doesn't help to win.

 

[TwoJ]

Except right now all the polls show in a 2 way race Romney wins easily against Paul - about 60 to 25.

I believe that will change over time. Romney hadn't ever really even been attacked until last night.

 

[thoughtomator]

If they are sincere, it's time for them to put their money where their mouths are. The other side is.

 

[craezie]

Except right now all the polls show in a 2 way race Romney wins easily against Paul - about 60 to 25.

This. I don't know why everyone is so anxious for it to be a 2 way race. I think we have a way better chance if it stays a 3 or 4 way race. I think people assume we are going to pick up a lot of people who don't like Romney, but those people don't like Paul either or they would already be on board. Ultimately, the GOP is a bunch of scared sissies and most of them are going to go the status quo route. Whereas the way thing are now, we can pick up a good chunk of delegates in each race with our superior organization, then take it to the convention floor.

 

[Tyler_Durden]

We've got four State Senators on our side, is that sub par? Do you live in SC? What are you feeling on the ground?

I'm not in SC, just watching the trends. In Iowa, the Campaign indicated they trusted the IA GOP. In SC, his event schedule isn't even mentioned on the SC GOP website.

I'm not certain how the local coverage is going, but all of the endorsements seem pretty mum on the National level.

There were limited public seats available seats to the debate last night. see article:
http://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=704062

It appears you had to be a GOP Silver Elephant Club memeber to score seats. When I ran a search on this group, they enjoy the likes of Karl Rove....nuff said there...No wonder there were neo-con standing ovations and golden rule boos.

 

[Antwan15]

Then they're not a 'big-wig' to me. There are people out here in the trenches eatin' Ramen so they can buy a RP t-shirt. These people mean more to me than any millionaire sitting on their ass wondering speculating which way the wind will blow tomorrow.
Not jumpin' on your case man. Things like this piss me off more than they inspire.

Thank you!!!! This is crazy, either you support him or you do not. WE DONT NEED ELITES TO WIN THIS ELECTION...tell them to send some money...we only raised 1.5mm this money bomb...and I can promise that it is not because we have a host of closet millionaires who secretly support RP.

 

[Brick-in-the-Wall]

I guess I have to have the decoder ring and know the secret handshake to get in on this super secret G14 classified stuff?

 

[Jtorsella]

Thank you!!!! This is crazy, either you support him or you do not. WE DONT NEED ELITES TO WIN THIS ELECTION...tell them to send some money...we only raised 1.5mm this money bomb...and I can promise that it is not because we have a host of closet millionaires who secretly support RP.

The number of active SuperPacs is a better indicator. We now have three. I'm becoming confident that some big money wants more liberty.

 

[Freeberty]

The way they treat the good doctor suggests they are still afraid he could actually win it. If they believe it then there is no reason that we shouldn't

 

[RockEnds]

This isn't a 'secret millionaire' post is it?

Oh, I forgot all about that! Hey, it's not too late for that guy to make a donation.

 

[revgen]

IMO, we have to either win the nomination or at least come very close to winning the nomination before the "big money" kicks in.

 

[WD-NY]

Was talking to a client today who's part of a very powerful family with powerful friends who I can't name, but he's a Ron Paul supporter and he's told me some jaw dropping names on who is pro-ron paul or at least had positive things to say. But it seems many insiders think he's got a better chance than many people think of winning it all.

Koch?

 

[ryanmkeisling]

This isn't a 'secret millionaire' post is it?

ghemminger?

 

[Edward]

This isn't a 'secret millionaire' post is it?

Another "back in the day" reference. Love it!

 

[dancjm]

Mitt cannot defend himself, so against Obama he will fail. Paul bring is lots of young people whom he has personally schooled on constitutional government and sound economics and foriegn and domestic policy. These young people embody traditional republican principles, and they will not vote for anyone but Paul.

Not only could Paul defend himself against Obama, not only could Paul attack Obama without being a hypocrite, but Ron Paul can easily take all those young voters from Obama. They were promised so much and must realise that most of what was promised was lies and what he meant is not doable anyway because the USA is broke.

So now they need something that doesnt just sound good but actually works, and they need someone that they can actually believe in, and in Ron Paul they will find both. Ron speaks the truth, and we know how much that appeals to young people (like me ).

So Paul has new young republicans and can take, like noone else can, Obamas young misguided democrats.

Ron Paul is the only Republican who can beat Obama.

 

[Lishy]

Why are people "afraid" to endorse Ron Paul? No one is afraid to endorse Romney or Newt or Santorum, etc. What is is about endorsing Ron Paul that strikes fear in the the hearts of men? Anyone? Bueller?

This.

If OP is being honest, could we at least know WHY they cannot support Ron Paul?

 

[Paulitics 2011]

Of course he does.

Why do you think the establishment is so scared of him?

 

[dannno]

Why do they have to keep their support hidden?

Everybody has a boss.

 

[phill4paul]

ghemminger?

Another "back in the day" reference. Love it!

Couldn't resist.

 

[TheTexan]

Was talking to a client today who's part of a very powerful family with powerful friends who I can't name, but he's a Ron Paul supporter and he's told me some jaw dropping names on who is pro-ron paul or at least had positive things to say

Romney?