List constructive criticisms for HQ here

[Ron LOL]

1. Hire a big name, seasoned, professional campaign manager. Don't worry -- if you spend a lot here, we'll donate to cover it. Like many others, I'm tired of the perceived (be it real or not) amateurism of the official campaign.
2. Hire a big name, seasoned, professional campaign manager. Don't worry -- if you spend a lot here, we'll donate to cover it. Like many others, I'm tired of the perceived (be it real or not) amateurism of the official campaign.
3. Hire a big name, seasoned, professional campaign manager. Don't worry -- if you spend a lot here, we'll donate to cover it. Like many others, I'm tired of the perceived (be it real or not) amateurism of the official campaign.
4. Hire a big name, seasoned, professional campaign manager. Don't worry -- if you spend a lot here, we'll donate to cover it. Like many others, I'm tired of the perceived (be it real or not) amateurism of the official campaign.
5. Hire a big name, seasoned, professional campaign manager. Don't worry -- if you spend a lot here, we'll donate to cover it. Like many others, I'm tired of the perceived (be it real or not) amateurism of the official campaign.

Look, I'm sure Kent Snyder and Jesse Benton and all of those folks are nice guys, but they ARE NOT GETTING THE JOB DONE. I don't care about secret strategies or not "peaking" too early; I don't care about Ron Paul's past recipes for political victory. This is a different game, and for as much as the "revolution" has a rebellious spirit, we need to play by the other guys' rules to win.

A competent campaign manager would have Ron Paul polling #1 nationwide, name recognition be damned. The message is just too damn good to ignore. But it needs to be focused, or it's lost. A professional staff could deliver this for Dr. Paul.

Also, stop spending our damn money on DIRECT MAIL. What a bunch of crap. Any mail I don't want goes in the trash. Money should be spent on TV and radio instead.

 

[Hook]

We gave you more money than any other Republican campaign has, and more than most of the Dems. We expect the campaign to have comensurate results. Why is it that Hillary can put out great ads with less resources than this campaign? Lew Moore, et. al. need to realize that this is the big-leagues now, and they are in way over their heads. We need to get some professionals that have been doing this for a while and know what they are doing.

James Carville is free right now, and is legendary. You may not like him, but he gets results. Even if you paid a top-notch manager like Carville a couple million salary for the next 2 months, we would consider it the best way the money could be spent and would easily donate that much more because we felt that HQ was finally getting somewhere.

My specific suggestion:

We need to have ONE person who's only job is to coordinate with the grassroots. This coordinator needs to have direct face-to-face contact with both Snyder and Dr. Paul every single day. They need to have a dedicated thread on this forum where they answer questions and take suggestions back to the campaign. The coordinator needs to check the thread several times a day and make sure they resolve all issues within 24 hours. They also need to send out a weekly update on what is going on via email. The grassroots have been in a tizzy fit because the only information we get in rumor and innuendo. This needs to stop NOW. This person needs to be from the grassroots, not someone off the street. Otherwise they won't have the dedication or passion needed to do a good job. I nominate either Bradley, Steve Dasbasch, or Rachel Mills.

If you are getting information that you can't coordinate with the grassroots because of the FEC, then you should consider geting new legal counsel. Such as Bradley Smith, the former commissioner for the FEC, hired by Trevor Lyman recently for the blimp project.

The grassroots is everything to this campaign, and I'm telling you that it is already starting to collapse because of the lack of accountability of HQ.

Grassroots coordination is the MOST IMPORTANT thing you can possibly do, because it is the only feedback loop that can correct mistakes in the future.

 

[The Federal Farmer]

New Plan For Hq

Dr. Paul,

The leaders of your campaign are playing like a bunch of little league kids in a national league forum.

It's time to fire OR reassign a portion of the upper staff and hire experienced political strategists, local GOTV experts, media consultants and public relations gurus.

Right now everything is ad hoc.

With all due respect to Mr. Moore, and Mr. Seehusen for their efforts, they need to step aside or resign. They didn't produce results and we put a heck of a lot of money out there. We need someone who has the organizational ability to come in and rebuild this motor FAST. Or in doctor language, perform the C-section fast while the baby is still alive. We can still pull this out.

Hillary was behind 11 points in NH. The question is, how did she come back and win. Was it faulty polls? No. We had 14% just a few days before. We lost it. Did Hillary win because of her tears? No. She did it by the new formula of “Rhetoric vs. Results, Talk vs. Action”.

She also flew in big guns to retool everything for New Hampshire. We need top political strategists to do it. This isn't an educational campaign for us. It is our life.

For Liberty,

The Federal Farmer.

 

[Texan4RP]

Oh and I forgot. This is a MUST AD!

Shorten up that youtube video with Ron Paul saying. I'm the Champion of the Constitution and keep the Cafferty part as well. This is a great ad!!!!!

It is very unique and Very Ron Paul!

This is absolutely the best Video Made.

h ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG2PUZoukfA

 

[Ron LOL]

5) Ensure that Dr. Paul's speeches begin focusing on his specific solutions as opposed to just complaining about america.

7) Hire a media political consultant guru who can strategize on how to effectively market Dr. Paul's message.

I wanted to make sure both of these points appear again in the thread. RE: (5), there was an article recently (I think) that called Ron Paul "complainer in chief." Absolutely true. Ron Paul needs to stop being wishy washy on facts (e.g. Russert's "do you know how much revenue we'd lose if we got rid of the income tax?"), and stop simply ranting that everything is broken without proposing a solution. Yes, stuff is broken. We know this, thanks. What are you going to actually do about it? (7) is sort of a corollary.

I agree with Ron Paul on almost everything in theory and trust him to pull off his promises, but the pragmatists out there may want something more substantial. Give a six point plan like the immigration thing for EACH of his issues. Doing so would go a long way towards silencing the chorus of "Libertopian" doubters.

 

[wowabunga]

More ads of him petting doggies and hugging children. He needs to get the dumb vote too.

What is spoken here is the "Truth of the Land" in the advertising world. Every text book on advertising will tell you that in the event you don't have a good idea... there are 3 things that always will sell: kids, animals, or sex appeal.

I wrote a few ads the other day in protest over the "B Grade" production values in the corporate advertisements we've seen so far. That last corporate ad with the troops, the typography was just too light/hard to read... and just way too much clutter at the ending. All combined it just seemd to push the very important message to the back seat. It's a great message... I just wish they would have shown it to us here first, and it never hurts to ask for constructive critique. (we did foot the bill)

If you could be so kind as to listen in for a minute or so... I'd like to tell you about a national tv ad idea that covers the following in one 30 second pause in time ?

- Puts Ron Paul's long career as a baby doctor in the brightest of light.
- Pokes some much needed fun at all the other candidates for recently "parroting" our ideals.
- Groups ALL the other repubs as big government spenders, repeat offenders.
- Talks about a sick economy and offers up the good doctor's cure. (a very sick patient)
- If we can pull it off, co-stars "the people's reporter" Helen Thomas in nurse candy stripes.
- Has plenty of room for additional celebrity cameos.... submit your favorite, maybe they'll give us a thumbs up.

How are we doing so far ? I want to do a quick mockup in Flash and post it on youtube and take in ideas and general comment on the general vibe of the message/visual. This weekend we are filming/documenting a big grass roots membership drive in Missouri and as soon as that video is in the bag we'll whip up our "happy feel good" advertisment and run it past you all.

 

[wowabunga]

Hire professional people to coordiante and run the campaign. Expecially a media relations person. Please.

If this man isn't your next hire then I'll kiss Rudy the next time I see him....

This guy is well spoken. This guy has taken 24 courses in economics. This guy is a revolutionary patriot member in good standing...!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwOxi4oPF7g

I was looking for vids to use this weekend at a big membership drive and came across his video today. Shoutout to Zennie Abraham..!

 

[wowabunga]

The time for "Spreading the message" is over.

I don't know what side of the bean hill you are standing on.... over here it's been hard to spread the message when they haven't even heard his name. For weeks on end, 9 out of every 10 people I greet have just NEVER heard the name Ron Paul. I'M GROWING OLD just getting these folks up to speed; it's a tad depressing having to keep having to tell/educate them that he's running for the most powerful office on the planet.

Might I suggest we take some cash-o-la and buy some airfare and fly our guy all over the planet. Meet with the Pope, the Queen, head to the land down under Australia ( get on camera saying how our political system is upside down). Oh and make sure to visit the troops in Iraq. Go to Korea and ask the guys if they want to come home. But don't stop at one or two bases, go nuts...

-Ramblin Randy
Ron Paul is here to chew bubble-gum and Kick Ass, and he just ran out of bubble-gum

 

[phoenixrising]

wow! glad to see everyone pitching in here & Dr. Paul...really glad you asked us!

• way too much talent out here to be using some of the ads you are paying for -- they just aren't hitting homeruns the same way youtube artists are

• you HAVE the answers ...time to start sharing solutions.

• whatever you do -- do NOT use the word *change* !! someone wrote earlier abot *choosing* -- GREAT pts were made!! (msg #18)

• please-please-please as was mentioned b/4 avoid affiliating yourself w/bush. no need to ever mention bush's platform again!!

• k, people have mentioned your speech traits.....we all LOVE you Dr. Paul...yet we NEED you to be more forceful--*while* being the man of values that you are. when you are interrupted in a debate....make them stop...& get your voice heard.

•when someone makes a pt you totally disagree w/..do what they do to get the floor: "i need to respond to that...& then START talking ((romney & ghouli do it all the time & the facilitators let them))

• worry less about getting your words into the 30 seconds....i am so tired of seeing them all go over-- if you need 15 more TAKE it -- to get your pt across

• k ...i never thought i'd say this...yet brown suits keeps coming up ...just so you know *blue* is a *communication* color ....on a sublte leverl people will listen more attentively & become engaged w/the speaker

• you are a GENIOUS re: economics...yet try to state your pts so the max majority will really get what your saying

• remain forceful & centered when you speak...i know it must be pretty tiring to repeat the same msg for 30 yrs...yet look at how MANY peple are listening now....avoid taking it up a few octaves when you get excited...remain centered & determined in your presence

• no more hesitation when they ask you about running as an indep. just keep telling them ....we are in it to win!

• use more statements that say: when I AM PRESIDENT..........

• start calling the other guys out like you did on 1/5 ....when you mentioned them "giving lip service" .....it needed to keep going --that was a GREAT start

• & by all means if someone is quoting the constitution (copying you) CALL them on it ...have them cite examples of what they are doing/did ...then retort quickly w/3 of your BEST!!

• we really need to see more of Carol or your daughter...they can do it! they are the female link we need to capture more female votes. don't have to be super polished...just real!

• last yet not least...howard stern is good exposure-- he JUST heard about you & has made numerous comments -- loving ALL he has heard. have your people contact him!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE

Good luck Dr. Paul -- we are behind you....now BELIEVE in yourself -- even more!!!

{{if you haven't seen Amazing Grace....it's worth it...Ron Paul is Wilbur!!}} & THIS time Dr. Paul WILL be President!!

 

[Gimme Some Truth]

During debates and speeches I think Ron does a great job at educating and pointing out the problems . I think it will do him a world of good with the average voter to add some more uplifting , positive aspects about the US and its potential future , particularly when ending a point or speech

 

[nc4rp]

look,

1. Better commercials

2. Act more Presidential

3. Act like your electable against a democrat

 

[Leroy_Jenkems]

Take the matching funds from the FEC. There's enough of us Paulites getting ready to write a check to Uncle Sam who would gladly check that little box for deductibles to presidential campaign contributions to send to "The Champion of the Constitution".

 

[mdh]

Take the matching funds from the FEC. There's enough of us Paulites getting ready to write a check to Uncle Sam who would gladly check that little box for deductibles to presidential campaign contributions to send to "The Champion of the Constitution".

No thanks. This idea is about as good as your username would suggest it'd be...

 

[Bradley in DC]

{{if you haven't seen Amazing Grace....it's worth it...Ron Paul is Wilbur!!}} & THIS time Dr. Paul WILL be President!!

Didn't Brownback try that?

 

[AdamT]

1) Immediately fire the amateurs running the campaign (especially Benton the media coordinator) and get professionals. It'll cost more, but will be worth it. You must do this QUICKLY!!

2) Do not EVER air sub par TV ads. They must be of the utmost highest quality with perfect picture, sound, and direction.

 

[Paul4Prez]

Buy some 60 second TV spots, with Ron Paul explaining one issue clearly and forcefully. Make about five or six of them:

1. The economy and inflation. Explain why things cost more, and why he's the only candidate who will change anything.

2. Health care. Explain how past government intervention made it worse, and his experience as a doctor, and warn against the folly of turning it over to the government.

3. The war in Iraq. Explain that he will bring the troops home as quickly as is safely as possible, in contrast to McCain (100 years) and Clinton-Obama-Edwards (5 years or more.)

4. Civil liberties (the good stuff, not the national ID card bit.) -- explain that these are Constitutional rights, enshrined in the bill of rights. Too many people think "ACLU" when they hear "civil liberties."

5. Illegal immigration. Talk about removing incentives, and be compassionate -- no videos of people swimming across rivers, by all that is Holy!

6. Government spending (balance the budget, cut taxes, cut spending) -- Contrast this to EVERY OTHER CANDIDATE RUNNING.

And one more: something along the lines of the YouTube winner "Something Big" -- showing Ron Paul with thousands of cheering fans, to counter the "long shot" meme.

 

[Lord Xar]

get that woman of color from their youtube page in one of the commercials pronto. I mean PRONTO....

 

[therealjjj77]

Plan 4-6 events in a day when visiting a focus state and then put when and where at the end of the TV ads in each area where he'll be stopping. That way there is a big turn out to hear him.

 

[JMO]

Here is my complaint. Quit complaining at debates and give solutions. Telling everyone what is wrong with what they already know is wrong without giving solutions doesn't win voters.

 

[therealjjj77]

Place a different Ron Paul article in USA Today every day until Super Duper Tuesday:

http://www.lewrockwell.com/paul/#art2

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