New Gallup Poll: Ron Paul 3rd: 13%

[LibertyEsq]

Yeah, that guy was wrong. RCP has us at 8.7 vs. Bachmann's 9.3. They use the Palin-included version of each poll, though.

No, I wasn't wrong, Paul was for a time tied with Bachmann on RCP. The PPP poll just got added

 

[ItsTime]

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[LatinsforPaul]

Yes, we need to work on the senior's vote. But....

An easier and better strategy would be to DOUBLE the amount of voters from the 18-29 group where Dr. Paul does best. There is a lot of voter apathy in that group. So if we can get at least twice as many to show up at the polls, I believe that can put Dr. Paul over the top.

 

[IndianaPolitico]

I think that we could pick up a TON of the older voting group if we run more ads like this:

 

[KingRobbStark]

All we do is win.

 

[Agorism]

I think that we could pick up a TON of the older voting group if we run more ads like this:

Did that ad actually air in Iowa or NH?

 

[IndianaPolitico]

Did that ad actually air in Iowa or NH?

I really don't know, I don't think the campaign had the money to air it much, but I could be wrong. I think ads like this aired mostly in the later states. (The ones we did well in.)

 

[SamuraisWisdom]

Also worth noting is we got 11% of the female vote compared to 14% of the male. Glad to see we're making inroads on that front as well!!

 

[RDM]

I definitely agree with your post. I'm not so confident we will pull so many supporters from Gingrich, but there may be a few people in the Cain camp who would consider Ron Paul. Welcome to the forums!

Edit: I just noticed some people complaining about seniors, and I agree they can be frustrating, but the issue would be nearly solved if Paul (and others supporting him) would mention that Ron Paul would not pull SS and Medicare out from everybody. I bet a lot of seniors would agree making significant cuts to defense in order to pad SS is a good strategy. I haven't met many hawkish seniors, although it may be different for the rest of you. Just saying! A lot of it comes down to perception, I guess...

This is where a direct mail campaign focused solely on households with seniors could benefit tremendously. A large portion of seniors are not computer savvy, so a majority get their news from MSM. The direct mail piece should mainly focus on the senior citizen benefits and RP's stand on those issues. At least it could get their attention, especially if they have a pre-conceived opinion of him due to misleading info spewed out from news sources. How much would it cost to do this on a rolling basis with the primary focus on key states we need to win and then a continued effort nationally as more campaign funds come in?

 

[Romulus]

Yes, we need to work on the senior's vote. But....

An easier and better strategy would be to DOUBLE the amount of voters from the 18-29 group where Dr. Paul does best. There is a lot of voter apathy in that group. So if we can get at least twice as many to show up at the polls, I believe that can put Dr. Paul over the top.

Path of least resistance.

 

[mport1]

We need to do better with 50+. That would give us a huge boost. He is leading everybody with 29% for 18-29!

 

[low preference guy]

We need to do better with 50+. That would give us a huge boost. He is leading everybody with 29% for 18-29!

what's a good pitch for them? Ron Paul is the only one in favor of higher interest rates which helps savers and those in retirement?

 

[S.Shorland]

You can see your grandkids more often and they won't be missing body parts or sitting in a wheelchair.

what's a good pitch for them? Ron Paul is the only one in favor of higher interest rates which helps savers and those in retirement?

 

[TexMac]

Cool tweet from Taegan Goddard:

Even more interesting than Perry taking the lead in the GOP race is Ron Paul in third place... http://pwire.at/pEaCqt

 

[virginiakid]

WOW, this is HUGE.

More than this, if Palin is included she kills the support for Bachmann but does not affect Paul much. Very good.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/...ml?icid=maing-grid7|main5|dl6|sec3_lnk1|88905

Seems like Palin would be hurt by a run for president.

 

[Travlyr]

Romulus, I noticed that your avatar pic is noticeably larger than other posters pics.
How are you doing that?

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[mport1]

what's a good pitch for them? Ron Paul is the only one in favor of higher interest rates which helps savers and those in retirement?

It is going to be hard since they are likely very set in their ways. Also, they are likely scared by the fact that Ron Paul believes Social Security and Medicare are unconstitutional and immoral.

 

[IndianaPolitico]

what's a good pitch for them? Ron Paul is the only one in favor of higher interest rates which helps savers and those in retirement?

More ads like this:

"Feel good" ads like this would REALLY help.

 

[Karsten]

Anybody here ever heard of this guy named Ron Paul? I kind of like him.

 

[georgiaboy]

great, great news!