News from Iowa

[Ron Paul Fan]

There are a lot of Christians who support Ron Paul. I am one of them.

First of all, you aren't in Iowa. Secondly, it was no secret that Huckabee and Brownback were courting over this same group of people at the Iowa Straw Poll. I never said Christians wouldn't or don't support Congressman Paul. I said Brownback would take some of the Christian vote away, not all. But these two guys in particular pander for the Christian vote and Huckabee being a Pastor doesn't help matters.

 

[Adamsa]

A Paul/Tancredo double team... sweet...

 

[Ron Paul Fan]

I'm another.

First of all, you aren't in Iowa. Secondly, it was no secret that Huckabee and Brownback were courting over this same group of people at the Iowa Straw Poll. I never said Christians wouldn't or don't support Congressman Paul. I said Brownback would take some of the Christian vote away, not all. But these two guys in particular pander for the Christian vote and Huckabee being a Pastor doesn't help matters.

 

[stevedasbach]

The recently appointed head of the Paul campaign in Iowa is a very experienced & successful caucus organizer. Until we hear otherwise from people on the ground in Iowa, let's assume that he knows what he is doing and that the campaign there is moving forward.

 

[John of Des Moines]

The recently appointed head of the Paul campaign in Iowa is a very experienced & successful caucus organizer. Until we hear otherwise from people on the ground in Iowa, let's assume that he knows what he is doing and that the campaign there is moving forward.

Exactly, Drew's got the plan.

 

[Tratzman]

Presidential debate Nov. 6th

We need a HUGE turnout for the presidential debate on Nov. 6th. in Cedar Falls. It would be awesome to have a post-debate rally similar to Michigan's where they had over 2000 vocal freedom-lovers. Does anyone know if Drew has something big planned for this day? The support here is a little iffy. We should really have a lot of out-of-staters come a few hours beforehand and help us get things set up. We could make an enormous statement with another big rally.

 

[winston_blade]

I think Iowa is more important than NH just because New Hampshire is thought to have a libertarian streak whereas Iowa doesn't. It would make the media poop their pants if RP won Iowa, and it would help him in NH as well.

 

[Ron Paul Fan]

I think Iowa is more important than NH just because New Hampshire is thought to have a libertarian streak whereas Iowa doesn't. It would make the media poop their pants if RP won Iowa, and it would help him in NH as well.

Exactly. If he finishes top 3 in Iowa the media will definitely cover him because that would mean he finished better than one of the media darlings. Imagine this scenario. Romney wins, Thompson finishes 2nd like the media expects. But who finishes 3rd, lo and behold it's Congressman Paul ahead of Giuliani, Huckabee, and John McCain! Suddenly this guy might be electable afterall says the media! He gets the press for a week heading into New Hampshire, wins it, and it's Paul v. Romney at the top. I'm not sure if Romney can hold on to Iowa, but that's just one scenario. Iowa is important because it's first! A good finish there will propel Dr. Paul into New Hampshire. Drew Ivers seems very competent so it should be interesting to see how this turns out. Hopefully Dr. Paul stays here for a little while when he comes here Nov. 6 because it doesn't seem like he's coming anytime this month.

 

[Dave]

Hopefully Dr. Paul stays here for a little while when he comes here Nov. 6 because it doesn't seem like he's coming anytime this month.

Ron Paul is coming to Des Moines on October 27th (go back several posts to see details).

 

[saahmed]

Do the universities in Iowa allow political ads in their newspapers? Do you think it would be a good idea to put ads in these?

I guess the question I have is since the Caucus is during break, should we be putting a whole lot of emphasis on college students in Iowa? I mean, how many of them do you realistically think are going to show up to vote in the caucuses? I'm just wondering how best to spend the money that we have to spend.

Im not sure if political ads are allowed in the school newspapers. I know I haven't seen any pres. campaign ads, but I guess I can look into that. I think a lot of the support Ron Paul is going to get is from students, so its definitely important to get them in the know, they will spread the word to friends and family. I know we can't expect a whole lot of them to show up at the caucuses UNLESS we get them passionate about some of the issues. I think a few issues such as the war, income tax, or just personal liberty are extremely important to emphasize to students. Hopefully you can get some passionate people who will force friends to go along with them to the caucuses. I really wish the caucuses were held while school was in session, we would have a lot more students and they could coerce their friends to join them.

 

[UCFGavin]

Dave, how is the new campaign dude in Iowa doing?

 

[jacmicwag]

It may be time for all of us to start focusing on Iowa. The Straw Poll generally tells you how things are going to play out and we finished 5th. That won't kill us but 3 place or better would be huge. Somehow we've got to get the students/young people drawn into the excitement. They can make the difference.

 

[saahmed]

The Straw Poll generally tells you how things are going to play out and we finished 5th. That won't kill us but 3 place or better would be huge. Somehow we've got to get the students/young people drawn into the excitement. They can make the difference.

Well, keep in mind that this was without the participation of Giuliani, Thompson, or McCain.

 

[Chrispy]

Well, keep in mind that this was without the participation of Giuliani, Thompson, or McCain.

Also keep in mind that their inclusion would have only diluted the neocon vote.

 

[LibertyEagle]

It may be time for all of us to start focusing on Iowa. The Straw Poll generally tells you how things are going to play out and we finished 5th. That won't kill us but 3 place or better would be huge. Somehow we've got to get the students/young people drawn into the excitement. They can make the difference.

If I was a student today, one thing that would really resonate with me is voting for someone who wouldn't be pushing to draft my backside for yet another war.

 

[Dave]

Dave, how is the new campaign dude in Iowa doing?

Dr. Ivers is doing great. His energy and organization skills are amazing. He is literally working 80 hours a week (as are the rest of the Iowa staff). I really don't know what we would have done if he hadn't been brought on. It's late in the game, though, and I think we're behind where we'd like to be.

Right now we need much better name recognition for Ron Paul here. I understand the commercials have begun here and I think that will help (I haven't heard one myself yet). It will also help to have Dr. Paul make another appearance in Iowa later this month. But the clock is ticking...

Tomorrow the Iowa Ron Paul HQ will double in size as the empty space next door has been leased to give us more room.

 

[BrianH]

Is there any way we could stimulate the local GOP branches to have a few county straw polls in Iowa? Is there a local branch that would be inclined to be receptive if a large number of their registered Republican members demanded it? it could be a way to focus a campaign and capitalize on the great grass roots strength. And challenge the other campaigns which are more top down driven. And it would get the local meetups more active with a short term goal to focus on.

 

[tiznow]

Im not sure if political ads are allowed in the school newspapers. I know I haven't seen any pres. campaign ads, but I guess I can look into that. I think a lot of the support Ron Paul is going to get is from students, so its definitely important to get them in the know, they will spread the word to friends and family. I know we can't expect a whole lot of them to show up at the caucuses UNLESS we get them passionate about some of the issues. I think a few issues such as the war, income tax, or just personal liberty are extremely important to emphasize to students. Hopefully you can get some passionate people who will force friends to go along with them to the caucuses. I really wish the caucuses were held while school was in session, we would have a lot more students and they could coerce their friends to join them.

ron paul ads have already run twice in the daily iowan (student newspaper at U of iowa). A full page ad (on the last page of the first section) most recently a few days ago on friday. have no clue who's doing it but its great. It's the ad they used prior to the straw poll with a few modifications on the text.

 

[Dave]

A friend from Ohio called to let me know that he's heard a lot of people talking about Ron Paul. This is someone who's not particularly excited about politics so I found it encouraging.

I also spoke with someone here tonight (I think I've got their vote for RP) who has already heard the new RP radio ad 3-4 times on WHO and KWQW. I know the ads are also on KJJY and KGGO in the Des Moines market and that they are being broadcast in all of the other Iowa markets, too.

I've dropped some jaws by telling people about the $750M embassy in Iraq that's bigger than Vatican City and will cost $1.2 billion annually to operate.

 

[Jake!]

Ron is going to speak at Iowa State!


From the meetup group:
When:
Friday, October 26, 2007, 6:00 PM 20071026T230000Z
Where:
Iowa State Memorial Union
2229 Lincoln Way North Side, by the fountain
Ames , IA 50011
Description:

Dr. Paul is coming to speak at the Campanile Room on Friday evening, Oct. 26 and we are having a rally beforehand to welcome Dr. Paul. Bring signs and flags, wear Ron Paul t-shirts if you have one and bring anything else you have that we can use to help promote Dr. Paul. We will be meeting at 6pm on the north side of the Memorial Union at ISU (i.e., by the fountain and just south of the Campanile) prior to Dr. Paul's talk.