Poll: How well did Ron do on Meet The Press

[LibertyEagle]

He's running as a Republican candidate, Republicans won't like him saying Reagan was a failure

Yes, I am VERY concerned about the Reagan thing. That wasn't one of the high points of the interview.

 

[krott5333]

Wow Russert was visibly seething with contempt for Dr. Ron Paul! I can't remember an interview where there was such blatant contempt for the person being interviewed as shown by Russert towards Dr. Paul.

Overall alas it must be a C minus for Dr. Paul. He was blindsided by the vicious nature of Russert. I hardly think that Obama and Huckabee will be treated in such a way.

Truly unbelievable. This is what we are up against. Tim Russert and the establishment know something is up with Dr. Paul and our campaign to restore America! They are scared and are attacking like a cornered Rat.

And here we have yet another person who has probably never seen MTP before, and immediately assumes it was a "hit piece" and "russert was out to knock him down" and "blah blah blah blah blah".

 

[itsnobody]

Yes, I am VERY concerned about the Reagan thing. That wasn't one of the high points of the interview.

Yeah, well at least he endorses Reagan's ideas, Ron Paul should explain that he means to say that Reagan didn't succeed in getting rid of big government

 

[JacobLyles]

you must have been watching the "RON PAUL RISING" video for too long and just ignored how bad he just did... by bad I don't mean terrible, I mean he did OK... and OK doesn't win votes, it keeps the votes you have. He gained no votes from this interview.

The first 10 minutes were excellent and will really resonate with voters who are concerned with peace and the budget. The rest was characterized by weird questions and waffling. Overall, I think it is a net positive.

Also, remember that Paul has little soft support. It is hard for him to lose voters over anything, so in general media exposure is a net positive. Gain 30,000 new voters, lose 2,000 old ones.

 

[Paulitician]

And here we have yet another person who has probably never seen MTP before, and immediately assumes it was a "hit piece" and "russert was out to knock him down" and "blah blah blah blah blah".

Indeed.

I can't wait for the Huckabee one. It should be great with all the dirt they're able to dig up.

 

[wfd40]

the youtube video (part 4 of 4) is utterly AMAZING.

 

[Melissa]

I actually think it was great we can't always expect all questions to be easy but unlike others he answered all questions with no advisors I think it was a perfect interview to show he can handle himself and be smiling while doing it, Don't sweat guys that was good

 

[RevolutionSD]

Yeah, well at least he endorses Reagan's ideas, Ron Paul should explain that he means to say that Reagan didn't succeed in getting rid of big government

Reagan STARTED the idea of huge deficits.
Ron Paul liked a LOT of what reagan campaigned on: being a non-cfr outsider for small gov't and a humble foreign policy.
Reagan IN OFFICE was nothing of what he campaigned on.
GHW Bush ran his adminstration, and it was big government neoconism. I'm VERY GLAD Ron Paul distanced himself from Reagan while other politicians blindly followed the flawed policies that lead to what we have now.

 

[cero]

I'm from Central America, and the Reagan policies ruined (and killed) millions of lives back in my home country, (this issue alone will keep many in the latino poplation away from RP) But I'm glad he clarified that point. Also notice that Ron didn't say he was a failure, it was Tim who was putting words in his mouth.
I'm Glad he distanced him self a little from him.

 

[jdmetz]

I think Ron Paul did great. I only gave him a 7 because I compared to how well he could have answered if he had time to think about each question beforehand and prepare answers to explain himself more clearly.

All of his answers were reasonable and made sense, but for most of them, I could also see someone who doesn't understand the issue being confused at the end.

Anyway, I gave Ron Paul a 7. I've watched Giuliani's and Romney's interviews, and I would give them a 2 and a 5 respectively, so I think he did better than they did.

 

[jt_54321]

I watched all the 4 parts. Thanks to those who posted them on YouTube and as well as on this site.

I am biased, so I give 9/10, 9 because I have always felt, he can/should communicate a little more slowly and a bit more effectively... I also know it is the Message that should count, not the Messenger, but in reality, all voters are not Dr Paul supporters, YET...

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Now trying to remove all my bias,

Overall it was a very good interview.

1) I wish Tim hadn't asked about Reagan and his comments/opinions in 1987. But Tim is doing his job, and Dr. Paul didn't answer it to my satisfaction. But it is a good start for a long battle...

2) The earmark question, Dr Paul answered okay, but could have better IMO.

So I give 7.5/10...

just my honest feedback/opinion...

 

[einjun]

WHAT THE HELL is wrong with some of you guys?!?!?!?! What the f*ck were you expecting? Sensible talk on issues or drama? Drama with Dr. Paul blasting away everything?

He did FANTASTIC on the interview. It as fabulous. Some are complaining that as far as "un-informed" users, he may not have convinced them. If something like this interview can't, nothing can. Nothing sensible, that is. Maybe just start pandering and start appealing to their baser emotions. Looks like that's what some people here want Dr.Paul to do.

 

[dircha]

He's unfortunately now in the same boat as Romney of having an old quote bashing Reagan.

Fortunately we're at a point now, almost 20 years after Reagan left office, that there is a whole generation that doesn't know much or care much about him.

 

[Liberty4life]

I listened to it on the radio, I think russert was very hostile toward RP and his questions were designed to give ammo to his adversaries, I would not be surprised to see his responses in their ads, albeit taken out of context, he did not allow RP to clarify some of his points but RP was brilliant in doing it anyway, some issues were still a bit murky, I do however think it was a great interview for RP,
overall I give an 8

 

[SlapItHigh]

I voted 8. I thought he did really well but I agree with someone else who said he sounded on the defense through most of it. Seriously though I have no idea how he has managed to not bitch slap everyone who attacks him at this point. It has to be getting so old. He deals with this constantly. I think he is an incredible human being for being able to remain so calm throughout this. I just have to mention that because while I think it brought him down from a 10 today, I can't blame him and I actually praise him for not doing worse. I mean he had to be on the defense because Tim was on the offense and there wasn't time for much else. He did turn it around on Tim a few times which was nice. I thought he gave good answers to all of the questions including the ear marks question.

 

[RockEnds]

Compared to Romney and Giuliani, Paul did fantastic. I thought he showed alot of spunk. It was 1/2 hour of uninterrupted airtime, and Russert did not chop him up into tiny pieces and feed him to scavengers. Comparitively speaking, it was a win. There were times Paul even looked as if he was enjoying the challenge.

Between Meet the Press and the infomercial, Iowa airwaves were packed with Ron Paul this morning. McLaughlin group aired here this morning as well naming Ron Paul person of the year. It was a good Sunday to saturate Iowa. We had a bad storm last night. I'm sure many people who may have usually been out, stayed home this morning instead. The gods smiled on us!

 

[Paul4Prez]

10 out of 10.

He looked Presidential. He looked sharp. Russert threw everything at him, and nothing stuck.

Awesome.

 

[homah]

Maybe just start pandering and start appealing to their baser emotions. Looks like that's what some people here want Dr.Paul to do.

Yes, that is exactly what people are saying.

 

[Abobo]

I voted 9. He did really well -- a few parts he could have explained or phrased things better. But over all he did great.

 

[itsnobody]

Reagan STARTED the idea of huge deficits.
Ron Paul liked a LOT of what reagan campaigned on: being a non-cfr outsider for small gov't and a humble foreign policy.
Reagan IN OFFICE was nothing of what he campaigned on.
GHW Bush ran his adminstration, and it was big government neoconism. I'm VERY GLAD Ron Paul distanced himself from Reagan while other politicians blindly followed the flawed policies that lead to what we have now.

Reagan didn't succeed in getting rid of the Department of Education, or getting rid of big government, but Ron Paul endorsed a lot of his small government ideas