Pro-Paul super PAC pumps $1.4M into Florida ads

[Verad]

SO GUESS WHAT!

I did something EFFECTIVE and I wrote Endorse Liberty an Email and got a response in 15 minutes. *GASP*

This is what they had to say:




So there you go, they know what they want to do with the resources that they have. Like I expected them to respond.




IF you have a REAL concern, WRITE THEM and include your reasoning for why they should or should not do something and they MIGHT consider it. Isn't that much better than complaining about it on the forums? MAYBE.

"You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to eleganz again."

 

[Dsylexic]

there is no reason to suspect they wont bombard the caucus states too..does anyone know if they are betting the farm on florida? surely not.lets not judge our rich benefactors

 

[jkob]

You guys really need to stop bashing people that want to help the campaign. If the people behind this Super PAC want to spend their money in Florida, then more power to them. Ron needs to run a national campaign, we can use all the help we can get.

 

[noxnoctum]

You guys need to stop criticizing them. I'm fairly sure that anyone who dishes out $1.3 mil has spent some time thinking about how best to put it to good use. And like others have said not coming in last in FL is a very important thing IMO.

Furthermore, you have no way of knowing that the people behind this Super PAC aren't loaded and plan on spending tons of money in the caucus states as well.

 

[european]

SO GUESS WHAT!

I did something EFFECTIVE and I wrote Endorse Liberty an Email and got a response in 15 minutes. *GASP*

This is what they had to say:

Thanks. We're being quite strategic in our ad spending, and will do all we can to get Ron Paul elected. Thanks for supporting the cause of liberty, we can't pull this off without the support of people like you.

-Endorse Liberty

So there you go, they know what they want to do with the resources that they have. Like I expected them to respond.




IF you have a REAL concern, WRITE THEM and include your reasoning for why they should or should not do something and they MIGHT consider it. Isn't that much better than complaining about it on the forums? MAYBE.

+rep for best post in this thread sofar

Thank you Endorse Liberty !

Ron Paul 2012 !!!!

+rep

very, very rich, obviously. rich enough that i don't think this will hold them back from doing things in caucus states.

i find it ridiculous that you'd insult people so obviously doing their best for the cause of liberty.

they're awesome. period. and their millions of dollars are doing far more for the cause of liberty than you bitching about how they spend it is.

+rep

"You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to eleganz again."

+rep

 

[alucard13mmfmj]

i hope santorum doesnt beat us. i dont think florida is predominantly evangelicals. imma go crazy if santorum beats us in florida.

im going to miss santorum when he quits =|... hes a pretty funny guy. probably a nice guy to go hunting with, better than dick cheny right? hehe.

 

[steph3n]

You guys need to stop criticizing them. I'm fairly sure that anyone who dishes out $1.3 mil has spent some time thinking about how best to put it to good use. And like others have said not coming in last in FL is a very important thing IMO.

Furthermore, you have no way of knowing that the people behind this Super PAC aren't loaded and plan on spending tons of money in the caucus states as well.

We don't need to think of all people that may be wealthy as 'loaded'

They may be rather well off, and think of such, getting Dr Paul elected, as a goal that is worth spending a significant % of their fortune to help the country, without expecting a direct return to themselves. they obviously aren't' doing it to market to Paul supporters as some may, because they are staying quite hidden.

We should generally not be so quick to judge people and their motives.

We do know that others have billionaires backing their PACs and 5-10 million is a drop in the bucket for them, it is very unlikely these are billionaires, so the % of impact to them could be far greater, and their works and money even more appreciated.

 

[Tod]

It isn't a complete waste if it keeps Paul higher in the results because light-supporters in later states HAVE to think he is still in the running if they are going to vote for him.

Hopefully this money will get him up either above Santorum or at least in tighter with Romney & Gingrich.

 

[dante]

This is awesome! The grassroots will ensure we finish 3rd in FL. That will be an utter blow to Santorum - when he loses to Paul who didn't even bother to visit the state. Remember a lot of people in polls who support Santorum have Paul as their second choice.

It's great that we have pacs picking up the slack for the campaign. I also think it was strategic on the campaigns part to mention early that they would ignore FL - basically a "wink wink" grassroots - we are counting on you in FL so make your plans now!

 

[luctor-et-emergo]

i hope santorum doesnt beat us. i dont think florida is predominantly evangelicals. imma go crazy if santorum beats us in florida.

im going to miss santorum when he quits =|... hes a pretty funny guy. probably a nice guy to go hunting with, better than dick cheny right? hehe.

Well Santorum isn't a straight shooter either... Right.

Anyways, he should be out quite soon.

 

[ronpaulfollower999]

These guys probably make wise business decisions if they have over a million to blow on Florida. I look forward to see what they come up with in the future.

 

[rp2012win]

I don't mind them buying 3rd place. Who here would have been mad if they bought 3rd in SC? I would have loved it

 

[V3n]

It's their money - I'm all for it! Doing better than 4th would be excellent!

Plus, introducing people to Ron Paul, and more specifically, the message of Liberty - even in States where he is not expected to win, is an honorable endeavor! The campaign is state strategic, the Movement needs to be Nationwide!

 

[RonPaul101.com]

I don't know much about this Super PAC, so maybe their donors are Floridians who want to see the message played in their state. They are under no obligation to pick a certain state, but i do hope they don;t come up with empty pockets when it comes time for Minnesota or Maine...

 

[sailingaway]

Thank you Endorse Liberty! They seem to be inventors, tech people and entrepreneurs..I think ads to make sure people in Florida know he is running are great. The campaign has its budget and this PAC obviously has their own. It's not worthwhile for the campaign to do an all out blast in Florida but PACs can help overcome the media blackout.

Besides, Ron needs new donors too, not JUST delegates....

 

[rb3b3]

how much did we spend in south carolina? i could of sworn there was a figure out but i forgot what that amount was? can someone help me out here?

 

[rb3b3]

bump

 

[V3n]

I thought the official campaign spent around $600,000. There was a SuperPAC that pitched in too, but I can't remember.

 

[Keith and stuff]

Why?

They should focus on NV. MINN. MAINE COLORADO etc....

Great that they r doing it, but misplaced.

Hardly anyone votes in ME so TV/radio ads are pointless there. But yes, NV, MN and CO would be excellent uses of this money. If the group really thinks they can push Ron Paul from 4th to 3rd in FL, I saw they should go for it (since it is their money.) If they aren't sure, I agree, the should get on board the plan and focus on NV and CO.

 

[Keith and stuff]

I don't know much about this Super PAC, so maybe their donors are Floridians who want to see the message played in their state. They are under no obligation to pick a certain state, but i do hope they don;t come up with empty pockets when it comes time for Minnesota or Maine...

You have a good point. Although TV/radio ads are a complete waste of money in ME. Only 5,491 votes in 2008 and the population is the same as NH. In ME you need to do door-to-door mailings, phone calls and just talking to people in person.