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

Thanks to the super pac and the grassroots effort in Florida. They should be commended.

Never look a gift horse in the mouth. :D
 
It is the major function of an independent PAC to 1) go where the candidate couldn't, or shouldn't go in ads, and 2) to make spending decisions the campaign itself could not afford to. The Paul campaign is not spending $1.4 million in FL, and is concentrating on the caucuses. The SuperPAC can complement the campaign efforts by spending money where it could not, thus giving us the best of both worlds. It's great the PAC is filling in the gaps. If the same had happened in SC, it might have elevated Paul to third place, instead of the fourth place finish there we're all griping about.
 
Florida did have another superPAC called Ron Paul Volunteers but it broke down due to lack of funds. It was started by a college student. Endorse Liberty has deeper pockets. There are now 3 active superPACs Endorse Liberty, Santa Rita (do not know if they are airing in Florida) and RevPac. I think we are lucky as a grassroots to have them on our side going forward.

Here is a good article on Ron Paul volunteers and mentions Endorse Liberty Pac. http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2012/01/03/ron-paul-volunteers-pac-breaks-down/
 
I just looked at opensecrets, and without this expenditure, they have spent over THREE MILLION DOLLARS supporting us! That is the second most of any superpac, the most being Perry's.
 
I see that many members who think this adbuy is a complete waste have newer joining dates. Let me put it in perspective for you.

After Florida and a few other states, MOST of the time one candidate will have the nomination wrapped up. That's why later states, like CA (they have their primary in JUNE) don't get much media coverage even though they have a ton of delegates. After Super Tuesday, it's going to be pretty much over and one guy will have the momentum to pick up the lion's share of the delegates, and that guy will be either Romney or Gingrich. To the media, that's basically the end of the competitive part of the primary process. It's been like that for decades and it's unlikely to change. This year won't "be different" just because we are running an unconventional campaign, and there won't be a magic transformation toward Ron Paul at the convention unless we have A LOT of delegates. Sorry to be a negative Nancy, but if we don't start winning (or even coming close to winning) we wake up in a few months and the nominee is... not us. Then the public and media go back to forgetting about Ron Paul.

If Ron places third in Florida and knocks Santorum out, he's in prime position to nip at the frontrunners' heels. What that means is increased fundraising, running ads in Super Tuesday states, winning caucus states and collecting enough delegates to have an impact at the convention.

I think the adbuy is great. It opens more eyes to Ron's message and its results may create momentum that is priceless.
 
No need to be too critical about what states they are spending the money in. Let's just be thankful that we have backup support this time.
 
It's a good thing that they are spending money there since the campaign is not. We know it's a winner take all state, and that we don't have a shot at winning it, but 3rd place in Florida will make Santorum bow out. Also, we need to avoid getting sub 10% in Florida. That would be a big blow media-wise.

It's great to see people who believe in the cause spending this kind of money. Doing decent in Florida means more money will roll in.
 
Just like the blimp, somebody comes up with an expensive idea, gets it funded -- and people waste no time writing about how it could be better spent elsewhere. Hey, bully for the PAC! Freedom to use the fruits of ones' labor and all that....

To be frank, I really wonder how useful television advertising is anymore no matter who buys it. I have not had a TV in years.
 
I would do not see a waste of money. It would be a huge psychological win if we beat Santorum there. Another last place behind frothy would not be good.
 
The only way this will actually be good for us, though, is if they're pumping like $5 million into the caucus states.
 
Funny how LLepard spending $100K on an independent ad buy doesn't look so huge anymore.
 
RickyJ said:
Why? The campaign has dropped the ball too many times to waste any more time with them.
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The campaign has made one mistake so far. That mistake was competing in SC. Competing in FL would be an even bigger mistake, but luckily, they aren't. That is why.
 
mbburch said:
What a complete waste. Every dollar spent in Florida could be put to good use in caucus states. Who are these idiots???
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Who are you?

If Ron Paul doesn't get a decent showing in Florida it will hurt him in other states. Please stop calling Ron Paul supporters idiots! :mad:
 
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slamhead said:
I would do not see a waste of money. It would be a huge psychological win if we beat Santorum there. Another last place behind frothy would not be good.
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Some people here don't think. Florida is a huge state. A bad showing there will definitely hurt Paul in other states. Paul most definitely should be campaigning in Florida if he is serious about being the next president of the USA. In the general election Florida is a must win state, it can't be ignored.
 
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