Rand Paul Just won CPAC

Mr.NoSmile said:
Now the question is- how do we push this without it seeming confronational? Without us coming off as Paulites or Paulbots or libertarians as opposed Republicans? This coupled with the filibuster and both Rand and Ron Paul's ideals being pushed at this year's CPAC show the winds are changing. We could indeed jump on this to foster alliances or relationships with those who are either unsure or still in the tank for Rubio.
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Speak like Rand Paul. Learn the conservative language.
 
Ron was not on the ballot, but they allowed write-ins. This was explained in the other thread. This is why duplicate threads suck.

Write-ins, per the video, included Richard Nixon and Judge Nap. I will go ahead and guess they included some people who wrote in Ron Paul because they just don't like Rand enough to bother, though that makes me wonder why on earth they even showed up at CPAC?
 
Mr.NoSmile said:
Now the question is- how do we push this without it seeming confronational? Without us coming off as Paulites or Paulbots or libertarians as opposed Republicans? This coupled with the filibuster and both Rand and Ron Paul's ideals being pushed at this year's CPAC show the winds are changing. We could indeed jump on this to foster alliances or relationships with those who are either unsure or still in the tank for Rubio.
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Play up Rubio in a way that sounds positive, but really shines the light on Rand?

Like: "Look at the CPAC results. Rubio did really well. He almost beat Rand Paul, that dude will be hard to beat in 2016."

Crude, but you get the idea. Not saying it's a good idea, just a suggestion.
 
"Stand with Israel", says Cruz, but end aid to those countries that hate us.

Sorry, but I'm for ending ALL foreign aid, Senator.
 
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Is Ted Cruz an establishment sleeper who they've got speaking like Rand Paul? I'm still a little weary of him.
 
itshappening said:
Is Ted Cruz an establishment sleeper who they've got speaking like Rand Paul? I'm still a little weary of him.
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Cruz read all the same liberty-oriented literature that Paul did as a teenager and college student.
 
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Even though he's speaking like Rand Ted wouldn't make a good presidential candidate. Rand's folksy style is more appealing. He's good for the base but that's about it. I doubt he would win much outside TX.
 
TaftFan said:
He beat the establishment person, Dewhurst.
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You underestimate the establishment. They usually have both in their pocket. Rubio beat the establishment Crist but he then went to DC and hired every neocon he could think of and started being a hawk. Ted was solictor general and worked for Bush so be cautious.
 
Cruz is a patriot. I doubt an "establishment sleeper" would go to the Senate floor and spend 1 hour 40 minutes speaking during Rand Paul's filibuster.
 
LibertyEagle said:
Well, except when it comes to aid to Israel. To be fair, he didn't say to continue aid to Israel, but it sure seemed like he inferred it.
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I'm sure he doesn't support cutting off aid to Israel. You have to understand how controversial that is, particularly in the Republican Party. I think Rand is the only politician in Washington DC who supports ending all foreign aid, including to Israel.
 
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