Rand Paul leaves open 2016

[Matt Collins]

This I know. I agree, but I don't think Ron would've attracted the enthusiasm or movement he did if his rhetoric wasn't the way it was. It's been more than Ron's voting record. The Ghouliani moment was about him not mincing words and speaking the truth, which is more commendable than just quietly voting the truth (which is also necessary). I know that he will switch his rhetoric, its just irritating to hear and to know that what might help him with the establishment might hurt him with the movement and stunt his ability to educate and bring more people into the fold for more than just one election. This might help win votes but could stunt the movement's REAL growth in terms of hearts and minds truly changed towards liberty and apathies cured. Tailoring your message too much results in soft support. Speaking the truth might not win you as much as fast, but what you win you keep forever. Ron showed us this. I support Rand in 2016 and that's why I care and why I hope he can retain his many talents while being a little more like Ron as well.

Please note that winning an election and growing the movement are not the same thing. They are not mutually exclusive, but it's very hard to do both. Ron grows a movement, Rand wins elections.

 

[Jamesiv1]

Please note that winning an election and growing the movement are not the same thing. They are not mutually exclusive, but it's very hard to do both. Ron grows a movement, Rand wins elections.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[alucard13mmfmj]

I think if we end up with someone like Obama vs Rand. I hope most people would consider voting for Rand (assuming he keeps his voting record mostly consistent by then). Or if it was Rand was against someone like santorum (there has to be a christian conservative!), a gingrich (a southern boy), and possibly another crazy GOP woman... I'd probably vote for Rand. But hey, if someone better than Rand shows up, I'll vote for that person.