RCP Texas Poll

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but we should all know better by now than to give the general electorate the benefit of the doubt that they are well-informed.
 
If I recall, the last GOP candidate to lose their home state while still running for the nomination was Alan Keyes who lost MD in 2008. Of course Paul lost Texas in 08 as well. Prior to that it was Keyes in 2000.
 
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That isn't even an outlier that is two recent polls, showing the same thing. Pathetic. Paul can't even get double digits in his HOME state. WOWOW.
 
It's the republican and media defamation of Ron Paul. Bush basically ran on the same kind of politics that Ron Paul did before Bush lifted his cover on his neo-conservativism. Non-intervention, sound economics, etc. Now they want to make non-intervention seem crazy yet they VOTED FOR IT back in 2000. All I can say is, "Would Jesus support these wars?" - No.
 
IN January, PPP had a poll of those likely to vote in the Texas GOP Primary, what was troubling is Paul's favorabilities among those Texans going to vote in the GOP primary then were 32 favorable, 59 unfavorable. By far the worst of the GOP.
 
Gravik said:
Liberty and freedom isn't popular apparently....
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It is popular. If you listen to the other candidates rhetoric they are calling for lower spending, lower taxes, less regulation etc. As we know their definition of such differs from Paul's platform, but the talking points are similar. Momentum plays a huge factor in a primary race, and sadly we do not have any momentum whatsoever. The campaign and candidate needed to do something significant at some point during the campaign to insert themselves back into this race, and nothing was done.

But the good news is that the libertarian wing will win contests this fall and we will increase our influence in the party. We will have far more victories this year than losses. The big race is almost over for us, but we are still doing very well in many other races.
 
SCOTUSman said:
IN January, PPP had a poll of those likely to vote in the Texas GOP Primary, what was troubling is Paul's favorabilities among those Texans going to vote in the GOP primary then were 32 favorable, 59 unfavorable. By far the worst of the GOP.
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That is troubling. It would be helpful to discover the reasons for the high unfavorable rating. It certainly isn't solely the message. We have a state senator here in PA that won with over 70% of the vote in 2010, and my guess is that Paul will likely get 10% or less from our district in the primary. Have there been any surveys published that give insight to why people find Paul unfavorable?
 
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That is troubling. It would be helpful to discover the reasons for the high unfavorable rating. It certainly isn't solely the message. We have a state senator here in PA that won with over 70% of the vote in 2010, and my guess is that Paul will likely get 10% or less from our district in the primary. Have there been any surveys published that give insight to why people find Paul unfavorable?
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The first step is to admit there is a problem. I don't know that they take (took) it seriously. Even on the "live chat" with Doug Wead and Jack Hunter last night, a question was posed about the rallies, and Doug seemed totally unwilling to acknowledge that the rallies were a waste of time and resources. How many times does it take before we learn a lesson? Georgia voted Newt for no other reason than he was from there. The homecrowd always picks one of their own. For him to be doing this badly in Texas screams alarm bells.

If we fail to elect Ron, when this campaign is studied in history I fear one of the reasons why will be because the campaign was too hard headed to face reality and change tactics.
 
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The first step is to admit there is a problem. I don't know that they take (took) it seriously. Even on the "live chat" with Doug Wead and Jack Hunter last night, a question was posed about the rallies, and Doug seemed totally unwilling to acknowledge that the rallies were a waste of time and resources. How many times does it take before we learn a lesson? Georgia voted Newt for no other reason than he was from there. The homecrowd always picks one of their own. For him to be doing this badly in Texas screams alarm bells.

If we fail to elect Ron, when this campaign is studied in history I fear one of the reasons why will be because the campaign was too hard headed to face reality and change tactics.
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From the information I heard about the IL rally yesterday or the day before (I can't recall), he essentially gave the standard stump speech that he has been giving all along. So I think you are right that they are failing to change tactics. I have been doing a good bit of research on House and Senate races, and have found that there are libertarian Republican candidates out there that are giving a far better presentation of the message than the campaign is. They are able to connect the message to the concerns of the average voter and they are doing it very well (GA Avenger might be able to back me up on this). I'm not sure if it is a stubbornness or just a lack of ability, but Paul just doesn't seem to be able to do that in his speeches. He is real good at firing up the base, but preaching to the choir does not win elections.
 
Totally agree with you, with virtually zero caucus's left on the schedule, Ron needs to back a few States that award their delegates proportionally after 1 April, and Campaign in that State day after day after day.

The private jet in to a State for one or two rallies and leave not to return has failed. Not to be willing to change tactics now with over half the primary season over, is not just being hard headed, but also not in touch with reality.

Pick just a couple of States for next month and Campaign like you truly want to win them.
 
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Totally agree with you, with virtually zero caucus's left on the schedule, Ron needs to back a few States that award their delegates proportionally after 1 April, and Campaign in that State day after day after day.

The private jet in to a State for one or two rallies and leave not to return has failed. Not to be willing to change tactics now with over half the primary season over, is not just being hard headed, but also not in touch with reality.

Pick just a couple of States for next month and Campaign like you truly want to win them.
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Right why isn't he out shaking hands and kissing babies? I don't know it seems more like he is on tour than campaigning.
 
Why is anyone looking for good poll numbers? Everyone pretty much now believes Ron Paul can't win- since he hasn't won a State yet. The numbers were bound to go down from that.....

So we need to wish for a brokered convention and get delegates in under stealth. No other way to go about it folks. Become a delegate for a candidate that is expected to win in your state.
 
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