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Talked to a Registered Democrat here in Kentucky this morning. She said that she felt sorry for the way the media was treating Rand, surprisingly she said she thought Mitch McConnell and Trey Grayson was behind it. I explained to her that wasn't the case this time, it was Jack Conway behind it all :D. She said that after all of this, she wouldn't vote for Jack Conway if he was running for local dog catcher. Just thought that was a pretty good indicator of Kentucky's response to this.
 
Thanks.

I really want to see the next poll. this would backfire with me, that is for certain. Even before I knew who Ron Paul was.

In fact, the underlining of how far we have gone from the constitution is what astounded me to begin with -- I thought the people in Washington had strict orders to abide by that....

OK, I wasn't paying attention....

but my point is, how many more people will this huge blitz wake up who never would have awoken if they'd treated him like any other person running for Senate?
 
This bashing by the pathetic MSM may actually help us all out in the end. The American public has FINALLY begun to tire of their sensationalism. I would be interested in seeing a poll to find out which group American's hold in contempt more - Congress or the news media.
 
I talked to a couple of people I know in KY as well. Both lean left, voted for Obama. Both have said they understand Rands position and see through what the media is trying to do and they are sick of the race baiting. They both plan on voting for Rand in the fall.

Very limited sample, but totally unexpected. I expected those people to bash Rand but they went to his rescue. What it comes down to is I think people in KY are feeling like the MSM are calling THEM racist, and thats not going to jive.
 
I listened to WHAS radio on the way to church this morning. Massive Paul support. Even black people calling in and saying they understood his point.

The only questioning of Paul I got was a friend from Chicago.
 
BlackTerrel said:
I want to see the next poll as well. How often do these things come out?
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Rasmussen has only been polling the Kentucky race about once a month. But maybe because of this whole media firestorm they'll poll the race more often.
 
BamaFanNKy said:
I listened to WHAS radio on the way to church this morning. Massive Paul support. Even black people calling in and saying they understood his point.

The only questioning of Paul I got was a friend from Chicago.
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Post these updates more often please!
 
What the MSM doesn't realize is that there are still areas of the south that are still segregated. They just fly under the radar. Believe it or not, its generally accepted in many communities that there are some places where some people just shouldn't go. It's not a race issue, it's a cultural/class issue that won't be fixed by any legislation.

Kentucky still has family feuds going on! I don't think that Rand Paul questioning the consequences of the Civil Rights act is going to resonate with Kentucky voters because in the south it's understood that the people changed the situation, not the law.
 
libertygrl said:
This bashing by the pathetic MSM may actually help us all out in the end. The American public has FINALLY begun to tire of their sensationalism. I would be interested in seeing a poll to find out which group American's hold in contempt more - Congress or the news media.
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More people are concerned about the economy and manufactured distractions like these are starting to become obvious even to J6P. The backlash is rising. Even Dems that I see tearing into Rand over his comments get real quiet when the discussion is directed back to the collapsing economy. I think even they are enjoying focusing on something other than whether they are going to lose their job next month. If you don't have to think about it, then it doesn't exist, right?
 
legion said:
What the MSM doesn't realize is that there are still areas of the south that are still segregated. They just fly under the radar. Believe it or not, its generally accepted in many communities that there are some places where some people just shouldn't go. It's not a race issue, it's a cultural/class issue that won't be fixed by any legislation.
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And what happens when someone from the "wrong race" accidentally wanders over.
 
sailingaway said:
Thanks.

I really want to see the next poll. this would backfire with me, that is for certain. Even before I knew who Ron Paul was.

In fact, the underlining of how far we have gone from the constitution is what astounded me to begin with -- I thought the people in Washington had strict orders to abide by that....

OK, I wasn't paying attention....

but my point is, how many more people will this huge blitz wake up who never would have awoken if they'd treated him like any other person running for Senate?
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My thoughts exactly. In the end I believe this may open a wellspring of interest in the Constitution and a big plus for Rand Paul.
 
legion said:
What the MSM doesn't realize is that there are still areas of the south that are still segregated. They just fly under the radar. Believe it or not, its generally accepted in many communities that there are some places where some people just shouldn't go. It's not a race issue, it's a cultural/class issue that won't be fixed by any legislation.

Kentucky still has family feuds going on! I don't think that Rand Paul questioning the consequences of the Civil Rights act is going to resonate with Kentucky voters because in the south it's understood that the people changed the situation, not the law.
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It doesn't have to be "under the radar". Look at Bob Jones University before 2000. If you're not a place of "public accommodation" the CRA doesn't apply to you. People who keep tying this back to segregation or the "right to discriminate" are missing the larger point. The interstate commerce clause is the main tool for the federal government to expand it's power in the post "new deal" era. Argue the larger point and you can ignore the race issue.
 
BlackTerrel said:
And what happens when someone from the "wrong race" accidentally wanders over.
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Body language and attitude changes at SOME places. However, it has a lot more to do with your percieved social status than anything most of the time. Also the time of day. There are plenty of places you're welcome during the day, but sure as hell don't come at night. Many restaurant/bars follow this code. There are exceptions to every rule, however.

Some places enforce it by calling themselves "private members only" clubs.
 
jmdrake said:
It doesn't have to be "under the radar". Look at Bob Jones University before 2000. If you're not a place of "public accommodation" the CRA doesn't apply to you. People who keep tying this back to segregation or the "right to discriminate" are missing the larger point. The interstate commerce clause is the main tool for the federal government to expand it's power in the post "new deal" era. Argue the larger point and you can ignore the race issue.
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I don't care about the letter of the law. We are discussing the practicality -- the reactions of your average Kentucky citizen. These arguments won't resonate because there is no way were going to go back to true segregation so what's the point of even discussing it?
 
I know a few guys that are super liberal and regular Maddow watchers and likely Conway supporters who said Rand said nothing wrong and it is really just a way for the media to try to attack Rand.
 
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