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Ron Paul Forums is a tremendous hub of creativity and dedication. Together, we have accomplished a great deal of grassroots success stories, and continue everyday to brainstorm the next big thing in political grassroots campaigning. In order to keep everything straight at this point, I have developed a post of what I consider everything we are, or must do, to bring a Ron Paul presidency to this nation. Please feel free to comment, critique, or suggest things to be added or removed.
Organization:
1) The Ron Paul Grassroots Conference Call
(Refer to this thread for the original idea)
Last week, I participated in a Ron Paul Grassroots Conference Call in which we discussed running grassroots TV ad's in Iowa, the newest campaign news and strategy, with a few other RPF members. I think it was an incredibly useful and efficient usage of time where we could bounce ideas off each other much faster than posting online. I think if we can do one of these a week, with a larger sampling from RPF and beyond, we can truly become a productive grassroots.
2) Meet-Up Groups
http://ronpaul.meetup.com/
Our Meet-Up groups did amazing things in 2008. Right now, we need to focus on getting our dormant ones running again. We need to start creating new ones for areas that haven't created one yet. And we need to encourage the ones we have to push the envelope campaigning-wise.
Freedom Atlas
http://freedomatlas.org/
This is a great site with hundreds of pro-liberty groups from all over. If you are looking for a group, please search and send out an email to the group organizer. We are always looking for new members to help out!
Promotion
1) Twitter
(Refer to original Twitter handle thread here.)
The other candidates have a much large following on Twitter, and we know this is ridiculous because the Internet belongs to Ron Paul. We need the Twitter page of "@ronpaul" to explode with followers and traffic to help him with new supporters and the youth. Also, we need to start new hashtags, and get a Ron Paul- related hashtag to trend. Getting a RP hashtag to trend would result in millions of voters seeing his message in a short format *160 characters*.
2) Youtube
We owned Youtube in 2008. If you can make videos, please do! The more videos about RP, the better! If not, please go and rate / comment / favorite your best RP videos to help push them for other people to see. The amount of traffic Youtube gets is incredible, RP needs to be everywhere!
3) Facebook
Most of us here have dozens and dozens of RP supporters as friends on Facebook, and it's great to help network and set up events with others.
Check this thread for the 2011 Ron Paul Facebook Network: Link
Grassroots Events / Ideas:
1) The Ron Paul Garage Sale
Facebook Group: Link
Website: http://yardsalemoneybomb.info/
This grassroots idea is a great way to make money for the campaign, talk to your neighbors about the upcoming election, and get rid of unwanted stuff! I think this could really be big!
3)Iowa Robopolls
The people working for the Robopolls are looking for Iowa RP supporters. They actually get very good bang for their buck, so consider donating to this great cause!
One of their links can be found here. The OP updates and runs these a lot, this is just one of 4 polls.
4)Grassroots Press
This newspaper is a great idea for important early states. Check the thread here for information. It's very cheap to produce and donations are needed.
5)Ads in Iowa
(Original thread can be found here.)
The campaign doesn't look great if it negatively attacks other candidates, but if the grassroots does it it's fine! This group of people is looking to make ads in Iowa to help for the Straw Poll coming up! There is a lot going into this, and it will make a huge impact.
6)Pub Crawls:
This awesome new idea was first expressed in this thread, I think it represents something interesting that can be very effective.
7) Street / County Fairs
An awesome way to spread Ron Paul to the masses is to buy a booth at a local county or street fair. Set up some signs, some slim-jims, and talk to the people about the upcoming election. It's all about gauging voters thoughts on the political climate. There is a fair close to me that has over 1 million people in attendance every year! Go out there and talk to people!
Fundraising:
Money-bombs
We all know the impact Money-bombs have. The next one is the July 19, "Ready, Ames, Fire"
Information can be found here: http://www.readyamesfire.com/
Money-bombs not only give the campaign much needed early money, they help for press, and look great compared to other candidates.
Grassroots PACs.
There has been a lot of talk on here about a Grassroots PAC to help raise money for Ron. I believe there is one floating around, and if somebody has more info it would be great to post here>
Iowa for Ron Paul projects
We are still looking to fill up the Iowa for RP projects donation meters! We almost have all county fairs filed, but the others are all looking bleak. A donation here also counts to a donation to the campaign, so during the July money-bomb donate there first!
http://www.iowaforronpaul.com/projects.php
Official Events:
Ron Paul Events
Obviously, if RP has any events close to you, you MUST attend. It's imperative he has a large following everywhere he goes.
LPAC
The biggest C4L / Ron Paul / Liberty event of the year in Las Vegas. If you can, please attend LPAC 2011.
Information can be found here.
Campaign Videos
This is out of our hands, but we need the campaign to produce real official videos of speeches and the like. Other candidates have them, we only have a teleprompter 5 minute email video. I think this needs to happen!
Materials:
The Campaign Store
Considered a donation to the campaign, here is the official store: http://www.ronpaul2012.com/store/
Ron Paul Products
The go-to grassroots store for Ron Paul materials. RPP is THE BEST. Cheap and great quality.
http://ronpaulproducts.com/
Other grassroots materials can be found here.
Tax Cards
Can be purchased here.
"Ron Paul Designs" has made a great card targeting bartenders and waitresses to vote for Mr. Paul because of his stance on taxes. They always have other cards targeting Blue Democrats (see below) and they are very cheap! These are great to hand out and give away to spark interest about RP.
Downloads:
Here is a flyer that you can download and print out and spread around or put up in strategic places. It's very cheap to go to an office supplies store and make hundreds of copies to have. Flyer link can be found here.
Here is a tip card sheet that you can leave when you go out to a restaurant, again going to an office supplies store is a cheap and effective way to make copies. Link found here.
Other:
Endorsements:
Reach out to politicians, candidates, business owners, and journalists for endorsements-local and national. The more endorsements Ron Paul recieves, the better the chance he will make a larger impact in the election.
A great list of Iowa GOP can be found here. Emailing these people politely asking for an endorsement of Ron Paul is a great way to help.
Ron Paul Republicans / Liberty Candidates
Other than the 2012 Presidential election, many local, county, state, and Congressional elections are being held next year. We must support these candidates! We have seen what Rand Paul has done in the Senate, just imagine more Rand's or Ron's. We must vote in friends for the message of Liberty.
Blue Democrats Facebook Group can be found here.
Important Dates post can be found here.
Organization:
1) The Ron Paul Grassroots Conference Call
(Refer to this thread for the original idea)
Last week, I participated in a Ron Paul Grassroots Conference Call in which we discussed running grassroots TV ad's in Iowa, the newest campaign news and strategy, with a few other RPF members. I think it was an incredibly useful and efficient usage of time where we could bounce ideas off each other much faster than posting online. I think if we can do one of these a week, with a larger sampling from RPF and beyond, we can truly become a productive grassroots.
2) Meet-Up Groups
http://ronpaul.meetup.com/
Our Meet-Up groups did amazing things in 2008. Right now, we need to focus on getting our dormant ones running again. We need to start creating new ones for areas that haven't created one yet. And we need to encourage the ones we have to push the envelope campaigning-wise.
Freedom Atlas
http://freedomatlas.org/
This is a great site with hundreds of pro-liberty groups from all over. If you are looking for a group, please search and send out an email to the group organizer. We are always looking for new members to help out!
Promotion
1) Twitter
(Refer to original Twitter handle thread here.)
The other candidates have a much large following on Twitter, and we know this is ridiculous because the Internet belongs to Ron Paul. We need the Twitter page of "@ronpaul" to explode with followers and traffic to help him with new supporters and the youth. Also, we need to start new hashtags, and get a Ron Paul- related hashtag to trend. Getting a RP hashtag to trend would result in millions of voters seeing his message in a short format *160 characters*.
2) Youtube
We owned Youtube in 2008. If you can make videos, please do! The more videos about RP, the better! If not, please go and rate / comment / favorite your best RP videos to help push them for other people to see. The amount of traffic Youtube gets is incredible, RP needs to be everywhere!
3) Facebook
Most of us here have dozens and dozens of RP supporters as friends on Facebook, and it's great to help network and set up events with others.
Check this thread for the 2011 Ron Paul Facebook Network: Link
Grassroots Events / Ideas:
1) The Ron Paul Garage Sale
Facebook Group: Link
Website: http://yardsalemoneybomb.info/
This grassroots idea is a great way to make money for the campaign, talk to your neighbors about the upcoming election, and get rid of unwanted stuff! I think this could really be big!
3)Iowa Robopolls
The people working for the Robopolls are looking for Iowa RP supporters. They actually get very good bang for their buck, so consider donating to this great cause!
One of their links can be found here. The OP updates and runs these a lot, this is just one of 4 polls.
4)Grassroots Press
This newspaper is a great idea for important early states. Check the thread here for information. It's very cheap to produce and donations are needed.
5)Ads in Iowa
(Original thread can be found here.)
The campaign doesn't look great if it negatively attacks other candidates, but if the grassroots does it it's fine! This group of people is looking to make ads in Iowa to help for the Straw Poll coming up! There is a lot going into this, and it will make a huge impact.
6)Pub Crawls:
This awesome new idea was first expressed in this thread, I think it represents something interesting that can be very effective.
7) Street / County Fairs
An awesome way to spread Ron Paul to the masses is to buy a booth at a local county or street fair. Set up some signs, some slim-jims, and talk to the people about the upcoming election. It's all about gauging voters thoughts on the political climate. There is a fair close to me that has over 1 million people in attendance every year! Go out there and talk to people!
Fundraising:
Money-bombs
We all know the impact Money-bombs have. The next one is the July 19, "Ready, Ames, Fire"
Information can be found here: http://www.readyamesfire.com/
Money-bombs not only give the campaign much needed early money, they help for press, and look great compared to other candidates.
Grassroots PACs.
There has been a lot of talk on here about a Grassroots PAC to help raise money for Ron. I believe there is one floating around, and if somebody has more info it would be great to post here>
Iowa for Ron Paul projects
We are still looking to fill up the Iowa for RP projects donation meters! We almost have all county fairs filed, but the others are all looking bleak. A donation here also counts to a donation to the campaign, so during the July money-bomb donate there first!
http://www.iowaforronpaul.com/projects.php
Official Events:
Ron Paul Events
Obviously, if RP has any events close to you, you MUST attend. It's imperative he has a large following everywhere he goes.
LPAC
The biggest C4L / Ron Paul / Liberty event of the year in Las Vegas. If you can, please attend LPAC 2011.
Information can be found here.
Campaign Videos
This is out of our hands, but we need the campaign to produce real official videos of speeches and the like. Other candidates have them, we only have a teleprompter 5 minute email video. I think this needs to happen!
Materials:
The Campaign Store
Considered a donation to the campaign, here is the official store: http://www.ronpaul2012.com/store/
Ron Paul Products
The go-to grassroots store for Ron Paul materials. RPP is THE BEST. Cheap and great quality.
http://ronpaulproducts.com/
Other grassroots materials can be found here.
Tax Cards
Can be purchased here.
"Ron Paul Designs" has made a great card targeting bartenders and waitresses to vote for Mr. Paul because of his stance on taxes. They always have other cards targeting Blue Democrats (see below) and they are very cheap! These are great to hand out and give away to spark interest about RP.
Downloads:
Here is a flyer that you can download and print out and spread around or put up in strategic places. It's very cheap to go to an office supplies store and make hundreds of copies to have. Flyer link can be found here.
Here is a tip card sheet that you can leave when you go out to a restaurant, again going to an office supplies store is a cheap and effective way to make copies. Link found here.
Other:
Endorsements:
Reach out to politicians, candidates, business owners, and journalists for endorsements-local and national. The more endorsements Ron Paul recieves, the better the chance he will make a larger impact in the election.
A great list of Iowa GOP can be found here. Emailing these people politely asking for an endorsement of Ron Paul is a great way to help.
Ron Paul Republicans / Liberty Candidates
Other than the 2012 Presidential election, many local, county, state, and Congressional elections are being held next year. We must support these candidates! We have seen what Rand Paul has done in the Senate, just imagine more Rand's or Ron's. We must vote in friends for the message of Liberty.
Blue Democrats Facebook Group can be found here.
Important Dates post can be found here.
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