Ron Paul has a woman problem: Time to address it

[rp2012win]

PPP Minnesota:
Men: 26%
Women: 12%

Nevada Entrance poll:
Men: 23%
Women: 14%

In all the other states as well, he's getting crushed with women. My thinking is that women are more afraid of his foreign policy and are concerned he will not protect the country from threats. Women like to feel protected and Paul needs to do a better job of saying he will defend our country without hesitation from all threats foreign and domestic. Also, some of his positions might some "harsh" to women so maybe he can try and come across as he did in the last debate as someone who can joke around from time to time and seem more grandfatherly (in his own bad ass way).

 

[thoughtomator]

Well, Mitt is a very handsome guy.

 

[FreedomFox]

Perhaps he needs to be a guest on The View again.

 

[CTRattlesnake]

Push the fact that he's been married for 55 years to the same woman?

 

[justatrey]

I think Mitt got something like 56% of the female vote in Nevada.

It's true that it's a problem, but there's not much we can do about it other than hope that Romney somehow becomes less physically attractive to them. There have been studies done on this in the past and looks play a big role apparently, which I'll never understand.

 

[Maximus]

Carol Paul.

She needs to be in a commercial asap, and talking in it (not just a photo of her and Ron where you can't see her that well). I've noticed she's been a bit more visible lately on stage.

 

[LibertyEagle]

PPP Minnesota:
Men: 26%
Women: 12%

Nevada Entrance poll:
Men: 23%
Women: 14%

In all the other states as well, he's getting crushed with women. My thinking is that women are more afraid of his foreign policy and are concerned he will not protect the country from threats. Women like to feel protected and Paul needs to do a better job of saying he will defend our country without hesitation from all threats foreign and domestic. Also, some of his positions might some "harsh" to women so maybe he can try and come across as he did in the last debate as someone who can joke around from time to time and seem more grandfatherly (in his own bad ass way).

How about this. A whole lot of people over 40 perceive Dr. Paul as weak on national defense and siding with our enemies. Many also perceive him as being "anti-military". They do not hear a strategy for defending our country against our enemies and have interpreted him saying "anti-war" as being a pacifist. Many also do not know what he is talking about when he says business cycle or washing out the malinvestment and they do not hear what actual steps he will take that will result in them being able to find a job. Top all that off with the fact that they do not believe he can beat Obama. Voila.

 

[The One]

When trying to understand the thought processes of the female voter, just think of a man...and then take away reason and accountability. My gf has literally been in favor of at least every one of the other candidates in the GOP primary at one point or another as she has watched debates, etc. with me throughout the process. Sometimes she changes her mind several times within the same debate. The only candidate she hasn't supported is RP because he doesn't "sound good".

In all fairness, it's hardly a female problem, and I was just joking in my first sentence. I think the overwhelming majority of voters are just like my gf...clueless, gullible followers. They simply do not get it. Don't get me wrong...I love my girl. She, like most Americans, just doesn't get it and lacks the capacity to ever get it. It's a societal problem.

 

[LibertyEagle]

When trying to understand the thought processes of the female voter, just think of a man...and then take away reason and accountability. My gf has literally been in favor of at least every one of the other candidates in the GOP primary at one point or another as she has watched debates, etc. with me throughout the process. Sometimes she changes her mind several times within the same debate. The only candidate she hasn't supported is RP because he doesn't "sound good".

In all fairness, it's hardly a female problem, and I was just joking in my first sentence. I think the overwhelming majority of voters are just like my gf...clueless, gullible followers. They simply do not get it. Don't get me wrong...I love my girl. She, like most Americans, just doesn't get it and lacks the capacity to ever get it. It's a societal problem.

That says more about your girlfriend than women in general.

 

[Maximus]

When trying to understand the thought processes of the female voter, just think of a man...and then take away reason and accountability. My gf has literally been in favor of at least every one of the other candidates in the GOP primary at one point or another as she has watched debates, etc. with me throughout the process. Sometimes she changes her mind several times within the same debate. The only candidate she hasn't supported is RP because he doesn't "sound good".

In all fairness, it's hardly a female problem, and I was just joking in my first sentence. I think the overwhelming majority of voters are just like my gf...clueless, gullible followers. They simply do not get it. Don't get me wrong...I love my girl. She, like most Americans, just doesn't get it and lacks the capacity to ever get it. It's a societal problem.

And this is going to win them over how?

We have some amazing female supporters that kick more ass then most of the men here (including myself)

 

[The One]

That says more about your girlfriend than women in general.

Did you read the whole post, LE? My point is that very few people spend the time required, and apply the critical thinking skills needed, in order to really understand what's going on and make informed decisions. We have to realize that not many people are like us and adopt strategies to win voters who base their decisions on their feelings at the moment. Ever notice how many people say they didn't make up their minds until they walked into the voting booth?

 

[LibertyEagle]

Did you read the whole post, LE? My point is that very few people spend the time required, and apply the critical thinking skills needed, in order to really understand what's going on and make informed decisions. We have to realize that not many people are like us and adopt strategies to win voters who base their decisions on their feelings at the moment. Ever notice how many people say they didn't make up their minds until they walked into the voting booth?

This part was obnoxious as all hell and ignorant to boot.

When trying to understand the thought processes of the female voter, just think of a man...and then take away reason and accountability.

Perhaps you should reconsider your approach, before you talk to anymore women about Ron Paul.

 

[The One]

And this is going to win them over how?

We have some amazing female supporters that kick more ass then most of the men here (including myself)

Again, did you read the whole post? Or did you react with your emotions after the first sentence?

 

[No Free Beer]

In Nevada, women sided with Romney, followed by Gingrich.

I think the problem is with them, not us.

 

[LibertyEagle]

In Nevada, women sided with Romney, followed by Gingrich.

I think the problem is with them, not us.

No. It is the way the message is framed.

 

[The One]

This part was obnoxious as all hell and ignorant to boot.

How about this part?

"I was just joking in my first sentence."

I was playing off a line Jack Nicholson said in the movie As Good as it Gets.

Haven't we talked about your tendency to take things too seriously?

 

[KingNothing]

When trying to understand the thought processes of the female voter, just think of a man...and then take away reason and accountability. My gf has literally been in favor of at least every one of the other candidates in the GOP primary at one point or another as she has watched debates, etc. with me throughout the process. Sometimes she changes her mind several times within the same debate. The only candidate she hasn't supported is RP because he doesn't "sound good".

In all fairness, it's hardly a female problem, and I was just joking in my first sentence. I think the overwhelming majority of voters are just like my gf...clueless, gullible followers. They simply do not get it. Don't get me wrong...I love my girl. She, like most Americans, just doesn't get it and lacks the capacity to ever get it. It's a societal problem.

My LAYdeee likes Paul, just because I do. The same can be said for many of my friends and family.

But we certainly do have a problem with older folks and women. By and large, neither category takes to drastic change or radical individualism.... so it's to be expected that we'd see problems with them. I'm not sure what the campaign can do about it at this point. We, as individuals, must do our best to convince others that our way is the correct one. Be kinder, be more well read, be more empathetic, etc etc etc and show everyone in your circle that Paul's candidacy is the only one that makes sense.

 

[low preference guy]

I think the problem is with them, not us.

Exactly.

 

[KingNothing]

This part was obnoxious as all hell and ignorant to boot.



Perhaps you should reconsider your approach, before you talk to anymore women about Ron Paul.

Oh, come on. It's a quote from a chick flick, for Christ sake. It was a joke.

 

[low preference guy]

No. It is the way the message is framed.

How should it be framed?