Ron Paul is poised to do well Tuesday.

[Chester Copperpot]

Up until now we have had record turnouts in all the states. Why? There were lots of candidates in the race. Also those candidates were able to focus on one state at a time. Quite simply: You had 5+ other candidates able to put ALL their resources into GOTV efforts in a single state.

Come Tuesday that won't happen. We are down to 4 candidates and no other candidate will be able to put all their resources into all 20 states. Except us!

The same core dedicated group of Ron Paul supporters will show up to vote in all the states. We will be dragging friends and family to the polls. Ron Paul will have the same percentage of the general population as he has had in other states, BUT the other candidates will have less because they can't focus on a single state.

I predict some surprises for RP on tuesday. Just make sure to get every single Ron Paul voter to the polls or caucus on tuesday in your state!

I hope you are right. Im gonna pray hard tonight.

 

[specsaregood]

What people might not realize is that while McCain focuses on winning all of the primary states with the help of the media, Romney is pouring money into the caucus states to deliberately stop Paul. I don't know that we can compete with that, especially if Nevada and Maine are to be any indicator.

Nevada and Maine were single states, they were able to focus on JUST that state (In fact Romney completely abandoned SC so that he could concentrate on NV). That is my point. It will be MUCH harder/expensive for them to focus all their efforts on all these states at one time. Whereas that is our power. We will be consistent in ALL 20 states. Their turnout will drop as their ability to focus on each state will be diminished.

 

[specsaregood]

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[Paul Revered]

I posted the OP on MySpace.

 

[MilitaryDave]

There are lots of states AFTER Super Tuesday and Ron Paul is the only one besides Romney with the resources to compete. McCain has the media ... for now. Let's keep our eye on the strategy ... we need precinct leaders and we need way more money to keep the campaign strong after tomorrow!

 

[Bubba]

The only way to win is to make sure that ALL the votes are counted AND reported hoestly. Then and only then will the landslide be acknowledged.

The % numbers keep going up in accordance with the increase in Precinct Leaders for that State. It's an established pattern that is growing exponentially. No other camp has the numbers and the man power to do this. United we stand...

Need a Precinct Leader / Vote Cop Revolution to keep 'em honest.

 

[PeacePlan]

I am saying a few prayers for the good Dr. but only my footwork will make it happen.

Please do your footwork and pray - win your precinct!

Go Ron!

 

[HenryKnoxFineBooks]

I think we still need to win at least 5 states to make it to a brokered convention, right?

This is wrong. Party rules state, that to have your name considered, AFTER THE FIRST BALLOT, the majority of a delegates from 5 states are needed to sponsor a candidate. ex. After the third ballot, no one is nominated, the majority of delegates from Georgia, Alabama, NC, SC, and Florida band together and submit Newt Gingrich, who didnt even run, they can do so. or RP, you get the point.

 

[wfd40]

Go take a drive around south jersey. it will warm your heart.

thats what everyone was saying before NH

 

[specsaregood]

thats what everyone was saying before NH

Yes and a significant number of things have changed since then. Go back and read the OP.

 

[Redcard]

This is wrong. Party rules state, that to have your name considered, AFTER THE FIRST BALLOT, the majority of a delegates from 5 states are needed to sponsor a candidate. ex. After the third ballot, no one is nominated, the majority of delegates from Georgia, Alabama, NC, SC, and Florida band together and submit Newt Gingrich, who didnt even run, they can do so. or RP, you get the point.

Not quite.

In order to be considered, you must demonstrate the support of a majority of delegates in five states.

Then someone will "nominate" you and make a nominating speech.

Then someone will "Second" and make the seconding speech.

Then you can be voted on in the role call vote.

 

[Bradley in DC]

This is wrong. Party rules state, that to have your name considered, AFTER THE FIRST BALLOT, the majority of a delegates from 5 states are needed to sponsor a candidate. ex. After the third ballot, no one is nominated, the majority of delegates from Georgia, Alabama, NC, SC, and Florida band together and submit Newt Gingrich, who didnt even run, they can do so. or RP, you get the point.

No, the rules are clear. To be nominated ON ANY BALLOT, one needs to demonstrate support from a majority of delegates from five states.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=104384

Here are the actual rules:

Rules "binding" delegates are determined by the states: some delegates are not bound at all, others for the first few votes (first, second or third), while other states bind their delegates until they are released.

In order to be eligible to be nominated at all [RNC Rule 40(b)], one requirement is to win the majority of delegates in five states (including DC and territories, RNC Rule 27).

 

[Bradley in DC]

A couple of random thoughts:

Kudos to all for a substantive discussion on winning the nomination on the convention.

When the official campaign brought Mark Elam and John Tate on board to head the campaign, it is a sure sign they are running to win now--not just to run an educational campaign. Give them some time and all of our support to pull this off for us.

Five states: half of the states will vote after tomorrow--this definition also includes DC and the territories. http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=102701

"Demonstrate" support from a majority of delegates doesn't only mean winning the elected delegates: there are several kinds of delegates and we could have some secret admirers among the unelected "superdelegates" whose votes would count towards our majority support. If delegates bound to candidates that drop out are "released" by their candidate, they would be free to support us--and many would want to stop a McCain coronation.

Politics: there may be some politics going on at the convention, go figure. If we're willing to act like grown ups, Romney or Huckabee or someone might want to make tactical alliances to our mutual benefit. For example, RP delegates in one state might support Huck to give him a majority there to get him to five states, and his delegates in another could support us for the same reason. Romney may sacrifice a delegate or two to keep us in contention to muddy the waters and stop a McCain coronation.

 

[Redcard]

Right, Bradley.

The problem I see with this whole "brokered convention" thing is that we're not going to be in a position to be much more than a kingmaker.. and that would get us, at best, a VP position. I want to win, not be a VP

 

[freelance]

A couple of random thoughts:

Kudos to all for a substantive discussion on winning the nomination on the convention.

When the official campaign brought Mark Elam and John Tate on board to head the campaign, it is a sure sign they are running to win now--not just to run an educational campaign. Give them some time and all of our support to pull this off for us.

Five states: half of the states will vote after tomorrow--this definition also includes DC and the territories. http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=102701

"Demonstrate" support from a majority of delegates doesn't only mean winning the elected delegates: there are several kinds of delegates and we could have some secret admirers among the unelected "superdelegates" whose votes would count towards our majority support. If delegates bound to candidates that drop out are "released" by their candidate, they would be free to support us--and many would want to stop a McCain coronation.

Politics: there may be some politics going on at the convention, go figure. If we're willing to act like grown ups, Romney or Huckabee or someone might want to make tactical alliances to our mutual benefit. For example, RP delegates in one state might support Huck to give him a majority there to get him to five states, and his delegates in another could support us for the same reason. Romney may sacrifice a delegate or two to keep us in contention to muddy the waters and stop a McCain coronation.

Thanks for that explanation.

 

[voytechs]

The local GOP has been running the phone banks for McCain on their own tab here in Syracuse. Outside of that no competition.

 

[N13]

Right, Bradley.

The problem I see with this whole "brokered convention" thing is that we're not going to be in a position to be much more than a kingmaker.. and that would get us, at best, a VP position. I want to win, not be a VP

If VP is the best we can do, We'll take it.

 

[Redcard]

If VP is the best we can do, We'll take it.

Being a VP to John McCain or Mitt Romney is about as worthwhile as teaching grasshoppers how to play chess.

 

[N13]

Being a VP to John McCain or Mitt Romney is about as worthwhile as teaching grasshoppers how to play chess.

I agree with McCain, but Romney isn't fixed like concrete. He can change his positions again and again.

Being VP would help the movement in the future. More in Congress and more numbers on the ground. Cheney was as powerful as GW. VPs can do a great deal.

If you are faced with VP or nothing, please do not be foolish.

 

[Redcard]

I agree with McCain, but Romney isn't fixed like concrete. He can change his positions again and again.

Being VP would help the movement in the future. More in Congress and more numbers on the ground. Cheney was as powerful as GW. VPs can do a great deal.

If you are faced with VP or nothing, please do not be foolish.

I'm not foolish. I just don't think Ron Paul would accept a VP position. I think he'd see that as pandering, and so would much of his base.