Ron Paul polls 10% for 2012 GOP Nomination (highest national numbers yet)

[Kregisen]

13% of men, 14% of self-described "Independents" who are likely Republican voters, and 12% of those under age 50.

The problem continues to be the older folks, hardline GOP voters, and women.

Old people don't do research but I guess when you live your first 60 years of your life without internet or any other means of communication besides your color television set, you aren't gonna suddenly switch.

Atleast more old people will die by 2012 (okay that was horrible....but true). I really don't see anyone currently over the age of 70 to be converted to the liberty movement. Just not gonna happen.

Hardline GOP voters....only way to deal with them is get Freedom Watch more ratings and hope it reaches FNC, or pray that hell freezes over and Beck endorses Ron.

Women.....I think just by statistics, women for the most part don't care about politics as much, don't do as much research, and vote on emotion more-so than men. (though there's obviously still many that do)

 

[itshappening]

Don't forget Ron has a significant fundraising edge too which will put him within striking distance of the top 2, i.e Palin and the self funding Romney

If Ron announces early there is no doubt he can build a war chest and run ads in Iowa and New Hampshire attacking Romneycare, Newt the fake and portraying himself as a conservative leader

 

[Anti Federalist]

Ron, please, if you are even considering the idea, announce, now!

 

[TheTyke]

I think the perfect time would be on the heels of a huge Randslide in November. But we have to make that happen first!

 

[rich34]

Anyone that is trying to discourage another run I have to question their motives...

Anyone that was around when the revolution started would know that Ron wasn't even polling when he started and was hardly even on the radar even when Iowa and New Hampshire was around the corner. To put this mildly, FOLKS THIS IS HUGE!! Paul is going to be a very serious contender this time around so all you peeps that are on the fence either need to take a shit or get off the pot!!

 

[nobody's_hero]

Rand has a serious chance, and even in 2012(Obama pulled this off). The GOP lacks any candidates who are not old establishment relics, the mood is very anti-establishment. Rand Paul fits the bill quiet nicely.

I have hopes for him in 2012.

Eh. I don't know about the whole leaving Senate thing to shoot for the presidency right away. It makes you look like you're just looking to move up the ladder ASAP, than to actually represent the people of your district. Since that has been the pinnacle of Rand Paul's campaign appeal, it might come across as a bit hypocritical of him.

I have high hopes for 2016, though.

 

[bolidew]

He don't have to announce the earliest but need to prepare for it NOW.

 

[Epic]

http://hotair.com/archives/2010/08/...-among-republicans-who-say-theyve-smoked-pot/

Paul struggling in PPP August national poll...

 

[Anti Federalist]

http://hotair.com/archives/2010/08/...-among-republicans-who-say-theyve-smoked-pot/

Paul struggling in PPP August national poll...

Gag poll

The sample size was only, er, 83 people, but even so, I’m intrigued to see her so far ahead of Ron Paul, whom you might think would have this particular market cornered. Either her brand as a western libertarian-ish type is stronger than we realized or pot-smoking is so mainstream even among Republicans that there’s no “fringe effect” when polling this particular demographic. When you sample a group of conservatives who’ve smoked weed, you end up with … a group of conservatives, not the pilots of the next “rEVOLution” blimp or whatever. Exit question: Which formerly lefty issue will a majority of the right embrace first, marijuana legalization or gay marriage?

 

[Epic]

antifed, I think the sample size *among republicans who had smoked marijuana* was 83 people. The entire poll is usually 500. PPP does this every month. Looks like RP is just gonna get 5% or so this month. Last month he got 7 or 8 I think.

 

[Anti Federalist]

antifed, I think the sample size *among republicans who had smoked marijuana* was 83 people. The entire poll is usually 500. PPP does this every month. Looks like RP is just gonna get 5% or so this month. Last month he got 7 or 8 I think.

83 people is a legitimate sample?

I really thought it was a gag.

Oh well...thanks for the info.

 

[RPgrassrootsactivist]

Ron needs to announce shortly after the November elections and he needs to announce that he's running with Judge Napolitano as his VP. Bringing the Judge on board from square one will provide a huge boost to Ron's poll numbers and the public perception of his viability.

But will the Judge be willing to do it? I hope so. I encourage people to send letters of support for this idea to the Judge.

Judge Andrew Napolitano
c/o FOX News Channel
1211 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10036

 

[TheTyke]

Ron needs to announce shortly after the November elections and he needs to announce that he's running with Judge Napolitano as his VP. Bringing the Judge on board from square one will provide a huge boost to Ron's poll numbers and the public perception of his viability.

But will the Judge be willing to do it? I hope so. I encourage people to send letters of support for this idea to the Judge.

Judge Andrew Napolitano
c/o FOX News Channel
1211 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10036

That's a really great idea... the Judge is amazing, and is now getting quite a following. One thing that hampered Ron was that he was busy with his duties in Congress and couldn't visit key areas as often as his rivals... the Judge could travel around speaking on behalf of the ticket which would be HUGE!!!

 

[Fredom101]

I fail to understand the point of the so-called tea party. If they all want Romney and Palin, why aren't they just the GOP?

 

[LibertyEagle]

Anyone that is trying to discourage another run I have to question their motives...

Anyone that was around when the revolution started would know that Ron wasn't even polling when he started and was hardly even on the radar even when Iowa and New Hampshire was around the corner. To put this mildly, FOLKS THIS IS HUGE!! Paul is going to be a very serious contender this time around so all you peeps that are on the fence either need to take a shit or get off the pot!!

Please tell me you aren't seriously believing that the revolution just started with the last presidential campaign?

There have been a lot of people for many, many years fighting these assholes. Our country would have bit the dust long ago, if not for these patriots.

 

[amonasro]

How the heck did Huckster drop 10%? Are people getting smart or what?

 

[RPgrassrootsactivist]

How the heck did Huckster drop 10%? Are people getting smart or what?

I suppose the answer is both yes and no. According to the chart at http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showpost.php?p=2839666&postcount=5 Huckabee and Romney dropped between March and August, and Palin remained static.

But while Ron gained, so did Newt. So there is both good and bad to be seen here, but probably more good than bad, because I don't think Newt is going to be a serious threat in 2012.

 

[Imperial]

Interwebz stole my post

 

[HOLLYWOOD]

13% of men, 14% of self-described "Independents" who are likely Republican voters, and 12% of those under age 50.

The problem continues to be the older folks, hardline GOP voters, and women.

Because they're glued to FOX NEWS, etc... I had a discussion with a couple of senior citizen's last week, who want Romney or Newt to run in 2012. Brainwashed FOX and NEOCON right radio crap has made their choice for them. AARP Too.

I had to explain everything these guys have done for the last 25 years and it's repercussions on the economy, liberties, and country. Of course they were basing their decision upon what they are told from others in MSM. Never once either did any investigative research on any of the candidates. Always basing it on what they heard, are suppose to believe, or were told by MSM.

Then were lessons in Internet search engines, what to look for, and vetting candidates... even with exceptional teaching and exposes... it's still very hard to teach old dogs new tricks.

 

[james1906]

Because they're glued to FOX NEWS, etc... I had a discussion with a couple of senior citizen's last week, who want Romney or Newt to run in 2012. Brainwashed FOX and NEOCON right radio crap has made their choice for them. AARP Too.

I had to explain everything these guys have done for the last 25 years and it's repercussions on the economy, liberties, and country. Of course they were basing their decision upon what they are told from others in MSM. Never once either did any investigative research on any of the candidates. Always basing it on what they heard, are suppose to believe, or were told by MSM.

Then were lessons in Internet search engines, what to look for, and vetting candidates... even with exceptional teaching and exposes... it's still very hard to teach old dogs new tricks.

They can vote for reckless spending, as they aren't going to be the ones paying for it.