ThePiousPriest
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South Carolina can be ours, we just have to REALLY work hard on it. I'm on the ground here in South Carolina, particularly the Upstate of SC. I'd call this a stronghold of Neocons.
The polls may show Romney has a commanding lead, but keep in mind, there is a MAJOR disconnect between the establishment GOP and the average GOP voter.I'm fairly confident this translates into the "commanding lead of Romney". Nikki Haley's endorsement of Romney has not gone over well and it may actually work against her when she seeks re-election. Our major targets will be Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich. Santorum will more than likely try to cover ground in the Upstate where ALOT of Evangelicals exist. Gingrich seems to be spread all over the state.
This is Perry and Gingrich's last line of defense. Should this not go well for them, both of them could very well drop out. Denying Santorum a win here would certainly prevent him from claiming "The Christian's Choice".
Gingrich has made significant ties with the establishment GOP in the state, so that is something to be aware of as well. If you could tie Newt to the "Good Ole Boy system in Columbia" to the average GOP voter, that could shut Gingrich out.
Some tips for talking to South Carolina voters: We rely on ALOT of Federal Dollars, so explaining how the 1 trillion dollars in cuts actually helps them more than it hurts them is crucial.
Foreign Policy is the biggest complaint many folks around here have to Ron Paul. Explaining how Ron Paul's Foreign Policy is Pro-American is very important. Making note of strong veteran support could also win people on the fence over.
Should someone bring up the issue of drugs, talk about how much easier it would be for church and family groups to treat drug addicts outside of the prison system. Explaining how Liberty defends family and church values will go a long way in making inroads with South Carolina Voters.
You will more than likely get resistance form Talk Radio. Newsradio WORD is a big culprit of this. The listening area covers the Greenville Spartanburg metro area.They are influential, but do not control the avenue of discussion. So far the local news outlets seem to be taking orders from up top with regards to coverage of Ron Paul. Expect local media ignoring or smearing him.
Any other info, I will add it later.
The polls may show Romney has a commanding lead, but keep in mind, there is a MAJOR disconnect between the establishment GOP and the average GOP voter.I'm fairly confident this translates into the "commanding lead of Romney". Nikki Haley's endorsement of Romney has not gone over well and it may actually work against her when she seeks re-election. Our major targets will be Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich. Santorum will more than likely try to cover ground in the Upstate where ALOT of Evangelicals exist. Gingrich seems to be spread all over the state.
This is Perry and Gingrich's last line of defense. Should this not go well for them, both of them could very well drop out. Denying Santorum a win here would certainly prevent him from claiming "The Christian's Choice".
Gingrich has made significant ties with the establishment GOP in the state, so that is something to be aware of as well. If you could tie Newt to the "Good Ole Boy system in Columbia" to the average GOP voter, that could shut Gingrich out.
Some tips for talking to South Carolina voters: We rely on ALOT of Federal Dollars, so explaining how the 1 trillion dollars in cuts actually helps them more than it hurts them is crucial.
Foreign Policy is the biggest complaint many folks around here have to Ron Paul. Explaining how Ron Paul's Foreign Policy is Pro-American is very important. Making note of strong veteran support could also win people on the fence over.
Should someone bring up the issue of drugs, talk about how much easier it would be for church and family groups to treat drug addicts outside of the prison system. Explaining how Liberty defends family and church values will go a long way in making inroads with South Carolina Voters.
You will more than likely get resistance form Talk Radio. Newsradio WORD is a big culprit of this. The listening area covers the Greenville Spartanburg metro area.They are influential, but do not control the avenue of discussion. So far the local news outlets seem to be taking orders from up top with regards to coverage of Ron Paul. Expect local media ignoring or smearing him.
Any other info, I will add it later.
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