James Arft
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We want Ron Paul to win.
Here is the way I see it.
Paul's straw polling gradually increased over time to the point that he was winning frequently. The media polls also started low and have gradually increased. Maybe not as high as we would like - but the general trend is up. Paul's fundraising has been well above average. And, he continues to have a massive number of meet up activists- really big numbers.
And now the primarys are starting. And, guess what he is starting low and is working his way up here too. Just a short time ago Giuliani and Thompson were up- but now are down. The media driven frenzy over Huckabee is subsiding while it is increasing for media driven McCain. And, if it were not for Romney's own money he would not even be a factor. So, what has happened here. When the Iowa and New Hampshire vote averages are averaged for all candidates somehing stunning has occurred. Ron Paul has again been working his way up. His average is now 4th which places him ahead of Giulani, Thompson and Hunter. He is just a short way away from 3rd.
I think that the Paul Headquarters should start doing a things a lot differently and a lot more forcefully.
1.) Ron Paul advertisements should be noting the above sucess- promote the candidate- become salesmen. Instead- they have failed in this regard.
2.) Help keep Paul focused on the above and let him put his spin on it. He is the underdog candidate who is fighting the establishment insiders who are ruining this country. Let him refocus his message as the man of the people who is out to protect them, their families and their country from the corrupt and incompetent politians in Washington. --- and Wall street. Outperform Obama and Edwards-the two phoneys who claim to be for the people while they are in bed with the forces tearing us up.
3.)Run an add dumping on FOX. Tell the story of their efforts to rig the election. Others who had less success, support and actual votes were invited to whle he was not. How anti american of Fox, their people and their owners.
4. The job of Paul National is to take down the three top contenders- who are Romney, McCain and Huckabee. Take off the gloves. It is time to point out their records. Each one has dramatic weaknesses. Exploit them. (Don't waste effort on the bottom three) Issues- War- Foreign policy- lack of integrity- the destruction of the middle class and the subsequent big squeeze on the lower class- lost industry- the massive trade deficit- illegal immigration.
5. And, get beyond issues and where possible point out who in those camps are aligned with negative anti american leadership which is tearing this country up.
6. Ron needs a posse. He needs protection.
7. Ron needs help keeping focused before and during major media events. He just can't go on an get off track or be taken off track. Stick with the big issues.
To be honest- he has had some real opportunities and did not maximized his sales effort.
8. Leadership needs to insist that Paul be more forceful and passionate. And, that he won't be backed down. Period. For instance, when FOX another effort to rig the Presidential Election he should have-- put up a bill to pull the FOX FCC liscene for anti american activity.-- etc- Sued. Put them, the other candidates and the country on the stand.-- And, use ads to do it. He still can.
8. Make those advertising dollars work. Don'd waste time advertising in a market which is already polerized- like talk radio where opponents rule. Instead, go to markets which the average american listens to. Music stations. I prefer country- but other formats can be good. Perhps certain types of ads to certain groups.
9. Start taking about a vice presidential pick. Create some buzz. Paul Craig Roberts has his foreign policy and domestic policy down better than most. Maybe- Lou Dobbs- who I have reservations about what his real foreign policy/war positions are. Make a pick and get the vp choice out with Paul at all stops, all apprearances and in the ads.
10. Create a posse of leadership who hit town the day before the man arrives. They did that in the old days with circuses. Drum up support in advance.
Jim Arft
Rochester NY
[email protected]
Here is the way I see it.
Paul's straw polling gradually increased over time to the point that he was winning frequently. The media polls also started low and have gradually increased. Maybe not as high as we would like - but the general trend is up. Paul's fundraising has been well above average. And, he continues to have a massive number of meet up activists- really big numbers.
And now the primarys are starting. And, guess what he is starting low and is working his way up here too. Just a short time ago Giuliani and Thompson were up- but now are down. The media driven frenzy over Huckabee is subsiding while it is increasing for media driven McCain. And, if it were not for Romney's own money he would not even be a factor. So, what has happened here. When the Iowa and New Hampshire vote averages are averaged for all candidates somehing stunning has occurred. Ron Paul has again been working his way up. His average is now 4th which places him ahead of Giulani, Thompson and Hunter. He is just a short way away from 3rd.
I think that the Paul Headquarters should start doing a things a lot differently and a lot more forcefully.
1.) Ron Paul advertisements should be noting the above sucess- promote the candidate- become salesmen. Instead- they have failed in this regard.
2.) Help keep Paul focused on the above and let him put his spin on it. He is the underdog candidate who is fighting the establishment insiders who are ruining this country. Let him refocus his message as the man of the people who is out to protect them, their families and their country from the corrupt and incompetent politians in Washington. --- and Wall street. Outperform Obama and Edwards-the two phoneys who claim to be for the people while they are in bed with the forces tearing us up.
3.)Run an add dumping on FOX. Tell the story of their efforts to rig the election. Others who had less success, support and actual votes were invited to whle he was not. How anti american of Fox, their people and their owners.
4. The job of Paul National is to take down the three top contenders- who are Romney, McCain and Huckabee. Take off the gloves. It is time to point out their records. Each one has dramatic weaknesses. Exploit them. (Don't waste effort on the bottom three) Issues- War- Foreign policy- lack of integrity- the destruction of the middle class and the subsequent big squeeze on the lower class- lost industry- the massive trade deficit- illegal immigration.
5. And, get beyond issues and where possible point out who in those camps are aligned with negative anti american leadership which is tearing this country up.
6. Ron needs a posse. He needs protection.
7. Ron needs help keeping focused before and during major media events. He just can't go on an get off track or be taken off track. Stick with the big issues.
To be honest- he has had some real opportunities and did not maximized his sales effort.
8. Leadership needs to insist that Paul be more forceful and passionate. And, that he won't be backed down. Period. For instance, when FOX another effort to rig the Presidential Election he should have-- put up a bill to pull the FOX FCC liscene for anti american activity.-- etc- Sued. Put them, the other candidates and the country on the stand.-- And, use ads to do it. He still can.
8. Make those advertising dollars work. Don'd waste time advertising in a market which is already polerized- like talk radio where opponents rule. Instead, go to markets which the average american listens to. Music stations. I prefer country- but other formats can be good. Perhps certain types of ads to certain groups.
9. Start taking about a vice presidential pick. Create some buzz. Paul Craig Roberts has his foreign policy and domestic policy down better than most. Maybe- Lou Dobbs- who I have reservations about what his real foreign policy/war positions are. Make a pick and get the vp choice out with Paul at all stops, all apprearances and in the ads.
10. Create a posse of leadership who hit town the day before the man arrives. They did that in the old days with circuses. Drum up support in advance.
Jim Arft
Rochester NY
[email protected]