The Revolution's next presidential candidate

[1836]

What we need is a person do what John F. Kennedy did. Use the special interests etc to get elected then betray them. JFK was the last President to attack the federal reserve and he was killed a week after an executive order that would restore the printing of currency to Congress and the Treasury not the Banking-cartel. He was killed for that reason.

Not sure about the conspiracy stuff, but on the whole I agree: Kennedy was elected from the establishment, but was not really a part of it.

That's why we (the freedom revolution) ought to focus on electing people ourselves, but more than that on trying to influence those Republicans who already agree with most of our message.

I named Sununu, Sanford, and Palin.

But what about Congressmen Flake and Shadegg of Arizona? Congressman Broun of Georgia? Congressman Bartlett of Maryland?

How about Tom McClintock of California? Tom Tancredo of Colorado?

There are a lot of Republicans that we can work with. IF we are to succeed in changing our country, we can't just elect them all ourselves, or worse, which is to do what many on these forums are actively engaged in, which is to sit back on your ass and hope it all falls into place...

 

[DealzOnWheelz]

Ummm 76 is not that old and actually almost seems more destined

Imagine that Ron Paul starts the revolution now and it builds until the Candidate that most resembles the dedication and patriotism of 1776 is 76 in 2012 when he gets elected


I VOTE RON PAUL 08 or 2012

 

[itshappening]

Draft Sanford???????

 

[dblee]

are these guys against the WAR???

do they have an impeccable record of upholding the constitution throughout their careers? of the above mentioned, only napolitano has, but he is a judge, not an elected official.

 

[theczar1776]

why are we talking about this when we still have ron paul

 

[Wyurm]

What do you mean by that?

The current path is not looking too pretty. Financial disaster looming ahead, presidential directives written to enforce full-scale martial law on a technical whim of the President, etc... It looks like dissent won't be tolerated in the very near future. I would have t assume that the comment in question is stating that we will probably either be dead or captive this time 4 years from now if something isn't done to right our course. He is probably using the history of Germany as a loose guide. I don't know what the future holds, but it really doesn't look good.

 

[eok321]

I hope Dr. Paul runs for 2012. I don't care if someone thinks that's unrealistic.

Whats unrealistic about getting reelected?

 

[nate895]

If conservatives aren't going to get behind Ron Paul in the numbers that we had hoped, how do you expect them to get behind a guy who comes off as the least likable on a cable news morning show?

Gimme a break. Napolitano is a great voice for freedom, but a poor choice for presidential candidate.

I have been active in the Republican Party since I was born and know many elected Republicans. A big part of the reason that Ron Paul is not electorally successful is that he's always been seen as a gadfly by the GOP establishment.

A guy like Sanford or John E. Sununu is liked enough by the party that he'd get their support, while still espousing basically the same message that we embrace with Ron Paul.

Also, if one of those guys were drafted to run on a platform of freedom, they'd have to honor that commitment.

The reason why they didn't back Ron Paul is because they liked their war, which will not be an issue in 2012.

 

[nate895]

What do you mean by that?

I mean if they don't allow elections, we'll be fighting and either win or be dead.

I hope you guys are with me.

 

[LiveToWin]

I mean if they don't allow elections, we'll be fighting and either win or be dead.

I hope you guys are with me.

"There is some good in this world, Mr. Frodo, and it's worth fighting for."

 

[ike]

If Ron Paul isn't the next president, I really see no reason not to run in 2012, whether against a Republican or Democrat incumbent.

 

[bcreps85]

I think if Rand Paul has an interest in politics he should start building up his resume so he can be very "legitimate" when the time comes. He looks very presidential, acts very reserved, speaks well, etc etc.

IMO he could take the people who vote for someone "presidential", as well as those of us who are about the message.

 

[libertarian4321]

Let's be honest with ourselves. I love Ron Paul's Revolution as much as the next guy (and I've been on board for several years more than the majority of people who post here), but if we are going to work within the GOP (our best way to success) we have to find respected Republicans who accept and practice at least most of our message.


-Jess.

One problem there. Anyone who is for the Constitution and freedom isn't "respected" in the modern Republican Party- at best, they are called "RINOs" or cranks. Today's Republican Party respects big government, war, and intrusions on personal liberty, and anyone who doesn't toe the party line won't be respected by the Party.

 

[libertarian4321]

The reason why they didn't back Ron Paul is because they liked their war, which will not be an issue in 2012.

Why won't the war be an issue in 2012? If Hillary or McCain wins, the war drags on forever.

 

[Jesubub]

Michael Badnarik sacrificed a lot to be the LP's Presidential candidate in 2004 and a US Congressional candidate in 2006. He barely missed the rising the tide, but it doesn't mean he should miss this boat. We should draft him to be involved on some level.

 

[literatim]

I would say whoever Ron Paul chooses for his VP. I am think Mark Sanford might be the best bet.

Michael Badnarik sacrificed a lot to be the LP's Presidential candidate in 2004 and a US Congressional candidate in 2006. He barely missed the rising the tide, but it doesn't mean he should miss this boat. We should draft him to be involved on some level.

e would be a lot more effective i fhe would join the GOP.

 

[amy31416]

Terbolizard. Because I love his name.

"President Terbolizard makes his first address to Congress in five minutes!"

 

[freelance]

Andrew Napolitano? Is he even a member of the GOP? I like him, too, but he does not have the traction to run in the Republican Party. The guy was a judge and is now on Fox News... that's it.

When you get right down to it, Obama's claim to fame is one single speech!

 

[Dutchie]

if necessary, I wouldn't mind seeing what someone else would do this year running as a third party "ron paul republican." with our powerful group of supporters, we could only further the movement by having someone, qualified, run, if not for anything, just to get the message across to new people.

 

[TheEngineer]

Whether it's four or eight years from now, depending on this year's outcome (hey, there's always a chance), who is currently in a position to be the next presidential candidate from the Revolution?

The only name that comes to mind right now is Andrew Napolitano.

He could claim to be a true Washington outsider.
Has the strongest resume for appointing SCOTUS judges.
He has name recognition.
Appears likable and is a polished public speaker.

I'm not sure about how he would be perceived when it comes to the economy and foreign policy.

Thoughts?

Sounds good to me!