The Revolution's next presidential candidate

[RoyalShock]

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?

 

[Flash]

I agree with you. Barry Goldwater Jr. should be his running mate, imo..

 

[phoenixzorn]

Rand Paul

 

[trey4sports]

i doubt it, hes much too contreversial. I envision Dr. Sabrin as the best candidate

 

[RoyalShock]

i doubt it, hes much too contreversial. I envision Dr. Sabrin as the best candidate

Sabrin comes across very "3rd party" to me. You know, such that most of America will discount him because he doesn't appear "presidential".

 

[JoshLowry]

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

 

[trey4sports]

Sabrin comes across very "3rd party" to me. You know, such that most of America will discount him because he doesn't appear "presidential".

i understand. but he came across as just the opposite to me. i think Judge napolitionio sounds way more 3rd party, talking about the americans as "sheep" and lincoln as a tyrant. not that i disagree but the american public wont go for it

 

[freelance]

talking about the americans as "sheep" and lincoln as a tyrant. not that i disagree but the american public wont go for it

Uh, I think in four years' time, the American public will understand full well that they have been had. The real question is whether we will have elections in four years. We know that we aren't having fair elections this year (WA is a perfect example), but will we even have them at all four years from now?

Personally, I think that Judge Napolitano would be a fine selection. Anyone who can weigh the intricacies of law can certainly learn about the economy.

 

[1836]

I don't mean to be the fly in the ointment, but why don't you guys get realistic here:

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.

And Barry Goldwater, Jr. is almost as old as Ron Paul (too old to run in 4-8 years). I cannot help but to laugh when people on these forums bring his name up, as he too has very little national recognition, despite his great service to the state of California.

No, if Ron Paul's legacy is to manifest itself in a SUCCESSFUL presidential candidate, we need someone who can bridge the gap between libertarians and conservatives in the GOP.

Given that, my choice would be Mark Sanford, the governor of South Carolina, or John E. Sununu, the junior senator from New Hampshire. Both are prominent libertarian-leaning Republicans who are respected within the party.

Actually, that would be a great ticket: Sununu/Sanford or the other way around.

Also, Sarah Palin of Alaska would be great as a VP, not as presidential, candidate. To my knowledge, there's never been a successful national politician from Alaska.


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.

 

[dblee]

I'd rather the movement raise an unknown congressman with an impeccable record up from obscurity (as we have done) than get behind some well known hack who blows with the wind.

Not referring to anyone in particular, just making a general statement.

 

[nate895]

I don't mean to be the fly in the ointment, but why don't you guys get realistic here:

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.

And Barry Goldwater, Jr. is almost as old as Ron Paul (too old to run in 4-8 years). I cannot help but to laugh when people on these forums bring his name up, as he too has very little national recognition, despite his great service to the state of California.

No, if Ron Paul's legacy is to manifest itself in a SUCCESSFUL presidential candidate, we need someone who can bridge the gap between libertarians and conservatives in the GOP.

Given that, my choice would be Mark Sanford, the governor of South Carolina, or John E. Sununu, the junior senator from New Hampshire. Both are prominent libertarian-leaning Republicans who are respected within the party.

Actually, that would be a great ticket: Sununu/Sanford or the other way around.

Also, Sarah Palin of Alaska would be great as a VP, not as presidential, candidate. To my knowledge, there's never been a successful national politician from Alaska.


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.

If you didn't know, Andrew Napolitano is pretty well respected by members of the GOP. That, and many Conseratives consider the rest of the nation "sheep" and would get behind a Napolitano run if he could get enough money, that's why we need to start that campaign pretty soon after the end of this one, if we lose.

 

[LiveToWin]

*sigh* .....

There is no next time

This is it so do it like its your last chance. Dont expect an election (not that we have them now anyway) in 2012.

 

[nate895]

*sigh* .....

There is no next time

This is it so do it like its your last chance. Dont expect an election (not that we have them now anyway) in 2012.

There will be an election, and if there isn't we'll be dead anyway.

 

[1836]

If you didn't know, Andrew Napolitano is pretty well respected by members of the GOP. That, and many Conseratives consider the rest of the nation "sheep" and would get behind a Napolitano run if he could get enough money, that's why we need to start that campaign pretty soon after the end of this one, if we lose.

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.

 

[karenflower]

There will be an election, and if there isn't we'll be dead anyway.

What do you mean by that?

 

[kirkblitz]

ron paul can re run in 2012 for re election

 

[Revolution9]

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

We will take this as far as it goes. RP will be healthy into his nineties. This ain't the 20th century anymore. Old folks can be quite spry and intelligent well into the eighties and nineties and even hundreds.

Best
Randy

 

[Arek]

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.

 

[AJ Antimony]

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?

How about let's elect Ron before we even think about this stuff.

 

[austin4paul]

Make a last stand on the anniversary of the Alamo

Do not give up all hope yet. There is major dissent brewing within the leadership of the Republican Party. Did you not hear that Newt Gingrich just called for conservatives to make a "declaration of independence" from the Republican Party?

We can still fight, but we need to do it immediately. I've posted this concept on another thread, but am posting again here as it is timely and important! Please address any replies to the concept on the other thread here:

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=119387

* * * *
At a speech given by Newt Gingrich before CPAC last Sunday, he warned that the Republicans face a "catastrophic" election this year unless the GOP changes course. He pointed out that on Super Tuesday, 14.6 million voters took part in the Democratic races, compared to 8.3 million Republicans.

He also pointed out that this upcoming election is about MORE than just the Presidency -- there are 513,000 elected officials in the United States. If the turnout is the same at the general election as it is at the primary and those voters vote down party lines, the Republican party will face a complete WIPE-OUT in the next elections -- not just in the White House, but also in Congress, in the Senate and in every local position in elected politics!

The party leadership is beginning to realize this and a mass panic is emerging within the party ranks. We need to seize this moment of opportunity. Mr. Gingrich said: "I was in Idaho this last week, and Barack Obama on last Saturday had 16,000 people in Boise. The idea [of] the most liberal Democratic Senator getting 16,000 people in Boise was inconceivable....and every person who cares about the conservative movement and every person who cares about the Republican Party had better stop and say to themselves, 'There is something big happening in this county.' We don't understand it. We're not responding to it. And we're currently not competitive. And if we want to get to be competitive, we had better change and we had better change now."

Where do you think Newt Gingrich got the phrase "Something Big" from? Does this sound familiar?

"There's something going on in this country, and it's big. It's really big! And I happen to be lucky enough to be a part of it!"
- Dr. Ron Paul, CNN/Youtube debate, November 28, 2007

Gingrich sounded the alarm and issued an immediate call for CHANGE within the Republican party: "And let me make this very clear, I believe we have to change or expect defeat."

We have an opportunity, and it is coming up soon -- on February 23rd, Ron Paul will be holding a rally in Austin, TX.

We are already expecting at least 2,000 people to attend this rally, and we've just barely gotten started promoting it. If we maximize participation at this rally and we can draw 20,000 people to Austin, we can show the Republican Party leaders that Ron Paul is the only candidate in their ranks that has the ability to compete with Barack Obama.

The media will not be able to ignore this. In the aftermath of Gingrich's warning, they are already more willing to speak out against McCain. We can do this -- I know we can. I propose that instead of (or perhaps in addition to) a march in Washington next summer, that we do what only the Ron Paul Revolution has the power and enthusiastic support to do. We need to bring 20,000 Ron Paul supporters to the rally in Austin on February 23rd and send a loud and clear message to the Republican leadership that it's time for change, they need to embrace us and return the Republican party to it's traditional roots -- the views and ideas being promoted by Dr. Ron Paul and his growing army of Republican Revolutionaries.

Following the rally on February 23rd, I call on those who decend on Austin to then join with Operation: Come and Take it and spread out across Texas united as modern-day patriots to united the Republican party behind the only man who can effectively compete with Mr. Obama.

I propose we call this rally SOMETHING BIG. Let's join together and show the Republican Party what SOMETHING BIG really means!
I have reserved the domain name itssomethingbig.com for use in promoting this event. I don't have much talent with web development or graphic design. If someone can help, please PM me. Let's get this going!