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During the upcoming April recess, it is speculated by many, the hints will turn into reality.
I know how much you supported his dad, and how unfair you thought he was treated, but Rand is different. I could not have tsupported Ron Paul, Rand maybe. Will he be treated like some of the more popular mainstream candidaes probably not, but he will get more coverage and more positive coverage than his day. Now, he has to learn to smile with sincerity and not with a smirk!!!
Rand understood that, and so will others. Expect more announcements to follow very soon, as this is the time when the big contributors need to get rounded up by everyone who is considering a run. With today's ORC poll showing Rand is the most favored possible right now, only trailing Hillary by 11 points, he had the good sense to jump in at the perfect time for him.
Every other possible who has been mentioned is from 12 to 16 points behind Hillary. Paul can wrap up a bunch of serious money right now, and he could be able to cut out 2-3 of the others by doing it. Marco Rubio will probably be the next to jump in; he's only 1 point behind Paul, so if he has decided to run, he will need to get it quick.
The pair both have the best name recognition of the entire Republican bunch, and making the most of that will bring in the big bucks.
So far, I think he is the best of the lot. I don't agree with all of his positions, but most of them. He is a strong supporter of the Constitution and individual freedom (with the exception of abortion), and he was and is strongly against the Patriot Act.
I like and admire Rand Paul, just as I did his father, but I wish that he would stay in the Senate and continue working with libertarian-oriented R's like Mike Lee and Ted Cruz to advance a pro-liberty agenda. By running for prez he is just going to isolate himself and his supporters from the larger GOP. As the primaries progress and people drop out, his share will drop, and his people will claim an anti-Paul conspiracy. I'm afraid he will wind up marginalized, which would be a shame because I think a voice like his is desperately needed right about now.
One thing about Rand is he has been out there staking his positions early more then any other hopefuls including Hillary. Of course he has had some early blunders such as the vaccine controversy and signing that stupid letter to Iran.
Who ever the {R} nominee is will need some cross over appeal and I think Rand has that. The young Ron Paul supporters will be out in full force supporting Rand. And Rand has been working hard to get the black vote. And has been speaking all over the place most recently at Bowie university and has been getting a good response.
At this point I would vote for him but I am keeping a close eye on him. I will not stoop so low as to hold my nose for anyone I refuse to do it. And if Rand gets too {R} I will vote 3rd party.
Rand understood that, and so will others. Expect more announcements to follow very soon, as this is the time when the big contributors need to get rounded up by everyone who is considering a run. With today's ORC poll showing Rand is the most favored possible right now, only trailing Hillary by 11 points, he had the good sense to jump in at the perfect time for him.
Every other possible who has been mentioned is from 12 to 16 points behind Hillary. Paul can wrap up a bunch of serious money right now, and he could be able to cut out 2-3 of the others by doing it. Marco Rubio will probably be the next to jump in; he's only 1 point behind Paul, so if he has decided to run, he will need to get it quick.
The pair both have the best name recognition of the entire Republican bunch, and making the most of that will bring in the big bucks.
This sample includes 605 interviews among landline respondents and 404 interviews among cell phone respondents (I wonder who these uninformed people are? Probably some c-d posters in that bunch)
Look closer
Never heard of Bush 14%
never heard of Huckabee, Christie, Paul 24-29%
never heard of Rubio 39%
never heard of Walker 49%
Mike Huckabee never heard of by 24 percent of the respondents? Unreal.
So why give that poll any credence?
Every other poll has Clintons lead over the leading candidates as between 5-10 percent. Granted I never noticed the percentage of "never heard of" in all the other polls.
This sample includes 605 interviews among landline respondents and 404 interviews among cell phone respondents (I wonder who these uninformed people are? Probably some c-d posters in that bunch)
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Look closer
Never heard of Bush 14%
never heard of Huckabee, Christie, Paul 24-29%
never heard of Rubio 39%
never heard of Walker 49%
Mike Huckabee never heard of by 24 percent of the respondents? Unreal.
So why give that poll any credence?
Every other poll has Clintons lead over the leading candidates as between 5-10 percent. Granted I never noticed the percentage of "never heard of" in all the other polls.
It is a scary thought that people that are so political ignorant as the poll shows will show up and vote. We have posters here that think that is a good thing and cheers them on. After all the ignorant could be voting for their team, you just gotta love democracy
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