Ron Paul Rocks the Vote on Caucus Day
EmailDES MOINES: ”Does anybody here know the name Kelly Clarkson?” asked Ron Paul as he started his speech at a Des Moines high school gymnasium Tuesday morning.
Hundreds of students, just back from holiday break, erupted in cheers as the Texas congressman admitted he didn’t know much about the pop star until she threw her support behind him recently.
Paul explained that after Clarkson came out for him, “Our supporters went out and bumped up her sales by 600%.”
She was the first winner of “American Idol,” in 2002.
Paul said he hoped that the high school students would show him similar success on Tuesday night.
The morning event at Valley West High School was organized by Rock the Vote, a group devoted to engaging young people in the political process.
Paul received one of the warmest welcomes as he walked out to defining cheers. Michele Bachmann and Rick Santorum also appeared.
Paul, who at 76 is older than some of the students’ grandparents, said that he was puzzled by all the support from young people, but reasoned that it’s because “I endorse and defend the Constitution and that’s very appealing to young people.”
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President Paul has the miltary support as well as the grassroots. Save america Dr Paul!
Posted by: moreofthesame | January 3, 2012, 5:03 pm 5:03 pm
The Republican Party Establishment would be wise to embrace Ron Paul so as to be associated with leadership for real change rather than be left behind defending status quo positions.
When presented with the choice of never ending wars, bankruptcy, and full scale Depression or starting the process of recovery by attacking the deficit, Ron Paul’s message can only grow among voters.
There are already signs of support for Ron Paul coming from traditional Democratic voters who are close observers of the political scene. As Ron Paul’s views become more known to mainstream Democrats, particularly when it comes to the wars, one can see the great potential for his winning the general election. Polls show that Ron Paul already beats Obama when it comes to independent voters.
The Republicans can not afford anymore surprises. Ron Paul has no skeletons in his closet. His consistency to principles when it comes to voting record as well as personal life can only be admired. Bringing in and keeping the hearts and minds of the massive following that Ron Paul has among the younger generation should be very appealing when it comes to the future of the Republican Party.
The most important reason why the Republican Party Establishment should embrace Ron Paul is doing what’s best for the country. The trust and credibility that Ron Paul has earned will allow him to successfully explain the need for some patience and sacrifice to work our way out of the present economic crisis, which will be required of our next President. The actions that he proposes are absolutely needed to start the recovery process.
Regardless of how one might feel about the wars, the people have become aware that we simply can no longer afford them.
Posted by: AdamK101 | January 3, 2012, 5:07 pm 5:07 pm