http://www.ronpaul2008.com/ Ron Paul's supporters are trying to raise as much money as possible today, 11/05/2007. At midnight, 3.1 million had been raised, and as of 01:00p EST, 4.8 million has been raised. That is 1.7 million from regular people in 13 hours. If you can afford to donate, it may be one of the most proactive things you can do in ensuring that a worthy candidate is elected president. This amplifies the one vote you have for president and helps spread the message. With enough support the media will not be able to continue to ignore Ron Paul. Please consider giving what you can. The higher the total, the more realistic our chance of getting a real president in office. Instead of getting a pawn of special interests, a smooth politician who promises what the people want to hear but delivers very little, we will get a true leader who will change the nature of politics in the US.
I like Paul, and would vote for him should he make the ballot. The problem is there is 0 chance of that happening. He has some quotes about the black community that can easily be taken out of context and used to paint him a racisist. I am frankly surprised that he is as popular as he is.
As of 4:05p EST Ron Paul has raised 2.4 million. The most raised by a republican candidate in one day was raised by Romney (3.1 million). I'm hoping that bar can be surpassed by a candidate who gets little media attention. That would be a significant statement.
One good thing about that is that Paul will not backtrack. He stands firm in his convictions and I believe he could convey that message. I imagine the democrats would try to get welfare folks and medicare folks to vote against Ron Paul - perhaps that would be a weakness. I think he's a longshot, but I can't think of a recent candidate that's been more principled than him. I think this is an instance where going after something that seems pie in the sky is worth it. The alternative is the same old crap we've had before, to varying degrees.
I don't disagree with any of that, but he is not an electable candidiate. The man has said that 95% of the black community is criminally minded and only 5% have knowledgeable political views. There is no way he can get into office. He is very principled, and he is also very honest. These are traits that do not transition into office. Its a shame, but I'm afriad he has no shot. It is his own fault because he said some pretty dumb things.
Ron Paul has raised 3.017 million dollars today and 6.117 million for the 4th quarter, as of 7:26p EST. I believe he will surpass the one day record of Romney. Do you have a good site where I can read a more balanced opinion of Ron Paul (read - negative)? Ron Paul bravely speaks the truth and I for one am going to bravely support that. I am willing to risk my support because I think his message is strong and real. Conventional wisdom may say that Ron Paul is unelectable, but I think conventional wisdom wouldn't have him near the top in funding either. I trust you as a poster and your information, so I don't mean this to be pointed at you, but I believe many people follow conventional wisdom because they are lazy or unenthused. One large reason that Ron Paul may be unelectable is because so many people say he is unelectable. If more people were to give him credence, I think more people would consider him electable. Follow that line of thought?
No. The sites that display his "racist" quotes are sites created to slam him. It should be noted that the quotes are very much out of context, but there is enough for his opponent to paint him racist.
4.065 million at 1247a, 47 minutes over 24 hours. More than 35,000 donations. 4th quarter total = 7.165 million. All this with minimal national media coverage. In fact, Dr Paul has probably taken more hits from the national media to more than negate any boost he might have otherwise enjoyed. The people are tired of the same old crap. Don't fall into group think. This guy has a real shot. Don't be afraid to find out more and risk your vote on a real candidate.
That is a great day. I hope he can continue this. I will vot for him as a Libertarian if he is not on the Republican ballot.
