Does this articles mean he is moving on up?
http://www.krnv.com/Global/story.asp?S=6847299
"School spokeswoman Jan Tors says the institute is in the process of sending out invitations to the four Republicans, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, Arizona Senator John McCain and Texas Congressman Ron Paul. "
2007-07-26 21:08:04 · 20 answers · asked by Lisaa 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I don't understand why people are making their bets so soon. Bill CLinton was a suprise candidate as I recalled.
2007-07-26 21:23:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 1⤋
Sorry, no. McCain has a bigger chance of becoming President than Ron Paul does. I read an article about the latest polling data from The Rasmussen Group, a well know legitimate polling source: "Fred Thompson now sits on top of the Republican presidential candidate field according to the latest poll from Rasmussen Reports. According to a morning story on the polling firm's website a national telephone survey finds the 'Law & Order' actor on the top of the heap even though he has still yet to officially declare his candidacy. The report notes that former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson earning support from 28% of Likely Republican Primary Voters. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani attracts support from 27%. While Thompson’s one-point edge is statistically insignificant, it is the first time all year that anybody but Giuliani has been on top in Rasmussen Reports polling. A week ago, Thompson and Giuliani were tied at 24%. More notes from Rasmussen: Once gain this week, Arizona Senator John McCain and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney are tied for a distant third. This week, both men attract 10% support. Last week, they were both at the 11% level of support. For McCain, this is a continuation of a downward trend. For Romney, it reflects a fairly steady position. Romney is doing well in selected state polls but has been unable to gain much traction and expand his support nationwide. Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and Kansas Senator Sam Brownback are each the top choice for 2% of the likely voters. The combined total for five other candidates in the race is just under 3%. Those candidates are Congressman Ron Paul, Congressman Tom Tancredo, former Governor Tommy Thompson, Congressman Duncan Hunter, and former Governor Jim Gilmore. Eighteen percent (18%) say they’re not sure how they will vote." _____________ So 5 people, including Ron Paul, make up only 3% of voters. That's less than 1% each. That's not even close to top-tier. Get over it.
2016-05-20 05:45:10 · answer #2 · answered by kandice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The whole "top tier" tactic is a way for the media and the parties to marginalize candidates. That's why Ed Failor didn't invite Ron Paul to Iowa because he wasn't a top tier candidate but they never define what "top tier" means. Ron Paul doesn't need to be a "top tier" candidate. He is winning by being the best candidate with the best ideas. He also has the integrity and credibility that the other candidates have.
2007-07-27 09:54:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Awesome news, I don't know what it will take to consider him as top tier, probably 5 - 10% in the polls, but it's still early.
Cornswalled is a hater through and through. If you want, read his blog for some good laughs (it reads like satire or a parody). He basically hates everything.
"Thursday, March 22, 2007
Repeal the 22nd!
The Bill Has Been Proposed!
Everyone, write your congress critters to support the bill to repeal the 22 nd amendment to the Constitution!
It's not too late to have Bush run in 2008!
It's not too late, Bush in 08!"
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And the irony of it is, cornswalled promotes "conservapedia" over wikipedia, yet his own source portrays Ron honestly and in a positive light.
http://www.conservapedia.com/Ron_Paul
2007-07-27 04:52:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 0⤋
Apparently it does mean he's moving up in popularity, here's why.
The school who is inviting the candidates was impressed by Dr. Paul's previously televised debates, as in most peoples minds he was a clear winner, of those debates.
The school wants the public to enjoy a spontaneous question answer debate, instead of a "canned" for T. V. audience type of debate.
The main reason some debates try to exclude Dr. Paul in the first place is he will answer any question honestly, and not try to give an answer that a puppet master has reviewed beforehand.
If Americans want an honest Constitutionalist candidate to bring America back to its senses, support Ron Paul!
BRING ON THE DEBATES!!!!!
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2007-07-27 04:43:03 · answer #5 · answered by beesting 6 · 9⤊ 0⤋
It means he is moving up. However, he still has a long ways to go and no matter high high his support goes he will always be ignored and vilified by main stream media (MSN).
The problem, as shown by the many negative answers on this thread is the public cannot think for themselves. They believe and re-quote MSN.
MSN supports a half dozen Democrats and Republicans. They care not who wins because they have all sold out the American people for the support of MSN. The public (those making negative answers are typical of the public) listens to MSN and votes accordingly.
2007-07-27 10:31:21 · answer #6 · answered by John 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Finally! It's about time!
No one can logically deny that Ron Paul has been blatantly ignored in the debates so far. Wolf Blitzer really disappointed me in the way he ignored Ron Paul in the CNN GOP debate.
Maybe now Ron Paul will get the air time he deserves.
2007-07-27 04:50:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 0⤋
Just by looking at the thumbs up and thumbs down responses here on this question it's obvious that Ron Paul has more support then you think.
2007-07-27 06:51:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
Ron Paul had the largest increase in campaign donations of any of the candidates last quarter. If he isn't nominated I think he should run as a third party candidate. The other Republican candidates blow.
2007-07-26 21:29:29 · answer #9 · answered by Jason 4 · 9⤊ 1⤋
Probably because Paul is the only one (other than the big three) that they've ever heard of. Other than those 4, there's former HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson (The only way I remember him is because of his alliteration name), and I think some Congressman from Colorado. I couldn't tell you any of the rest.
Paul worked hard to try to get his name on T.V. and the internet (or I should say, his supporters did). Paul will not win the GOP nomination, as he does not support many traditional GOP values. If he runs 3rd party, he will be a very distant third.
[ADDED] I also don't like the Idea of this "UNR" cherry-picking candidates. Why JUST four?
2007-07-26 21:23:51 · answer #10 · answered by amg503 7 · 0⤊ 6⤋