If Ron Paul isn't a top-tier candidate, why does the University of Nevada at Reno think so?

Question

That University has invited only 4 Republicans to speak there. Those Republicans are Rudy Guiliani, John McCain, Mitt Romney, and Ron Paul.

Isn't this evidence that Ron Paul is a top tier candidate and is for real?

Answer 1

YES!

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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Answer 2

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."

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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.

Answer 3

Kudos to the University of Nevada for inviting Ron Paul. Although I'd say the mainstream Republican National Committee would not consider Dr. Paul a top-tier candidate, his campaign contributions tell another story. And I'm sorry if some are tired of hearing about him. His message rings true with many people who don't necessarily appreciate the two major parties' politics.

Answer 4

Most likely, they chose Paul because he is the lone dissenter among the Republicans, and presenting only one view makes for rather boring debate.

Answer 5

That is a question best left to the University of Nevada.

Ron Paul is not even on the radar screen in the Iowa straw poll.

In the latest Washington Post/ABC News Poll, Ron Paul polls under Duncan Hunter at less than 2% popular approval and just above Sam Brownback.

If 2% makes you a top tier candidate, when Giuliani leads the pack at 34%, what, praytell, is a bottom-tier candidate?

Those people giving Ron Paul money are throwing it away.

Answer 6

You don't need to convince me regarding Ron Paul--He's my guy.

Answer 7

Ron Paul is a traitor to Conservative Values

http://www.cornswalled.com/2007/07/ron-paul-traitor-to-conservative-values.html

Ron Paul is running as a Republican, but his values and goals run counter to everything the republican party stands for.

Answer 8

Good point.
When I think of those institutions of higher learning that I tend to pay attention to when seeking validation of a candidate's importance, they are:

Harvard
Yale
Stanford
Notre Dame
and most importantly, the University of Nevada at Reno.

Go Wolfpack!!!!!

Answer 9

No it is not an indication of anything other than their budget doesn't allow them to get the top candidates and that they want a greater variety of opinions. Ron Paul is still a LOSER.

Answer 10

Perhaps he was invited because he's the only candidate in 30 years to support the kind independent, limited-government ethos that built the west.

Sadly, he has no chance of even making it past the first couple of primaries.