2007-10-04 07:52:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Nope it's based on a pretty accurate assesment of the voters desire.
2007-10-04 07:59:22 · answer #1 · answered by labken1817 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Yes, it is. Anyone CAN win if they can get their name out there, can raise some money to buy ads and TV time, and if people support the candidate's message. I think Ron Paul's message is very likeable to the majority of every-day, middle-class Americans. While he's not raising as much money as others, he's still doing pretty well in fundraising, to have raised $5 million in the third quarter with the average donation being $40. And the more the media talks about him, even if the story tried to be negative about him, I think a lot of Americans want to do their own research into the candidates and decide for themselves, rather than essentially being told who to vote for by the media. Even if Ron Paul "can't win," I'm still going to vote for him because I would rather vote based on principle and lose rather than vote for the lesser of two evils like I did in 2000 and 2004.
2007-10-04 16:53:49 · answer #2 · answered by Brian R 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ron Paul will win, just look how many people support him here. Hillary's money can't buy her the votes like she thinks and the media doesn't control free discussion places like this. Ron Paul is the only American running trying to return the powers the way they where meant to be...please rid us of the IRS.
Once that gets out more of the IRS going away more people will vote for him. No one likes the IRS
2007-10-04 16:57:43 · answer #3 · answered by Mobus 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no i think they are saying "We, the media, don't like what this Ron Paul character is planing on doing to the Federal Reserve and the IRS. That would be bad for us. Therefore, he can't win. Just watch this..." And Ron Paul is made out to look like another Ross Perot.
it's a shame. i think we need a Ron Paul right now.
2007-10-04 14:58:12 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
No.. it's not 'wishful thinking'.. it is a mantra that the media mutters to hypnotise the people.. if you say it enough times, they will believe it..
Just like 9/11 and war on terror, and just like saying 'the economy is doing great', and 'we are winning in Iraq'...
Edit: By the way... on the contrary news.. the media seems to be taken by surprise by Ron Paul's latest success.. watch the videos..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCiCBjhNR78
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2SGhQFHmo8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCgWI0d5Ek0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHnXGwkvlhs
2007-10-04 15:17:53 · answer #5 · answered by Think Richly™ 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Yesterday was the first time I actually even heard the name running for President. Not alot of media coverage for sure.
2007-10-04 15:02:28 · answer #6 · answered by LadyAmerican 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Not currently. Polls consistently show him with only 2-3% support. Most people don't even view him as a serious candidate.
2007-10-04 14:56:00 · answer #7 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
No it's a reflection of the lack of interest by the electorate. Same thing with Dennis the Menace.
2007-10-04 14:58:49 · answer #8 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋