is ron paul the most popular candidate?

Question

for students 18-25

Answer 1

I seriously doubt that most 18-25 y/o even know who Ron Paul is. Though I'm actually very curious about the numbers there.

A CNN article issued on 12/5/2007 quoted a Harvard University Institute poll of 18 to 24 year olds.

Among Republicans:

Giuliani 26%
John McCain 15%
Fred Thompson 9%
Mitt Romney 6%
Ron Paul 6%
Mike Huckabee 4%

Among Democrats::
Obama 38%
Clinton 33%
Edwards 7%
Kucinich 3%

Answer 2

I hope Ron Paul is, but its extremely hard to say because all most people really go on is the GOP telephone poll that most of the media looks at when saying who is in the lead and who is trailing. The telephone poll (which actually called me yesterday) only gives you the choice between Romney, Gulliani, Thompson, McCain, and Huckabee.
Even if every poll allowed Ron Paul to be an option, i still dont think it would be accurate as i believe just as many Libertarians and switching over Democrats are Ron Paul supporters as there is long time Republicans. The people not registered as Republicans yet wouldnt even be included in the voting. So i guess we'll just have to see

Answer 3

Probably, in fact, most likely. They are the most vocal, and most well informed, most coordinated (it started as an internet revolution, that age group is on the internet more than any other), and most passionate. He has supporters willing to make a showing everywhere, including at the primaries while the rest of the support is fairly divided in each party.

I think he will end up doing very well if not coming out on top soon. I think younger Hillary and Obama supporters are also pretty coordinated, the rest of the Young Republicans can suck it, since none of their candidates are even known well enough by that age group to matter. Ironically, Hillary was the president of the "Young Republicans" at her college.

EDIT: I found this to be an interesting question, I wonder if that age group has landlines. I would bet no more than 10% do, which would indicate how irrelevant "scientific polling" data has become.

Answer 4

Ron Paul has over 74,000 meet up group members (next in line is Huck with 3800 and then Obama with 3600)... he is the only one that has a substantial amount of signs and stickers on any college campus... The facebook poll puts Ron Paul around 50% for Republicans...

Seriously you "Ron Paul haters" need to wake up, educate yourself and jump on the revolution and be a part of history...

Answer 5

If he didn't support getting rid of federal student loans and financial aid maybe he would be. Obama is probably the most attractive to the the 18-25 demographic.

Answer 6

I dont know about the most popular but he definetely should be someone to look out for.. I barely heard of him myself but from what i've seen he is a really good candidate.. Im 20 years old and im actually thinking about voting for him.. He seems to be running for president for all the right reasons and thats whats really important for me..

Answer 7

Jacko who do you support then, Hillarious Clinton?

Answer 8

Most popular if you start counting from the end of the line...

Answer 9

I know on my campus the Ron Paul group is the largest

Answer 10

Yes, not only in the US but worldwide. Who Would The World Elect? Check it yourselves at:

http://www.whowouldtheworldelect.com/