Saturday, December 29, 2007
Paul Update Dec. 16-29
Controversially, Paul received a $500 donation from a white supremacist on the 19th. His rep announced that, "Dr. Paul stands for freedom, peace, prosperity and inalienable rights. If someone with small ideologies happens to contribute money to Ron, thinking he can influence Ron in any way, he's wasted his money...Ron is going to take the money and try to spread the message of freedom." Furthermore, on the 26th, Paul released a new television ad entitled "Defender of Freedom," then on the 29th he released an ad on Immigration. Furthermore, after Paul's landmark $6 million day (the 16th), Paul has continued to surge in fundraising and now totals over $18,800,000. In addition, Ron Paul has received over 200 endorsements from veterans, making him the leading candidate of active and retired military officers of both Democrat and Republican candidates. Evidence of Paul's young following: a new music video supporting Paul was uploaded on YouTube by rappers Rise, Consise, and Krookid. Shockingly, despite Paul's popularity, it is apparent that Fox News has excluded Dr. Paul from an upcoming Republican forum to be aired on January 6th; even though Paul has ranked higher in New Hampshire polls than other candidates who were invited. With the Iowa Caucus coming up on January 3rd, Paul seems to be just behind Rudy Guiliani; based on the latest CNN Iowa State poll, Paul has risen to 10% just behind Guiliani's 14%.
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I think Paul's donation will definitely alienate some potential supporters. However, ignoring this donation, Paul's actions and support from Dec. 16-29, seem to greatly benefit his candidacy. However, it is strange that Paul still only has 10% in Iowa. Is this because other Republican candidates are better appealing to the people, or does Ron Paul not best represent the traditional Republican values and actions?
It's interesting that the rep of Ron Paul announced that groups thinking they can influence Paul have been wasting their money. While this will help Paul with his credibility, will he continue to raise money at the rate he is currently? It is also fascinating that the music industry is trying to influence young voters. Will this inclusion of politics into pop culture help raise the amount of young votes? Also, it would be interesting to compare the amount of veteran endorsements Paul has gotten versus the amount McCain has gotten.
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