Could Ron Paul Win?

I know, I know. He's a "lower tier" candidate. The mainstream media polls won't even include him. But is it possible that Ron Paul could actually win the Republican nomination?

I just happened upon a list of national Straw Poll results. Ron Paul is winning them. Look at this:

Ron Paul vs. Rudy: Ron Paul beat Rudy 23 times, Rudy beat Paul 3 times.
Ron Paul vs. Romney: Paul beat Romney 15 times, Romney beat Paul 11 times.
Ron Paul vs. McCain: Paul beat McCain 22 times, McCain beat Paul 3 times.
Ron Paul vs. Thompson: Paul beat Thompson 13 times, Thompson beat Paul 12 times.
Against the other candidates, Paul beat them 88 times, they beat Paul 8 times.

Overall, Paul beat other candidates 161 times, while he was beat 37 times. He's finished first in 10 of 26 straw polls. I know they're straw polls, but people are voting for him. Could he actually win the nomination? I'm not making a prediction, just looking at the poll results.

Just imagine the election campaign of 2008: Paul vs. Hillary. Now there would be some real choice!

Posted by: Ogre at 05:07 PM

Comments

1 I've seen Ron Paul's campaign signs for four years posted rurally in Texas, his home state. I have to admit; his "sound bites" and "campaign slogans" sound rational and reasonable...until you actually hear the candidate speak. From there on he sounds like the Republican's version of Dennis Kusinich. Sorry...that's just how I see it!

Posted by: DagneyT at September 25, 2007 11:24 PM (AAEEI)

2 I'm not saying he's not out there -- just that it appears he may have a lot more support than the media will give him credit for -- and I bet that scares the living daylights out of the media and the establishment!

Posted by: Ogre at September 26, 2007 12:24 AM (QmAYF)

3 I've heard him speak and he's the most sane candidate in the field. The only one that's talking common sense.

Posted by: Rich at September 26, 2007 02:47 AM (7la+s)

4 I LOVE his ideas for freedom, let me tell you!

Posted by: Ogre at September 26, 2007 10:07 AM (QmAYF)

5 Well, what happens is that his supporters get really fired up for appearences and polls, and will slam them. They really do have it together.

That said, yes, he does have some good ideas, but, I cannot get by his Trutherism, isolationist policies, and cut and run from Iraq ideas.

Posted by: William Teach at September 26, 2007 12:39 PM (iS/pK)

6 I'm not crazy about his Iraq position, but man, would there be some freedom going on...

Posted by: Ogre at September 26, 2007 12:56 PM (oifEm)

7 I think he is the only real choice.

How about an honest man as our President. A man of integrity and honor.

Posted by: Travis at September 30, 2007 01:49 AM (Bpfbj)

8 I like freedom. I like honesty. I don't see either in any other candidate for president from either party.

Posted by: Ogre at October 01, 2007 11:10 AM (oifEm)






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