I expect the good doctor to face sabotage and subterfuge; however, he is up to the challenge.
The more people hear about Ron Paul and his positions, the more popular he is.
That is why AmeriKa's MSM is ignoring him!
"Saturday, October 20, 2007 GOP Debate: Eyes on Ron Paul
Larry Fester
Published 10/19/2007 - 1:14 p.m. EDT
Analysis- This Sunday’s Fox News Republican Presidential debate in Orlando Florida is sure to be the most exciting to date as Ron Paul takes the stage as a top tier contender for the GOP nomination.
In Many ways this debate is like the Dearborn Michigan debate where Fred Thompson took the debate stage for the first time in the 2008 presidential election. There was a buzz of anticipation.
This time it is Ron Paul stepping up from the back of the bus and taking the stage as a top tier contender for the Republican nomination. There is a buzz and anticipation among rank and file Republicans excited about Ron Paul’s candidacy and the campaigns apparent intent on asserting its top tier status.
Ron Paul is likely to get much more air time in this debate than previous ones after the latest campaign finance numbers revealed his status in relation to the other candidates.
This gives the debate the potential to be an explosive one.
Rudy Giuliani, pro war, law and order Republican on one hand. Ron Paul, civil liberties advocate, anti-war, and defender of the Constitution on the other hand.
Giuliani is talking tough on border security but may have a hard time distancing himself from his illegal immigration views of the 80s and 90s. Many activist Republicans partially blame the immigration policies of the 80s and 90s for the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks.
Ron Paul is also talking about border security but he’s also condemning attempts to erase U.S. borders and create North American Union.
Ron Paul opposes unconstitutional legislation like the Patriot Act that gives Federal Agents the ability to write their own search warrants. Paul says he’ll ‘repeal the police state’.
Increased speaking time will likely give Paul a platform to discuss issues like Federal Income taxes and the Federal Reserve. Paul advocates authorizing ‘competing currencies’ backed by gold and silver which should make the debate interesting.
Paul may also have to defend some of his positions. But unlike Fred Thompson in the last debate, the media doesn’t have high expectations for Paul so increased speaking time will most likely only help him to varying degrees based on performance.
Fred Thompson as are all the Republican candidates running is talking border security, but he’s also courting social conservatives. That is something Giuliani may have a problem doing with his pro abortion stance in the GOP race.
Mitt Romney will continue to emulate Ronald Reagan in his demeanor but Fred Thompson is likely to challenge his Conservative credentials.
Romney and Giuliani are likely to continue their skirmishing from the last debate but Thompson will certainly interject himself into the fray more than he did in the last debate.
Tom Tancredo hammered McCain by accusing him of supporting illegal immigration in the last debate, he’ll likely attempt to force the other candidates to address the issue.
Duncan Hunter and Tom Tancredo may continue to push a fair trade agenda and offer themselves as a traditional Conservative alternative to the frontrunners. They may challenge some of the top candidates new found Conservatism.
McCain may have to address the accusation that his campaign is bankrupt as Ron Paul’s campaign charged recently.
Mike Huckabee who stylistically has performed well in the debates hasn’t quite gained any traction yet. Some of the bottom tier candidates like Huckabee and McCain may target Paul during the debate.
Overall it should be a sharper debate all around provided Paul gets a fairer share of air time. (Discuss the election on www.usadaily.net"
Apparently, I'm not alone thinking Ron Paul will win the Republican nomination:
"ABC News Poll - Can Ron Paul win the nomination?
Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul has raised millions in his bid for the nomination, putting him on par with some of the contenders who are faring better in national polls.
What impact will Ron Paul have on the Republican race for the White House?
He's going to win the nomination.
He won't win the nomination, but he'll be a big factor by drawing votes in a crowded field.
He won't win the nomination, but he'll move the conversation on Iraq and other subjects.
Not sure.
He'll have no impact. He's an Internet phenomenon which won't translate into votes.
Total Vote: 7,127
And in the general election, when Ron faces Queen Hillary in November, here is your first state called:
"Friday, October 19, 2007 Kansas wants Ron Paul over Clinton
Here Are The Results of SurveyUSA Election Poll #12777
Geography Surveyed: Kansas
Data Collected: 10/12/2007 - 10/14/2007
Release Date: 10/18/2007 9:10 AM ET
Sponsors: KCTV-TV Kansas City, KWCH-TV Wichita
| Asked of 516 registered voters | |
| Margin of Sampling Error for this question = ± 4.4% |
| Excerpt What if it was Republican Ron Paul against Hillary Clinton? |
| 44% | Paul |
| 42% | Clinton |
| 14% | Undecided |
