Winning South Carolina
UPDATE (Post SC Primary): Gingrich Wins SC Primary, No Clear Frontrunner, Paul wins 4-5 times more votes in SC than in 2008!
UPDATE:SC State Senators and Former SC Treasurer Endorse Ron Paul for President!
Ron Paul has received endorsements from three additional prominent fiscal-conservative State Senators in South Carolina; Sen. Lee Bright, Sen. Kevin Bryant, and Sen. Danny Verdin. As well, former South Carolina Treasurer Thomas Ravanel has also given his endorsement to the Texas Congressman.
http://www.fitsnews.com/2011/12/31/t-rav-endorses-ron-paul/
Surge to 20%
Following his strong Second Place finish in New Hampshire, Paul surged from 9% in South Carolina to 20% in a recent poll, clearly passing Santorum for the Third Place position. With a recent key endorsement by State Senator Tom Davis, Paul’s chances of winning South Carolina could easily increase steadily over the next week leading up to the Primary on Saturday, January 21, 2012.
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Poll |
Date |
Paul’s % |
Paul’s Place |
Distance from 1st |
|
PPP |
1/5 |
9% |
4th |
21% |
|
Insider Advantage |
1/11 |
13% |
4th |
10% |
|
Rasmussen |
1/12 |
16% |
3rd (Tie) |
12% |
|
AMR |
1/11 – 1/12 |
20% |
3rd |
9% |
|
PPP |
1/11 – 1/13 |
15% |
3rd |
14% |
|
Insider Advantage |
1/15 |
14% |
3rd |
18% |
http://americanresearchgroup.com/pres2012/primary/rep/sc/
Money Bomb
UPDATE: Ron Paul South Carolina Money Bomb raises over $1.7 Million
http://www.dailypaul.com/203008/south-carolina-battle-of-cowpens-money-bomb-january-17
Currently there is a four-day Money Bomb raising funds for Dr. Paul’s campaign in South Carolina. Already over a million dollars has been raised. The Ron Paul Campaign has relied on small donations from their supporters, typically from $20-$50 a piece.
http://www.dailypaul.com/203008/south-carolina-battle-of-cowpens-money-bomb-january-17
Open Primary State
South Carolina is an Open Primary State. That means that any voter in South Carolina can choose to vote in the Republican Primary on January 21st. Rep. Paul leads all GOP Candidates in his support from Independents and Democrats. I high voter turn out could easily lead to an upset this Saturday, and a Ron Paul victory in South Carolina.
http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/Republican-Romney-Paul-Zogby/2012/01/11/id/423891
Winning the Nomination
National Rise
UPDATE: Ron Paul Now Tied For Second Nationally for GOP Nomination!
A recent poll now puts Ron Paul at 16% nationally, tied with Newt Gingrich for Second Place.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/polls/postabcpoll_011512.html
Since his entrance into the 2012 Race for the Republican Nomination for President, Representative Paul’s support within the Party has increased from 6-8% to as much as 15-16%. Paul is currently within 2% of the other two candidates vying for Second Place behind Mitt Romney.
http://reason.com/poll/2012/01/13/ron-paul-rising-evidenc-from-national-po
Nevada, Caucus States, Open Primary States and California
After the election in South Carolina, the campaign and national grassroots effort will shift toward Nevada, leaving Florida to the local grassroots. The strategy is that a Win in South Carolina (or even a strong showing) will help put Paul in the top-three (top-tier) of Florida; which being a take-all state a candidate must win in order to receive any delegates. Being such a big state, the cost of that win is huge, and Paul is currently polling at fourth in the single-digits; in addition, Florida lost half its delegate after moving its Primary ahead with consent of the National GOP. In 2008, Ron Paul won Second Place in Nevada, and strong effort there this year may lead to a Win.
After Nevada the Campaign will most likely focus on Caucus States where Paul has done well in the past, along with a general effort Nationally. The Ron Paul Grassroots will be crucial to a Paul Nomination. Outreach to Democrats and Independents in Open Primary States is critical.
Electability
Ron Paul’s electability as the Republican Nominee is based in part on his electability in the General Election this November. Dr. Paul’s message of Liberty and Peace draws supporters from all political spectrum, and many who have become disenchanted with the electoral system as a whole and would potentially opt-out of voting if Ron Paul was not involved.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/laura-trice/dr-ron-paul-6-reasons-he-_b_1206274.html
Winning the Presidency
Ron Paul Places Second in New Hampshire Democratic Primary!
http://www.thenation.com/blog/165602/new-hampshire-results-point-notable-democratic-enthusiasm-gap
SecondTied for First Against Obama in Two-Way Race
UPDATE: CNN Poll puts Paul tied against Obama in Potential General Election Match-Up!
A recent CNN Poll just place both Romney and Paul tied against President Obama in potential head-to-head contests in November’s General Election. Paul is now tied with Romney as the strongest candidate against Obama.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/president/president_obama_vs_republican_candidates.html
First Against Obama in Three-Way Race
The reality is that either a single third-candidate, or a group of alternative candidates, will take a substantial percentage of the vote in 2012. Most of that will come from the Republican Party if a non-Ron Paul candidate is Nominated.
Jack Wagner is the Editor of The Free Independent-Sun. Born in Sonoma, California and currently residing in San Francisco, Jack set up The Free Independent-Sun on July 4th, 2009, after sleeping in and not making his usual trip up north for his hometown festivities. He figured he'd do something revolutionary to make up for it. In the Summer of 2010 Jack registered Seraf Media with the City and County of San Francisco as a Sole-Proprietorship. He is dedicated to articulating the finer points of the Revolution in order to bring about a Global Renaissance and Abundant World Economy. He also isn't afraid to get his hands dirty transplanting succulents. 
Great article with lots of factual references!
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We all need you to win the nomination Dr Paul, our nation is headed for disaster, if
Barack Obummer is re-elected, or if the corporatist, status quo, empty suit, Romney is
elected. Our country needs your direction, and ethics sir!! God Bless you!!