NH Ad Spending

Ron isn't going to make a hypocrite out of himself on spending. He has the money, but he's also got principles. I think that the first ad he has on radio is to introduce himself to the vast pool of listeners, and then he will do more ads that introduce his status. You wouldn't go directly to dessert if you were eating a 3-course meal at a fancy diner, would you?

I think he's going at it a very smart way, although, I think he can afford to put some big bucks out there to get his name out... No MSM voter knows his name and that's sad. He needs to beef up his campaign but for now I think he's going at it well.

3rd in the NH poll is VERY good for not spending that much money.

Don't forget the $$$$ that was spent on putting together the wonderful direct mail piece that is either 8 or 12 pages I believe and was sent to many people in New Hampshire. Other campaigns did not all do this.

... as long as he hangs in there... he'll have the firing power to overwhelm the others when they've shot their bolts... we'll know tomorrow...

I assume his strategy is to wait until Florida has passed and Rudy/Fred will probably take a hike. Then with just Huckabee, Romney, McCain and himself he can kick in, spending a lot of his money we have donated.

If, IF, Rudy does indeed drop after Florida this could work wonders for President Paul. If not, we may be in a bit of trouble for waiting too long.

I'm sure there is a strategy.

RP is an economic genius. I think if anyone can spend their money strategically it's RP.

This is insane. Dr. Paul has tons of money and much more would come if he does well in New Hampshire. I was recently in Boston visiting one of my friends and he told me that he never sees Ron Paul commercials but does see everybody else (they get New Hampshire stations). What's going on?!?

Which ads ran, who lives there?

Please tell me the eLiberty ad ran in NH. If not, why not, can it only be run through a PAC? And if so, why have I not heard of an e-Lib chip-in? Did the J Black ads run with their chip-in?

Anybody have answers? As an involved and generous grassroots, it is valuable and proper for us to know.

- JP

Here near NH

1) RP name is not getting out.

2) RP real message 1) ending war and 2) economy is not getting out.

Data: Radio here has ads from every republican candidate---EXCEPT Ron Paul.

See official RP web page...see text of radio ads to go to MANY states.

NO MENTION of top 2 issues...How can this be?????

RP's message is simply not getting out....NEITHER is even his name.

Link radio ads set to go---without top 2 American Issues-- ending war and 2) bad economy with remedy

http://www.ronpaul2008.com/press-releases/113/ron-paul-radio...

I will allow some limted effort in Iowa, but it is CRUCIAL we make an impact (THIRD or BETTER) in New Hampshire - the "Live FREE or Die" state.

Where are the "Bangs" for our "Bucks"?

We had better not get some desperate call for new funding soon. I wouldn't mind seeing what 20 million results in first.

(go ahead, get you "flags" out....."I tought I taw a puddy tat! I did! I DID!)

in place from HQ. Ron is going to start getting attacked soon (when he starts showing well) and they need to plan on having resources available. Also, can we trust all these sources of the information that may be targeting RP supporters, trying to discourage and suppress his followers? Just a thought.

Where did Mike find 160K?

On a serious note, its strange that Mitt would need to spend so much after having been the Gov. of a neighboring state.

"All of these numbers are gross and include the commission taken by the media firm when applicable." (emphasis mine)

I'd like to see those commissions broken out.

Please remember that Ron Paul is frugal and likes to look at the big picture, that is part of the reason we admire him.

Although New Hampshire is extremely important, Super Tuesday will require the campaign to be launching ad campaigns in something like 23 states simultaneously. Not to mention pre super Tueday are FL, MI and I think SC. When you combine this with the costs of production, as well as television commercials and print material and recorded phone messages, it becomes merely a fraction of an overall part of the publicity outreach that is taking place.

For Liberty!
Becky Blauvelt
formerly known as Hestia

PS I heard my first Ron Paul commercial in Los Angeles this morning!

No... not surprised considering who we're talking about here. But, I was looking at his fund raising on his website and since last night around 9:30 he's gotten another $25k in donations!! RP - it's time to get off the wallet!

I'm hoping that radio and direct mail was emphasized to make up for this as part of a clever strategy we haven't heard anything about.

-JP

Seems like we have the money and can get more. Spend it!!!