Advice from the Maine Convention

I was a delegate here in Maine. It was great to meet Ron Paul supporters from all over the state, and when I left, we were still waiting to hear about the alternate delegates. I feel that we had a chance for some of them.

One thing I noticed though, I’d like to share with other people who have upcoming conventions. There are probably some who will disagree with me, but here goes. We had decided to enter the convention incognito, without pins and signs etc. I feel this was a mistake. As soon as we began to don our pins, carry signs, put bumber stickers visibly on bags and our backs, more and more Ron Paul people began to come out of the crowd. Our numbers swelled and it not only created more enthusiasm (Its hard to be enthusiastic when you are silent) but it also showed the McCain people that we had greater numbers than they had thought.

My other observation is, if possible arrange at the conventions to have a Ron Paul video to play up on the screen.(McCain had a 10 minute professional one) The video needs to clearly states his views and his honesty and values. Perhaps the YouTube “Hope for America”

Dr Paul was SO gracious to send our convention a short video thanking us for the support ,that was put up on the video screen. If this had also included some of his bullet points, I think it would have made a difference. My husband and I were approached by several people who were still undecided and a video of that caliber would have helped sway some I am sure!

Good luck to all the future conventions. Hold your head high with pride in your support of Dr. Paul. He is worth every ounce of effort you can muster.

Evangeline