Jesse Benton: Ron Paul May Run Again in 2012

Dr Paul is everywhere these days. He has time to talk and state some good points. He must be the most popular politician after Obama. He gets to mention major culprits for our economic problems without being called a kook. Lobbyists and the FED. I wish he'd put more emphasis on it though.

He should really take these numerous media opportunities to say that he might run for president again but leave it vague. At least the seed would be planted NOW and could better grow when watered at the right time.

Strike the iron while it's hot, for all our sake.

..., and demand, that in 2012 Ron Paul will follow through on his commitment given this last go round to 'spend every dime on the campaign' and 'be in it up the convention' because his 'supporters are expecting it'.

People with power in GOP will probably nominate ex-minister or hockey mom before they will nominate someone who has record of sticking to the republican principle all his life. Let's face it!!!

I hope the good Dr. runs again, I still have about 25 yard signs and bunch of bumper stickers left...

It looks like I have a good reason to keep the RP stickers on my vehicles! And don't forget to save those signs. I really hope he does run again in 2012, with the media attention he is getting lately things will definitely be better the second time around now that people know who he is!

The wheels for the next election would need to start turning immediately. Why do you think the GOP is contacting all Ron Paul supporters at every level. They know it takes time to develop a winning campaign run for the presidency. There are much preparations that need to start if Dr.Paul is going to run in 2012.
I have never given up on the message Ron Paul brought to the table for his bid for the presidency. From paving the way for my son being elected a state delegate and now preparing the way for him to be a committeeman this coming election and beyond is only a portion of what I am trying to do to preserve freedom.
Congressman Paul is a "World Wide " name. I believe if he decided to run in 2012, the Revolution that started this past year will only be a drop in the bucket compared to the support he would get from the people all over the globe the next go around.
The integrity of this man speaks volumes. Yes, I realize that there is more then integrity involved in the presidency. However, the words integrity, liberty, freedom, Constitution of the United States, founding fathers, and on and on are quickly being deleted from the political scene. So, the sooner the better for building towards the next election. We need to be much much smarter and not show are hand prematurely.
Let's take advantage of the msm useing Ron Paul phrases and statements he has been saying for years.
I'm not sure about the rest of you, but we fought many many battles this past election. We won some and we lost some. Let's learn from what we did and did not do and apply it to this next election. We must all come together for this mission if we are to be successful.

I'm not ready to see anyone else wear the hat quite yet. Potentially you could see a split between Gary Johnson folks and Jesse Ventura folks and honestly, we're not big enough to be splitting into factions and then coming back together as a movement as would happen in a traditional primary process. I don't think anyone else can take his place just yet.

I would speculate the reason they need to decide this early is that Dr. Paul plans on retiring from his Congressional seat. Dr. Paul does not like to miss votes and ditch his congressional duties like everyone else. We all respect that. At the same time voters in Iowa and New Hampshire like to see their candidates early and often. Something has to give. Perhaps they need to decide so early to raise the profile of a possible successor in his CD.

..If Paul runs.. he ought to hire a good speech therapist and get into a proven program soon. He gives a heck of a speech and knows exactly what he wants to say.. but it always seems like he falls a little short in the delivery. I don't know if it's his age or his confidence level. I know you guys know what I'm talking about..

Would anyone here offer him your services??? I feel he'd be humble enough to take someone up on the offer. In this soundbite.. 'sheep-calling' world.. Doc Paul's rambling and stammering will lose much of the population in debates and in his house floor speeches. Still, he could always use more of a sense of urgency.. perhaps more confidence in the message and the deliverance of said message.. I.M.H.O. of course! I know many of you say "but.. that's what I love about Ron Paul".. well that's nice but the rest of the population will compare him to the smooth and savy preacher/politician style of Barack Obama. The good news is that after 4 years of Obama and a looming failed economic sytem.. perhaps our country will actaully be ready for The rEVOLution.

Either way..

I'm sure we can agree that there's very little Paul needs to 'do' to be able to run for office again. We're with ya Doc!

Dr. Paul is still sharp as a tack and should be just fine with another run.

Many people stay viable well into their nineties. I was amazed at his schedule this year.

But he takes care of himself (it's that PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY thing!) and his (and our) cause really energizes him.

People who live life with as much purpose as he does, often seem fairly unhampered by older age.

AND IF HE RUNS AGAIN, WE'LL TRIPLE HIS SUPPORT---AT A MINIMUM!!!

Then you have to do the dirty work - Which means getting involved with your local County GOP Executive Committee NOW- become a precinct committeemen/committeewoman - drag your friends from your local meetup group along to do the same (our meetup has meetings the night before the county GOP meeting, to go over strategy and educate each other) - and next time county elections come up - run one of your own for chairman - There are other positions available also - and build from there - if we all do this - we wont have a repeat of what happened this last time around with the Delegate situation - we will already be in place. Are you serious about who you want the nominee to be - or just wishing? - get involved in the party if your serious - from the sidelines your just a spectator.

At our last county executive GOP meeting - myself and a few others had prepared a speech, and didnt need to give all of it - because the chairman said most of it for us - him and the rest of the party regulars knew the party had gone down the wrong path and needed to refind its way to its conservative roots - and we are there to help them find it -The Time Couldnt Be Better For Everyone To Get Involved In Your Local GOP County Executive Committee - and Ron Pauls Republican Liberty Caucus - McCains Loss Is The Best Thing That Could Have Happened For Us!

“I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. “ - Thomas Jefferson

I would love for Paul to run again. But lets face it we have alot of work to do first. Need to get rid of the electronic voting machines. Spread the truth and rais some money and we will need alot of money because it will probably be worthless by 2012.

I still say a Dr. Paul and Gary Johnson ticket together, before the primaries even start, would gather the most enthusiasm across the nation.

will be any different than this election? Hillary Clinton will win in 2012 and some Republican shumck like Romney or Huckabee will run against her and lose.