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In reply to the discussion: Why is Rand Paul polling so low among the R's? [View all]stevenleser
(32,886 posts)8. I believe there are two answers but the biggest reason, in one word, is ISIS.
Last edited Fri Oct 16, 2015, 01:29 AM - Edit history (1)
You can't ignore ISIS and say we shouldn't do anything about them and contend for the Republican nomination.
So Rand went with that and I think it sucked the enthusiasm out of the crowd he inherited from his father that was for no wars without a congressional declaration. http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2014/09/16/ron-paul-says-son-rand-speaks-for-himself-on-attacking-isis
That and Rand just isn't the compelling speaker his father is. Even though Ron Paul's schtick doesnt win me over, I can see how he talks a good game and folks amenable to that philosophy would really like him. Rand is just a poor approximation.
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because the tRump has sucked all the crazy out of the room and kept it for himself.
Javaman
Oct 2015
#17
Some might not like my answer, but Ron Paul's supporters went to Bernie and not Rand
Reter
Oct 2015
#4
Folks who want zero government went to a Democratic Socialist? I'd like to hear that explanation.
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#7
Because the small timid woodland creature that reposes on his scalp pales by comparison
tularetom
Oct 2015
#6
I believe there are two answers but the biggest reason, in one word, is ISIS.
stevenleser
Oct 2015
#8
He abandoned those who are aggainst imperialustic wars and the military industrial complex.
tblue37
Oct 2015
#14
When has him or his father ever brought significant voting numbers to the national stage?
Johonny
Oct 2015
#29
Don't forget that several months ago (in the pre-Trump era), Tweety Matthews
bullwinkle428
Oct 2015
#33