Title: I would like to thank Fox News for supplying another huge rallying/motivational tool for Ron Paul Source:
[None] URL Source:http://www.none.com Published:Dec 31, 2007 Author:n Post Date:2007-12-31 13:56:30 by gengis gandhi Keywords:None Views:590 Comments:29
thanks!
its called a polarizing effect and works great to unite and energize folks.
its called a polarizing effect and works great to unite and energize folks. Americans like fairness.
If you watched meet the press yesterday you would have seen john edwards make the remark that we (the U.S.) needs to make sure the elections go forward in Pakistan, with all parties included and with transparency. But you would never hear him make those remarks about our own elections.
And also take a peek at comments at the bottom of the page:
Ron Paul's internet support
Ron Paul's Support This is a quick study I did based on information I found on the internet about usage statistics and page views. This is not scientific but it is interesting.
Number of World Internet Users as of September 30, 2007 1,244,449,601
Percent of global Internet users who visit www.ronpaul2008.com 0.0295%
Number of global Internet users who visit www.ronpaul2008.com 1,244,449,601 x 0.0295 = 36,711,263
Number of United States internet users who viewed www.ronpaul2008.com 36,711,263 x .831 = 30,507,509
Number of people per state who viewed www.ronpaul2008.com 30,507,509 / 50 = 610,141
1% of people per state to view www.ronpaul2008.com 6101
Number of people to place in top 3 in Iowa Caucus historically 25,000
Every 1% of page views converted into support is another 6101. To place in the top 3 in Iowa historically, he would only have to convert 4%-5% of page views into support. This does not include support generated by word of mouth to people like my grandparents and aunts and uncles and parents who don't use the internet as their main source of news, that I have gotten to support Ron Paul. Another reason to believe he has a better chance of winning is the enthusiasm for his campaign. Ron Paul supporters will make an effort to vote for Ron Paul and make the effort to make sure those they know support Ron Paul go vote for Ron Paul. So for every 1% of page views per state that is converted into support, it will most likely be enthusiastic support and they will most likely be encouraged to vote and find a way to vote.
I think an on-line "get out the vote" drive would be very effective. I'm sure it's planned, but it needs support. From what I recall, only about 20% to 30% of the supporters actually show up at the polls. And it's probably worse now as no one can get excited about the other candidates. If 70% to 80% of the Paul supporters show up, this could tip the balance.
I don't have figures, but it seems that Paul could muster a huge percentage turn out while the support for the other candidates sits home.