Ron Paul sets another money record, but falls short of goal
December 17th, 2007, 5:42 pm · Post a Comment · posted by Le Templar
Another example of Ron Paul’s independent supporters at work
A Tribune reader called the Vent Monday to ask why the national media isn’t paying more attention to another fund-raising record set Sunday by Republican candidate Ron Paul. The libertarian-minded maverick proven again the strength of his Internet grassroots support which raised more than $6 million from on-line donations in a single day, on the 234rd anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. This surpassed his previous record in November of about $4 million.
I would agree the Ron Paul phenomenon has been underplayed by the traditional media. But a variety of political polling shows Paul trailing well back of the other Republicans both nationally and in the early primary states. So either these polls are completely missing a groundswell of voter support, or Paul has tapped a small, frustrated pool of Americans willing to invest their money in his message.
Besides, Paul’s supporters had set a goal of raising $10 million Sunday, and media pundits rarely show interest in an unpopular candidate who doesn’t reach his own expectations.
I’ll admit I’d like to see some upsets in January, just to make this presidential primary season more interesting. We’ll see if Ron Paul can provide any of that magic, or if the “Ron Paul Revolution” really is an illusion.
