Why Can’t Ron Paul Get More Traction?
He doesn't lack enthusiastic supporters, nor is his campaign short on cash, and he's galvanized scores of younger voters. So why isn't Ron Paul able to clinch the Republican presidential nomination -- or even come within spitting distance -- this time around?
He doesn’t lack enthusiastic supporters, nor is his campaign short on cash, and he’s galvanized scores of younger voters. So why isn’t Ron Paul able to clinch the Republican presidential nomination — or even come within spitting distance — this time around? Those are questions The New York Times attempted to answer, with some input from Paul himself, on Wednesday. — KA
Your support matters…The New York Times:
It never happened. His strategists are searching for answers, and one may be that many who turned up for his rallies were less eager to take part in Republican primaries or argue Mr. Paul’s case at Republican caucuses.
Even Mr. Paul cannot entirely explain why the passion he generated, especially among young people and those his campaign identified as motivated supporters, did not translate into more votes.
“I don’t have a full answer for that,” says Mr. Paul, who says he believes ballot irregularities have chipped into his numbers in some places. He adds, “I think there’s some problem with always making sure this energy is translated into getting to the polls.”
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