The polls exclude Paul's name & they are polling the same registered Republicans who voted in 2004, on land-line phones. Many of Paul's supporters are independents and newcomers.
Money doesn't necessarily help one shed the "Blame American First", "Gold Standard NOW!" lunatic image he's worked so hard to cultivate, does it?
Labels unfairly assigned to him by the establishment media and GOP party hacks.
It is, though, entertaining to see so many lefties give their money to an anti-war libertarian with absolutely no chance of garnering the nomination
They can give and give to their heart's content, but they are supporting someone who opposes all of their goals.
I live in Ron Paul’s congressional district. There is no evidence of any support for his presidential campaign here that I can see.
I’ve seen a couple of bumper stickers for him on cars in the Montrose section of town. (Think San Francisco).
He stands no chance of even carrying his district, much less the state of Texas.
So, ask yourself. Why is he running?
Which -- including the large number of lefties who are registered as Democrats -- is one of the main reasons why he has no chance to get the nomination. In states with closed primaries, a great number of his so-called supporters can't even vote for him. Of course, with college kids and lefties, it's unsure they even would. A yard sign or $50 is one thing. Actually going to the polls? Nah, even if they could get a ballot with his name on it in the few states with open primaries, most in that group can't be bothered.
Of course, his Congressional constituents in Texas can and do vote, and they aren't happy with him right now. So it would seem that while walking the razor's edge between common conservative values and the lunatic fringe, he slipped, fell, and cut his own throat.