[mosquitobite]

I have a friend whom I debate politics with quite frequently. He and I see this grassroots phenomenon very differently. He thinks other candidates will be able to study Ron Paul's campaign and will use similar ideas (ie hands off) in the future.

I have to remind people, there is nothing stopping ANY other candidate from doing it now, nor has their ever been. The only thing different from 10 years ago is the internet now allows me to find similarly like minded people. Ok, my friend says, but others can find like minded as well. I remind him that's been going on for years. There's FR, and DU, and Moveon, etc. What's the real difference? Why can Dr Paul gain so much momentum, money, and passionate grassroots support?

It's the message! :D

Where else can you get a message of liberty, freedom, integrity, and honesty from a politician? WHERE? What other candidate can cross party lines with such a message?

No. Ron Paul's support won't come close to being matched in the near future. Unfortunately, we won't have another Constitutional candidate to coalesce around for a while.

[rineaux]

You are correct, it is the message and not the candidate. Ron Paul lets everyone know it is the message and not him. Very humble man.

[ksen]

No. Ron Paul's support won't come close to being matched in the near future. Unfortunately, we won't have another Constitutional candidate to coalesce around for a while.

I hope you're wrong FRiend.

I can easily envision young people being energized to enter politics to carry on the message of liberty that Dr. Paul sparked in their hearts.

He may not win a single primary but he's already won by getting his message out to millions of Americans. A new generation of Constitutionalists is being born this election season. It's quite exciting to see it!