This isnt an endorsement of him, but Rand Paul starts from a functional advantage in having a national organization (inherited from his father). Even though Ron Paul didn’t go anywhere, his organization and the committed activists who will step up as the formational cadre to man it provide a significant leg up in running both a primary and national csmpaign.
Jeb Bush has something similar to draw from, but also the major stigma of his last name to go along with it.
I’m not voting for Ron Paul II or any of these losers. I’ve wasted my vote twice now, this time I’ll write in who I want.
There is no stigma associated with Paul's last name?
His dad had some good ideas...and a lot of bad ideas. Not to mention some strange notions. On balance, he played the gadfly and was a horrible candidate...as his single-digit support levels reveal.