[EternalVigilance]

“Primarying out” incumbents isn’t impossible once their constituency figures out that their representative doesn’t really represent what they believe. I’ve spent the last week on the ground in or near the 14th district, and Ron Paul is in deep trouble, because he is out of step with the deeply-held beliefs of conservative Republicans.

Refusing to debate his primary challenger, after having complained when he himself was excluded, only exacerbates his problems.

[mnehring]

I own some rental property down in Friendswood and run down there about once a month.. The last two times I can tell you that, although I did see Paul signs, they were for President and not Congress. They also were not at houses, but on right-a-ways. In front of people’s houses were Peden signs. Chris has been literally hitting the streets, going door to door every day and chatting with people, he is going to softball games, churches, restaurants, wherever real voters are. He isn’t preaching, he is just chatting. Everything is stacked against him, but he is campaigning right- reaching out directly to the people.

[jmc813]

EV, you know you’re my boy, but I can’t disagree more on this. If Peden can pull this off I’ll be shocked. I’ve even offered donation-to-FR bets on this race to some freepers, I’m so sure of it. And I’m the first to admit that even though I’m a Paul fan, Peden, on the issues is great. I really hope he can make a name for himself politically in the event that he loses this primary. We need more of his type.