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Rand Paul's Play to Win Over Black Voters at Howard University
National Journal ^ | 04/09/2013 | By Elahe Izadi

Posted on 04/09/2013 9:25:22 AM PDT by SeekAndFind

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1 posted on 04/09/2013 9:25:22 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind
Hey Rand. Just talk about freedom.

One side wants it for all people. Another side doesn't.

2 posted on 04/09/2013 9:33:28 AM PDT by gov_bean_ counter (Romans 1:22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,)
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To: gov_bean_ counter

If Paul does that, and if he delivers the message clearly, it will be a major step forward for freedom. With the right messenger, we could put the racist politics of the 1852-2012 Democrats behind us - finally.


3 posted on 04/09/2013 9:34:59 AM PDT by Pollster1 (A war can only be just if it is fought with a reasonable chance of success.)
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To: gov_bean_ counter

Good Old Howard.

I remember back in 68 when they burned one of our fire trucks up there.


4 posted on 04/09/2013 9:35:49 AM PDT by Venturer
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To: Pollster1

Agree. I wish him much success.


5 posted on 04/09/2013 9:35:58 AM PDT by gov_bean_ counter (Romans 1:22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,)
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To: SeekAndFind; Revolting cat!

6 posted on 04/09/2013 9:36:54 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (America 2013 - STUCK ON STUPID)
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To: SeekAndFind

When Sen Paul goes to here: http://www.brandeis.edu/ then I will be impressed.


7 posted on 04/09/2013 9:41:01 AM PDT by US Navy Vet (Go Packers! Go Rockies! Go Boston Bruins! See, I'm "Diverse"!)
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To: gov_bean_ counter
Just talk about freedom. One side wants it for all people.

I think that's the ticket, though it's going to be a tough sell. That there are no solutions for "the black community" or the "latino community", etc., but a single set of solutions for the benefit of everyone.

8 posted on 04/09/2013 9:44:12 AM PDT by kevkrom (If a wise man has an argument with a foolish man, the fool only rages or laughs...)
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To: SeekAndFind

Message to Rand:
Ignore the advice of the GOP establishment, ignore the “groups” and speak to the people.

The GOP is trying to piece together a coalition of groups. That is a losing game, the dems already have it down pat. The way to fight them is to speak directly to the hearts of individuals, like Reagan did, an let them know that they aren’t seen as a nameless segment of a group, but as a living, breathing, loving, laughing, struggling, individual human being.

The GOP is just TOO stupid to understand the dignity of that approach.


9 posted on 04/09/2013 9:44:53 AM PDT by GilesB
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10 posted on 04/09/2013 9:45:16 AM PDT by onyx
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To: SeekAndFind

I am sure he will brush over the parts about cutting spending and getting rid of departments and privatizing SS and medicare, all the stuff they will boo him for.

Jack Kemp claimed his happy face talk would get get him minority votes, that ‘capital gains tax cuts’ would make them all rich. In practice it didnt get him any in 1996.


11 posted on 04/09/2013 9:48:47 AM PDT by sickoflibs (To GOP : Any path to US citizenship IS putting them ahead in line. Stop lying about your position.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Lost cause.......


12 posted on 04/09/2013 9:59:57 AM PDT by Red Badger (Want to be surprised? Google your own name......Want to have fun? Google your friend's names........)
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To: GilesB

Freedom is a tough sell....hell, you can’t even give it away.................


13 posted on 04/09/2013 10:01:08 AM PDT by Red Badger (Want to be surprised? Google your own name......Want to have fun? Google your friend's names........)
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To: SeekAndFind
"Paul will be delivering a speech at Howard University on Wednesday"

He will be addressing a crowd in a city wherein 30% of its adult male population are convicted felons. At this juncture, three consecutive generations have been raised dependent upon government largess. They want their free stuff, AA programs preserved for all time, Section 8 housing, priority college entrance, tuition, day care, school breakfast and lunch programs (even when there's no school), and they want you to pay for it. Fearless prediction: he will be shouted down, and forced to abandon the podium.
14 posted on 04/09/2013 10:08:27 AM PDT by PowderMonkey (WILL WORK FOR AMMO)
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To: SeekAndFind; All

” The Kentucky Republican’s appearance echoes the recommendations made in the Republican National Committee’s autopsy report, detailing why the party lost the 2012 election... “

If you want to know why we need an “autopsy report”, just look at the RNC.


15 posted on 04/09/2013 10:18:40 AM PDT by stephenjohnbanker
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To: gov_bean_ counter
Hey Rand. Just talk about freedom.

Exactly! Don't go wandering into the mushy swamp of grievances. Stay with first principals, the right to life(abortion in the black community), liberty(not a plantation with rations for the slaves), the pursuit of happiness(not a handout to keep you happy). Stay with eternal truths. Don't PANDER!

16 posted on 04/09/2013 10:55:15 AM PDT by mc5cents
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To: GilesB
The way to fight them is to speak directly to the hearts of individuals

To talk to those individuals, it is easiest to go where they group.

In Rand Paul black individuals will find a President who actually wants to end the counterproductive War on Drugs.

17 posted on 04/09/2013 11:07:40 AM PDT by Gunslingr3
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They don’t want “freedom”. They already have it, and can’t handle it. They want to be taken care of. They also want stuff.


18 posted on 04/09/2013 11:09:37 AM PDT by CPO retired
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To: Red Badger

Freedom is an easy sell. It’s the responsibility that comes with it that some communities want no part of.


19 posted on 04/09/2013 11:10:26 AM PDT by DwFry (Baby Boomers Killed Western Civilization!)
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To: Gunslingr3

There is a difference between speaking to a group of individuals, and speaking to individuals as a group.

I am advocating for the former.


20 posted on 04/09/2013 11:30:27 AM PDT by GilesB
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