13 Sep 2011

Ron Paul Campaign Launches Nationwide Youth Initiative

By Gary Howard
'Youth for Ron Paul' to organize, mobilize voters LAKE JACKSON, Texas - The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign announced today the national "Youth for Ron Paul" effort to organize and mobilize the increasing number of youth who support the 12-term Congressman from Texas's bid for the presidency.  Young people ages 18-29 were a key demographic in President Barack Obama's 2008 victory, a group he won nearly two to one over Senator John McCain, and this voting group is expected to play an important role in deciding the 2012 election.

This announcement follows a blowout victory in the New Hampshire Young Republicans GOP presidential straw poll last month in New Castle, NH, a key primary state.  Rep. Paul won with 45 percent of the votes cast, defeating his closest competition, Mitt Romney, who garnered a mere 10 percent of the votes.

"Young people have the passion, energy, and dedication to carry on the freedom message. Real change will come from the next generation," said Dr. Paul.

The "Youth for Ron Paul" campaign is an outgrowth of Ron Paul's youth organization, Young Americans for Liberty (YAL).  YAL's former National Field Director, Edward King, will lead the youth effort.

"In 2008, Ron Paul's youth campaign registered more than 26,000 supporters and organized 500 college chapters," said King.  "Since then, Ron Paul's youth support has grown exponentially.  Young people want to live free.  I have witnessed countless disaffected college students and former Obama supporters discover Ron Paul over the last few years."

"Youth for Ron Paul" will build a national youth network of supporters on and off college campuses to turn out voters to the polls.  Ron Paul will kick off his youth campaign at Louisiana State University early in the evening on Friday, September 23, 2011.  The event will precede the official opening of his Louisiana campaign headquarters in Baton Rouge.  LSU Youth for Ron Paul is one of the first official chapters for his youth campaign.

To learn more and sign up for Youth for Ron Paul, please visit: www.youthforpaul.com and "like" the Facebook page found at: www.Facebook.com/YouthForPaul.

Authorized and paid for by Ron Paul 2012 PCC. www.RonPaul2012.com

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13 Sep 2011

Ron Paul Campaign Presses Perry on Big Government Record and Fake Rhetoric

By Gary Howard
Issues open letter knocking Perry's liberal record LAKE JACKSON, Texas - 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul's campaign continues to challenge Rick Perry in the lead up to tonight's Republican presidential debate. Campaign Chairman Jesse Benton released an open letter to Gov. Perry focusing on his record as Texas head of state, pointing out inconsistencies with his new Tea Party rhetoric. See text of letter below.

Subject: Rick Perry Can't Handle the Truth

An open letter from Campaign Chairman Jesse Benton

Dear Governor Perry,

After our campaign's first ad highlighting your Big Government record and support for liberal Al Gore, your campaign is attacking Dr. Paul - missing the point of why your past is important.

We don't think the fact that you used to be a Democrat is the big problem here.  The real problem is that, too often, you still act like one.  Even you yourself, Governor Perry, said of your party switch, "I will still vote the same principles, only with an R after my name."

That's the kind of thinking that has our country teetering on the edge of bankruptcy.  We cannot afford to nominate someone who thinks the letter next to their name is more important than what they believe.

Governor Perry, let me be clear: It is not that you supported Al Gore that worries us.

It is that you supported Hillary Clinton's health care plan.

You pushed for federal bailout and stimulus funds. 

You support welfare for illegal immigrants.

You tried to forcibly vaccinate 12-year-old girls against sexually transmitted diseases by executive order.

You raised taxes twice.

And, state debt has more than doubled in your tenure as governor, pushing Texas to the brink of our constitutional debt limit.

It's that you supported ALL of these bad ideas that are inconsistent with how most Republicans understand conservatism, yet you now try to swagger your way into the Tea Party.

Governor Perry, with all due respect, you have used great rhetoric.  But you will have to answer to the voters of Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and across the country as to why that rhetoric does not match your record.

For Liberty,

Jesse Benton
Campaign Chairman
Ron Paul 2012

Authorized and paid for by Ron Paul 2012 PCC. www.RonPaul2012.com

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13 Sep 2011

New Ron Paul Campaign Ad to Run Nationwide During GOP Debate

By Gary Howard
'Trust' ad will show on national television to debate audience LAKE JACKSON, Texas - The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign announced a day after the release of its latest advertisement, "Trust", that the spot will be running twice nationally during tonight's Republican presidential debate. The ad draws a sharp contrast, pointing out Paul's longtime conservative credentials and early support of Ronald Reagan, while pointing out Rick Perry's former chairmanship of Al Gore's presidential campaign.

"With the airing of this ad nationally during the debate we want to point out that Congressman Paul has an unparalleled record of championing true conservative principles, and his message of limited Constitutional government, sound money and balanced budgets have won the day," said Ron Paul 2012 Campaign Chairman Jesse Benton. "Other candidates are parroting Dr. Paul's principles in their rhetoric, but their records prove they cannot be trusted to live up to their words."

The ad also notes the similarities between the candidacies of Paul and Reagan, with both being attacked by the political establishment as "too extreme" and questioning their electability. Reagan, like Paul, was dismissed by the establishment elites. Congressman Paul was one of only four Congressmen to endorse Ronald Reagan against incumbent Gerald Ford and lead the Texas delegation for Reagan to the 1976 Republican National Convention.

Link to the ad here: http://youtu.be/PXNqcYh0MpA

Authorized and paid for by Ron Paul 2012 PCC. www.RonPaul2012.com

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13 Sep 2011

Ron Paul Campaign Debuts Latest 2012 Campaign Ad

By Gary Howard
'Trust' contrasts Paul's consistent conservatism with the record of another leading candidate LAKE JACKSON, Texas - The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign announced today the release of its latest advertisement, "Trust." The sixty second spot emphasizes Paul's longtime conservative credentials and early support of Ronald Reagan, while pointing out Rick Perry's former chairmanship of Al Gore's presidential campaign.

"Congressman Paul has an unparalleled record of championing true conservative principles," said Ron Paul 2012 Campaign Chairman Jesse Benton. "Dr. Paul's ideas of limited Constitutional government, sound money and balanced budgets have won the day."

"Other candidates are trying to parrot Dr. Paul's principles, but their records prove they cannot be trusted to live up to their rhetoric. Dr. Paul is the only candidate with the credibility and integrity to restore America now."

The ad also notes the similarities between the candidacies of Paul and Reagan, with both being attacked by the political establishment as "too extreme" and questioning their electability. Reagan, like Paul, was dismissed by the establishment elites. Congressman Paul was one of only four Congressmen to endorse Ronald Reagan against incumbent Gerald Ford and lead the Texas delegation for Reagan to the 1976 Republican National Convention.

The ad will appear in both broadcast and web format, with substantial air-time buys in New Hampshire and Iowa. The spot will also be sent to multiple conservative and TEA Party email lists and appear in banner ads across the internet.

Jesse Benton will be available for interview to discuss the ad and the contrast between Dr. Paul and Governor Perry's records.

Link to the ad here: http://youtu.be/PXNqcYh0MpA


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