Liberty Maven

In an interview with David Yepsen, the chief political columnist for the Des Moines Register when asked about Ron Paul’s chances:

Q: Ron Paul is a Pittsburgh native and he is as libertarian as any Republican can ever get in this century. Is it possible for him to surprise anybody?

YESPEN: Not really. His views are too far out of synch with activist Republicans. He’s made a couple trips into the state. He needs to make more if he wants to really get something going here. He does attract some younger Republicans — 20-somethings. Yet if you talk to those people, a lot of them are not even from Iowa. Young people are notorious for not showing up at caucuses. So I don’t think Ron Paul’s prospects in Iowa are very good because his message isn’t in synch with where Republican caucus-goers are. Also, he’s not spending enough time on task here.

Not such good prospects, I guess. I’d love for Ron Paul to have a good (non-embarassing) showing. Is that too much to ask? Being in the “Rah Rah Ron Paul camp” for the past few months has left me not knowing what his true chances are. I read about him every day. I watch news stories, and rally videos. So I guess it’s hard for me to judge what will happen.

All I really know is he says things I really like to hear candidates say. He seems to have a deep conviction in his beliefs that he’s held his entire political life. Just about everyone who sees/hears him thinks he’s a breath of fresh air.

I suppose we’ll find out on August 11th when the GOP Iowa straw poll occurs.