Ron Paul is a bothersome candidate that will not go away. Just ask Mitt Romney. Romney has asked GOP rivals who have dared to run against him in a primary to leave the race and allow him to focus on President Barack Obama. I wonder if Romney will get the nomination and ask President Obama to step aside and let Romney lead.
Like many people, I am tired of the empty rhetoric and the "Politics as Usual" routines that always ramp up when an election comes along. I vote because I have a right to and want to pick who I think is the best to lead or represent the people. Sometimes this is not an easy choice.
I also like it when someone comes along and has different ideas and isn't afraid to try something that is different from the establishment. In my opinion, Ron Paul is someone who fits that description. He's not flashy. His campaign hasn't been picked up much by the media and because of that, he has been flying under the radar for the most part of the Primary Season compared to the "sexy" candidates looking for the Republican nomination.
Paul has stuck to his guns despite being largely ignored by voters and the media. It's no secret he doesn't like the Federal Reserve and wants to change how the American Economy operates. He can back up his statements with fact and has ideas to change and fix the country and can support the ideas with well-thought out plans.
Here is the problem: When Paul speaks, he sometimes goes on a pontificating tangent about these ideas. His language and terminology go over the heads of voters and they are lost. It's a campaign speech. It's not a college lecture.
Paul is a brilliant man. He earned his medical degree from Duke University. This is no small accomplishment. While Paul is intelligent and needs to express his ideas, he needs to do so in a way that will not glaze over the eyes of watchers, listeners and supporters. Mitt Romney has his share of faults but one thing he does right is speak to people in plain language. If Paul can do this he will be more effective in getting his message to the voters and help them understand why he has been so adamant about his stance on the issues.
If he doesn't do this, he will be left in the wake and people will wonder what he was trying to say.
