Hillsdale County votes for Ron Paul
Larger-than-average percentage of voters pick Paul in Michigan primaries
Kaitlyn Buss
Issue date: 1/24/08 Section: News
Congressman Ron Paul received 17 percent of Hillsdale County's votes for the Republican presidential nominee in Michigan's Jan. 15 primary, a higher percentage than he received in any other county in the state.
Kerri Price, assistance communications director for the Paul campaign, attributes Paul's successful numbers to Hillsdale College's presence in the community, as well as to the popularity of many of Paul's stances with local residents.
"Support came from all ages and backgrounds and persuasions," Price said of the residents who rallied at the Jonesville Wal-Mart several days before the election. "Residents came out in full support."
The Hillsdale College facebook group for Ron Paul has more than 100 members, both current and former students, and Price said students' participation in the campaign has been a large part of Paul's success in the Hillsdale area.
"[His message] resonates with a lot of students and individuals in the community interested in economics," she said of Paul's belief in free market economics and his obvious support of limited federal government.
Hillsdale senior Megan Mahan, who has volunteered with Paul's campaign in the Jackson area, agreed.
"I think he's the first guy to step up and oppose big government," Mahan said. "It's the first time in 80 years. That's why they call it the 'Ron Paul Revolution' - someone is finally standing up for what this country was founded on."
Mahan, who said she was fairly apathetic toward politics before Paul's campaign, said those she has met support Ron Paul for a variety of reasons, including his opposition to the ar in Iraq and support for the National Rifle Association. She said many supporters she's met are "radicals" and "anarchists."
"We saw that the campaign really brought unity with diversity," Price said.
Mahan said the grassroots effort in the Jackson and Hillsdale areas was very strong, with meetings every couple weeks starting in July 2007.
Kerri Price, assistance communications director for the Paul campaign, attributes Paul's successful numbers to Hillsdale College's presence in the community, as well as to the popularity of many of Paul's stances with local residents.
"Support came from all ages and backgrounds and persuasions," Price said of the residents who rallied at the Jonesville Wal-Mart several days before the election. "Residents came out in full support."
The Hillsdale College facebook group for Ron Paul has more than 100 members, both current and former students, and Price said students' participation in the campaign has been a large part of Paul's success in the Hillsdale area.
"[His message] resonates with a lot of students and individuals in the community interested in economics," she said of Paul's belief in free market economics and his obvious support of limited federal government.
Hillsdale senior Megan Mahan, who has volunteered with Paul's campaign in the Jackson area, agreed.
"I think he's the first guy to step up and oppose big government," Mahan said. "It's the first time in 80 years. That's why they call it the 'Ron Paul Revolution' - someone is finally standing up for what this country was founded on."
Mahan, who said she was fairly apathetic toward politics before Paul's campaign, said those she has met support Ron Paul for a variety of reasons, including his opposition to the ar in Iraq and support for the National Rifle Association. She said many supporters she's met are "radicals" and "anarchists."
"We saw that the campaign really brought unity with diversity," Price said.
Mahan said the grassroots effort in the Jackson and Hillsdale areas was very strong, with meetings every couple weeks starting in July 2007.
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Bill Molon
posted 8/25/08 @ 9:20 PM EST
Paul did well in Hillsdale County DESPITE Hillsdale College.
better luck next time
posted 2/19/09 @ 1:27 AM EST
I'm a big Ron Paul fan, though 17% isn't exactly that great. :(
Hopefully next time around voters will realize that his ethics and ideas make him (IMO) the best candidate for the job. (Continued…)
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