Today, the Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign released its latest television ad . The 60-second spot entitled ‘A Veteran’s Best Friend’ highlights Paul’s military service and unrivaled commitment to veterans.
“Dr. Paul has a long record in Congress as a strong advocate for veterans and issues important to them, particularly in making sure that they receive recognition for the sacrifices they’ve made in service to our country,” said Ron Paul 2012 National Campaign Chairman Jesse Benton.
The ad is the first in what will be a $1 million television push over the next few weeks. It is scheduled to air nationally on the FOX News Channel during debate coverage and run heavily in New Hampshire, Iowa, Nevada, and South Carolina on broadcast and cable. At this stage in the primary election cycle few other campaigns have the ability to make an ad push of this scale, putting the Paul campaign in elite company.
Regarding the campaign’s ad push Benton went on to say:
“Our campaign is seeing growing momentum now and is doing this ad blitz to cement ourselves in the top tier. We’ve seen Dr. Paul’s poll numbers steadily increase, with strong showings in recent New Hampshire and Iowa polls, as well as strong head-to-head showings versus President Obama.”
As a presidential candidate, Congressman Paul has garnered more donations from active-duty military than all of the other Republican presidential candidates combined, and more than President Obama as well. Paul’s consistent adherence to Constitutional principles regarding American foreign policy, and his calls to bring the troops home in order to defend the country as opposed to spending trillions policing and nation-building in foreign lands has gained him wide support among veterans and active military alike.
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Joe R. Pena: We arrived in Vietnam in September, September the 14th.
Rene Reyes: We were fighting what was called the Viet Cong.
Joe R. Pena: They broke through our lines and we had to go hand-to-hand with them.
Rene Reyes: I was one of 9 out of 65 that came back after a whole year, and that’s hard to forget.
Joe R. Pena: We had 75 killed, 115 wounded.
Rene Reyes: Vietnam was hell.
Joe R. Pena: We had never been been thanked for our service. Never. Congressman Ron Paul got my medals for me and presented them to me, and that was an awesome feeling.
Rene Reyes: People break down and cry, because they’re [finally] getting the medals that they deserved.
Joe R. Pena: It takes a veteran to understand a veteran, and he is a veteran himself.
Rene Reyes: Ron Paul is a veteran’s best friend.
Joe R. Pena: He said, “Thank you for your service”, and shook our hand, and gave us a hug. That will always be there.
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This is going to get him some votes, that’s for damn sure.
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I cant cant even imagine being in something as nightmarish as the vietnam war …
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i agree with most of ron pauls ideas but social security has to stay
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He was about to explain how he would fund SS without forcing all the young workers to contribute when his time ran out last time
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Best one yet
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*** Black THIS Out Moneybomb For Ron Paul — October 19th ***
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Made me CRY! and that is not any easy thing to Do!
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*** Black THIS Out Moneybomb For Ron Paul — October 19th ***
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Ron Paul gets the MOST donations from the MILITARY than any other candidate out there. The brave men and women that serve our country take an oath to preserve the constitution and they support the only politician that does the same – Ron Paul – veteran, physician, defender of the constitution. Ron Paul 2012
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Beautiful. Hispanics 4 Dr. Ron Paul.
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I can’t believe someone disliked this.
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*** Black THIS Out Moneybomb For Ron Paul — October 19th ***
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Ron paul has real supporters. Perry and the other clowns have the “anyone but obama” support.
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Tear jerking.
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Crazy how people of all economic backgrounds like Ron Paul.
It’s because of his policy on taxes.
The rich love the idea as well as the poor.
Also, I think Obama’s medicaid cuts might be the end of him.
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TONIGHT IS THE REPUBLICAN DEBATE. If you can, go to foxnews.com livestream and flood the chat with pro ron paul messages, maybe convert 2-3 people through conformity/education. THANKS
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Looks like we have nice people joining the discussion.
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2012 – Rick Perry.
It’s time to restore America.
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Yeah… he’ll keep this country in a tyrannical state.
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Hay Ron Paul! You are a joke and a bigot. GO FUCK YOURSELF, you slimy maggot…and fuck your inbred son, too.
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…… just 2 veterans? i know you only had a minute but this seems to be a week point
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hehe…week.
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For True Freedom, True Peace and a True Hero!
Ron Paul 2012, Wishes from India.
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Ron Paul is an anti-war defeatist. He is the opposite of a war veterans best friend.
How can you support the troops, but not the war? Do you support bullets but not guns? It’s sillyness
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I’m surprised that he approves of spending money “we don’t have” on medals.
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and that lady’s and gentlemen is what a real president is supposed to look like
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There is nothing about this man I don’t like. I salute Ron and all Americans for giving so much for all the unconstitutional wars scene WW2, lets bring our boys home!
RON PAUL 2012
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“Takes a veteran to undertand veteran”, unlike Bush jr, Clinton and Obama….
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excellent
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*salute*
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Best one yet
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Ron Paul RevolUTION 2011
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Amazing. Obama and Perry don’t give a shit about you. They hope you live on the street after fighting for their wealth
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I just marvel at the energy Dr. Paul has. Miraculous, really.
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It’s great to finally see those who served in Viet Nahm get their due.
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Fight the mainstream media’s shameful attacks with messages of peace and patriotism.
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Beautiful Commercial. Beats the attack ads.
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Ron Paul 2012
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