In this election, we have seen something in the republican party not seen since the reagan administration. An energized republican youth movement, which has lent its support to ultra-libertarian Ron Paul (R. R-TX) This youth movement has created havoc on the internet. Note RedState.com removal of Ron Paul supporters after they bombarded the site with support for their candidate. They also set up forums on the web for traditional candidates only to support Ron Paul. These supporters are the future of the republican party because they are energized, mobile, internet friendly, and young. This energy is apparent in such unconventional fund raisers such as the blimp. At campaign trail stops in Iowa and New Hampshire, we see almost as many Ron Paul signs as we do signs from the traditional candidates. Ron Paul has more internet support than any of his republican peers. Young is the cornerstone of my argument because as the religious right grows older, this libertarians will move into center-stage in the republican party. So as libertarians replace members of the religious right around 2035 we see the new face the republican party today.
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