What Ron Paul's New Hampshire result means

That Ron Paul came 5th in NH shouldn't deject supporters. His message and the incredible grassroots have had an impact way beyond poll numbers (this blog is just one proof of that). Even rival candidate Huckabee is reportedly copying Ron Paul's major talking points. My own dismay on seeing an indifferent USA re-elect Bush in 2004 has turned to awe as I watched a passionate, principled American citizenry emerge out of the woodworks over the last few months. Which other campaign supporters can boast of cheers from New Zealand, Paris, Dubai, Belgium...?

Ron Paul is no stranger to setbacks. Countless times he's voted all by himself on resolutions. Even people who don't agree with his stances will commend his ability to stick to his principles. Check out the below video from 1987 where a more youthful Paul says much of the same things as in the current campaign!

Ron Paul Interview in '88 (6m:12s)

As someone commented recently, Ron Paul never loses a supporter. More the people who hear him, more his support. If you look at Paul's own life, he never loses faith. Perhaps that's why this movement has created touching scenes like the below New Hampshire video.

Inside the Ron Paul Revolution in New Hampshire (5m:45s)