Poker World, Ron Paul Supporters Tune Into Jay Leno Tonight
Ron Paul supporters hope to boost ratings for the Jay Leno Show Tuesday night and the few million poker fans living in the US are urged to do the same. 2008 US Presidential candidate Ron Paul will be appearing with the likes of Tom Cruise Tuesday night on NBC's Jay Leno Show (11:30 pm EST, check your local listings).
Many believe the appearance will be Dr. Paul's best exposure yet.
"He's appealing to all walks of life," said one Ron Paul supporter. "Jay Leno is admired among all party voters."
Paul will also benefit from sharing the stage with star Tom Cruise. Cruise will discuss his new movie “Lions for Lambs,” and the Sex Pistols are scheduled as musical guests.
Poker players are also being encouraged to watch as Ron Paul was one of the only US Representatives to vote against the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act last year. That law banned online poker. A handful of organizations are in the process of challenging that legislation.
Ron Paul voted against sending US troops to Iraq, yet the Vietnam War veteran has gained the highest support of any fellow candidate from the US military.
Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul, flush with cash and an Internet sensation, is trying to translate those pluses into voter support with two new TV ads in New Hampshire.
Radio Ad
In one of the 30-second spots, a series of voters mention Paul's policy principles and praise his honesty. The final voter says the Texas congressman is "catching on."
In the second spot, Paul himself discusses bringing US troops home immediately from Iraq and balancing the budget -- and argues that by stopping spending so much money abroad, the country can cut spending and still provide for people's needs.
Paul is only Republican candidate who opposes the Iraq war and has built a passionate following online. He plans to spend $1.1 million of the $5.4 million he had available at the end of September on five ads over the next six weeks to try to raise his standing in the polls. In a survey released last week by the New Hampshire.
One of his ad spots has already received over 100,000 views in just over a one day period on YouTube.com.
Poker World, Ron Paul Supporters Tune Into Jay Leno Tonight