Rand Paul already has numerous websites dedicated to his recent activity. He has a Senate website which I have used already to gain the background knowledge listed in blog post one. He also already has a Paul 2016 website, although this is only for his current Senate seat. Both of the websites have a clear layout, with tabs that allow undecided voters to understand Paul's stance on issues they find important. His Senate 2016 website is full of his latest activity, including interviews, or articles that state his stance on the issues. Along with these articles and videos, the first tab you can click on is a "Donate Now" tab. Again Paul is clearly preparing for something big whether that means running again for Senate, or as more people predict, running for president. Here is a quick link to Rand Paul's 2016 website, for those who are more interested.
Rand Paul also still have a super pac website that is currently up and running. This super pac website is clearly designed to raise money for Rand's running for president, which is rumored to be announced in March. This website even shows how many people like/follow Rand Paul on social media websites. Along with a donate button, the website again has the latest news involving Rand Paul, which allows for followers to stay up to date with what he is up to politically.
On social media, Rand Paul (and his army) is very active. As I stated in the second blog post, Rand's Facebook page is always posting something. A lot of the recent activity has been surrounding his ventures into the typical swing states (Iowa and Ohio). Paul is again clearly planning on something big, and his followers are getting a first hand account of his activity. Also Rand plugs his websites for donations all over his Facebook page. His layout is clearly designed to be easy to follow, while keeping people on his page and getting to know his stance on policies better.
A quick glace at his twitter feed also shows a lot of recent activity. This continues with his recent events that he has spoken at, allowing him to seem very personable. While there is no real viral videos connected to his social media sites, he is passing on petitions surrounding Obama's executive amnesty. Paul clearly states what he is about and it remains consistent on both his political websites as well as his social media sites.
While Rand has not publicly come out and announced he is running, things are shaping up for a Paul 2016 presidential campaign.
When do you think he is going to announce that he is running? Do you think his political presence will change?
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure when he will formally announce he is running. But his active involvement in not only PACs, but his travels into Iowa and Ohio (Swing states) certainly shows his intentions. I would be winning to bet his announcement will come either in April or May, but again that is just a guess.
DeleteI think that it is clear that he has a strong online presence and it is definitely a positive that he links his websites and social media accounts so well. However, I think that he could be a little more involved on social media by getting a Twitter, or something like that. Overall good analysis and I agree that it is clear that he is going to announce his candidacy for something large based on these facts.
ReplyDeleteI agree, most of his facebook posts are bashing Obama, or plugging for donations. A Twitter is something that could potentially help, but I'll be honest, I have no desire to follow a politician on social media. So I understand not having one, but it puts him behind other candidates that are more active.
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