PUBLIC OPINION > Rand Paul Is the Future of the Republican Party
SodaHead Politics
2013/03/19 20:00:00
Ever since President Obama's re-election back in November, the media hasn't stopped reporting about the ruffled course of the Republican party. Some say they're disengaged, others say they're confused, but mostly all say that something needs to be done. Even Republicans agree that their party needs to reinvent itself if it's planning to stick around for the long haul.
Given that idea, the Los Angeles Times asked an ever-appropriate question: Who's the future of the Republican Party? Though the Times only gave two options -- Rand Paul and Marco Rubio -- each choice suggests a different path for America. Though both conservative, Paul is well-known for being more libertarian in his views while Rubio is more of the traditional Republican. So who do SodaHeads think is the future of the Republican party? That's Rand Paul, with 67%. But of course, there's more stats where that came from. Let's dive.
SENIOR CITIZENS FOR RUBIO
One interesting statistic was that senior citizens (those aged 65 and up) were the only age demographic that preferred Marco Rubio (52%) over Rand Paul (48%.) All other age demographics backed Rand Paul more, though the most supportive of Paul was the 18-24 crowd, with 69%. Maybe youngsters are trying to reinvent the Republican party...
LIBERALS AND CONSERVATIVES FINALLY AGREE!
Here's a statistic we weren't expecting: liberals and conservatives actually agree on the future face of the Republican party. And again, it's Rand Paul. Though conservatives were more supportive of Paul (at 61%), liberals also picked the more-libertarian politician (at 57%). Libertarians were expectantly the most supportive of Paul, at 82%. As for the moderates? They actually went with Rubio, with 52%. Go figure.
THE RICH ROOT FOR RUBIO
Another demographic that supports Rubio over Paul? Those who make $100,000 and over, with 62%. In fact, the more money an individual made, the less likely they were to support Paul over Rubio. The income demographic that was most likely to pick Paul over Rubio was the crowd that made the least amount of money ($0-25K), with 74%. That could just correlate with the fact that younger people -- who are likely still students and not making much money -- were more prone to pick Paul. But hey, maybe the richer you get, the Rubio-er you get? Yeah... we said it.
If you'd like to vote on this question, dig deeper into the demographics, or engage in existing discussion about the topic, visit the LA Times poll about Rand Paul Vs. Marco Rubio. We'd love to hear from you!
Given that idea, the Los Angeles Times asked an ever-appropriate question: Who's the future of the Republican Party? Though the Times only gave two options -- Rand Paul and Marco Rubio -- each choice suggests a different path for America. Though both conservative, Paul is well-known for being more libertarian in his views while Rubio is more of the traditional Republican. So who do SodaHeads think is the future of the Republican party? That's Rand Paul, with 67%. But of course, there's more stats where that came from. Let's dive.
SENIOR CITIZENS FOR RUBIO
One interesting statistic was that senior citizens (those aged 65 and up) were the only age demographic that preferred Marco Rubio (52%) over Rand Paul (48%.) All other age demographics backed Rand Paul more, though the most supportive of Paul was the 18-24 crowd, with 69%. Maybe youngsters are trying to reinvent the Republican party...
LIBERALS AND CONSERVATIVES FINALLY AGREE!
Here's a statistic we weren't expecting: liberals and conservatives actually agree on the future face of the Republican party. And again, it's Rand Paul. Though conservatives were more supportive of Paul (at 61%), liberals also picked the more-libertarian politician (at 57%). Libertarians were expectantly the most supportive of Paul, at 82%. As for the moderates? They actually went with Rubio, with 52%. Go figure.
THE RICH ROOT FOR RUBIO
Another demographic that supports Rubio over Paul? Those who make $100,000 and over, with 62%. In fact, the more money an individual made, the less likely they were to support Paul over Rubio. The income demographic that was most likely to pick Paul over Rubio was the crowd that made the least amount of money ($0-25K), with 74%. That could just correlate with the fact that younger people -- who are likely still students and not making much money -- were more prone to pick Paul. But hey, maybe the richer you get, the Rubio-er you get? Yeah... we said it.
If you'd like to vote on this question, dig deeper into the demographics, or engage in existing discussion about the topic, visit the LA Times poll about Rand Paul Vs. Marco Rubio. We'd love to hear from you!
Top Opinion
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The Patriot 2013/03/19 19:03:32
I've asked this on many forums and am yet to receive an intelligent answer
What policies from her do you support?
What do you like about her?
In other words everything that you conservatives despise her for.
Would her healthcare policy be a continuation of Obamacare?
You do know that Social Security is funded by our own bonds that may never mature right? especially because the fed is monetizing debt
You do know that Social Security and Medicare cost more than the DOD budget right?
You do know that green energy does do a lot of harm to the environment and they lobby for this stuff so they will be controlling the environment, for instance fracking is safe for the environment
If she leans towards her husband it'll be better than what have, but he was not peaceful by any means, so we'll have to see how this develops
That's my reply to refute your reply, but I thank you for a reply nonetheless most people give insults without any reasoning
I do know however that if the current establishment republicans are allowed to remain in power the party will continue to decline.
37% might want to take note of that.
That would be a start.
now I realize that all the conservatives are gogga over paul and Rubio, however in 3 years
they will have to pick someone with a chance of wining while understanding that demographics will working even harder against them. case in point the white vote in four years will be no higher than 72%, therefore they will need another group to win, the only group that can help them is either women or Hispanics, both of those groups are going to be a challenge, so there in lies the problem.
So you are in favor of giving free reign to the banks?
Not in favor of allowing the banks to operate without oversight. I think regulations that where watered down or eliminated during the 90s should be re-established. But I dont believe warren is qualified to make those decisions. What i understand of her background was spent in academia not in the private sector.
I would be in favor of restoring those regulations.
I lived on Oahu for 6 years and miss it every day.
but after watching both of them at CPAC, I'm definitely rooting for Rand Paul.
This guy could actually be the guy to bring the US back to the country we used to be. A country with FREEDOM. A country with MORALS. A country that helps it's own instead of countries that burn our flag and chants "death to America".
This guy is how a Republican SHOULD be. The way we all USED to be.
Oh, and I feel this is necessary.
"Don't drone me, bro!". hahahahaha