Scott Powers at the Orlando Sentinel Reports: U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, the grumpy old man of the Republican presidential field, is benefiting from a stealth campaign in Florida that could make him a surprise contender in the Jan. 31 primary, especially if he wins Tuesday’s Iowa caucus.
Paul, R-Texas, lacks the formal Florida political organization of other GOP candidates, notably Mitt Romney, Rick Perry and Newt Gingrich. His campaign rarely hosts high-profile fundraisers, campaign events or public announcements here, and responds to local media inquiries even more rarely.
Yet two grass-roots groups operating largely below the radar in the Sunshine State have helped mobilize thousands of volunteers who have opened several offices, including bases in Orlando, Miami, Palm Beach County and Tampa.
Campaign for Liberty and Young Americans for Liberty are established nationally as nonprofit “social-welfare organizations.” Campaign for Liberty (C4L) has opened shop in 24 Florida counties, spanning 16 congressional districts. YAL is the college version, with chapters on 11 campuses, including the University of Central Florida. They push Paul’s agenda, and members go out and organize for Paul.
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