If Romney secures the GOP nomination, I believe young people could fuel a third party Paul candidacy. If the Texas congressman opts out of presidential politics, it is totally conceivable to me that another Libertarian or reform-meld candidate will emerge to champion their cause.
Within the GOP rank-and-file, there will be little interest to engage these Paulites. But some delegates, particularly younger ones with Paul sympathies, can fight for more than a superficial convention speech. If they wage a compelling media campaign, and harness the power of the current spotlight, they could contribute shaping a more libertarian ethos in the national party's platform.
But, for the time being, let me return to the question I initially raised. For the dedicated and qualified current or aspiring college students among us, should a competitive university education be free by the end of this decade? With the proliferation of financial aid at private universities, this is not nearly as far-fetched a scenario as it once was.
If so, why is this not a goal the president should articulate (and build a strategy to achieve) during this presidential campaign, especially if the GOP is mum on the subject?
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