I would also like to see an answer to this question. I’ve had some interesting conversations lately with some my friends that are Ron Paul supporters. They do raise some very valid points. What is especially interesting to me about Paul supporters is that they come from both ends of the political spectrum.
The political spectrum is not as linear as you have presumed.
While meeting with some Paul supporters, I was somewhat taken aback by the very strong libertarian bent of a few of them.
As a solid conservative, I am a supporter of Ron Paul, and was a supporter of his in the runup to the 2008 election as well.
What is interesting to me is the fact that so many establishment Republicans are willing to nominate any ol' RINO, as long as he has "T.V. hair".
I think this next election will be a watershed election either way. If the Republican nominee is a RINO, then Obama and the dems win. If the Republicans nominate a conservative we will win.
Yes, I do plan to attend my caucus, and have every intention of attempting to persuade my caucus to vote for Ron Paul.