Ron Paul almost has as many votes as Fred. Once Huckabee’s prolific tax initiations from his Arkansas days come to light, and Fred’s association with the CFR and Abraham Spencer, Paul should gain some steam. But Paul once to get rid of the IRS so that should hold him back. America loves to pay taxes.
No one but conspiracy geeks and Paulestinians cares about Fred's "CFR connections." And tax increases are a weak weapon in this election cycle, given the binge spending of W and the Republicans in Congress -- I'd rather pay taxes than pay interest on the deficit, and many Americans feel the same. Of course, I'd rather cut spending and pay neither.