Ron Paul a month away from presidential decision (Says he'll make announcement next month)

CNN Politics ^ | 04/06/2011 | Alexander Mooney

[SeekAndFind]

Ron Paul, the Texas congressman and libertarian with an army of followers, says he will decide on a third presidential bid "in a month or so."

But appearing on the Alex Jones Show, a syndicated radio program, Paul appeared to suggest Tuesday he is ready to take the plunge again

"We are getting awfully close, and there is just a few other things that I have to iron out personally to make my final decision. But it has to come," said Paul.

Paul's fundraising prowess in 2008 shocked the political establishment, though his legions of supporters failed to translate into strong Republican primary showings. Still, it's likely another Paul candidacy could shakeup the expected 2012 GOP presidential field, especially if the anti-government spending congressman resonates with a majority of Tea Party movement followers.

Meanwhile, Paul did not rule out a third-party presidential bid either.

"I guess in life, you should keep all options open. But right now, I'm still a Republican congressman and we did it last time as a Republican," he said.

[vaudine]

Scratching my head, and not because it itches--just cannot figure this guy. He must have an ego inflated to about the size of Mr. Soetoro's.

Ron Paul has some good fiscal ideas, but on many things he is a clueless nut. He reminds me of Ralph Nader--a spoiler and a waster (of time and money)

vaudine

[vaudine]

Scratching my head, and not because it itches--just cannot figure this guy. He must have an ego inflated to about the size of Mr. Soetoro's.

Ron Paul has some good fiscal ideas, but on many things he is a clueless nut. He reminds me of Ralph Nader--a spoiler and a waster (of time and money).

vaudine

[patriot08]

Oh PUL-LEEZE not that old fool again.

[GSWarrior]

Atlas Yawned.....

[Mtner77]

“What about Rand?”

What about him?? Like he is so different from Daddy. And all Daddy’s idiotic supporters.

Ron Paul being Ron Paul. There is enough reason to seriously dislike him right there. Rand? (Ronny Jr.) Umm, no thank you.

“Dr. Paul’s” little goose-step supporters? Priceless....

[Clovis_Skeptic]

Wow, it is clear, that a true statesman like Ron Paul is not appreciated here on fr. I just don’t get why everyone wants to continue voting in rino after rino, then complain when you continue to get the same results. Ron Paul wins the straw polls. The msm and the globalists fear him. Ron Paul is the only patriot interested in running, the rest are globalists, working for the bankers!

[SeekAndFind]

The problem with Ron Paul is his FOREIGN POLICY. There is almost nothing that can induce him to take military action.

I don’t even think he believes that going to Afghanistan to get Osama Bin Ladin after 911 is an appropriate use of force.

For him ANY WAR isn’t worth it.

And that my friend is the reason why a lot of FReepers don’t like him, even when he is almost always RIGHT ON on Fiscal Policy. The reality is the Presidency is not just about being right on one issue.