I studied Ron Paul quite extensively back in 2008. He is NOT conservative. He is a kook that may fall somewhere in the libertarian category but I cannot thing that ideology would want to claim him either. He might best fit in some conspiracy theory universe with Alex Jones types.
Ron Paul is in almost exact agreement with tea party conservatives.
Ron Paul, and the tea party, are in favor of limited constitutional government.
A Federal Government that spends less, takes less, and does less.
It’s pretty simple.