Posted on 03/12/2007 6:35:53 AM PDT by sdnet
Political maverick and Texas House member Ron Paul formally announced his candidacy for the president of the United States this morning during the “Washington Journal” call-in program on C-SPAN.
Paul stands as one of the last remaining believers in strict enforcement of the Constitution and a limited federal government in Washington D.C. Paul ran unsuccessfully for the White House in 1988 under the Libertarian ticket, but now caucuses with the Republican Party. His political platform includes low taxes, individual liberties and a principled belief in the right to life.
His presidential exploratory committee formed earlier this year stirred up his enormous grassroots support from heartland voters, small government believers and fed-up Republicans who believe current GOP candidates offer no real solutions to an expanding federal government and refuse to tackle America's important issues, such as illegal immigration and an erosion of American's civil liberties.
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LOL!!!
The election thickens...
He is a nut job...
Is he still writing pieces for Antiwar.com
thanks for the ping. he's a bit too bizarre for me.
Ron Paul and all 4 of his supporters were present for the announcement.
What a hoot.
Methinks the visitors to the website are having a kick at the Witless one!
He's probably running just behind Kucinich in the polls.
Ron Paul, meet Dennis Kookinich.
I hope he makes it clear he's really not a Republican, saving us all a lot of embarassment and disclaimers.
Pretty soon the televised debates will have so many presidential aspirants that collectively they'll look like the faithful that stream into Mecca each year during the holy pilgrimage.
Yep, I'm sure Ron will be powerful enough to raise the money to win the presidency. He reminds me of a breadcrumb on the tip of an elephant's trunk.
Leni
I'm keeping an open "eye" on all the 3rd party candidates. I would like to know more about his voting record and stand on Iraq and supporting our troops if any SUPPORTERS care to discuss them though.
Ron Paul is and votes anti-war and anti-Patriot Act.
Hey Leni, good to see you back!
If my vote was purely for domestic economic policies he'd be my choice.
Unfortunately, his chances for winning are pretty slim. After all, actually reducing the size of the government isn't something that other politicians want to hear, and it appears the American people are in that same category. Our government continues to expand, socialism continues to advance, and the American people continue to let it happen.
Good. He'll have my vote. Restoring the Constitution is his top issue, and it's mine, as well.
Leni
I have no interest in Ron Paul. Bupkis, baby.
Good to hear. Scotch and sodas for breakfast again! ;o)
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