its a shortcoming - PEOPLE SHOW UP AND VOTE FOR HIM.
In precious years, when Paulites were just as dedicated, he finished 4th or lower with 12% or less of the vote. The sudden surge, especially since the “Tea Party” folks don’t like him, is suspect.
Tea Party ‘Revolution’ Targets Ron Paul in GOP Primary
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/02/18/tea-party-movement-betrays-ron-paul-gop-challengers/