Ron Paul won't seek congressional term in 2012

thefacts.com ^ | Tue Jul 12, 2011 | John Tompkins

[sunmars]

LAKE JACKSON — After serving almost 24 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Ron Paul told The Facts this morning he will not be seeking another term for the District 14 seat.

Paul, 75, will instead focus on his quest for the presidency in 2012.

“I felt it was better that I concentrate on one election,” Paul said. “It’s about that time when I should change tactics.”

His announcement will give enough time for anyone with aspirations for his seat to think about running, he said. Paul didn’t want to wait for filing in the 2012 primary to let people know he wasn’t seeking reelection.

“I didn’t want to hold off until in December,” he said. “I thought it shouldn’t be any later than now.”

Paul has served 12 terms in Congress. District 14 encompasses a 10-county area along the Gulf Coast.

[shield]

Ron Paul is a nutter....he had made a promise when he was elected he’d only serve 2 TERMS...little liar.

[lormand]

That's great news!

After his resounding primary defeat (again) we can look forward to only hearing from him when he frequents the Alex Jones show.

Maybe he can get a gig on MSNBC as a resident "Republican" who does nothing but sit on his hands.

[Moonman62]

Ron Paul is a nutter....he had made a promise when he was elected he’d only serve 2 TERMS...little liar.

He's king of the earmarks, too.

What do Libertarians think of lying?

[DTogo]

After serving almost 24 years in the U.S. House of Representatives...

Serving? More like riding the incumbent re-election gravy train.

[Absolutely Nobama]

Adios, whack job.

[Absolutely Nobama]

This Libertarian has had enough of him and his Alzheimer’s induced dementia.

Good riddance, you old pest!

[Servant of the Cross]

Whoa! This time when the circus leaves town, it’s REALLY leaving town.

[Ladysforest]

I’m a Libertarian - and guys like Ron Paul scare the crap out of me.

And frankly, I think his supporters can be more annoying than the obots. Thank goodness there are so few of them.

[DoughtyOne]

When I first became aware of Ron Paul, I thought I’d never say this. I tried to think of what I wanted to say here, and finally came to the conclusion, your comment on the other thread said it best.

Finally!

[Berlin_Freeper]

Ron Paul would be good haberdasher.

[Road Warrior ‘04]

What is the meaning of all of this? Paul has bupkas chance of winning the nomination, let alone the White House! I just wish he’d take McNuts, Grahamnesty and the Maine twins with him!

[humblegunner]

He has no choice.

There is a spanking-new mental health facility in Lake Jackson.

He’s afraid to go back there. Might get netted.

[Servant of the Cross]

Ron Paul would be good haberdasher.

Yes, I can see that. Or a funeral director. Definitely not a cobbler though.

[OCCASparky]

Ron Paul likes to pretend he’s an outsider, but he’s just as establishment as the rest of the Beltway Blatherers.

[bcsco]

Ron Paul would be good haberdasher.

And I'd take my hat off to him if only he'd have chosen that vocation instead...

[Do Not Make Fun Of His Ears]

As Bugs Bunny woud say,

“So long, Screwie! See ya in St. Looie!”

[McGruff]

Question: What do these two men have in common?

Answer: Neither has a chance in hell of being president but their supporters aren't smart enough to realize that.

[Servant of the Cross]

Yea. He doesn't want a repeat of the last time they caught him.

[americanophile]

This isn't good news at all. While there may be plenty of specific policies that one may agree or disagree with Paul about, he was one of the only unambiguously clear Constitutionalists in Washington, and is in no small part responsible for the increased resurgence of Constitutional conservatism and libertarianism - including among a notable younger audience - which is a remarkable achievement. Paul could be counted on to foster Constitutionally-consistent policies even when the specific outcome was unpopular. That kind of principle, and ideological consistency, is sorely lacking in a place too often governed by 'grand bargains,' and 'across the aisle' partnerships that always resort in an expansion of federal power. I didn't always agree with Paul, but I very much liked him being in D.C.; I for one will miss his voice.