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Ron Paul Says He Won't Have Enough Delegates To Win GOP Nomination

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Ron Paul Says He Won't Have Enough Delegates To Win GOP Nomination

June 7, 2012 • Paul said despite that fact, his delegates can still push his agenda at the GOP convention.

With Eye On Future, Billionaire Investor Bets On Paul

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With Eye On Future, Billionaire Investor Bets On Paul

May 19, 2012 • It may seem like a long shot, but that's exactly what Peter Thiel invests in. The Silicon Valley venture capitalist, who co-founded PayPal and was an early investor in Facebook, has said his support for Ron Paul is the best chance for now to encourage a libertarian movement.

With Eye On Future, Billionaire Investor Bets On Paul

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Ron Paul Spokesman: Candidate Unlikely To Ever Endorse Romney

Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas (right), talks with chief strategist Jesse Benton in Ames, Iowa, on Aug. 13. Charles Dharapak/AP hide caption

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It's All Politics

Ron Paul Spokesman: Candidate Unlikely To Ever Endorse Romney

May 15, 2012 • Presidential candidate Ron Paul is not expected to ultimately endorse presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney, Paul's chief strategist said Tuesday. "Never say never, but I don't believe that's likely," said Jesse Benton.

Ron Paul Isn't Dropping Out, Spokesman Says

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The Two-Way

Ron Paul Isn't Dropping Out, Spokesman Says

May 15, 2012 • Paul is "in this race all the way to the Republican National Convention in Tampa this August," spokesman Jesse Benton says. But, he adds, the campaign will be "maximizing our resources" by not investing in remaining primary states.

Ron Paul Will Stop Campaigning, But Will Continue Delegate Hunt

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The Two-Way

Ron Paul Will Stop Campaigning, But Will Continue Delegate Hunt

May 14, 2012 • Ron Paul, Mitt Romney's only remaining opponent, said he would reveal his delegate strategy soon.

Ron Paul's In-It-To-Win-It Strategy Is 'Not Far-Fetched,' Campaign Manager Says

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It's All Politics

Ron Paul's In-It-To-Win-It Strategy Is 'Not Far-Fetched,' Campaign Manager Says

March 7, 2012 • Ron Paul's caucus strategy took a hit in North Dakota on Super Tuesday. He had staked time, hope and money there, but Rick Santorum pulled out a win. Still, Paul's campaign continues to insist he is in the GOP presidential race to win the nomination in Tampa.

Ron Paul Celebrates A Leap Day Birthday — His Wife's

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It's All Politics

Ron Paul Celebrates A Leap Day Birthday — His Wife's

February 29, 2012 • Ron Paul ignored the primaries in Arizona and Michigan Tuesday night and took his campaign to Virginia, where only he and Mitt Romney are on the March 6 ballot.

For Loyalists, Is It Ron Paul Or Nothing?

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For Loyalists, Is It Ron Paul Or Nothing?

February 23, 2012 • While other GOP presidential candidates have seen their fortunes wax and wane with voters, Ron Paul has enjoyed steadfast, if relatively low level, support from an obsessively loyal base of backers. But if his long-shot bid falls short, his supporters may balk at throwing their votes to a rival.

It's All Politics

Ron Paul Ad Calls Rick Santorum 'Fake' Fiscal Conservative

February 21, 2012 • Rep. Ron Paul has Santorum in his sights, labeling him a "fake" fiscal conservative, using Sasquatch to humorously drive home the point, in a new ad running in Michigan. (The ad could have some appeal in the Pacific Northwest, too, when the Republican caucuses rolls around in Washington State, Bigfoot's purported home.)

Ron Paul Fans Stay Committed After Colorado

February 8, 2012 • Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul has yet to win a primary, but his supporters remain enthusiastic. Robert Siegel speaks with Ron Paul supporters Christa Leonard in St. Paul, Minn., and Ken Stanton in Fort Collins, Colo., following the caucuses in those states about what's keeping them committed.

Ron Paul Fans Stay Committed After Colorado

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The Two-Way

Spokesman Rejects Report That Ron Paul 'Signed Off' On Racist Newsletters

January 27, 2012 • The Washington Post reports that persons with "direct knowledge of Paul's business" say he was involved in the decision to publish racist messages in a newsletter bearing his name. A Paul campaign spokesman says that's not true.

Rep. Ron Paul: The Interview Transcript

January 25, 2012 • An edited transcript of Robert Siegel's interview with Rep. Ron Paul for All Things Considered.

Ron Paul: Steadily, 'Our Numbers Are Growing'

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It's All Politics

Ron Paul: Steadily, 'Our Numbers Are Growing'

January 25, 2012 • In a wide-ranging interview with NPR, the GOP presidential candidate talked about everything from civil rights to a graduated tax.

Ron Paul: Steadily, 'Our Numbers Are Growing'

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The Ron Paul Paradox: GOP Questions His Impact

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The Ron Paul Paradox: GOP Questions His Impact

January 13, 2012 • Despite Texas Rep. Ron Paul's strong showing at the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary, few Republicans think he could win the party's nomination. But some are concerned he could take his support and launch a third-party bid for the White House.

The Ron Paul Paradox: GOP Questions His Impact

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It's All Politics

Expert: Pollsters Undersampled Paul's Young, Indie New Hampshire Voters

January 11, 2012 • Did pollsters underestimate the strength of Rep. Ron Paul's New Hampshire support because they didn't include enough younger voters in their sample? Yes, says a Washington, D.C.-based pollster in a piece on the Campaign and Elections website.

Romney Wins N.H. Primary; Paul Takes Second Place

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Romney Wins N.H. Primary; Paul Takes Second Place

January 10, 2012 • It's just the first Republican primary. But a convincing win in New Hampshire should give Mitt Romney considerable momentum in his quest toward the GOP nomination. Romney easily captured New Hampshire a week after barely winning the Iowa caucuses. Texas Rep. Ron Paul finished second.

It's All Politics

Group Analyzing Facebook Says Ron Paul Winning 'Web Caucus'

January 3, 2012 • While Iowa caucusgoers are kicking off the official 2012 Republican presidential nominating contest, in the social media realm among users nationwide, Texas Rep. Ron Paul already is in the lead, according to a data analysis of Facebook use by Socialbakers, which collects social media statistics.

Voters Size Up Ron Paul In The N.H. Town Where His Campaign Began

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It's All Politics

Voters Size Up Ron Paul In The N.H. Town Where His Campaign Began

January 2, 2012 • When Ron Paul announced his presidential run in May, he chose to do it in Exeter, N.H., a quintessential New England town. In the wake of a new poll that shows Paul in second in the Granite State, NPR headed back to Exeter to see how Paul is faring.

Iowa Veterans For Paul Explain The Attraction

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It's All Politics

Iowa Veterans For Paul Explain The Attraction

December 30, 2011 • Ron Paul often says that he has received more donations from active military personnel than the other GOP candidates combined. That's intriguing, given that Paul is the only candidate calling for significant cuts in military spending. Pro-Paul veterans in Iowa explain why they support him.

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It's All Politics

Paul Disavows Newsletters, But In '95 Video He Seems To Claim Credit

December 26, 2011 • In a newly surfaced YouTube video from 1995, GOP hopeful Ron Paul seems to claim credit for a controversial newsletter that he has since tried to distance himself from. "I put that out on a monthly basis," he says.

Ron Paul Has Support In Iowa, But Old Issues Linger

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Ron Paul Has Support In Iowa, But Old Issues Linger

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December 23, 2011 • The Texas congressman's message appeals to more than just the typical Republican caucus-goer. His strong poll numbers may come at the right time for the Iowa caucuses, but he can't seem to shake concerns over a so-called "isolationist" foreign policy position and controversial newsletters that bore his name.

Ron Paul Has Support In Iowa, But Old Issues Linger

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Polls Show Ron Paul Rising In Iowa, Nationally As Gingrich Swoons

December 19, 2011 • Forget the Newt Gingrich surge in Iowa. That's yesterday's news. We really should be focusing on Rep. Ron Paul having the Big Mo as in momentum, at least according a new Iowa poll and a national poll.

Ron Paul's Young Fans Flock To Him In Iowa

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Ron Paul's Young Fans Flock To Him In Iowa

December 9, 2011 • The Texas congressman, enjoying second or third place among Republican presidential hopefuls in Iowa with about 18 percent support, held a rally at Iowa State University on Thursday night. Why does the 76-year-old have such a strong following among college kids?

Ron Paul's Young Fans Flock To Him In Iowa

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Ron Paul's 'Big Dog' Ad One Of GOP Race's Coolest Commercials

December 5, 2011 • Rep. Ron Paul may not be leading in any of the major presidential polls. But he arguably is setting the pace when it comes to the 2012 presidential campaign ads.After unleashing a fiery anti-Newt Gingrich ad in which he accused the former House speaker of "serial hypocrisy," Paul on Monday went up with a catchy new ad in Iowa in which he portrays himself as the real budget cutter.