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'''Ronald Ernest Paul, Sr.''' (born [[August 20]], [[1935]] in [[Green Tree, Pennsylvania]]) is an [[United States|American]] politician and [[physician]] who currently resides in [[Lake Jackson, Texas]]. He has represented the [[22nd congressional district of Texas]] from 1976-1977 and 1979-1985, and has represented the [[14th congressional district of Texas]] since 1997.  
'''Ronald Ernest Paul, Sr.''' (born August 20, 1935 in [[Green Tree, Pennsylvania]]) is an [[United States of America|American]] politician and [[physician]] who currently resides in [[Lake Jackson, Texas]]. He has represented the [[22nd congressional district of Texas]] from 1976-1977 and 1979-1985, and has represented the [[14th congressional district of Texas]] since 1997.  


While Paul is a current member of the [[U.S. Republican Party|Republican Party]], and has been elected as such to his congressional seats, Paul is noted for his [[libertarian]] philosophies, and was the nominee of the [[United States Libertarian Party|Libertarian Party]]'s for [[President of the United States]] in the [[1988 United States presidential election|1988 election]], where he placed third.
While Paul is a current member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]], and has been elected as such to his congressional seats, Paul is noted for his [[libertarian]] philosophies, and was the nominee of the [[United States Libertarian Party|Libertarian Party]]'s for [[President of the United States of  America]] in the [[1988 United States presidential election|1988 election]], where he placed third.


After much speculation that he would consider seeking the Republican nomination in the [[2008 United States presidential election|2008 election]], Paul started an exploratory committee on [[January 12]], [[2007]] and formally announced his intent to seek the nomination on [[March 12]], [[2007]], during an episode of [[C-SPAN]]'s [[Washington Journal]].
After much speculation that he would consider seeking the Republican nomination in the [[2008 United States presidential election|2008 election]], Paul started an exploratory committee on January 12, 2007 and formally announced his intent to seek the nomination on March 12, 2007, during an episode of [[C-SPAN]]'s [[Washington Journal]].


Ron Paul holds the record for the most money raised in a one-day fundraiser, taking in over US$6 million on December 16, 2007.
Paul holds the record for the most money raised in a one-day fundraiser, taking in over US$6 million on December 16, 2007, the 234th anniversary of the [[Boston Tea Party]].<ref>http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/12/18/america/camp.php</ref>
 
His son, [[Rand Paul|Rand]] (named for the libertarian author, [[Ayn Rand]]) won the 2010 election for [[U.S. Senate]] from [[Kentucky (U.S. state)|Kentucky]].
 
== Positions ==
Paul holds broadly [[libertarianism|libertarian]] beliefs: lower taxes<ref>[http://www.ronpaul2008.com/issues/debt-and-taxes/ Ron Paul 2008, Issues: Debt and Taxes]</ref>, strong support for the [[Second Amendment]] and against bans or regulations on gun ownership<ref>[http://www.ronpaul2008.com/issues/second-amendment/ Ron Paul 2008, Issues: The Second Amendment]</ref>, against the [[Real ID Act]], the [[USA PATRIOT Act]] and government surveillance and invasion of privacy<ref>[http://www.ronpaul2008.com/issues/privacy-and-personal-liberty/ Ron Paul 2008, Issues: Privacy and Personal Liberty]</ref>.
===Family issues===
He is also "strongly [[pro-life movement|pro life]]", believing that life "begins at conception"<ref>[http://www.ronpaul2008.com/issues/life-and-liberty/ Ron Paul 2008, Issues: Life and Liberty]</ref>
===Immigration===
Paul supports stronger border and immigration control including the building of a wall on the U.S.-Mexican border<ref>[http://www.ronpaul2008.com/issues/border-security-and-immigration-reform/ Ron Paul 2008, Issues: Border Security and Immigration Reform]</ref>.
===Foreign policy===
Many of his foreign policy positions, about which he has contributed to [[AntiWar.com]], come from the [[paleoconservative]] faction of American Conservatism. Paul is in favor of immediate withdrawal from Iraq<ref>[http://www.ronpaul2008.com/issues/iraq/ Ron Paul 2008, Issues: Iraq]</ref><ref>[http://www.ronpaul2008.com/issues/war-and-foreign-policy/ Ron Paul 2008, Issues: War and Foreign Policy]</ref>.
 
==Alliances==
Paul's 2008 Republican presidential bid has been broadly welcomed by libertarians and more traditionalist conservatives alike, although both have expressed concern about some of his positions. Libertarians, for instance, found Paul's positions on border control and his vote for price negotiations for [[Medicare]] prescription drugs<ref>Brian Doherty, " [http://www.reason.com/news/show/118086.html Paul for President]", ''[[Reason (magazine)|Reason]]'' January 22, 2007</ref>.
===Libertarian views===
[[American progressivism|Progressive]] writer [[Naomi Wolf]], who shares libertarian ideas, urged leftists attending Ron Paul rallies to find common ground, and avoid academic language. <ref>{{citation
| title = Political Promiscuities: Naomi Wolf and the "Patriot Movement"
| author = Michael C. Moynihan | date = 2 April 2010
| url = http://reason.com/blog/2010/04/02/political-promiscuities-naomi
| journal = [[Reason (magazine)]]}}</ref>
===Traditional conservative views===
Others have found Paul's relationship with the extreme wing of the Right, including the publication of [[racism|racist]] views in political newsletters published under Ron Paul's name<ref>CNN.com, "[http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/01/10/paul.newsletters/ Ron Paul '90s newsletters rant against blacks, gays]", January 11, 2008</ref><ref>Liberal Values Blog, "[http://liberalvaluesblog.com/?p=2677 Many Libertarians Shocked By Exposure of Paul's Relationship To Extremist Right]", January 9, 2008</ref>. Paul's statements on [[evolution]] and [[science education]] also led some to see him as being a risky choice for secularists and anti-war liberals, and possibly being a closet [[Christian Dominionism|Christian Dominionist]]<ref>Timothy Sandefur, "[http://sandefur.typepad.com/freespace/2007/10/is-ron-paul-a-c.html Is Ron Paul a Christian Dominionist?]", October 18, 2007</ref><ref>Timothy Sandefur, "[http://sandefur.typepad.com/freespace/2007/11/more-libertar-2.html More libertarian critique of Ron Paul]", November 24, 2007</ref>.
==References==
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Ronald Ernest Paul, Sr. (born August 20, 1935 in Green Tree, Pennsylvania) is an American politician and physician who currently resides in Lake Jackson, Texas. He has represented the 22nd congressional district of Texas from 1976-1977 and 1979-1985, and has represented the 14th congressional district of Texas since 1997.

While Paul is a current member of the Republican Party, and has been elected as such to his congressional seats, Paul is noted for his libertarian philosophies, and was the nominee of the Libertarian Party's for President of the United States of America in the 1988 election, where he placed third.

After much speculation that he would consider seeking the Republican nomination in the 2008 election, Paul started an exploratory committee on January 12, 2007 and formally announced his intent to seek the nomination on March 12, 2007, during an episode of C-SPAN's Washington Journal.

Paul holds the record for the most money raised in a one-day fundraiser, taking in over US$6 million on December 16, 2007, the 234th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party.[1]

His son, Rand (named for the libertarian author, Ayn Rand) won the 2010 election for U.S. Senate from Kentucky.

Positions

Paul holds broadly libertarian beliefs: lower taxes[2], strong support for the Second Amendment and against bans or regulations on gun ownership[3], against the Real ID Act, the USA PATRIOT Act and government surveillance and invasion of privacy[4].

Family issues

He is also "strongly pro life", believing that life "begins at conception"[5]

Immigration

Paul supports stronger border and immigration control including the building of a wall on the U.S.-Mexican border[6].

Foreign policy

Many of his foreign policy positions, about which he has contributed to AntiWar.com, come from the paleoconservative faction of American Conservatism. Paul is in favor of immediate withdrawal from Iraq[7][8].

Alliances

Paul's 2008 Republican presidential bid has been broadly welcomed by libertarians and more traditionalist conservatives alike, although both have expressed concern about some of his positions. Libertarians, for instance, found Paul's positions on border control and his vote for price negotiations for Medicare prescription drugs[9].

Libertarian views

Progressive writer Naomi Wolf, who shares libertarian ideas, urged leftists attending Ron Paul rallies to find common ground, and avoid academic language. [10]

Traditional conservative views

Others have found Paul's relationship with the extreme wing of the Right, including the publication of racist views in political newsletters published under Ron Paul's name[11][12]. Paul's statements on evolution and science education also led some to see him as being a risky choice for secularists and anti-war liberals, and possibly being a closet Christian Dominionist[13][14].

References

  1. ↑ http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/12/18/america/camp.php
  2. ↑ Ron Paul 2008, Issues: Debt and Taxes
  3. ↑ Ron Paul 2008, Issues: The Second Amendment
  4. ↑ Ron Paul 2008, Issues: Privacy and Personal Liberty
  5. ↑ Ron Paul 2008, Issues: Life and Liberty
  6. ↑ Ron Paul 2008, Issues: Border Security and Immigration Reform
  7. ↑ Ron Paul 2008, Issues: Iraq
  8. ↑ Ron Paul 2008, Issues: War and Foreign Policy
  9. ↑ Brian Doherty, " Paul for President", Reason January 22, 2007
  10. ↑ Michael C. Moynihan (2 April 2010), "Political Promiscuities: Naomi Wolf and the "Patriot Movement"", Reason (magazine)
  11. ↑ CNN.com, "Ron Paul '90s newsletters rant against blacks, gays", January 11, 2008
  12. ↑ Liberal Values Blog, "Many Libertarians Shocked By Exposure of Paul's Relationship To Extremist Right", January 9, 2008
  13. ↑ Timothy Sandefur, "Is Ron Paul a Christian Dominionist?", October 18, 2007
  14. ↑ Timothy Sandefur, "More libertarian critique of Ron Paul", November 24, 2007
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