Can Ron Paul Win the 2008 Elections?

By Emma A Johnson

According to online polls, Ron Paul's popularity is on the rise. His supporters claim that Paul is a man of integrity who never votes to support legislation not authorized by the constitution. Paul is a maverick politician, whose beliefs and ideological stands are not always in line with those of his party, the GOP. He has, after all, opposed the Iraq war right from the beginning. He continues to press for bringing troops in Iraq-as also on other US military bases-safely home. He has also advocated abolishing the IRS and, getting rid of the Federal Reserve.

Paul is a libertarian, who has always supported political views based on his assessment of their merit, irrespective of which politician or political 'camp' they belong to. Thus, he has readily extended support to Democrat leaders such as Barack Obama, Joe Biden, or John Edwards.

Opinions regarding Paul are divided. His radical views cause many to dismiss him as crazy and eccentric, as one who does not completely understand the ideas he proposes. Many Republicans have even questioned Paul's decision to run in the elections, conceding that he is not likely to win the nomination for President.

At the same time, it cannot be disputed that Paul seems to be enjoying growing support. His campaign received 4.5 million dollars for campaign funds in a single day, which is a record. The fact is that many Americans, fed up with the Bush administration, are looking for something new. And Paul, seems to be hinging his hopes on this desire for change in the electorate. Already, support for his libertarian views and call for limiting government control over citizens' lives is growing to assume an almost cult like status. As Paul himself has stated, "This is a revolution in America and the support is growing". Whether this support will translate into the majority vote by 2008 still remains to be seen.

The Presidential Election 2008 is a burning issue of USA. With lots of strong and weak issues in his campaign will href="http://www.electionspeak.com/Presidential-Candidates/Ron-Paul/">Ron Paul get success to make American's mind in his favor.

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