During his 2008 presidential campaign, candidate Ron Paul utilized strong grassroots support and fund raising to become a contender for the Republican nomination. Paul's loyal following and divergent political platform lead to his campaign being nicknamed the "Ron Paul Revolution."
Ron Paul Facts
- Born on August 20, 1935 in Green Tree, Pennsylvania
- Represents Texas' 14th Congressional District
- Party: Republican
- Spouse: Carol Paul
- Religion: Protestant
- Formerly worked as an Gynecologist
- Strongly Libertarian voting record
- Has 5 children and 18 grandchildren
- First member of Congress to propose term limits for the House
- Supporters known as Paulites or Paulistas
Ron Paul Revolution Recent News
- Google News: Ron Paul Revolution
- Daily Reveille: "Ron Paul Revolution Invades Louisiana" (January 22, 2008)
- Chicago Tribune: "Ron Paul Revolution: It has Just Begun to Fight" (December 11, 2007)
- "The disgust with government and the spread of our message, plus the willingness of these individuals on the Internet to organize, is going to make a difference"
- ABC News: "Supporters Pump Ron Paul Full of Hot Air" (December 7, 2007)
- Arizona Central: "'Ron Paul Revolution' hits Tempe" (October 9, 2007)
- MSNBC: "Paul 'Revolution' Rally Draws 800" (October 1, 2007)
