Ron Paul is trying for his third time to inherit the nomination for the Republican party. He has obviously failed in his last two attempts, even in 2008 when Romney was also one of his competitiors. Paul had gained plenty of support in Iowa and at one point seemed that he might overtake Romney in the polls up until the caucus, but that proved not to be the case. Over the past years, Paul has had supporters stick to his perspective on issues. Supporters will not budge from this congressman and they would never consider another candidate to represent them. To most Republican voters Paul's views on the economy, foreign policy, taxes, social security, and health care seem out of the ordinary. He wants the least amount of government intervention and have the states dictate the decisions on these issues. Even on foreign policy, Paul does not want the US to be involved or preoccupied with other nations, and is very skeptical with have alliances or setting up massive trade paths between the countries. He is a straight up libertarian, all for keeping civil liberties for citizens as high as they can be. For Republicans to transfer their values and switch to a more libertarian ideology is difficult when most republicans are religious and may not be for allowing freedom for social issues, like pro-choice, or allow gay-marriage. Paul seems a little to radical, but in order for Paul to gain voter support, his record needs to be shown because it is a clean slate. His opinion has not wavered and he sticks true to his promises. If citizens ignore his low electibility, he may be a huge threat. Not for the nomination, but as a spoiler, taking away votes from the front runners, especially Gingrich who Paul despises.
see link: http://www.dailypaul.com/164587/ron-paul-on-hardball-may-13th
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