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December 7, 2007 -- ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – Of all the candidates currently running for president, only Ron Paul has a legislative record, spanning four decades, of opposing the monetary policy that led to the current sub-prime mortgage crisis.

Dr. Paul made the following statement about the current housing market crisis:

“The root of this crisis, as with past financial and economic crises, results from federal government intervention into the economy, not to anything endemic to the market, nor to the actions of market participants.    » read more »

A speech given to Congress in February shows that Ron Paul was right all along

December 6, 2007 -- ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – In the face of the National Intelligence Estimate stating that Iran has stopped pursuing nuclear weapons, the administration has continued to ramp up its rhetoric with Iran. The following speech on bombing Iran – made by Ron Paul to Congress on February 6, 2007 – shows that Ron Paul had the foresight to reject escalation with Iran:    » read more »

December 6, 2007 -- ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – A group of professors from a wide range of academic disciplines have formed an “Academics for Ron Paul” group to declare their support for presidential candidate Ron Paul. The academics hold positions at national institutions including Northwestern University, University of Alabama, American University, The Citadel, Brigham Young University, Hillsdale College, Indiana University, Ohio University and The Hoover Institution.

In their announcement they wrote:    » read more »

December 6, 2007 -- ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – In light of Governor Romney’s anticipated “religion speech,” fellow Republican candidate Ron Paul issued the following statement:

“We live in times of great uncertainty when men of faith must stand up for American values and traditions before they are washed away in a sea of fear and relativism. I have never been one who is particularly comfortable talking about my faith in the political arena, and I find the pandering that typically occurs in the election season to be distasteful.    » read more »

National Intelligence Estimate Shows America Cannot Afford to Make the Same Mistakes with Iran that Were Made With Iraq

December 5, 2007 -- ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – For months, while other GOP candidates have pushed for attacks on Iran, Ron Paul has rejected a pre-emptive attack and emphasized peace and diplomacy.

On June 5 at the CNN GOP debate in New Hampshire, the candidates were asked if they would support a pre-emptive strike against Iran using tactical nuclear weapons.    » read more »

With chapters in all 50 states, Ron Paul’s agenda for freedom resonates with youth

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – With over 50,000 members, the ‘Students for Ron Paul’ Facebook group far exceeds the membership of all other Republican presidential candidates.

Equally impressive is the number of chapters of ‘Students for Ron Paul’ that young people have started across the nation. There are over 375 chapters of ‘Students for Ron Paul’ in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.    » read more »

December 4, 2007 -- ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – Today, with four weeks left in the fourth quarter, Ron Paul's presidential campaign has raised over $10.6 million – more than double his impressive third quarter total of $5.28 million.

Not only has Congressman Ron Paul doubled his fundraising total from last quarter, but he has already surpassed the July-September totals of each of his fellow Republican primary contenders.    » read more »

December 4, 2007 -- ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - The National Intelligence Estimate on Iran, released yesterday, reinforces Ron Paul’s position that a pre-emptive attack on Iran – an option advocated by other GOP presidential candidates – would be unwise and unwarranted.

Congressman Paul issued the following statement in response to the report:    » read more »

December 3, 2007 -- ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA—Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul has received a video endorsement from Barry M. Goldwater, Jr.

“I am honored to have the endorsement of my friend, Barry Goldwater, Jr.,” said Dr. Paul. “Barry and his family have been giants in the fight to protect American values, and his support means the world to me.”

To view the video, please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7r27Az_Mns    » read more »

November 30, 2007 -- ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – Republican presidential candidate and Texas congressman Ron Paul’s run for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination reached another milestone on Friday as it surpassed GOP opponent Rudy Giuliani’s third quarter fundraising total.

With over one month still remaining in the fourth quarter, Congressman Paul has currently raised $10,259,765. By comparison, Rudy Giuliani raised only $10,258,019 during the three-month period from July to September of this year.    » read more »

November 30, 2007 -- ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – Republican presidential candidate and Texas congressman Ron Paul’s run for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination reached another milestone on Friday as it surpassed GOP opponent Mitt Romney’s third quarter fundraising total.

With over one month still remaining in the fourth quarter, Congressman Paul has currently raised $10,093,152. By comparison, Mitt Romney raised only $9,896,719 during the three-month period from July to September of this year.    » read more »

November 30, 2007 -- ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA—Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, a 10-term Texas congressman and advocate of military non-interventionism overseas, has condemned the war in Iraq but praised American humanitarian and commercial efforts helping to bring peace to the Iraqi people.    » read more »

November 29, 2007 -- ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – Republican presidential candidate and Texas congressman Ron Paul’s run for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination reached another milestone on Thursday as it surpassed former GOP frontrunner Fred Thompson’s third quarter fundraising total.

With over one month still remaining in the fourth quarter, Congressman Paul has currently raised $9,757,382. By comparison, Fred Thompson took in only $9,750,821 during the three-month period from July to September of this year.    » read more »

November 20, 2007 -- ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA — Republican presidential candidate and 10-term Texas Congressman Ron Paul has been honored by GQ magazine as one of its men of the year. Distinguished as “Dark Horse of the Year” among a small and select group of 38 entertainers, athletes, politicians, and other icons, Congressman Paul is the sole 2008 presidential candidate to have been selected.    » read more »

November 20, 2007 -- ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA — Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul’s support is rising in New Hampshire, according to a CNN/WMUR poll released Monday. The 10-term Texas congressman and onetime GOP “longshot” has surpassed former frontrunner Fred Thompson, who is now in sixth place, to claim fourth place in the Republican presidential field with eight percent.

Congressman Paul’s support in the Granite State has doubled since polling at four percent in September.    » read more »