Ron Paul to Launch 3rd Presidential Campaign

Popular libertarian Congressman Ron Paul to announce in Iowa formation of committee to explore presidential bid.

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Story Created: Apr 25, 2011 at 4:31 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Apr 25, 2011 at 4:31 PM AKDT

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DES MOINES, Iowa — Texas Rep. Ron Paul is planning to announce the formation of a 2012 presidential exploratory committee at an event in Iowa.

 

Drew Ivers, Paul's 2008 Iowa caucus campaign manager, says the Republican congressman will announce his plans Tuesday afternoon at a Des Moines hotel.

 

Ivers says Paul also plans to name an Iowa campaign team at the event.

 

Paul first ran for president in 1988, finishing with a very small percentage of the vote. Paul finished fifth in the 2008 Iowa caucuses and has visited the state seven times since. He headlined an event in Sioux Center two weeks ago for a social conservative group, and he spoke at a rally for Christian home-school advocates at the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines last month.

 

Paul is a favorite among libertarians and enjoys strong backing by many tea party supporters.

 

 

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Andrew said on Tuesday, Apr 26 at 6:25 AM

I ment objectivly

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dale said on Monday, Apr 25 at 7:07 PM

anyone the tea party likes is totally rejected

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Andrew said on Monday, Apr 25 at 5:14 PM

Give this man 2 hrs of your time and listen objetivly.

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Jose said on Monday, Apr 25 at 5:08 PM

Probably the only guy on that side I wouldnt mind seeing be president.

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