Ron Paul
Republican from Texas
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Ron Paul is a Texas physician who is in his second stint in Congress. He was in the House from 1977 to 1985, and was the Libertarian Party nominee for president in 1988. He was elected again to Congress in 1996 as a Republican. He was born in Pittsburgh in 1935, graduated from Gettysburg College and the Duke University School of Medicine. He and his wife Carol have five children.
Paul's statements by ruling
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- False 1 (1)
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Recent statements by Ron Paul
"If you got rid of the income tax today you'd have about as much revenue as we had 10 years ago."
Sunday, December 23rd, 2007 in a Meet the Press interview
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"It used to be the policy of the Republican Party to get rid of the Department of Education. We finally get in charge and a chance to do something, so we double the size of the Department of Education."
Wednesday, December 12th, 2007 in a debate in Johnston, Iowa
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"I get the most money from active duty officers and military personnel."
Wednesday, November 28th, 2007 in a debate in St. Petersburg
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"The founders advised non-interventionism."
Sunday, October 21st, 2007 in Orlando
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"He has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership."
Monday, September 17th, 2007 in a statement on his campaign Web site.
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Recent stories featuring Ron Paul
Numbers game: If a candidate is off with a statistical claim, should they earn a False on the Truth-O-Meter?
FACT SHEET: Endorsements: Clinton has the endorsement of Jack Nicholson. McCain has Sylvester Stallone. Ron Paul is backed by a late-night radio personality named Waldo.
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FACT SHEET: Immigration: A breakdown of the immigration issue, including candidate-by-candidate positions.
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