Ron Paul
Party: Republican
Occupation: Medical Doctor
Current Job / Position: Representative from Texas
Web site(s):
Latest News
- Paul Campaign Never Ended, Spokesman Says (May 6, 2008)
- Clinton Challenges Obama's Readiness (April 21, 2008)
- 'I Feel Badly About Just Quitting' (March 20, 2008)
- Republicans See Storm Clouds Gathering (March 16, 2008)
- Ron Paul, Phasing Out? (March 7, 2008)
On the Issues
Paul's Issue Statements
Health Care, Social Security, Iraq, National Security, Energy, Immigration, Affirmative Action, Economy, Budget, Education, Gay Marriage, Abortion, Poverty, Gun Control, Stem Cell Research, Top Priorities
Photos and Video
PostTalk: Ron Paul
The Post's Michael D. Shear speaks with the GOP presidential candidate about how he raised $5 million in the third quarter, and whether he'll seek a third party bid for the presidency.
Biography
Personal
Birthdate: August 20, 1935 (Pittsburgh, Pa. )
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Spouse: Carol Paul
Children: Five children, 17 grandchildren
Religion: Protestant
Education
- Duke University School of Medicine, M.D., 1961
- Gettysburg College, B.A., 1957
- Dormont High School
Experience
Military Service:
- Flight Surgeon, United States Air National Guard, 1965-1968
- Flight Surgeon, United States Air Force, 1963-1965
Businesses Owned, Past Careers, Board Memberships, Etc.:
- Practicing physician specializing in obstetrics, 1968-1996
- Distinguished counselor to the Ludwig von Mises Institute
Public Service / Elected Offices:
- U.S. House of Representatives, 14th district of Texas, 1997-present
- U.S. House of Representatives, 22nd district of Texas, 1979-1985
- Libertarian candidate for president, 1988
Book(s)
- Challenge to Liberty: The Case for Gold by Ron Paul
- A Republic, If You Can Keep It by Ron Paul
Campaign Finance
| Funds Raised | $54,481 |
| Funds Spent | $609,617 |
| Cash on Hand | $5,099,858 |
Data as of March 31, 2008
Full MAR 2008 Financial Report »
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Talk with the Candidates
- Q&A Transcript: Ron Paul (Oct. 12, 2007)
Endorsements
2 campaign endorsements (of 584) by state-level political figures.
Latest Endorsements
- New Hampshire: Lars T Christiansen
- New Hampshire: Paul Ingbretson
