RonPaulFanInGA
01-14-2011, 07:38 PM
http://dallasmorningviewsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/01/does-ron-paul-w.html
The line of wannabe U.S. senators is already stretching around the building. But we might need to add another name to the list of possible candidates for Kay Bailey Hutchison's seat: Ron Paul. While the congressman hasn't been top-of-mind of most people's lists today, it certainly appears that the idea of running for the Senate has at least piqued Paul's interest.
On ronpaul.com , visitors will find the headline 'Ron Paul for U.S. Senate ?' with a poll asking, "What should Ron Paul do in 2012?" The early leader in the results is: Ron Paul should run for president, but a bid for the Senate is the second-most popular option. Paul, who's been called "the Tea Party's brain," could add another interesting element to the GOP Senate primary.
Conservative leaders in and out of Texas are already assessing would-be candidates' tea party credentials. Sen. Jim DeMint of South Carolina has made clear his lack of enthusiasm for Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. He's intrigued by Raliroad Commissioner Michael Williams and former Solicitor General Ted Cruz.
But Paul, who attracts rather ardent supporters, would bring a different dynamic to a race that could become a hard-fought battle for the heart and soul of the Texas GOP. Do tea partiers wield the power -- or more traditional Republicans? And any hint of a Paul candidacy would launch the storyline mulling over the possibility of a father-son duo in the U.S. Senate. Paul's son, Rand , of course is the headline-generating senator from Kentucky. And as luck would have it, Rand Paul just announced the formation of a tea party caucus in the Senate.
2012 is already shaping up to be a fascinating year.
Would much rather see Ron Paul run for President. Senate seat would've been useful in 1984 when Paul was not so close to retirement age. Why forfeit a safe U.S. House seat for a Senate bid when you can go out with a bang in a for-real presidential bid and keep the House seat while doing it?
The line of wannabe U.S. senators is already stretching around the building. But we might need to add another name to the list of possible candidates for Kay Bailey Hutchison's seat: Ron Paul. While the congressman hasn't been top-of-mind of most people's lists today, it certainly appears that the idea of running for the Senate has at least piqued Paul's interest.
On ronpaul.com , visitors will find the headline 'Ron Paul for U.S. Senate ?' with a poll asking, "What should Ron Paul do in 2012?" The early leader in the results is: Ron Paul should run for president, but a bid for the Senate is the second-most popular option. Paul, who's been called "the Tea Party's brain," could add another interesting element to the GOP Senate primary.
Conservative leaders in and out of Texas are already assessing would-be candidates' tea party credentials. Sen. Jim DeMint of South Carolina has made clear his lack of enthusiasm for Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. He's intrigued by Raliroad Commissioner Michael Williams and former Solicitor General Ted Cruz.
But Paul, who attracts rather ardent supporters, would bring a different dynamic to a race that could become a hard-fought battle for the heart and soul of the Texas GOP. Do tea partiers wield the power -- or more traditional Republicans? And any hint of a Paul candidacy would launch the storyline mulling over the possibility of a father-son duo in the U.S. Senate. Paul's son, Rand , of course is the headline-generating senator from Kentucky. And as luck would have it, Rand Paul just announced the formation of a tea party caucus in the Senate.
2012 is already shaping up to be a fascinating year.
Would much rather see Ron Paul run for President. Senate seat would've been useful in 1984 when Paul was not so close to retirement age. Why forfeit a safe U.S. House seat for a Senate bid when you can go out with a bang in a for-real presidential bid and keep the House seat while doing it?