Ron Paul takes another step towards ’12 bid

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By: CNN Senior Political Editor Mark Preston

Washington (CNN) - Texas Rep. Ron Paul re-launched his political operation this week, the latest sign he will once again pursue the Republican presidential nomination.

Paul has raised $100,000 in the past 48 hours, Jesse Benton, who serves as the congressman's political director, told CNN.

Paul's PAC, Liberty PAC, had just $73,000 in the bank on Wednesday. Paul is expected to make a decision about whether to run again for the Republican nomination before the summer, said Benton, who added that the congressman is still considering running for the open seat being vacated by retiring Republican Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/02/11/ron-paul-takes-another-step-towards-12-bid/

[bobbyw24]

Nice

[thehighwaymanq]

100,000! WOW! Great job everbody!

Ron has to be running, every single sign points this way.

[robertwerden]

Imagine the money when he actually announces.

[RP Supporter]

Great news. I admit, I was a little unsure if Ron would be able to immediately raise heaps of money after he announced. A part of me figured he'd need another Giuliani moment. But if he can raise 100k just by hinting at a run, I think he'll raise millions once he goes all in.

[Maximus]

I'm donating $100 when he wins the CPAC vote

[ItsTime]

Really 100k? Damn! I take back what I said about the first presidential moneybomb being around 1million. We will easily break 5+ million.

[ravedown]

can't wait to donate...send a message to trump.

[Orgoonian]

I'm donating $100 when he wins the CPAC vote

I'll match ya!

[PermanentSleep]

Paul has raised $100,000 in the past 48 hours, Jesse Benton, who serves as the congressman's political director, told CNN.

That. Is. INCREDIBLE!

Nothing says support like 50 grand a day!

[PermanentSleep]

I'll match ya!

Same here.

[libertybrewcity]

WOW! That is incredible...liberty is ALIVE!