Ron Paul Emerges as Formidable GOP Presidential Contender

[V3n]

International Business Times Headline:
Ron Paul Emerges as Formidable GOP Presidential Contender

LINK HERE (http://img.ibtimes.com/www/articles/20110909/211222_ron-paul-republican-gop-presidential-race-contender-rick-perry-sarah-palin-mitt-romney.htm)


Something interesting happened in that moment during the Republican presidential debate when Texas Governor and GOP front-runner Rick Perry turned to Ron Paul during a break, continuing a spirited exchange while physically grabbing him and pointing an index finger toward Paul's face.

Perry showed America that Ron Paul is a legitimate contender and force to be reckoned with in the Republican presidential race. Already, Paul had a second-place showing in the Iowa straw poll, but since Perry announced his candidacy and as other talk has been focused on whether or not Sarah Palin will run, Paul had gotten lost on the media shuffle.

Perry forgot the #1 rule when debating Ron Paul - "Pretend Ron Paul is invisible."

[ninepointfive]

It's important to preface any online posts from now on to include, "GOP Presidential Front Runner Ron Paul" or "Top Tier Presidential Candidate, Ron Paul"

[kill the banks]

good one

[acptulsa]

I completely reject the notion that he needed to provoke fear in some West Texas bully to be a formidable force in this race. But regardless of all of that, I'm glad to see some defections in, at least, the international media.