Topic: Ron Paul

GOP debate preview: Will anyone emerge as an alternative to Mitt Romney?

Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney makes his first appearance in a GOP debate Monday night with his lead in the polls not beyond reach. How the rest of the field may jockey for position.
06/13/2011 04:03 pm

Mitt Romney pulling away from crowded GOP field, poll shows

Candidate Mitt Romney has the support of 24 percent of Republicans or GOP-leaning independents in his presidential bid, latest Gallup poll shows. That's a seven-point jump from a few weeks ago.
06/13/2011 01:19 pm

Gold sales could keep US solvent: Paul

Gold reserve sales, cuts in military spending would keep US from defaulting without raising the debt ceiling, Ron Paul says. He wants gold as legal tender.
05/26/2011 10:12 am

The Circle Bastiat Germany loosens up about regulating store hours

Once strict laws about when shops can open and close are starting to be relaxed, much to the chagrin of labor unions and regulators
05/24/2011 01:48 am

The Vote Herman Cain announces presidential candidacy: Is he 2012's Teddy Roosevelt?

Businessman and talk radio host Herman Cain has never won a political race, and most voters have never heard of him. But among those who have, his favorability ratings are very high.
05/21/2011 01:49 pm

Mitt Romney makes a fundraising splash. How much does that matter?

Mitt Romney lays down the gauntlet to Republican contenders with a one-day fundraising haul of more than $10 million. His rivals probably won't be able to keep pace, but they may not have to.
05/17/2011 09:01 pm

With Mike Huckabee out, which GOP presidential hopefuls benefit?

Mike Huckabee’s exit from the 2012 presidential race continues the inevitable winnowing process. Will others like Mitch Daniels or Jon Huntsman be tempted to jump in? Will social conservatives like Michele Bachmann benefit the most? And what about the tea party?
05/15/2011 11:32 am

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Editorial Board Blog Ron Paul runs for president again. Will GOP embrace a libertarian in 2012?

Ron Paul began his third run for the White House yesterday, saying that 'people are agreeing with much of what I've been saying for 30 years.' A key hurdle: selling his foreign policy to GOP voters.
05/13/2011 11:47 am

Election 101: Ron Paul sets sights on 2012. Ten things to know about him.

Ron Paul is hoping the third time’s the charm. The Texas congressman declared his (third) candidacy for president Friday on ‘Good Morning America.’ The ‘intellectual grandfather’ of the tea party movement is a constitutional purist who’s as popular among his fervent followers as he is disliked by the GOP establishment. He’s a dark horse pushing for an upset victory.
05/13/2011 10:18 am

The roar of Ron Paul: Five of his unorthodox views on the economy

Ron Paul, the Texas congressman who is expected to announce an official "exploratory committee" for a presidential run Tuesday, is known for his passionate espousal of free markets and sound money. To supporters, Congressman Paul has stood as a lone voice of reason in Congress, wiser than Wall Street. Critics see his views on issues like reviving a gold standard or ending the Federal Reserve as simplistic and more dangerous than the ills he hopes to cure. Here are his own words on key economic issues:
04/26/2011 06:43 pm

Ron Paul: Why is he running for president again?

Rep. Ron Paul (R) is expected to announce his presidential exploratory committee Tuesday afternoon in Iowa.
04/26/2011 03:19 pm

Haley Barbour out, GOP ponders as 2012 field takes shape

Haley Barbour: Several allies said Barbour, known as one of the smartest political operatives in the GOP, ultimately decided he didn't have what it takes to win.
04/26/2011 03:08 pm

Opinion Donald Trump, the 'birthers,' and the GOP's moment of truth

Serious Republicans would never let a 9/11 conspiracy theorist near the White House. So why are they not denouncing Donald Trump's 'birther' theories as utterly false?
04/26/2011 12:11 pm

Election 101: Who is Gary Johnson?

Gary Johnson, who has already scaled Mt. Everest, has chosen the presidency as his next summit. The former New Mexico governor declared his candidacy on April 21 in New Hampshire. "America needs a ‘President Veto’ right now – someone who will say no to insane spending and stop the madness that has become Washington," he said in a statement. A libertarian-leaning, tee-totaling triathlete often dubbed “the next Ron Paul,” Mr. Johnson is a maverick whose liberal views on marijuana might smoke his White House bid.
04/21/2011 12:31 pm

Jesse Ventura: considering a run in 2012?

Jesse Ventura says he may consider getting back into politics if Ron Paul runs for president as an independent.
04/06/2011 12:28 am

How big GOP 2012 field could boil down to three

Three top-tier GOP presidential hopefuls are likely to emerge, and neither Sarah Palin nor Donald Trump are among them.
03/29/2011 03:49 pm

The Reformed Broker Bernanke will defend the Fed. Every quarter.

For the first time in the central bank's history, it will hold quarterly news conferences starting next month. But is it really that big of a deal?
03/29/2011 10:37 am

Libya intervention: Tea party and liberal Democrats make unusual allies

On Capitol Hill, the Libya intervention has elicited antiwar voices from opposite ends of the political spectrum. Their point in common: The power to make war resides with Congress.
03/21/2011 10:09 pm

The Vote Huckabee and Gingrich: Not a great week for GOP presidential candidates

Conservative columnist George Will takes off on Mike Huckabee and Newt Gingrich for their comments about President Obama's upbringing, railing against "careless, delusional, egomaniacal, spotlight-chasing" presidential candidates.
03/05/2011 04:53 pm

Bernanke: Don't blame Federal Reserve for record-high food prices

Ben Bernanke says Federal Reserve policy is not responsible for the UN's Food Price Index now standing at its highest level in 21 years or gasoline costs rising 49% in six months.
03/03/2011 03:55 pm

Gov. Scott Walker not backing down on Wisconsin union fight

For Wisconsin Gov. Walker, as well as the thousands of protesters camped out at the state Capitol, the battle over public employee unions – particularly the right to bargain collectively – is fundamental, almost visceral.
02/27/2011 02:36 pm

Gallery Will these Republicans run in 2012?

The Vote John Thune isn't running for president. Who will make the first move?

The suspense over Campaign 2012 heightens, as Sen. John Thune (R) of South Dakota says he will spend the next two years focusing on his current job, rather than campaigning for the Big Job.
02/22/2011 07:27 pm

House's frenzy of budget cuts: defund military bands, ban White House repairs

There's still no federal budget for 2011, so House members are trying to come up with a stopgap 'continuing resolution' with billions in cuts. What to cut? House members are making hundreds of proposals this week.
02/16/2011 03:55 pm