Who is Ron Paul?

 

Who is Ron Paul?

Ron Paul (born 1935) is a retired American physician, author, and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Texas for three non-consecutive terms between 1976 and 2013. A staunch Libertarian-Republican, he is renowned for his strict constitutionalist, anti-interventionist, and limited-government principles, earning the nickname "Dr. No" for opposing most legislation.

 

Key details about Ron Paul:

Political Career: He served in the House of Representatives (1976–1977, 1979–1985, 1997–2013), representing Texas's 14th and 22nd districts.

Presidential Runs: He ran for President three times: as the Libertarian Party nominee in 1988, and as a Republican candidate in 2008 and 2012.

Ideology: Known for advocating for the abolition of the income tax, ending the Federal Reserve, a non-interventionist foreign policy, and strong individual liberties.

Background: Before politics, he was an obstetrician/gynecologist and served as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force.

Legacy: He founded the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity and is a prominent author on free-market economics and libertarianism.

His 2008 and 2012 campaigns were noted for their strong, grassroots, and tech-savvy supporter base, particularly among younger voters.