TarponMan wrote:All bickering about Ron Paul aside, even he said he can't really picture himself in the White House.
He has strong opinions, and noble convictions, but it seems obvious this is a vanity effort on his part, and as humble as he may seem, only an individual with a giant ego would subject themselves to the scrutiny and endless aggrevation of a presidential campaign.
Further, if Paul were elected, he would be 77 years old when he was inaugurated. Reagan was considered pretty old when he took office. He was 70. Consider how rapidly presidents age in office. In one term, Paul would have the appearance of a mummie, at best.
Finally, if he was bold enough to attempt a third pary run for president, he would get a sufficient number of votes from the Republican candidate to assure Obama's re-election.
Other than that, I guess he's OK.
The similarities are there...Reagan and Paul. I really don't think it's a vanity issue. His books read like Thomas Paine's. From the hip and chock full of common sense. No grey areas to ponder. This is his 3rd run for the office so that ties him with Joe Walsh. and Pat Paulson.
There was a recent study about how President's age...
http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/story/2011-12-06/Study-Presidents-live-longer-than-men-of-their-times/51677818/1
So we can dismiss that one!
If I'm not mistaken he's said he's not seeking a 3rd party ticket already.