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Former U.S. Congressman
Texas
- 2013
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About
Ron Paul is an American politician and former U.S. Representative from Texas, having served from 1976 to 2013 and 1997 to 2013. He is a prominent libertarian politician, advocate, and icon known for his advocacy of limited government, critiques of government overreach, sound money policies, monetary policy, and non-interventionist foreign policy views, including opposition to foreign interventions. He was a three-time presidential candidate, running in 1988, 2008, and 2012, and is noted for his criticism of establishment think tanks. He is also an author.
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Robert Kagan
attacked
Kagan has repeatedly attacked Ron Paul's isolationist positions in writings and commentaries, particularly criticizing his opposition to interventions in Libya and Iraq as naive and dangerous to U.S. interests.
Since 2007
Michele Bachmann
competed_against
Bachmann competed against Paul in the 2012 Republican primaries, where both vied for the conservative and anti-establishment vote; she outperformed him briefly in Iowa before both faded, underscoring overlapping yet rival Tea Party and libertarian bases.
Since 2011
Council on Foreign Relations
attacked
Ron Paul has attacked CFR in speeches and writings for promoting endless wars and globalism, urging avoidance of its influence.
Since NaN
Dan Wilks
major_donor
Dan Wilks, along with his brother Farris, provided significant financial support to Ron Paul's presidential campaigns, particularly in 2008 and 2012, reflecting their shared libertarian and conservative values.
Since 2008
Alex Jones
endorsed
Jones heavily promoted and endorsed Ron Paul's libertarian campaigns in 2008 and 2012, using his radio platform to rally supporters and align with anti-establishment themes.
Since 2008