Ron Paul’s Money Draws Fresh Attention

“Ron Paul’s head-snapping fundraising puts a new face on a campaign that the media, politicians and much of the public had relegated to the sidelines.”

“The Texas congressman is now the presidential candidate tugging at the establishment’s coat.”

“Funneled almost entirely through the Internet, Paul’s one-day loot totaled $4.2 million from about 37,000 donors, considered the largest sum ever collected online in a single day by a GOP candidate.”

“Paul is indeed an online force who attracts support from people who do not fit easily into the standard Democratic and Republican political pigeonholes. His fame, as much as it is, stems from the political shorthand that has defined his candidacy: The only Republican opposed to the war in Iraq.”

“But Paul leans libertarian in his ideology and cites the Constitution as his guide. He opposes law enforcement or anti-terrorism measures that he believes encroach on civil liberties.” Complete AP story @ http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2007/11/06/ap4308418.html