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Ron Paul Plans to Drop Out of GOP Race Tonight

Posted Jun 12, 08 4:52 PM CDT in Politics 

(Newser) – Fresh off revealing he would hold his own convention during, and down the road from, the official Republican confab, Ron Paul will end his quest for the GOP nomination tonight, the AP reports—and dedicate himself to electing libertarian-friendly candidates. The quixotic candidate, who has refused to back John McCain, has attracted a major following with the anti-war, small-government right.

 

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The grandchildren of presidential hopeful Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, from left, Duncan Paul, 11, left, and Robert Paul, 8, wait for the festivities to begin at a rally.   (AP Photo/Cheryl Senter)
Republican presidential hopeful Rep. Ron Paul.   (AP Photo/Thomas Whisenand)
Republican presidential hopeful, Rep. Ron Paul.   (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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