Paul was born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1935. He earned his Bachelors from Gettysburg College in 1957 and his M.D. from Duke University. Paul worked as an Air Force flight surgeon until 1976 when he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Texas's 22nd district in a special election. He lost the general election, but won the seat back in 1978. Paul served in the House from 1979-1985, stepping down to work on several ventures before re-entering politics in 1996 when he was elected to represent Texas' 14th district in the House. He has held the seat since 1997 and ran an unsuccessful campaign for President in 2008. Paul is seeking the U.S. Presidency in 2012.

Election 2012

Running For

President

Political Party

Republican

Current Position

U.S. House of Representatives
Candidate is no longer pursuing election.

Candidate Profile

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Full Name: 
Ronald Ernest Paul
Date of Birth: 
Tuesday, August 20, 1935

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Residence: 
Lake Jackson, Texas
Alma Mater: 
Gettysburg College (B.S.)
Duke University (M.D.)
Profession: 

Physician

Religion: 

Christian

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Immigration

Paul doesn't believe in deporting all illegal immigrants, but doesn't want to give them any rights such as a pathway to citizenship, guest worker programs or birthright citizenship.

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Economy

Paul is a firm believer in small government and would repeal income tax, inflation tax, the IRS and the 16th Amendment.

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Defense, Military and War

Paul would significantly reduce our overseas presence and instead focus the money on defense spending.

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Energy and Environment

Paul is not convinced of climate change and thinks that environmental standards should be left up to the states and that our environment would improve with more competition amongst energy companies. 

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Legislative Career

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U.S. House of Representatives
1997 to Curr.
Texas
- District 14
U.S. House of Representatives
1979 to 1985
Texas
- District 22
U.S. House of Representatives
1976 to 1977
Texas
- District 22

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