Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Ron Paul Goes After Huckabee Supporters, May 31 2011

The State Column
Texas Rep. Ron Paul is reportedly courting former supporters of Mike Huckabee.

The Texas Republican, who earlier this month announced his intention to seek the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, said he thinks supporters of Mr. Huckabee would fit right in with his campaign.

“I think that opens up the door for us because he is one that stood for family values and it’s something that we’ve been pushing real hard,” Mr. Paul said Monday. “And I think there’s a chance that we will be able to capture a lot of those votes.”

Mr. Paul’s courting of supporters of Mr. Huckabee comes just weeks after the former Arkansas governor said he will not enter the 2012 race. Mr. Huckabee, who led a number of polls, announced the decision after months of speculation over whether he would run.

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