The Next Goldwater? A Reason to Vote?
The lone Libertarian in congress is considering a run for president in ’08. Ron Paul, a Perot-esque man with two first names, is one of a handful in congress who actually knows how the Federal Reserve works. From the NYTimes
Paul is well-known on Capitol Hill for his frequent lone “no” votes on many spending bills and other legislation, much of which wins overwhelming support among both Republicans and Democrats alike.This a voting pattern that has earned the obstetrician-turned-politician the nickname of “Dr. No.” Paul explains that he votes only for measures he views as specifically authorized by the Constitution.
In 2006, Paul voted against the Bush administration’s stated position 64 percent of the time, more than any House Republican. His highest-profile departure from President Bush is on the Iraq war, which the congressman vigorously opposes.
In 2002, Paul was among just six House Republicans who voted against giving Bush authority to wage war in Iraq. Paul opposed the resolution for numerous reasons — including his position that it was an unconstitutional transfer, from Congress to the executive branch, of the power to declare war.
That’s right, Dr. No is an OB-GYN. And just for a sense of contrast here is Bush’s only quote I could find about OB-GYNs.
“Too many OB-GYNs aren’t able to practice their love with women all across this country”
You can read more about Ron Paul at his Wikipedia article.
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