Ron Paul

American politician (born 1935)

Ronald Ernest "Ron" Paul (born August 20, 1935) is an American Libertarian. He was formerly a Congressman from the state of Texas. He is retired but still travels around giving speeches about his beliefs.

Ron Paul
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's 14th district
In office
January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2013
Preceded byGreg Laughlin
Succeeded byRandy Webber
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's 22nd district
In office
January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1985
Preceded byRobert Gammage
Succeeded byTom DeLay
In office
April 3, 1976 – January 3, 1977
Preceded byRobert R. Casey
Succeeded byRobert Gammage
Personal details
Born
Ronald Ernest Paul

(1935-08-20) August 20, 1935 (age 88)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Political partyRepublican (1976–1988, 2012-2013)
Libertarian (1988 Presidential Election, 2015-present)
Spouse(s)Carolyn "Carol" Paul
ChildrenRonald "Ronnie" Paul, Jr.
Lori Paul Pyeatt
Randal "Rand" Paul
Robert Paul
Joy Paul-LeBlanc
ResidenceLake Jackson, Texas
Alma materGettysburg College (B.S.)
Duke University (M.D.)
ProfessionPhysician, Politician
Signature
WebsiteU.S. House of Representatives Office of Ron Paul
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Air Force
United States Air National Guard
Years of service1963–1965
1965–1968

Career change

He ran for President of the United States in 1988, 2008, and 2012 but he was defeated all three times. He has called himself a lifetime member of the Libertarian Party.[1]

He is for reducing or removing most taxes and removing many government rules about how people may live and spend their money. He does not want the United States military going into or attacking other countries, but instead wants it to only stop others from attacking the United States. He also believes that the United States currency should not be controlled by the Federal Reserve, which is the central bank of the United States. He wants people to be allowed to use any currency they want when buying and selling.

Family change

His son Rand Paul is a U.S. Senator from Kentucky and 2016 presidential candidate.

Health change

In September 2020, Paul was hospitalized after having a minor stroke while livestreaming online in Texas.[2]

References change

  1. Staff (5 December 2011). "LP Monday Message: 10 Ron Paul questions".
  2. Ross, Lee; Henney, Megan (25 September 2020). "Ron Paul hospitalized for 'precautionary' reasons in Texas, Fox News has learned". Fox News. Retrieved 25 September 2020.

Other websites change