Though Texas congressman, Ron Paul’s presidential journey has technically come to an end this election, Dr. Paul’s legacy lives on through the spirit of thousands of supporters who have joined in on what is known as the “Ron Paul Revolution.”
“He is one of my heroes and he gives me hope that one day we might actually see civil liberties restored in America,” says Jonathan Dwyer of New York.
The single, most important reason why Dwyer became interested in politics was because of Dr. Paul.
“I always thought politicians were corrupt to some degree and didn’t represent the wants and needs of Americans; that they only ran to gain power or something of that nature,” said Dwyer, who is studying business management at State University of New York: Oneonta. “Ron Paul showed me that there are people out there fighting and struggling to help the people, to regain freedom, to restore the Constitution. He is a modern day forefather. He believes Americans should have the right to do what they want, when they want as long as they’re not hurting anyone.”
Mitt Romney may be the official Republican nominee, but Ron Paul’s name certainly won’t be absent on voter’s ballots in November.
Adrienne Wenner, a freelance photographer and journalist from PA, says she will be writing in Paul’s name on the ballot in November. “In short—-The president is supposed to adhere to the Constitution, not their personal beliefs. I think if you believe in Ron Paul, then you should be writing him in instead of choosing a mainstream candidate or not voting at all,” she says.
Former marine from New Jersey, Andrew Parker, also plans to write in Paul’s name.
“A small part of me says ‘vote for Gary Johnson'—reason being he will be the next face of the Libertarian movement, I predict,” he says. “And a SUPER tiny small part says ‘vote for Romney’—reason being I feel he will spend a tad less than Obama. But in the end, I know I’m writing in Ron Paul.”
