Ron Paul: Future Vice President?

The reality of the recent Republican candidacy race is a very one-sided story. Mitt RomneyMitt Romney is the clear frontrunner in the upcoming polls. However the question seems to not be who will be the next Republican candidate for the Presidency, but what does this mean for the other presidential hopefuls?

The mainstream and most likely candidate will be Mitt Romney, but there seems to still be optimism amongst his would be opponents. The fight for second place seems on the surface to be a battle not worth fighting for. Even if Ron PaulRon Paul, and Rick SantorumRick Santorum do not win, why do they campaign so hard in the primaries?

Well most people forget that four short years ago Mitt Romney was fighting for his Republican bid against a wide range of hopefuls. He was fighting for second to John McCain, the eventual winner. Mitt Romney knew that he might not get the bid four years prior; he cleverly kept his campaign alive by letting the people know who will be standing at the gates waiting for his opportunity.

It is his time now. The people know him and what he stands for, more or less. Now the likes of Ron Paul, and Rick Santorum need to take the Romney example of old and bide their time. They will have their chance just as the potential Republican candidate favorite will in less than a year.

It is not just a waiting game for the chance to become the next Republican candidate, but if certain members of the party have a strong enough following, the vice-presidency could become their own. Mitt Romney will see who commands a large share of votes against himself and logically try to add those numbers in his bid against Obama in 2012.

Ron Paul has been the dark horse in the recent Republican race. He has been on the media front for years taking his non-interventionist stance to his opponents. He has gained a wide audience especially last year where he took many debates with his opposition to the Iraq War. He has polarized himself in his own Republican party by taking a stance opposite of those in the political view. Though he has been controversial in his own party, young people in this new election have taken to Paul in record numbers. He took a considerable percentage in the recent caucus in Iowa. This recent interest in Paul stems from his consistent stance on policies. He has a record of voting that aligns with his beliefs, and in the modern world of politics it is rare to see someone stay true to their own word. Ron Paul is too controversial for conservative Republicans and will fall short of the nomination, but he may have enough sway to get the VP bid.