Ron Paul’s Outstanding Conservative Credentials

Michael T. Griffith, 2007

The following conservative organizations have given Ron Paul a rating of 100 percent for one or more legislative years since he returned to Congress in 1997:

-- Americans for Prosperity

-- Eagle Forum

-- The Conservative Index

-- Concerned Women for America

-- National Right to Life Committee

-- Gun Owners of America

-- National Rifle Association

-- Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR)

-- Center for Trade Policy Studies (CATO Institute)

-- Disabled American Veterans

The following conservative organizations have given Ron Paul a rating of 70 to 99 percent for one or more legislative years since he returned to Congress in 1997:

-- American Conservative Union

-- Eagle Forum

-- Republican Liberty Caucus

-- United Republicans of California

-- Christian Coalition

-- Campaign for Working Families

-- National Right to Life Committee

-- Americans for Tax Reform

-- National Taxpayers Union

-- National Tax Limitation Committee

-- Concord Coalition

-- Business-Industry Political Action Committee

-- National Federation of Independent Business

-- National Small Business Association

-- Family Research Council

-- Citizens Against Government Waste

-- National Rifle Association

-- U.S. Border Control

-- Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR)

-- Vietnam Veterans of America

A few interesting facts about Ron Paul:

-- Ron Paul has received more donations from military personnel than any other candidate.

-- The Veterans of Foreign Wars Political Action Committee endorsed Ron Paul for reelection to Congress in 2004 and 2006.

-- In the 1976 GOP primary, Ron Paul was one of only four Republicans in Congress who backed Ronald Reagan instead of Gerald Ford.

Conservatives like Ronald Reagan and Milton Friedman have praised Ron Paul:

"Ron Paul is one of the outstanding leaders fighting for a stronger national defense. As a former Air Force officer, he knows well the needs of our armed forces, and he always puts them first. We need to keep him fighting for our country." -- Ronald Reagan

“We very badly need to have more Representatives in the House who understand in a principled way the importance of property rights and religious freedom for the preservation and extension of human freedom in general. . . .  I wish you every success."  -- Milton Friedman, Nobel prize recipient, economics

"Rep. Paul has a record of philosophical consistency unmatched in recent congressional history. He seeks to limit government at practically every turn. His refusal to compromise is legendary."  --John Brady and Bob McAdam, The Wall Street Journal

"Congressman Ron Paul is a true friend of small business. . . . He is committed to a pro-small-business agenda of affordable health insurance, lower taxes, tort reform, and the elimination of burdensome mandates." -- Jack Farris, President, National Federation of Independent Businesses

"Ron Paul has always proven himself to be a leader in the fight for taxpayer rights and fiscal responsibility. . . .  No one can match his record on behalf of taxpayers."  --John Berthoud, President, National Taxpayers Union Campaign Fund

An interesting video about Ron Paul’s endorsements can be found at:

http://www.lewrockwell.com/blog/lewrw/archives/014576.html