Posted on 02/01/2012 7:10:47 PM PST by GlockThe Vote
Grace Wyler/Business Insider LAS VEGAS — It turns out Ron Paul is quite the romantic. The usually all-business candidate interrupted a press conference on the economy this afternoon to surprise his wife Carol with a huge bouquet of flowers — and a big hug — to celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary. It was a surprisingly candid moment of marital bliss, particularly for a political event. Mrs. Paul seemed genuinely surprised by the gift, and her husband was clearly elated that he had pulled off the trick. He was practically blushing. Unlike a lot of political wives, Mrs. Paul has taken a hands-off approach to her husband's career. Although she usually travels with the campaign, she rarely plays a role in his events. So it was a surprise when Paul led her to the podium to say a few words: "This is quite a surprise, I didn't know I'd be part of the press conference today," Mrs. Paul said. "But I am glad to be here today, it is exciting to celebrate 55 years of marriage. I couldn't be happier. Ron's always done everything right, and I have to follow along because of that."
Paul stood close behind her as she spoke, beaming from ear-to-ear, and touched her back lovingly when her last line drew a little laugh from the audience. Even the most cynical MSM reporters were melting in their seats.
Flowers weren't the only surprise Mrs. Paul got today. The candidate told reporters that he had let his wife sleep in this morning and ordered breakfast to arrive when she woke up.
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People with Alzheimers tend to be happy, too.
That’s not a smile, it’s rigor mortis.
His speech last night was amazing. If you want to know why people are flocking to him, watch that speech. freedom, liberty, common sense economics, real. Money, etc
Yeah we need those open borders
Good for him.
I despise a good part of his politics, but I will be the last person to criticize someone that genuinely cares for and loves his wife - in public or not.
People are not “flocking” to him. As a small ‘l’ libertarian-leaning conservative, I like much of his message, but his position on the muslim threats to this nation are downright dangerous.
Unlike the present policies about Islam?
Yeah. Candidly orchestrated to occur in the middle of a press conference where it would gain maximum free publicity. Crissakes you people are pathetic.
Ok, so he loves his wife. alterPaul is still a delusional man, who is also an anti-Semitic racist sot.
LOL! I want to know why if "people are flocking to him" he got a whopping 7% of the vote...
I guess the Open Borders Lobby here on FR finally have a candidate.
Very nice. Happy Anniversary Dr. and Mrs. Paul!
I hope I make it to our 50th. Only 25 years away ...
Link please.
It’s his Open Bordelos policy that has Nevada endorsing Paul in 2012.
Yeah whatever. You faux cons are in for a rude awakening. We are sick of the debt, sick of the inflation and monetary bs, sick of the taxes, etc.
I don’t support Paul on 100 percent of things, but he represents mostly where I am right now.
Screw the FEDzilla!
Thanks for the clarification. I thought it was about the Occupy Bordellos Movement.
Have fun with Obama. If you get Myth or Obama is there anh difference?
“Ron Paul has never looked happier’’< Ignorance is bliss, no wonder he looks happy.
I know I’ve seen that pic before - was it taken in NY?
RP is the beat of the lot. Name the issue and let’s discuss.
Soros agrees with both of them but is only funding BO. That’d be the difference.
Look out for the zot.
That is fine, whatever, everyone can have fin voting for myth.
RP is one of the 4 running for the GOP nod and does not deserve the harsh treat net e gets when the other three have equal weakness in their records.
No, just dont cry when you are forced between myth and newt and thugbama.
At least Paul has had one wife for 55 years unlike a *ahem* certain “true conservative” candidate.
Reagan?
Illegal immigration, discuss. The man says ‘’Latinos(no such thing) are ‘’scapegoats.’’ Explain this.
He is right. We are to blame for this for failing to enforce our laws and letting our system fall apart.
That is not an explanation it’s a talking point. Explain ‘’scapegoat’’.Illegal aliens are given , depending on the state, drivers license’s, in every state they’re given free education and health care at my expense and every other taxpayer. That’s ‘’scapegoating’’? Illegal is illegal, period. I would agree the law is applied haphazardly but what has Ron Paul done about it in all his time in office?
Illegal Latino immigrants are the product , not the cause of the problem.
NOT THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM!?! Jesus H. Christ that is about as ignorant a statement as I’ve ever heard. Good night.
The cause of the problem is the magnet we create for illegals, the lack of a bored fence, the lack of sanctions on employers, EMTALA etc.
The cause of the problem is the magnet we create for illegals, the lack of a bored fence, the lack of sanctions on employers, EMTALA etc.
Uh huh. Like having a nice car means it’s your fault if it gets stolen. If a woman dress’s a certain way it’s her fault she gets raped. Pluzzzee!
Not looking to start a fight, but Newt thinks if you avoided “The Man” for 25 yrs. you deserve to be an American.
You are clueless. If the illegals had no means of welfare or employment or bees, they would not flock here.
cut off the magnet and they will go hone.
..and Paul thinks if you go after someone who has ‘avoided the man’ you are nothing but a Nazi (kind of ironic considering his base of support.)
Frankly, they all suck on that issue.
Agree 110%.
Agree 110%.
If he ever apologizes for those words I might consider him again.
Congratulations on their 55 years.
Very sweet to acknowledge his wife.
Ether that, or he did something he is guilty for. LOL
You can’t trust them varmints.
just kidding
No you’re clueless, some may leave but once they’re here, they stay. I’ve seen it, I see it everyday.
All those “military” supporters but only 9% of Florida vote? Guess Florida has no military folks. Yeah that’s it
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