Ron Paul Takes Step Toward 2012 Presidential Bid

Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) announced Tuesday that he is forming a presidential exploratory committee to kick-start his 2012 bid for the White House.
Ron Paul Takes Step Toward 2012 Presidential Bid
Republican Texas Rep. Ron Paul announces to supporters that he's forming a campaign exploratory committee, as he decides whether or not to seek the Republican nomination for president, on April 26 in Des Moines, Iowa. Steve Pope/Getty Images
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Republican Texas Rep. Ron Paul announces to supporters that he's forming a campaign exploratory committee, as he decides whether or not to seek the Republican nomination for president, on April 26 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Steve Pope/Getty Images)
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