Three years ago, the Republican establishment piled scorn on the presidential candidacy of Ron Paul.
Today, he is in a statistical tie with President Obama in 2012 polling. His son, an ophthalmologist who has never run for elective office, is well ahead of not only the GOP's handpicked candidate for Senate in Kentucky but also both Democratic contenders -- all statewide officeholders.
What happened? Did America suddenly develop an insatiable appetite for 74-year-old, cranky congressmen from Texas? Is the gold standard catching on?
Americans are looking for responsible stewards to lead them from the edge of the precipice upon which we are located. If such persons are elected, they will need to find a way to reverse decades of reckless spending and corrupt leadership. They will need to convince a population which has grown to be dependent on government that they should begin to fend for themselves. The path we are on leads to a financial abyss. Steering us on a path to recovery will require commitment from both leaders and followers. One way or another, change is in the air.
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