nw_hunter, as much as I agree with Paul, I don't think you can get Republicans to support him. He just ain't shineyenough to suit them. Republicans PROVED last primary, they had rather support a good liar, with the record to prove it, over an honest Statesman, with the voting record to prove it.
Make no mistake I will support him and keep on Tea Partying, but I don't have much faith in Republican voters. Most are all about trading, including many of my friends and family members.