Ron Paul Poised To Finish Surprisingly Strong In 2012 Nevada Caucus
LAS VEGAS -- Ron Paul looked to have re-energized his presidential campaign and the movement propelling it Saturday with a solid showing in the Nevada caucuses. Early results and preliminary exit polls had Paul, a Texas House Republican with libertarian leanings, running neck-and-neck with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich for second place.
Paul's campaign has focused on smaller states -- particularly those holding caucuses, rather than primaries -- where his followers' enthusiasm can be leveraged into an efficient organization. After the extremely well-funded campaign being run in Nevada by former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, the likely caucus winner, Paul's organization is the most robust and effective in the state, said Michael Roberson, a Republican state senator representing Clark County.
Nevada, with its large Mormon population, was long considered an easy lay-up for Romney. But that lack of suspense may have helped depress voter turnout among Romney's supporters, which had the effect of boosting Paul Saturday night.
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