Conservatives Applaud Ron Paul

Ron Paul has been somewhat of an enigma to conservatives over the years, who don't fully understand why Paul's message, at times, appears to contradict their values.

But with the out-of-control spending and expansion of the U.S. government, along with Paul's pro-life position, they are starting to take a strong second look at the candidacy of Paul as he once again runs for president.

Paul and conservatives, in general, have largely agreed on the need for limited government, although they differ on how that would play out. Conservatives still haven't been able to discern between having a strong military for domestic defense and the overreaching of the U.S. government as it continues to be the world's policeman.

Another difficult barrier between the two is Paul's stance on having the states do the majority of governing, while conservatives continue to embrace the federal government as the chief instrumentality in that regard.

If Paul and conservatives could come together on that, his candidacy has a very real chance of being a success. Paul has the majority of libertarians backing him, as well as a number of liberals, who back his opposition to the wars we continue to engage in. Paul could literally blow away all competitors if a coalition of these groups emerged.

At a recent rally at the Values Voter Summit in Washington, Paul mentioned the Biblical roots behind the principles which drive his message. The conservative crowd roared its approval; something that hasn't been part of Paul's past experience, which could be a good sign going forward in his campaign.

It would be amazing and strongly beneficial to America if Christians embraced Paul and voted him into the Presidency. What he represents, believes, and lives, is just what the nation needs at this hour.

Hopefully petty differences with ancillary issues don't result in conservatives turning away from Paul. He has a lot more in common with them than possibly they know, and he would make a great President.