Ron Paul has gone Hollywood. Appearing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, the presidential hopeful took a swipe at his GOP rivals telling the crowd that Michele Bachmann hates Muslims.
When asked by host Jay Leno what he thought of his rivals, Paul shook his head, slowed his voice and said, she doesnt like Muslims, she hates them, she wants to go get em in reference to the comments Bachmann has made on the campaign trail over her willingness to attack Iran over its suspected nuclear program.
The comment was especially surprising for Paul, who up until now has shied away from personal attacks.
The comment even left the audience and host Jay Leno momentarily stunned.
In reference to Rick Santorum, Paul said he cant stop talking about gay people and Muslims.
When asked what he thought of Mitt Romney, Paul thought for a second and replied, he was governor of Massachusetts?
The answer generated laughs from the audience and Paul responded, thats where he should stay at.
Paul used the rare late night appearance to elaborate on some of his libertarian leaning positions such as getting rid of federal drug laws in favor of state regulations.
Paul added that the federal government should protect the right to do with our own body what we want.
When asked if he was in favor of seat belt laws, Paul quickly shot back Im in favor of seat belts, not seat belt laws.
Paul walked out to a standing ovation by the mainly youthful audience. The fact wasnt lost on Leno who noted that he drew lots of support from young people.
Young people are principled, said Paul adding that after a while you get mixed up.
Paul also touched on his ongoing feud with Donald Trump, telling Leno that the New York real estate magnate is a little offended he didnt accept his GOP debate invitation.
Paul said he thinks I cant win.
Leno shot back, why dont you remind him you won 12 times.
The Congressman again said he has no intention of running on a third party ticket but added he hasnt ruled it out.
When asked who his favorite president was, Paul in a nod to his nickname Dr. No, responded Grover Cleveland because he loved to veto bills.
Poster Comment:
This new 2.0 version of RP is wonderful. Finally someone is going after these psychotic war mongers.