By By Keegan Mcinroe Oct 16, 2011 in Politics With a third place finish in the most recent Reuters/Ipsos poll, Texas Congressman Ron Paul builds upon the case that he is indeed a top-tier candidate. With 13 percent of the votes, Paul finished just six points behind Herman Cain's 19 percent and ten points behind front-runner Mitt Romney's 23 percent. Rick Perry finished fourth with ten percent of the votes. All other candidates polled in single digits. According to Despite a recent study by the University of Minnesota which shows Rep. Ron Paul has received less time to speak in the last three debates than all other GOP candidates, the libertarian-bent congressman from Texas continues to perform strongly in the polls.With 13 percent of the votes, Paul finished just six points behind Herman Cain's 19 percent and ten points behind front-runner Mitt Romney's 23 percent.Rick Perry finished fourth with ten percent of the votes. All other candidates polled in single digits.According to Reuters , the poll was conducted between Oct. 6 and 10, and consisted of 1,113 likely Republican voters with a 4.8 point margin of error. More about Ron paul, Campaign for liberty, 2012, Presidential election, GOP candidates More news from Ron paul Campaign for liberty 2012 Presidential electio... GOP candidates Gop congressmam paul Mitt Romney Herman Cain Rick perry Fox news Reuters reutersipsos Poll reuters poll