Despite the fact that Rick Santorum has suspended his presidential campaign, clearing the way for Mitt Romney’s nomination at the GOP convention in Tampa, Texas Republican Ron Paul says he has no plans to withdraw.

The Paul campaign, in a press release issued shortly after the former Pennsylvania senator’s announcement, congratulated Santorum for “running such a spirited campaign.”

Paul promised to continue his own presidential run, looking to pick up anyone-but-Romney voters to supplement his passionate base.

“Dr. Paul is now the last – and real – conservative alternative to Mitt Romney,” said Jesse Benton, National Campaign Chairman for Ron Paul.

The Texas congressman will likely point to his turnout in Virginia, where he competed one-on-one with Romney and pulled 40 percent of the votes. As he focuses his energy on his home state, Paul will be looking for similar results.

“We plan to continue running hard, secure delegates, and press the fight for limited, constitutional government in Tampa,” Benton said.