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Image 2 of 57 Vreth Liberty Zatikyan from Santa Monica, Calif., shows his support for Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, during a rally at the University of South Florida Sun Dome Vreth Liberty Zatikyan from Santa Monica, Calif., shows his support for Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, during a rally at the University of South Florida Sun Dome Photo: AP

Image 3 of 57 Chico, CA Town Hall Chico, CA Town Hall Photo: Facebook

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Image 7 of 57 Veterans for Ron Paul T-shirt Veterans for Ron Paul T-shirt Photo: Facebook

Image 8 of 57 Paul support Ashley Ryan was elected a Republican National Committee member from Maine. At 21, she is the youngest RNC member in history. Paul support Ashley Ryan was elected a Republican National Committee member from Maine. At 21, she is the youngest RNC member in history. Photo: AP

Image 9 of 57 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Town Hall University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Town Hall Photo: Facebook

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Image 11 of 57 Ron Paul on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno Ron Paul on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno Photo: Facebook

Image 12 of 57 8,500-plus voters turned out to see Ron Paul at town hall meeting at UC Berkeley. 8,500-plus voters turned out to see Ron Paul at town hall meeting at UC Berkeley. Photo: Facebook

Image 13 of 57 Ron Paul at UCLA Town Hall Meeting Ron Paul at UCLA Town Hall Meeting Photo: Facebook

Image 14 of 57 A Paul followers proudly explains his support A Paul followers proudly explains his support Photo: Yahoo! contributor network

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Image 16 of 57 A Ron Paul fan in a cowboy hat gives his candidate a standing ovation at the 2012 Texas Republican state convention in Fort Worth. A Ron Paul fan in a cowboy hat gives his candidate a standing ovation at the 2012 Texas Republican state convention in Fort Worth. Photo: Express-News photo

Image 17 of 57 Supporters of republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul wear t-shirts that spell out "PAUL" during a campaign stop at the Park Place Event Center on January 2, 2012 in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Supporters of republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul wear t-shirts that spell out "PAUL" during a campaign stop at the Park Place Event Center on January 2, 2012 in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Photo: Justin Sullivan / Getty Images

Image 18 of 57 Justin Roy, 22, of Springfield, MA, shows off his haircut in support of Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul after a campaign town hall meeting at the Church Landing at Mill Falls January 8, 2012 in Meredith, N.H. less Justin Roy, 22, of Springfield, MA, shows off his haircut in support of Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul after a campaign town hall meeting at the Church Landing at Mill Falls January 8, 2012 in ... more Photo: Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images

Image 19 of 57 Donald Barsell of Ben Lomond, Ca., a supporter of presidential candidate Ron Paul wears a mask of his candidate on day two of the California Republic Party State Convention on Saturday Feb. 25, 2012, in Burlingame, Ca. less Donald Barsell of Ben Lomond, Ca., a supporter of presidential candidate Ron Paul wears a mask of his candidate on day two of the California Republic Party State Convention on Saturday Feb. 25, 2012, in ... more Photo: Michael Macor / SFC

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Image 21 of 57 Supporters of Ron Paul holds sings outside of the Mesa Arts Center before the start of a debate sponsored by CNN and the Republican Party of Arizona on February 22, 2012 in Mesa, Arizona. Supporters of Ron Paul holds sings outside of the Mesa Arts Center before the start of a debate sponsored by CNN and the Republican Party of Arizona on February 22, 2012 in Mesa, Arizona. Photo: Justin Sullivan / Getty Images

Image 22 of 57 Ron Paul for president supporter Mike Kelly of Selkirk tapes a sign on the bus going to Cornell University from UAlbany in Albany N.Y. Thursday April 19, 2012. Ron Paul for president supporter Mike Kelly of Selkirk tapes a sign on the bus going to Cornell University from UAlbany in Albany N.Y. Thursday April 19, 2012. Photo: Michael P. Farrell / Albany Times Union

Image 23 of 57 Supporters of Rep. Ron Paul drive a decorated Jeep down USF Holly Drive before the GOP presidential debate sponsored by NBC News, National Journal and the Tampa Bay Times at the University of South Florida January 23, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. less Supporters of Rep. Ron Paul drive a decorated Jeep down USF Holly Drive before the GOP presidential debate sponsored by NBC News, National Journal and the Tampa Bay Times at the University of South Florida ... more Photo: Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images

Image 24 of 57 Landon Cook of Boston, Mass., wears an imitation tattoo on his neck in support of Ron Paul outside a scheduled event for Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, at the Pinkerton Academy Saturday morning, Jan. 7, 2012, in Derry, N.H. less Landon Cook of Boston, Mass., wears an imitation tattoo on his neck in support of Ron Paul outside a scheduled event for Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, at the ... more Photo: Matt Rourke / Associated Press

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Image 26 of 57 Ron Paul's supporters will climb mountains for him. Ron Paul's supporters will climb mountains for him. Photo: Ted S. Warren / Associated Press

Image 27 of 57 Ron Paul signs a campaign poster during a campaign stop Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, in St. Cloud, Minn. Ron Paul signs a campaign poster during a campaign stop Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, in St. Cloud, Minn. Photo: Charles Rex Arbogast / Associated Press

Image 28 of 57 Breanna Wentworth, from Colchester, Conn., left, and Samantha Hart from Norwich, Conn., campaign for Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul before his son, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., arrives to campaign for his father at Windham High School in Windham, N.H., Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. less Breanna Wentworth, from Colchester, Conn., left, and Samantha Hart from Norwich, Conn., campaign for Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul before his son, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., arrives to campaign for ... more Photo: Charles Dharapak / Associated Press

Image 29 of 57 Ron Paul supporter, Melina Brajovic calls out to voters driving into a polling station, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, during the first-in-the-nation presidential primary, at Hilltop Middle School in Manchester, N.H. Ron Paul supporter, Melina Brajovic calls out to voters driving into a polling station, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, during the first-in-the-nation presidential primary, at Hilltop Middle School in Manchester, N.H. Photo: Matt Rourke / Associated Press

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Image 31 of 57 A spirited crowd of Ron Paul supporters gathered at Rudder Tuesday night, including U of H senior Andrew Lane (holding sign) who, with 4 others, traveled from Houston for the rally. A spirited crowd of Ron Paul supporters gathered at Rudder Tuesday night, including U of H senior Andrew Lane (holding sign) who, with 4 others, traveled from Houston for the rally. Photo: mcd

Image 32 of 57 Victoria Forbis, from Lewiston, Maine, holds up a sign during a speech by Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul at Geiger Elementary School in Lewiston, Maine, on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, during Androscoggin County's Republican caucus. less Victoria Forbis, from Lewiston, Maine, holds up a sign during a speech by Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul at Geiger Elementary School in Lewiston, Maine, on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, during ... more Photo: Amber Waterman / Associated Press

Image 33 of 57 Linda Silvia, of China, Maine, and a delegate from Kennebec County, supports presidential candidate Ron Paul during the Maine Republican Convention at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Maine, Saturday, May 5, 2012. less Linda Silvia, of China, Maine, and a delegate from Kennebec County, supports presidential candidate Ron Paul during the Maine Republican Convention at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Maine, Saturday, ... more Photo: Robert F. Bukaty / Associated Press

Image 34 of 57 Jordan Malone, 11, cheers for Ron Paul at The Tea Party Express rally at the Capitol in Austin, Texas, on Sunday May 6, 2012. Jordan Malone, 11, cheers for Ron Paul at The Tea Party Express rally at the Capitol in Austin, Texas, on Sunday May 6, 2012. Photo: Jay Janner / Associated Press

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Image 36 of 57 A Ron Paul supporter wears a sticker on his head as Paul speaks at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. A Ron Paul supporter wears a sticker on his head as Paul speaks at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. Photo: Chris Schneider / Associated Press

Image 37 of 57 Charles Tuttle of Minot, N.D., and his mastiff dog Bella arrive in the snow for a campaign stop in Jamestown, N.D., Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, where Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul was to hold a meet and greet campaign event. less Charles Tuttle of Minot, N.D., and his mastiff dog Bella arrive in the snow for a campaign stop in Jamestown, N.D., Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, where Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul was to hold a meet ... more Photo: Nati Harnik / Associated Press

Image 38 of 57 A Ron Paul supporter in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency on day two of the California Republic Party State Convention on Saturday Feb. 25, 2012, in Burlingame, Calif. A Ron Paul supporter in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency on day two of the California Republic Party State Convention on Saturday Feb. 25, 2012, in Burlingame, Calif. Photo: Jason Henry / Special To The Chronicle

Image 39 of 57 Andrew Jackson, of Seaford, Delaware, Tina Rodocker, of Seaford, Delaware, and John Elliott, of Greenwood, Delaware, listen as Ron Paul speaks during a town hall meeting at the University of Maryland on March 28, 2012 in College Park, Maryland. less Andrew Jackson, of Seaford, Delaware, Tina Rodocker, of Seaford, Delaware, and John Elliott, of Greenwood, Delaware, listen as Ron Paul speaks during a town hall meeting at the University of Maryland on March ... more Photo: T.J. Kirkpatrick / Getty Images

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Image 41 of 57 A supporter of Ron Paul holds up a sign during the North Dakota caucus Tuesday, March 6, 2012 in Fargo, N.D. A supporter of Ron Paul holds up a sign during the North Dakota caucus Tuesday, March 6, 2012 in Fargo, N.D. Photo: Charles Rex Arbogast / Associated Press

Image 42 of 57 John Sharkey (left), of San Francisco, and Ellie Black, of Santa Cruz, yell chants in support of Ron Paul outside of the Marriott Hotel on Thursday, April 5, 2011 in San Francisco, Calif. John Sharkey (left), of San Francisco, and Ellie Black, of Santa Cruz, yell chants in support of Ron Paul outside of the Marriott Hotel on Thursday, April 5, 2011 in San Francisco, Calif. Photo: Beck Diefenbach / Special to The Chronicle

Image 43 of 57 John Sharkey (left), of San Francisco, holds a sign supporting Ron Paul outside of the Marriott Hotel on Thursday, April 5, 2011 in San Francisco, Calif. John Sharkey (left), of San Francisco, holds a sign supporting Ron Paul outside of the Marriott Hotel on Thursday, April 5, 2011 in San Francisco, Calif. Photo: Beck Diefenbach / Special to The Chronicle

Image 44 of 57 John Sharkey (right), of San Francisco, hands out pamphlets on Ron Paul outside of the Marriott Hotel on Thursday, April 5, 2011 in San Francisco, Calif. John Sharkey (right), of San Francisco, hands out pamphlets on Ron Paul outside of the Marriott Hotel on Thursday, April 5, 2011 in San Francisco, Calif. Photo: Beck Diefenbach / Special to The Chronicle

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Image 46 of 57 Ron Paul supporters gather at UAlbany prior to boarding a bus to hear Ron Paul speak at Cornell University in Ithaca N.Y. Thursday April 19, 2012. Ron Paul supporters gather at UAlbany prior to boarding a bus to hear Ron Paul speak at Cornell University in Ithaca N.Y. Thursday April 19, 2012. Photo: Michael P. Farrell / Albany Times Union

Image 47 of 57 A Ron Paul campaigner carries a flag and sign across a busy street February 25, 2012 in Peoria, Arizona. A Ron Paul campaigner carries a flag and sign across a busy street February 25, 2012 in Peoria, Arizona. Photo: Don Emmert / AFP/Getty Images

Image 48 of 57 Mike Donahue climbs a snowy hill to plant signs in support of Ron Paul outside a caucus, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Portland, Maine. Mike Donahue climbs a snowy hill to plant signs in support of Ron Paul outside a caucus, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Portland, Maine. Photo: Robert F. Bukaty / Associated Press

Image 49 of 57 An exuberant crowd of supporters reach for Ron Paul to get his autograph after he address the group at a rally, Tuesday January 31, 2012. An exuberant crowd of supporters reach for Ron Paul to get his autograph after he address the group at a rally, Tuesday January 31, 2012. Photo: Lacy Atkins / The Chronicle

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Image 51 of 57 Ron Paul supporters Felice Ford, left, and Becky Miner take a photograph together prior to boarding a bus at UAlbany to travel to Cornell University to hear Paul speak in Albany N.Y. Thursday April 19, 2012. Ron Paul supporters Felice Ford, left, and Becky Miner take a photograph together prior to boarding a bus at UAlbany to travel to Cornell University to hear Paul speak in Albany N.Y. Thursday April 19, 2012. Photo: Michael P. Farrell / Albany Times Union

Image 52 of 57 Supporters cheer for Republican presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul during his caucus night rally, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, in Ankeny, Iowa. Supporters cheer for Republican presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul during his caucus night rally, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, in Ankeny, Iowa. Photo: Eric Gay / Associated Press

Image 53 of 57 Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul watch results during his caucus night rally, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, in Ankeny, Iowa. Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul watch results during his caucus night rally, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, in Ankeny, Iowa. Photo: Eric Gay / Associated Press

Image 54 of 57 Supporters cheer for Ron Paul at Soldier & Sailors Memorial Hall Friday night, April 20, 2012 in Pittsburgh. Supporters cheer for Ron Paul at Soldier & Sailors Memorial Hall Friday night, April 20, 2012 in Pittsburgh. Photo: Bill Wade / Associated Press

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Image 56 of 57 Ron Paul supporters surround the stage during his speech at the University of Texas LBJ Library Lawn on Thursday April 26, 2012 in Austin, Texas. Ron Paul supporters surround the stage during his speech at the University of Texas LBJ Library Lawn on Thursday April 26, 2012 in Austin, Texas. Photo: Rebeca Rodriguez / Associated Press