Ron Paul must be winning

The other candidates are finally coming around to many of his views (at least rhetorically).

Several candidates (much to the dismay of Rick Santorum) took the stance that the American military should not be engaged in perpetual wars with countries that pose no national security threat.

Gingrich, like he has been doing for a few months now, was critical of the Fed's inflationary policies. Even Romney decided it was time to be critical of the Fed's massive monetary stimulus after staying silent on the issue for years. Four years ago, Romney and McCain, among others, actually LAUGHED at Ron Paul on the debate stage when he would discuss the Fed.

At the debate tonight, almost EVERY candidate called for the abolition of the Department of Education. Four years ago, I don't remember any candidate other than Ron Paul calling for this.

Ron Paul's overall goal has been to change minds. The politicians are likely just talking like Paul because that is what their constituents want them to say. But that is the whole thing - Paul and the liberty movement have helped shift the attitudes of the people.