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Wednesday’s editorial titled “Paul may have overlooked ethics in effort to publicize his ideas” was a real head-scratcher. The author correctly points out that Dr. Paul is widely respected and recognized for his unimpeachable integrity, calling him “one of Washington’s few honest politicians.” On this point, I wholeheartedly agree.
Unfortunately, the remainder of the piece is completely off base. There have been erroneous reports circulating in the press and on the Internet that Dr. Paul might use some of his campaign funds to start a for-profit publishing corporation. This wild speculation is completely false. Dr. Paul has no intentions to do any such thing. In fact, doing so would not only be unethical but also blatantly illegal. When the campaign first saw this baseless rumor, we were very surprised. What’s more, our office was never contacted to so much as comment.
Speculation on what to do with “leftover” campaign funds is premature. Dr. Paul is still campaigning and winning votes across the country, building the Republican Party and inspiring conservative grassroots activism to return the GOP to its traditional platform of balanced budgets, limited government and a strong national defense. To date, more than one million Republicans have caucused or voted for Dr. Paul. There may well be money leftover, but those decisions will be made after the campaign ends.
Dr. Paul has been involved in non-profit education since the 1970s and will continue to do so for years to come. The decisions about what to do with any leftover campaign cash and, more importantly, his tremendous fundraising prowess will be made in the appropriate time. Meanwhile, anyone familiar with Dr. Paul’s record should know that speculation about overlooking ethics matters holds no water.
Dr. Paul returns a portion of his congressional budget to the treasury every year, has never taken a taxpayer-funded junket and does not participate in the lush congressional pension plan. When lobbyists looking for big-government handouts comb the halls of the Capitol, they pass his office by, inspiring former Treasury Secretary Bill Simon to call him Washington’s “lone exception to the gang of 535.” Dr. Paul is one of the most honest and ethical people I have ever met. I am honored to work for him, and the people of the 14th District can be proud to have Ron Paul represent them in Congress. In Liberty —
Jesse Benton
Communications Director
Ron Paul 2008