Timeline (President Paul)

1999

 * A large oil spill of the coast of Houston, Texas occurs. The effects are devastating and far reaching. 117 people die and Exon Mobil shares plummet. George W. Bush announces that he will not run for President.


 * Congressman Ron Paul of Texas takes notice of the large number of non traditional Republicans declaring their candidacy for President of the United States. Paul is upset that their are few candidates representing the old right.


 * In March Paul forms an exploratory committee to investigate the possibilities of running for President.


 * In April influential conservative Steve Forbes announces he will not be running for President.


 * By May Paul has made a decision. He soon announces his candidacy for President of the United States.


 * A June Gallop poll shows the support for each Republican candidate as follows:

John McCain 21%

Elizabeth Dole 15%

Lamar Alexander 11%

Pat Buchanan 10%

Dan Quayle 9%

Orrin Hatch 5%

Ron Paul 4%

Alan Keyes 4%

John Kaisch 2%

Robert Smith 2%