Why? He's not a serious contender because ... he's not a serious contender? Either form a coherent argument or go away.Like many others around the country, I've been following Paul for years. He's very serious -- the most consistent man in DC.*I* can say with confidence that McCain, likely your favorite, will not be seen after the primary. By sheer numbers, his favorite topic is unpopular with 70% of the voters. Or, if you hate Dems so much, go take a look at Rudy's platform and compare!