Ron Paul raises $1m in a day – and now has best chance of taking on Obama, poll reveals

By Ted Thornhill

6th May 2011

Republican Congressman Ron Paul from Texas raised an astonishing $1m in just one day towards his 2012 challenge for the presidency – and he only trails Obama by seven points according to a poll.

When those surveyed were asked whether they’d prefer Paul or Obama to be in the Oval Office, 45 per cent went for the Texan, compared to 52 per cent for the current President.

Buck-ing the trend: Donations flooded in to Ron Paul's 2012 campaign, with his website indicating well over $1m in funding in just 24 hours

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