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Independent Run by Ron Paul Would Pull 17 Percent of Presidential Vote

Description:As Mitt Romney looks to sew up the Republican presidential nomination, the just-released Reason-Rupe Foundation poll shows that Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) could play the spoiler if he mounted an independent campaign by making it virtually impossible for the GOP candidate to beat Barack Obama. "Ron Paul would probably take about 17 to 18 percent of the national vote," says Reason Polling Director Emily Ekins. While Paul would pull votes from both candidates, he would take more from Romney. (4:29)

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Tags: Independent Run By Ron Paul for Presidency , Barack Obama , Emily Ekins , gop nominees