LAKE JACKSON (PNN) - Texas - March 5, 2012 - Texas Rep. Ron Paul, known widely as The Patriot Congressman, announced that five relatives of rival Mitt Romney’s family are endorsing his Republican presidential campaign.

A news release from the Paul campaign boasts of having the support of Ty Romney, Travis Romney, Chad Romney, Jared Romney and Troy Romney. Three of the Romneys - who live in Idaho - will speak on Paul’s behalf during the state’s caucuses on Tuesday.

“I support Ron Paul because he defends the Constitution, loves America, and understands what it means to be an American, including the right to live your life any way you want as long as you respect others,” said chiropractor Travis Romney, a cousin of Mitt Romney.

This isn’t the first time a family member of one of Paul’s rivals announced support for the freedom candidate from Texas. Rick Santorum’s nephew, John Garver, penned a column for The Daily Caller, endorsing The Patriot Congressman.