Ron Paul western trip a huge success!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Jesse Benton  202-246-6363

ARLINGTON, Virginia - September 15, 2007 - Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul today concluded a four-day western tour. Beginning Wednesday, September 12, Dr. Paul visited Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Salt Lake in City in successive days. Highlights of the very successful trip included:

• High dollar fundraisers that brought in over $350,000.
• Substantial earned media from top outlets in each host city.
• A speech at the University of Southern California to 800 students.
• An impromptu walk through the streets of San Francisco with 400 supporters.
• A lecture at Seattle University that drew 550 students.
• A rally in Seattle attended by 1,300 supporters.
• A celebration of life and liberty in Salt Lake City that drew over 1,000 participants.

"We are succeeding to garner significant support in cities as diverse as San Francisco and Salt Lake City," said campaign manager Lew Moore. "Dr. Paul is showing that the message of freedom is popular throughout this nation."