U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) announced that he will run for president in 2012 during an appearance on ABC's “Good Morning America” on Friday.

U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) announced that he will run for president in 2012 during an appearance on ABC's “Good Morning America” on Friday.

said in announcing the launch of his campaign from the key early primary state of New Hampshire.

The news should come as no surprise. Paul signaled that he was “on the verge” of making a decision on whether to enter the race earlier this week. On Thursday, multiple reports indicated that the strong libertarian voice would jump into the race.

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