Ron Paul has been recently identified as a "trendy" choice in the presidential race. While remaining a registered Republican, Ron Paul has been identified as a conservative, constitutionalist, and a libertarian. He has a background in gynecology from Duke University, as well as time in the Air Force as a flight surgeon. He also ran for president 20 years ago...

-non-interventionist foreign policy

-Favors withdrawl from NATO and the UN

-will "never raise taxes"

-wants to end the federal income tax and reduce governement spending by abolishing many federal agencies

-opposed to the Federal Reserve

-Pro-life, but opposes a Federal ban on abortion

Evidentally he has strong internet support and is a leading presence on YouTube