Ron Paul, the former representative for Texas, endorsed former S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford for his congressional race. <\/p>\n
The endorsement comes as Mr. Sanfords campaign is struggling. The latest hit hes faced is the recent revelation that his ex-wife filed a complaint in court that he trespassed and violated a court order to stay away from her home. Subsequently, the National Republican Congressional Committee pulled its support for Mr. Sanford. <\/p>\n
Mr. Paul acknowledged the flagging campaign in his endorsement letter, Roll Call reported. <\/p>\n
If youre anything like me, when you hear GOP establishment types coming out of the woodwork to defeat a fellow Republican, it certainly piques your interest, he wrote, Roll Call reported. Now, even the national Republican party is pulling funding for his race. <\/p>\n
Mr. Sanford faces a tough challenge from Democratic candidate Elizabeth Colbert Busch. Shes comedian Stephen Colberts sister. <\/p>\n
Its expected that Mr. Pauls endorsement will bring much-needed cash to the campaign, Roll Call said. <\/p>\n
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