Liberty Maven

During Ron Paul’s primary campaign in late 2007 I was traveling for a conference wearing my Ron Paul 2008 t-shirt. A man noticed the shirt and struck up a conversation with me by saying, “That guy is real. He’s an Independent, not like the others. I saw him on that show on HBO… uhmm… Bill Maher! He was great!”

Well according to the great yet elusive Jesse Benton, Ron Paul will be appearing on Real Time with Bill Maher again. The episode airs Friday at 10pm EST on HBO.

The man who spoke to me about Dr. Paul in the airport was not the first nor last person that told me they first learned of Ron Paul by watching him on Maher’s show.

Outside of the Leno, Meet The Press, and Comedy Central appearances his appearance on Real Time was probably the one that gave him the most exposure. This is especially true since it occurred fairly early in his campaign, following the debate where Paul and Giuliani exchanged blows regarding the Iraq war.

Look for video of his appearance here tomorrow after it airs.