I Forgot About This

Ron Paul is on the ballot in Montana:

It's been months since Ron Paul officially stopped campaigning. But the Texas congressman is right in the middle of the presidential race in Montana. Political observers say Paul will likely draw some votes away from Republican candidate John McCain. Paul is on the ballot as a third-party candidate. And if the race is close, he could be the difference.

In parts of western Montana, Paul attracts independent-minded voters who are drawn to a libertarian message. Only in Montana does Paul appear on the ballot as a Constitution Party candidate.

During the GOP primary, some of Paul's strongest support came in Montana. He received about a quarter of the vote in the state's June primary, even after it was clear McCain was the party's presumptive nominee. Now he could play spoiler to McCain, whose lead in the polls in Montana has diminished.

A recent MSU-Billings poll had the presidential race within the margin of error, with Paul drawing 4%.

Bob Barr is also on the ballot in Montana. Not good for McCain, obviously.