Interesting. I got somewhat into Ron Paul in the lead up to the 2008 election - just ended up not really liking his social views and couldn't reconcile them with my views. I think I ended up liking Gravel more, really. I guess I'm more of a rock in a pond type person.
Sometimes I see them and others and think, "coulda been me". Just didn't click on the right links, I guess. :)