On the day Rick Santorum dropped out of the presidential race, Ron Paul — not presumptive frontrunner Mitt Romney — has stolen the show at the do-over Republican caucus in one of Missouri's largest and most conservative counties.
Presidential candidate Ron Paul gestures while making a speech on the south end of the David R. Francis Quadrangle on the University of Missouri campus on Thursday, March 15, 2012.
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A large crowd looks on as Presidential candidate Ron Paul makes a speech on the south end of the David R. Francis Quadrangle on the University of Missouri campus on Thursday, March 15, 2012. Over 1,000 people attended the event.
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A supporter wearing a Ron Paul t-shirt looks on as Presidential candidate Ron Paul makes a speech on the south end of the David R. Francis Quadrangle on the University of Missouri campus on Thursday, March 15, 2012.
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A balloon with a Ron Paul slogan on it floats in the crowd as Presidential candidate Ron Paul makes a speech on the south end of the David R. Francis Quadrangle on the University of Missouri campus on Thursday, March 15, 2012.
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A supporter of Presidential candidate Ron Paul shades herself with an umbrella as he makes a speech on the south end of the David R. Francis Quadrangle on the University of Missouri campus on Thursday, March 15, 2012.
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A supporter hold a pro-Ron Paul sign as he makes a speech on the south end of the David R. Francis Quadrangle on the University of Missouri campus on Thursday, March 15, 2012.
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A woman holds an anti-Ron Paul sign as he makes a speech on the south end of the David R. Francis Quadrangle on the University of Missouri campus on Thursday, March 15, 2012.
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Presidential Candidate Ron Paul waves after giving a speech on the south end of the David R. Francis Quadrangle on the University of Missouri campus on Thursday, March 15, 2012.
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Presidential candidate speaks to reporters after giving a speech on the south end of the David R. Francis Quadrangle on the University of Missouri campus on Thursday, March 15, 2012.
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Supporters cheer as Presidential candidate Ron Paul prepares to leave after giving a speech on the south end of the David R. Francis Quadrangle on the University of Missouri campus on Thursday, March 15, 2012.
Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul spoke at the University of Missouri today, two days before the state’s caucus. The visit comes as Paul trails the other Republican candidates by a significant margin in the delegate count.
Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul spoke at the University of Missouri today, two days before the state’s caucus. The visit comes as Paul trails the other Republican candidates by a significant margin in the delegate count. KBIA's Ryan Famuliner and Scott Kanowsky report.