Republican Presidential Candidate and Texas Congressman, Ron Paul, just shook the foundations of the political universe yesterday. In one day he proved he has a legitimate shot at winning Republican nomination.

Ron Paul’s campaign broke records yesterday raking in 4.2 million dollars in a single day. The fund raising effort broke the record for online donations set by John Kerry just after Super Tuesday in 2004. It was the most money raised by any Republican in one day so far in this campaign.

Ron Paul received over 40,000 donations from individuals across America. Americans from all walks of life appear to be drawn to Paul’s message of peace, freedom, and prosperity.

“Is it possible to comprehend what we've done today? Earth-shattering, jaw-dropping... No matter which way you phrase it, Ron Paul is for real.” were enthusiastic words of Paul’s Fundraising Director, Jonathan Bydlak.

Media companies may have to abandon polls altogether or adjust them accordingly. The only place where Paul seems to lack support is in media generated polls. If they continue to cover paul as a minor candidate they may see a drop in their ratings.

Paul’s unifying message is unique among the Republican and Democratic candidates running for president. He’s doesn’t play divisive politics by attempting to use race or economic class as wedge issues. He attracts Conservatives, Liberals, and Independents to his cause. Paul’s message of freedom is clearly resonating.

Paul’s defense of civil liberties and the Bill of Rights have made him a kind of folk hero. He voted against the Patriot Act and has promised to ‘repeal the police state.’ Paul has also warned against increasing the power of the presidency to dangerous levels and disrupting the balance of power in the government.

The only Republican running for president to have voted against the Iraq war, Paul says he will bring the troops home immediately. Paul has been critical of  Hillary Clinton on the Iraq War and Congress for transferring “illegally the power and responsibility of congress to the president.”

Paul who has never voted for a tax increase or unbalanced budget, seeks to eliminate federal income taxes. He also has been critical of the Federal Reserve’s ability to “print money out of thin air” and wants to reform the monetary system by authorizing competing currencies backed by gold and silver.

Ron Paul continues to draw large crowds and raise more money than most of the other candidates. The Ron Paul Liberty Rally on November 10th in Philadelphia, during Veterans’ Day Weekend, will likely continue Paul’s momentum. The event will be at Independence Mall across the street from Independence Hall.

The location is fitting for Paul’s campaign theme. As one Paul supporter said, “Posers wave the flag, Patriots wave the Constitution”.