Because Ron Paul tends to come off as a little wacky, as a little bit of a kook.
From the theatlantic.com
Handley, of course, is a certifiable kook and an awful excuse for a human being.
From the scienceblogs.com
I know most people thing Ron Paul is a kook, but he is the only viable candidate.
From the economist.com
The role of the kook in American drama is rather like that of the circus freak.
From the time.com
In that time, he has gone from folk hero to kook in the eyes of the national media.
From the sacbee.com
When Roger progresses with her to a proper pad, the Carolina kook reappears.
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Virginia Thomas is a flat-out kook from her foam hats to her bleached roots.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Not talking like a kook, I would say that I am probably an intermediate level surfer.
From the ocregister.com
But if you question your government's motives he'll call you out as a dangerous kook.
From the infowars.com
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Someone regarded as eccentric or crazy and standing out from a group
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An eccentric, strange or crazy person; a weirdo; A board sport participant who has poor style or skill
A derogatory term in surfer parlance that describes a fool or person lacking in surfing experience or etiquette.