And he has acknowledged that a third-party run by him this year might result in Mr. Dole's defeat.

(Paul had repeatedly stated he had no plans for a third-party run.)

Meanwhile, an organisation calling itself "Americans Elect" has been busy collecting the necessary signatures to facilitate a third-party run.

That said, I wouldn't bet against Paul mounting a third-party run .

But the notion of his making a third-party run at the White House was never far from the surface.

Mr. Paul continues to say that he has no intention of starting a third-party run, but he does not rule it out.

And he is quick to explain why a third-party run would be so difficult.

His third-party run will scarcely advance any ideas that will not also be found in the Republican platform.

Did you encourage Dean to make a third-party run or go all the way to the convention?

He says the Republicans should wave goodbye to Mr. Buchanan and let him make a third-party run.