Politics | Ron Paul 2012 Ron Paul to Announce Exploratory Committee Tomorrow in Iowa By Polly Davis Doig Posted Apr 25, 2011 7:02 PM CDT Copied Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, is going to announce tomorrow that he's forming a presidential exploratory committee. (Getty Images) Haley Barbour might be sitting 2012 out, but Ron Paul is looking to get in, a Paul source confirms to Politico. The Texas Republican will announce tomorrow that he's forming an exploratory committee—at a Holiday Inn in Des Moines, no less—the latest in a rash of such announcements that have marked this election cycle. A Paul bid for the White House could tighten Republicans' scramble for Tea Party love, notes Politico. Click through to Paul's website, where he's been dropping less-than-subtle hints. Read These Next Retirement savings catch-up plans are about to change. It's one of the best lottery pool stories you'll ever read. Trash bags, zip ties, bleach caught delivery driver's attention. NYC woman accused of murdering three men in 10 months. Report an error