SelectPlusRon Paul Drops Out of Presidential RaceRon Paul Drops Out of Presidential RaceThe Associated PressRepublican presidential candidate Ron Paul has finally dropped out of the race, but says he will continue to spread his message by working to help elect-libertarian leaning Republicans to public office. (June 13)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] It may have taken longer than expected ... But Ron Paul is officially no longer in the race for the Republican Party's presidential nomination. Paul dropped out on Thursday, making the announcement to supporters attending the Texas Republican Party state convention. Despite winning few delegates - the 72-year-old Texas congressman has an immensely loyal following. Paul told supporters that his campaign is shifting gears, and said it's actually going to accelerate and get much bigger. His campaign says it has nearly five million dollars in the bank -- and will use it as part of Paul's new efforts ... Which include speaking out against the United Nations and the income tax. As proof that his overarching campaign will not end ...Paul will host a mini-convention in early September in Minnesota. It will be at the same time as the Republican National Convention -- which is taking place in Saint Paul. Ron Paul has refused to endorse presumptive Republican nominee John McCain -- saying the two differ two much on the issues. Instead, Paul says he will continue to spread his message by working to help elect libertarian-leaning Republicans to public office. ___ ___, The Associated Press.(****END****) ANCHOR VOICE:-------------------------VIDEO PRODUCER:------------------------------V IDEO SOURCE:--------------------------VIDEO APPROVAL:------------------------------V IDEO RESTRICTIONS:--------------------------- -------SCRIPT/WIRE SOURCE:--------------------------------- ---