Paul draws big crowd in Sandpoint

SANDPOINT (AP) — Ron Paul is highlighting his themes of small government and more individual freedom in his final campaign swing through Idaho.

Paul spoke to about 1,200 supporters in Sandpoint Monday, one day before the Idaho's GOP presidential caucuses. His campaign also has Monday visits in Moscow and Idaho Falls and a rally Tuesday in Nampa.

The Texas congressman is counting on Idaho to deliver his first state victory and he urged the crowd to turn out Tuesday and give him the state's 32 delegates.

Paul said he has the best chance to beat President Obama in November, but he also acknowledged the difficulty he's faced in perceptions he can't win a general election.

Speaking at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, Paul vowed to abolish the Federal Reserve and the federal income tax.