He was running particularly strong among voters 65 and older.
Since his run for president in 2008, Paul has become the subject of a significant political following among voters.
His support among voters over all was not much less than that.
He ran well among older voters and those who value experience - often the same people.
He had not done well among Jewish voters in 1968.
Among voters under the age of 30, the percentage is even higher, at 56 percent.
Yet the death penalty may be more of an issue among Republican voters.
As we got close to election day, my support went up and down among voters who couldn't decide whether to give me another chance.
He clearly held an edge among voters who care most about conservative issues.
Now the politics of the war seem to be working in his favor among Democratic primary voters.