Carol Paul

Carolyn "Carol" Paul (born Carolyn Wells on February 29, 1936) is a retired secretary. Her husband, Ron Paul, is a 10-term U.S. Congressman, and a candidate for the Republican nomination in the 2008 presidential election.

Education and family
Carol Paul grew up as a young child in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, her hometown, but later moved to Athens, Ohio to attend Ohio University. She graduated in 1956 with an Associate's degree in secretarial studies. That same year, Ron Paul proposed to her during a picnic before his senior year at Gettysburg College. The couple were wed on February 1, 1957 at Dormont Presbyterian Church in the company of 300 guests.

They are parents to five children, Ronnie Paul, Lori Paul-Pyeatt, Rand Paul, Robert Paul, snd Joy Paul-LeBlanc who were all baptized Episcopalian. They are also grandparents to eighteen grandchildren and a great-grandparent to one great-grandchild.

Political activities
During many events in 2007 and 2008, Carol has joined her husband on his nationwide campaign trail. Carol can often be seen standing closely over the shoulder of her husband during his campaign speeches in support of his presidential run.

Carol has stated that "it pains heart to hear husband booed or criticized by rivals during debates" but "takes pride in his attitude".

Carol put together a list of recipes and photos from the large Paul family into a cookbook, originally for 14th district constituents. The book reached five editions and inspired a family "Recipe of the Week" on Paul's Congressional campaign website.

Health
Carol was hospitalized for a pre-existing heart condition on August 11, 2007 shortly before the voting for the Ames Straw Poll had began. Carol reportedly had experienced an irregular heartbeat that morning and her heart rate had dropped dangerously low. After a cardiogram, her condition stabilized and the following morning she underwent surgery to have a pace maker implanted and succesfully recovered immediately after.

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