U.S. Representative Ron Paul is old. He’s so old, his memory is probably in black and white. A guy his age should be retired, playing chess, or relaxing on a beach inFlorida.

But Ron Paul is working his butt off.

He’s 76, and yet he travels the country relentlessly, running for president for the third time.  He holds his own at the podium, yelling for a revolution like a hippie from the 60’s.

Despite this, the Texan has energized—and gained—young voters at a time when many people under 30 are turned off from politics.

Paul’s reputation for attracting young voters is so pronounced that supporters say it’s sometimes rare to see older adults at his rallies. Many times, the folks in the loud cheering sections at his events are called simply “the kids.”

He’s a Constitutionalist, which means that he doesn’t think there should be any government besides the Constitution. Obviously, with times constantly changing, this is an extreme position, but one that he has never wavered from and speaks openly and comfortably about.

Why? Because he’s painfully direct.

He speaks his mind and never wavers from his opinions, which makes him the most genuine and firm Republican candidate.

Politics are tough to understand sometimes, but Paul is somehow able to reel in the young voters because he has the spirit of a punk rock musician inside an AARP body. Sure, he’s kind of like a wacky neighbor, and he has an unusual political background, but he’s smart and inspiring, and he’s more honest than anyone else in the race.

That’s why he should have quit politics a long time ago.