GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul to address Oct. 5 luncheon

Texas Rep. Ron Paul, who is campaigning for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, will address a National Press Club luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Paul is often referred to as the "intellectual godfather" of the Tea Party movement.

Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with the speech beginning at 1 p.m. and ending at 2 p.m. The event is limited to National Press Club members and their guests.

Tickets cost $18 for Club members and $29 for their guests. To reserve tickets, please e-mail [email protected] or call 202-662-7501. Tickets must be paid for at time of reservation.

To submit a question in advance, put PAUL in the subject line and email to [email protected] before 11 a.m. on the day of the luncheon.

Upcoming Luncheons:

Aug. 19 - Gary Johnson, candidate for GOP presidential nomination

Aug. 30 - Sec. Hilda Solis, Secretary of Labor

Sept. 6 - Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor

Oct. 13. - Sec. Ray LaHood, Secretary of Transportation

Nov. 3 - Tom Brokaw, author and former NBC anchor