Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul on NBC's Tonight Show Friday took some cheap shots at his opponents.

After saying Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) "hates Muslims," Paul said former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum only talks about "gay people and Muslims" (video follows with commentary):

The Texas Congressman also said Mitt Romney should just be a governor and Newt Gingrich should just try to become Speaker of the House again.

Readers are advised that Paul received a standing ovation when he walked onto the stage to meet host Jay Leno.

*****Update: Bachmann has responded.