Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_16 (democrat VARCHAR, sample_size VARCHAR, republican VARCHAR)

### Question ###
Which Democrat was selected in the poll with a sample size smaller than 516 where the Republican chosen was Ron Paul?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT democrat FROM table_name_16 WHERE sample_size < 516 AND republican = "ron paul"