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He claims to be a libertarian, but he's only an economic libertarian. He's a social conservative. I could never support him.
it amazes me how a socialy liberal viewed person would view the Paul's both as social conservatives...i think if you would research a little deeper on their views, you may be surprised...i know one difference, and a major one, on their social stance is how they believe in the States role, and how most Social issues need to be handled at that level, rather than Federal Gov't overstepping their bounderies. Your voice, in your state would be much more viable, then the current Social Liberal standing in office.
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He has never held any political office whatsoever, and considering the timeline for running for President and the Primaries, he would need to announce his run for President on literally the day he would step on the Senate floor. Not going to happen, not even a remote chance.
sadly, i agree...but he's young (Rand Paul), and refreshing...he'll make some noise leading up to 2012, i don't believe he'll run, but look out in 2016!!
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Never going to happen. He claims to be a libertarian yet he is socially conservative. I also have never heard of him holding an important office.
Initially when I read the title of this thread I though you had accidentally put Rand instead of Ron (Ron Paul is one of the few conservatives I would consider voting for).
read above, please do a little more research on his views...though they may differ from some of your views, he's 100% opposed to Federal Gov't forcing Social restrictions on you.
Why would anyone want someone with "experience" in Washington over someone who doesn't have "experience"?
You do realize that "experience" in Washington means, "how many lobbyists have you sold out to?"
Fresh ideas work better than those Capitol Hill careerist cynics who line their pockets and fool their constituents into re-electing them cycle after cycle after cycle.
He has never held any political office whatsoever, and considering the timeline for running for President and the Primaries, he would need to announce his run for President on literally the day he would step on the Senate floor. Not going to happen, not even a remote chance.
Why would anyone want someone with "experience" in Washington over someone who doesn't have "experience"?
You do realize that "experience" in Washington means, "how many lobbyists have you sold out to?"
Fresh ideas work better than those Capitol Hill careerist cynics who line their pockets and fool their constituents into re-electing them cycle after cycle after cycle.
What we have now is a Congress full of life long "representatives".
The American people need to turn off the flippin' T.V. and pick up a newspaper or study what is going on and pick new blood for Washington in November.
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If he wins a Senate seat in Kentucky then he will be a junior Senator. I know another recent junior Senator who made it to the office of President.
You mean when. I live in Kentucky and he is killing Trey Grayson in the Republican primary and I don't exactly see democrats doing well in November, and especially not in Kentucky.
You mean when. I live in Kentucky and he is killing Trey Grayson in the Republican primary and I don't exactly see democrats doing well in November, and especially not in Kentucky.
Excellent and perhaps I'll see you in Glasgow tomorrow?
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