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Rand Paul to Media: Ask Democrats If It’s ‘OK to Kill 7-Pound Baby’
In one of his first campaign stops as an official presidential candidate, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., was asked about his views on abortion legislation. Paul told reporters, “Why don’t we ask the DNC [Democratic National Committee]: Is it OK to kill a 7-pound baby in the uterus?” During an interview with the Associated Press, Paul…Kate Scanlon -
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Rand Paul’s Vision for America in 14 Sound Bites
Sen. Rand Paul announced his 2016 presidential campaign Tuesday in Louisville, Ky. The Daily Signal pulled together these 14 sound bites from his speech. (All clips are muted; click the speaker button in the lower right to hear audio.) A return to prosperity Opportunity and hope are slipping away We must name our enemy A…Ben Howe -
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Former Congressman on Rand Paul: ‘Has Done Things I Haven’t Seen a Republican Candidate Do’
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—J.C. Watts , the former Oklahoma congressman, was on hand today for Sen. Rand Paul’s big announcement that he’s running for president. Watts, the college quarterback turned GOP lawmaker, is endorsing the Kentucky Republican and told The Daily Signal in an interview: “I can surely tell you that he has done things that I have not seen…David Brody -
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How Rand Paul ‘Tricks’ His Wife Into Letting Him Run for Office
One of Rand Paul’s biggest attributes on the campaign trail will be his wife, Kelley Paul. She’s well spoken, classy and has more of a softer side that should play well in places likes Iowa and South Carolina. The Daily Signal spoke to both Kelley and Rand Paul at their home in Bowling Green two…David Brody -
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Watch Live: Rand Paul Announces Presidential Bid
Watch as Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky announces his bid to run for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. Paul is the second Republican to officially launch a campaign, after Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas did so in late March.Daily Signal Staff -
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These 36 Photos of Rand Paul Prove He’s Not Your Average GOP Contender
Always donning millennial-approved Ray Ban sunglasses, seems to prefer turtlenecks to neck ties, not afraid to wear baseball pants to deliver a speech … meet Rand Paul, the latest Republican to announce his official presidential run. A United States senator since 2011, Paul has been vocal over everything from drones, to the National Security Agency,…Kelsey Lucas -
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‘I Am Who I Am’: 3 Questions for Rand Paul
The Daily Signal sent three questions to Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., and he provided his answers by email over the weekend. “Most Americans have fallen victim to an overzealous federal government.” —@RandPaul Paul’s reply to the second question previews a slogan—Defeat the Washington Machine, Restore the American Dream—he was set to unveil Tuesday in Louisville in announcing he will seek…Ken McIntyre -
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Rand Paul Begins a Campaign for President With ‘Guts’ and ‘Gray Cells’
John Gaskin wasn’t sure what to expect when he heard a U.S. senator wanted to meet privately with local activists, educators and pastors to talk about the concerns of black residents during the unrest in Ferguson, Mo. Gaskin, a college student and youth organizer who was born in Ferguson 22 years ago, set up the…Ken McIntyre -
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Rand Paul: Democrats Taking African-American Vote ‘For Granted’
In a video clip you won’t see anywhere else, Sen. Rand Paul tells a group of pastors that the Democrat Party is taking African-American voters for granted. “There’s an eagerness for someone to meet with them,” Paul, R-Ky., said. “The Democrats have completely taken this whole body of voters for granted.” When talking about a…David Brody -
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Rand Paul’s ‘Tech-Savvy’ Austin Adventure
Capping a weekend in Austin, Texas designed to advance his credibility with young techies, Sen. Rand Paul today opened what he describes as a “tech-oriented office” in Capital Factory, that city’s trendy technology incubator. Paul’s Austin tech office, spokesman Sergio Gor said, “will center on digital engagement and product innovation.” “I don’t want the government…Ken McIntyre -
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Rand Paul Tops CPAC Straw Poll for Third Year; Scott Walker Places Second
For the third straight year, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., won the presidential preference straw poll of attendees at the Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC. In results announced at about 5:15 p.m., Paul rolled up 26 percent of the vote to top the field of 17 possible Republican candidates for president next year. CPAC officials said he was…Ken McIntyre -
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Why John Bolton Hopes Rand Paul ‘Gets Redemption’ on Foreign Policy
National security needs to be at the forefront of the 2016 election, John Bolton told The Daily Signal at CPAC. “After six years of not paying attention, we have a lot of work to do,” said the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. The possible 2016 contender also had harsh words for Sen. Rand…Daily Signal Staff -
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Rand Paul: ‘Defend the Whole Bill of Rights’
The way to win more voters to the Republican banner is to guard “the whole Bill of Rights,” not just the Second Amendment, Sen. Rand Paul told an enthusiastic crowd of conservatives this afternoon. “We have to defend the whole Bill of Rights.”-@SenRandPaul at #CPAC2015 Democratic and independent voters too often identify the GOP with…Ken McIntyre -
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Rand Paul Slams Federal Reserve’s Secrecy, Reintroduces Bill to ‘Audit the Fed’
Sen. Rand Paul is reviving his push to audit the Federal Reserve. The Kentucky Republican and presumptive 2016 presidential candidate said he wants to bring several of the Fed’s monetary activities under congressional oversight. In a statement released Monday, Paul said it was time to end the secrecy behind the Fed. He believes an audit…Ben Smith -
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Congressman Who Voted for Rand Paul as Speaker to Give Tea Party Response
Curt Clawson, a congressman from Florida’s 19th district who assumed office in 2014, has been selected by Tea Party Express to rebut the president’s State of the Union. Very honored to accept the opportunity from @TeaPartyExpress to give a response to the SOTU and offer real solutions for America’s future. — Rep. Curt Clawson (@RepCurtClawson)…Ben Smith -
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Rand Paul on Mitt Romney’s 2016 Run: ‘It’s Time for Some Fresh Blood’
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney doesn’t have the support of Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul as he explores a presidential bid. In an exclusive interview with The Daily Signal today, Paul dismissed Romney’s possible third run and said that Romney had previously failed to “attract a big enough constituency to win.” “I think he’s had his…Melissa Quinn -
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Rand Paul Celebrates Festivus With List of Grievances, Hints at 2016
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., took to Twitter today in his second annual “airing of grievances” in celebration of “Seinfeld’s” trademark holiday, Festivus. HAPPY FESTIVUS! May ur pole be straight, ur feats be strong & your grievances be few. With love from the Costanzas – Frank, Estelle, George — jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) December 23, 2014 The…Natalie Johnson -
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Marco Rubio, Rand Paul Duke It Out Over Cuba Policy
President Obama’s new Cuba policy is sparking heated debate among potential 2016 contenders, escalating today following Sen. Marco Rubio’s attack on Sen. Rand Paul’s opposing position. The Florida senator, whose parents came to America from Cuba, told Megyn Kelly last night that Paul “has no idea what he’s talking about” regarding Cuba. Rubio was referring…Natalie Johnson -
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Rand Paul on Ferguson: ‘I Mostly Blame Politicians’
Sen. Rand Paul castigated politicians in an op-ed today about the unrest in Ferguson, Mo. “In the search for culpability for the tragedy in Ferguson, I mostly blame politicians,” wrote the Kentucky Republican in Time. “Michael Brown’s death and the suffocation of Eric Garner in New York for selling untaxed cigarettes indicate something is wrong…Katrina Trinko -
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Rand Paul: ‘Dumb’ Focus on Voter ID Could Squander GOP’s ‘Huge Opportunity’ to Win Black Voters
Sen. Rand Paul today said it would be a “dumb idea” for Republicans to focus on voter ID laws because doing so would turn off black voters, whom the GOP has a “huge opportunity” to attract. Appearing on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” the Kentucky Republican and likely presidential candidate stressed that he supports requiring identification to vote…Josh Siegel