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Exclusive: Rand Paul Says Obama Thinks He Can ‘Act Like a King’
Taking a break from campaign stops for fellow Republicans, Sen. Rand Paul was back in Washington, D.C., yesterday to deliver a keynote address at The Heritage Foundation’s semiannual President’s Club meeting. Afterward, in an exclusive interview with The Daily Signal, the Kentucky Republican answered questions on President Obama’s plans to implement administrative amnesty following the…Jackie Anderson -
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8 Highlights From Rand Paul’s Foreign Policy Speech
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., delivered a speech on Thursday outlining his foreign policy philosophy. Paul, widely regarded as a potential 2016 presidential candidate, delivered his remarks at the Center for the National Interest, a non-partisan think-tank. “I want to spell out for you what I believe to be the principles of a national security strategy…Kate Scanlon -
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Rand Paul Explains How GOP Can Win A Third of the Black Vote
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., told Politico that the GOP could win one third of the black vote in 2016 by promoting “criminal-justice reform, school choice and economic empowerment.” In a phone interview with Politico, Paul said: If Republicans have a clue and do this and go out and ask every African-American for their vote, I think…Kate Scanlon -
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With an Eye to 2016, Rand Paul Does Free Eye Surgeries in Guatemala
At a time when some Republicans considering presidential campaigns are trying to show their compassionate sides, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., took on a mission to help the poor a world away. Paul, an ophthalmologist, conducted dozens of eye surgeries at no charge over three days in Salama, Guatemala, joining a team of other doctors from the John A….Josh Siegel -
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Rand Paul’s Confusing Views on Marriage
Where does Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., stand on the issue of marriage? If you go to his own website to find out, you’ll come away empty-handed. Marriage isn’t a category in the list of topics under the “Issues” tab. When you simply search the word “marriage” on Paul’s site you get zero findings. Without a…Genevieve Wood -
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Rand Paul: ‘Big Government Has Been at the Heart of the Problem’ in Ferguson
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., today blasted “big government” in response to the current situation in Ferguson, Mo. In an op-ed published in Time, Paul wrote, “Not surprisingly, big government has been at the heart of the problem.” He continued: “Washington has incentivized the militarization of local police precincts by using federal dollars to help municipal…Katrina Trinko -
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Rand Paul Joins Forfeiture Reform Movement
On Thursday, forfeiture-reform advocates gained a new ally when Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., announced his “Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act” or “FAIR Act,” which takes direct aim at some of the most abuse-prone provisions of federal civil forfeiture law. Federal civil forfeiture laws allow police to seize money and property if they suspect it is…Jason Snead -
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Rand Paul Champions Women’s Rights, Religious Liberty
As news of Meriam Ibrahim Ishag’s temporary release attracted international attention, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., championed religious liberty and women’s rights. Paul spoke today during a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee hearing about the plight of young women, like Ishag, facing religious persecution around the world. Ishag, who is Sudanese, was sentenced to death in May for…Melissa Quinn