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Rand Paul advisor: He’s already laying the groundwork for a presidential bid

“I think he represents a paradigm shift,” said an adviser to both Pauls who declined to be named so he could discuss a Rand Paul bid more candidly. “He’s the first candidate to represent a new political philosophy since Ronald Reagan was the ideological champion of conservatives.”

According to the adviser, Paul is already laying the groundwork for a potential bid – his team has “already had two meetings” about 2016, and Paul’s recent trip to Israel is further evidence of his aspiration. “You don’t go to Israel like he did,” the adviser said, “unless you’re already exploring some of that territory.”

And at this early stage, the adviser said, Rand Paul is already more viable than his father ever was.

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(Rand’s trip to Israel was reassuring.)

davidk on March 18, 2013 at 8:38 PM

Well, Tokyo Rove did say … “We need more Rand Pauls”.

Let’s see if that big bald liar will put his money where his mouth is and support Paul in 2016.

Somehow – I’m thinking … uhm no.

HondaV65 on March 18, 2013 at 8:38 PM

Ya gotta admit, though, that Rand Paul debating Shrillery would be teh awesome.

Rational Thought on March 18, 2013 at 8:45 PM

Good.

joekenha on March 18, 2013 at 8:48 PM

Rand needs to build a campaign around going after corporate welfare and cronyism. It will resonate strongly with people the same way his filibuster did.

commodore on March 18, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Rand Paul is already setting the narrative. Now Obama is planning a trip to Israel. Wishes he could go incognito: http://twitchy.com/2013/03/14/president-obama-reveals-secret-fantasy-tour-tel-aviv-wearing-fake-mustache/

Obama wishes for more, wait for it:

Mitch Ginsburg @MitchGins

Obama says he wishes he could “put on a fake mustache” and go to a bar in tel aviv and talk with people.. Lack of freedom, he said, chafes
6:42 PM – 14 Mar 13

davidk on March 18, 2013 at 9:06 PM

Ya gotta admit, though, that Rand Paul debating Shrillery would be teh awesome.

Rational Thought on March 18, 2013 at 8:45 PM

I’ve not seen him get flummoxed yet, he seems very capable of quick draw answers…I like what I’ve seen, but like most, I’m a little concerned about his fathers baggage being tied around his neck…

Tim Zank on March 18, 2013 at 9:13 PM

Rand Paul has a lot to offer – HE SHOULD RUN.

This is awesome …

Senator Rand Paul Introduces the ‘Life at Conception Act’

http://www.paul.senate.gov/files/documents/LCA.pdf

Senator Paul introduced S.583, a bill that would implement equal protection under the 14th Amendment for the right to life of each born and unborn human. This legislation does not amend or interpret the Constitution, but simply relies on the 14th Amendment, which specifically authorizes Congress to enforce its provisions.

Pork-Chop on March 18, 2013 at 9:14 PM

If groundwork = spam, then yes, he is. My facebook, my twitter timeline, my email… 4 more years of Paul spam. I’m thrilled.

Connie on March 18, 2013 at 9:18 PM

If groundwork = spam, then yes, he is. My facebook, my twitter timeline, my email… 4 more years of Paul spam. I’m thrilled.

Connie on March 18, 2013 at 9:18 PM

Oh boo hoo. We’re getting very tired of political robocalls and not one of them are from Rand.

MelonCollie on March 18, 2013 at 11:10 PM

The left will not be able to say that he has no experience for the job. That ship sailed when Obama was first elected prezzy…

Logus on March 18, 2013 at 11:19 PM