Rand Paul has an opponent.

[kentuck]

http://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article56605288.html#wgt=trending

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Lexington Mayor Jim Gray filed Tuesday morning to run for the U.S. Senate as a Democrat, declaring his bid to unseat Republican Rand Paul on the day of Kentucky’s filing deadline.

Gray, 62, told the Herald-Leader on Monday night that he decided to challenge Paul last week and that he “absolutely” thinks he can win despite the state’s rightward lurch and widespread disapproval of President Barack Obama.

“I feel like that there’s an environment in Washington that’s toxic, and people across the country, and including Kentucky, are looking for alternatives,” Gray said.

Gray is chairman of Gray Construction, a successful family business, and was elected to his second four-year term as mayor in 2014. He said both experiences have taught him “that leading isn’t just about talking — you’ve got to listen as well.”

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[Renew Deal]

1. I thought I heard last night he has 9 opponents

7 Dems and 2 republicans

[get the red out]

2. I love Mayor Gray

I have been privileged to get to vote for him twice for Mayor of Lexington.

[RussBLib]

3. it's about time

I was totally blown away when I heard last week that not one Dem had signed up to challenge Rand Paul for his US Senate seat. It's kinda hard to "take back the Senate" when you don't even run any candidates!