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bemildred

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3. Rand Paul for president? Why else is he in Iowa?

Sat May 11, 2013, 10:18 AM

May 2013

He hasn’t announced it as such, but Sen. Rand Paul is taking major steps to launch a 2016 presidential bid.

This weekend he’s in Iowa, to be followed by trips to New Hampshire and South Carolina – early and important states in the Republican race to choose a nominee.

Like his father before him – retired US Rep. Ron Paul (R) of Texas, who ran for the White House three times – Sen. Paul of Kentucky leans libertarian, which raises two important questions about his future:

Can he generate the enthusiastic, loyal following his father did over the years – mostly younger idealists geared to flood the primary/caucus season?

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2013/0511/Rand-Paul-for-president-Why-else-is-he-in-Iowa

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Rand Paul expresses desire to abet treason Thor_MN May 2013 #1

He is probably trying to protect himself and his cronies. nt bemildred May 2013 #2

Rand Paul for president? Why else is he in Iowa? bemildred May 2013 #3

Haven't we had enough of the Pauls already? mbperrin May 2013 #4

One man holds up 2 dozen treaties because the vast majority of his fellow Senators bemildred May 2013 #5

Yes, all too true. I do think more movies should be made with mbperrin May 2013 #6

Funny you mention that, I've been slogging my way through Plutarch lately. bemildred May 2013 #7