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Matt Collins
02-26-2009, 08:28 PM
After several phone and e-mail conversations with Dr. Rand Paul in the last couple days he has made it clear that he is indeed considering running for Senate in 2010!

Dr. Rand Paul is son of current Congressman and 2008 Republican Presidential candidate Dr. Ron Paul of Texas.


Dr. Rand Paul lives in Kentucky and is currently weighing his options. Rand has mentioned the two major factors in his forming of an exploratory committee:

"much hinges on whether [Senator] Bunning runs [again]. It is very unlikely that I would oppose him."

and

"AP in KY is writing a story tonight (2/26) that should be online tomorrow (2/27). I want to see what kind of legs the story gets and begin to filter my interest out online"...[I want to] "gauge the interest out on the internet among our folks"



Dr. Rand Paul is an ophthalmologist in Bowling Green, KY.
His website is:
http://randpaulmd.com (http://randpaulmd.com/)


This is a speech Rand Paul delivered in May 2008 to a group in Louisville, KY:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jUX4XM28xQ





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JoshLowry
02-26-2009, 08:31 PM
Chat it up at www.RandPaulForums.com

;)

ItsTime
02-26-2009, 08:32 PM
what are his chances to win? Who is he up against? What is there past? My father and I were just talking on the phone about this last night. Saying that Rand should run for SOMETHING!

ItsTime
02-26-2009, 08:32 PM
Chat it up at www.RandPaulForums.com

;)

redirect?

JoshLowry
02-26-2009, 08:33 PM
redirect?

Woops. Yea, it should point here shortly. :o

StudentForPaul08
02-26-2009, 08:35 PM
Two articles came out about this here (http://www.14wfie.com/global/story.asp?s=9914862) and here (http://www.wxix.com/Global/story.asp?S=9914824).

Wow, this caught me so off guard

:eek:

heath.whiteaker
02-26-2009, 08:45 PM
I look forward to Rand's run. I think it will be great for the movement.

ihsv
02-26-2009, 08:47 PM
Jim Bunning and Mitch McConnell are our current senators.

MRoCkEd
02-26-2009, 08:49 PM
Schiff 2010
Paul 2010

swatmc
02-26-2009, 08:51 PM
Rand Paul running for the senate? That's a damn fine idea if you ask me. ;)

Captain America
02-26-2009, 08:51 PM
Rand, Peter, Andrew for Senate!

Bruehound
02-26-2009, 08:54 PM
Isn't Senator Hutchinson up in Texas in 2010? Then the plot really thickens. President Johnson will need some solid allies in the Senate.

Sen. Rand Paul
Sen. Ron Paul
Sen Schiff
Sen. Napolitano

muzzled dogg
02-26-2009, 09:11 PM
good shit

Matt Collins
02-26-2009, 09:12 PM
News stories:


http://www.wztv.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.ky/3d8fe9d2-www.fox17.com.shtml


http://kyprogress.blogspot.com/2009/02/ron-pauls-son-may-run-for-senate-from.html

(http://www.wztv.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.ky/3d8fe9d2-www.fox17.com.shtml)

satchelmcqueen
02-26-2009, 09:14 PM
YES!!

and this is where it starts. again!

Go Rand.

cindy25
02-26-2009, 09:15 PM
Jim Bunning is vulnerable

voytechs
02-26-2009, 09:17 PM
Only 49 more CFL based senators and neocons are powerless.

Epic
02-26-2009, 09:19 PM
Bunning better not run....

Matt Collins
02-26-2009, 09:21 PM
Jim Bunning is vulnerableRand won't run against Bunning.

psywarrior13
02-26-2009, 09:22 PM
http://images.art.com/images/-/The-Simpsons---Mr-Burns-Excellent--C11749617.jpeg

ClayTrainor
02-26-2009, 09:31 PM
awesome!

First senate then,

Paul / Paul 2012 :D

tangent4ronpaul
02-26-2009, 09:34 PM
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lets get Rand in the oval office (eventually)

This is but a stepping stone.

-t

Matt Collins
02-26-2009, 09:34 PM
Someone PLEASE start a petition here:
http://www.petitiononline.com/petition.html

tangent4ronpaul
02-26-2009, 09:48 PM
Woops. Yea, it should point here shortly. :o

Shouldn't we have a new sub-forum for his run?

-t

JoshLowry
02-26-2009, 09:49 PM
Shouldn't we have a new sub-forum for his run?

-t

Yea, will do that soon. :)

Talking changes over with Bryan.

Matt Collins
02-26-2009, 09:54 PM
Just posted on Hannity's forum. We'll see how long it lasts:
http://forums.hannity.com/showthread.php?t=1336361


;):D

torchbearer
02-26-2009, 09:55 PM
Rand and Schiff in Senate!

FrankRep
02-26-2009, 10:08 PM
KY: Ron Paul's son considering Senate race

http://www.14wfie.com/global/story.asp?s=9914862

nate895
02-26-2009, 10:09 PM
Bunning is weak anyway, Rand Paul should run in any circumstance.

nate895
02-26-2009, 10:10 PM
Only 49 more CFL based senators and neocons are powerless.

No, 41 more from 0. Then we can filibuster all day long and they can do jack shit about it.

CUnknown
02-26-2009, 10:22 PM
Go Rand!!!!!!!!

Imperial
02-26-2009, 10:26 PM
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/6283733.html

Its on the AP news feed.

BTW, who ever said Kay Bailey being up in 2010. The answer is no; she is actually up in 2012. However, the question is for her run for governor. She may or may not resign the senate to campaign, and in the event she does the timing is just as significant.

As of now, we don't know if there will be a special election before the gubernatorial race or after, or if she will retain the seat in light of the feared Democratic super-majority.

jdmyprez_deo_vindice
02-26-2009, 10:27 PM
Let's get to work folks... let's make sure that he knows that people from across the country will support him. I am down for some weekends in KY to help spread the message!

nate895
02-26-2009, 10:29 PM
Where does Rand live again? I think he lives right around the area where my grandfather grew up.

JoshLowry
02-26-2009, 10:30 PM
Bowling Green according to the AP article.

Matt Collins
02-26-2009, 10:35 PM
Where does Rand live again? I think he lives right around the area where my grandfather grew up.

His medical practice is
1332 Andrea Street
Bowling Green, KY
http://www.randpaulmd.com/




Here is a map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=bowling+green,+ky&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=y3GnSezgLovltgfvre35Dw&ll=36.888408,-86.275635&spn=4.305154,9.887695&z=7&iwloc=addr

nate895
02-26-2009, 10:37 PM
His medical practice is
1332 Andrea Street
Bowling Green, KY
http://www.randpaulmd.com/




Here is a map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=bowling+green,+ky&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=y3GnSezgLovltgfvre35Dw&ll=36.888408,-86.275635&spn=4.305154,9.887695&z=7&iwloc=addr

Looks like it is about 80 miles from where he grew up. He grew up in Monticello, KY.

Indy4Chng
02-26-2009, 10:50 PM
Why would we want to get rid of the only good senator (Bunning)... he should move to a better state.

nate895
02-26-2009, 10:51 PM
Why would we want to get rid of the only good senator (Bunning)... he should move to a better state.

He isn't that great, and he is really weak.

UtahApocalypse
02-26-2009, 11:24 PM
I can get behind this 110% :)

UtahApocalypse
02-26-2009, 11:30 PM
Why would we want to get rid of the only good senator (Bunning)... he should move to a better state.

Just saw this.....


Bunning voted for the 2008 Stimulus (remember that $150,000,000,000 redistribution of wealth that was supposed to fix the economy?)...

Anti Federalist
02-26-2009, 11:32 PM
I'm in for $2300 if he does.

Kotin
02-26-2009, 11:39 PM
I'm in for $2300 if he does.

+ 1

Jeremy
02-26-2009, 11:44 PM
+ 1

+ 2

TheTyke
02-27-2009, 12:08 AM
Mitch McConnell is like the King in Kentucky. He has vast political influence (over both parties) and if you remember, was urging all the Republicans to vote for the bank bailout. Bunning stood up against it, and called it what it was. Since then, I understand McConnell has been taking shots at Bunning, about him having Alzheimer's and rot like that, and trying to find a good little neocon to replace him. Bunning certainly does not agree with us on a lot of points, but he is one of very few people to come out against the Federal Reserve like Ron Paul has.

Based on what I've seen, I'd guess if Bunning ran again he'd have a better chance than Rand, being well known, not pegged as an RP-Republican in a hostile state, and having a lot of name recognition. In addition to him supporting us on the Fed issue, I imagine this is why Rand wouldn't want to run against him.

That said, if Rand does run... I will have someone I really believe in to support! I've met him and his wife on several occasions - not the least of which was our district convention, where they wouldn't let him speak. He seems cut from the same cloth as his dad. :)

AJ Antimony
02-27-2009, 12:08 AM
Why would we want to get rid of the only good senator (Bunning)... he should move to a better state.

The sources are saying Rand would only run if Bunning dropped out. So we wouldn't be getting rid of him.

And two, Rand > Bunning

ClayTrainor
02-27-2009, 12:32 AM
Off topic but, Did Ron Paul name Rand Paul after Ayn Rand?

anaconda
02-27-2009, 12:34 AM
Great. Let's get him AND Schiff in the senate. Let's money bomb the crap out of both of them.

nate895
02-27-2009, 12:36 AM
Off topic but, Did Ron Paul name Rand Paul after Ayn Rand?

His full first name is "Randall," he just goes by "Rand."

ClayTrainor
02-27-2009, 12:37 AM
His full first name is "Randall," he just goes by "Rand."

ahhh ic...


A Nice coincidence indeed :cool:

Matt Collins
02-27-2009, 12:44 AM
Off topic but, Did Ron Paul name Rand Paul after Ayn Rand?
No it's a common misconception, but it's not a bad misconception ;)

qwerty
02-27-2009, 01:49 AM
After several phone and e-mail conversations with Dr. Rand Paul in the last couple days he has made it clear that he is indeed considering running for Senate in 2010!

Dr. Rand Paul is son of current Congressman and 2008 Republican Presidential candidate Dr. Ron Paul of Texas.


Dr. Rand Paul lives in Kentucky and is currently weighing his options. Rand has mentioned the two major factors in his forming of an exploratory committee:

"much hinges on whether [Senator] Bunning runs [again]. It is very unlikely that I would oppose him."

and

"AP in KY is writing a story tonight (2/26) that should be online tomorrow (2/27). I want to see what kind of legs the story gets and begin to filter my interest out online"...[I want to] "gauge the interest out on the internet among our folks"



Dr. Rand Paul is an ophthalmologist in Bowling Green, KY.
His website is:
http://randpaulmd.com (http://randpaulmd.com/)


This is a speech Rand Paul delivered in May 2008 to a group in Louisville, KY:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jUX4XM28xQ





WILL YOU SUPPORT RAND PAUL FOR SENATE 2010?
TAKE THE POLL HERE:
http://www.micropoll.com/akira/mpresult/549420-143857




DIGG IT:
http://digg.com/politics/Dr_Rand_Paul_considers_2010_Senate_run


Join the DRAFT RAND FOR CONGRESS Facebook group here:
http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?ref=mb#/group.php?gid=7017643253


View the Campaign for Liberty blog here:
http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=12058


View the DailyPaul.com post here:
http://www.dailypaul.com/node/84360




.


AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE !



:cool:

BenIsForRon
02-27-2009, 02:34 AM
Count me in the "Holy shit, fuckin run dude this is awesome!" column. And what is so great about Senator Bunning?

MRoCkEd
02-27-2009, 07:28 AM
Great. Let's get him AND Schiff in the senate. Let's money bomb the crap out of both of them.
oh man if they both run i'm going to be poor! ;)

Arklatex
02-27-2009, 09:28 AM
I would support a senator Rand Paul.

RevolutionSD
02-27-2009, 10:33 AM
Not to be a downer, but I don't get why grabbing a senate seat is going to move the ball of liberty forward. It's inherently a corrupt organization, so getting 1 or 2 libertarians in there really does nothing for our cause.

In fact, it may even be worse for us- this is an endorsement of the idea that we NEED government, when in fact the idea of government itself goes against the Philosophy of Liberty.

ItsTime
02-27-2009, 10:39 AM
Not to be a downer, but I don't get why grabbing a senate seat is going to move the ball of liberty forward. It's inherently a corrupt organization, so getting 1 or 2 libertarians in there really does nothing for our cause.

In fact, it may even be worse for us- this is an endorsement of the idea that we NEED government, when in fact the idea of government itself goes against the Philosophy of Liberty.

:rolleyes:

Jeremy
02-27-2009, 10:45 AM
Not to be a downer, but I don't get why grabbing a senate seat is going to move the ball of liberty forward. It's inherently a corrupt organization, so getting 1 or 2 libertarians in there really does nothing for our cause.

In fact, it may even be worse for us- this is an endorsement of the idea that we NEED government, when in fact the idea of government itself goes against the Philosophy of Liberty.

If Ron Paul wasn't in the House because of your reasoning we wouldn't even be talking about this.

qwerty
02-27-2009, 10:45 AM
Not to be a downer, but I don't get why grabbing a senate seat is going to move the ball of liberty forward. It's inherently a corrupt organization, so getting 1 or 2 libertarians in there really does nothing for our cause.

In fact, it may even be worse for us- this is an endorsement of the idea that we NEED government, when in fact the idea of government itself goes against the Philosophy of Liberty.

No, it would give us MUCH more publicity to our ideas and would show even more that Freedom is popular.

I really canīt see ANYTHING negative in this...

RevolutionSD
02-27-2009, 10:48 AM
No it's a common misconception, but it's not a bad misconception ;)

I always believed the misconception!
Although, Ron Paul said in that youtube video that although he was influenced by Ayn Rand, he found her too militant. He's right about that. She wanted to use the military to destroy communist states!

georgiaboy
02-27-2009, 10:50 AM
I really canīt see ANYTHING negative in this...

qft

RevolutionSD
02-27-2009, 10:51 AM
No, it would give us MUCH more publicity to our ideas and would show even more that Freedom is popular.

I really canīt see ANYTHING negative in this...

I agree about the publicity, but it's misguided. Freedom is ultimately not going to be achieved through politics. If we were to get 100% libertarians in the Senate, why even have a senate? In the Philosophy of Liberty, nobody can represent you besides yourself- so the idea of representative government is already going against this principle.

Aratus
02-27-2009, 10:51 AM
i agree! Rand Paul SHOULD run! he has a quiet, softspoken style that may
fit Kentucky like a silken glove! his views also would dovetail with many of
the historic figures associated with this great state! i am really psyched!!!

RevolutionSD
02-27-2009, 10:52 AM
If Ron Paul wasn't in the House because of your reasoning we wouldn't even be talking about this.

And where has all our talking got us thus far?

qwerty
02-27-2009, 11:00 AM
I agree about the publicity, but it's misguided. Freedom is ultimately not going to be achieved through politics. If we were to get 100% libertarians in the Senate, why even have a senate? In the Philosophy of Liberty, nobody can represent you besides yourself- so the idea of representative government is already going against this principle.

I donīt think that itīs misguided, cause itīs the PEOPLES voice that matters in the elections. When people like Rand will get elected, itīs a clear voice from the people what they think. It will be the political turning point when we get enough people in, cause rest of the politicians will also start talking like the ones who will get elected. Politicians eventually MUST listen people to get elected.

“A politician will do anything to keep his job - even become a patriot”

-- William Randolph

I think we must work in the system to change the system, so getting our people elected would be the best way to have REAL CHANGE!

Jeremy
02-27-2009, 11:03 AM
I agree about the publicity, but it's misguided. Freedom is ultimately not going to be achieved through politics. If we were to get 100% libertarians in the Senate, why even have a senate? In the Philosophy of Liberty, nobody can represent you besides yourself- so the idea of representative government is already going against this principle.

Haha. People who use the argument fail on every level. If it wasn't for politics (Ron Paul), I and most people here wouldn't have been converted to liberty.

HOLLYWOOD
02-27-2009, 11:10 AM
Jim Bunning and Mitch McConnell are our current senators.

I am so sorry... when will we see Jerryatric Park 5 staring those 2 fossils?

Rand Paul stated he will run but the gist of it all... Jim Bunning is NOT retiring, Jim Bunning is going to run in 2010, and Rand won't run for the Seante seat, unless Bunning is out.

The bright side, the RNC/GOP wants Bunning out. Bunning , for some reason is hated by both parties.

Bunning has narrowly won the 2 previous Senate campaign, so he'll probably lose this next one and he truly doesn't care about anyone but himself.

Rand should run against him in the Kentucky primary race. Aren't we tired of these fossils that only care about themselves?

TruthisTreason
02-27-2009, 11:50 AM
Run Rand run!

Matt Collins
02-27-2009, 01:11 PM
Not to be a downer, but I don't get why grabbing a senate seat is going to move the ball of liberty forward. It's inherently a corrupt organization, so getting 1 or 2 libertarians in there really does nothing for our cause.
Bully pulpit.


A Senator is 1/100. A Congressman is 1/535. It's MUCH harder to ignore a sitting Senator than a sitting Congressman.



In fact, it may even be worse for us- this is an endorsement of the idea that we NEED government, when in fact the idea of government itself goes against the Philosophy of Liberty.Again you are confusing anarchy with libertarianism.

Matt Collins
02-27-2009, 01:12 PM
If we were to get 100% libertarians in the Senate, why even have a senate?
You are confusing libertarianism with anarchy. The two are NOT one in the same.

Matt Collins
02-27-2009, 01:18 PM
I am so sorry... when will we see Jerryatric Park 5 staring those 2 fossils?


http://www.diva-jax.com/photos/TO9BEA_x007E_1.gif


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3127/2863157017_9a2a4d9fb2.jpg?v=0




Rand Paul stated he will run but the gist of it all... Jim Bunning is NOT retiring, Jim Bunning is going to run in 2010There are rumors to the contrary. But who really knows.







The bright side, the RNC/GOP wants Bunning out. I don't think they'll like Rand much better though ;)


Rand should run against him in the Kentucky primary race. Aren't we tired of these fossils that only care about themselves?I think either Rand respects Bunning or doesn't think he can win against him. Or maybe a combination of both.

brandon
02-27-2009, 01:34 PM
Bully pulpit.


A Senator is 1/100. A Congressman is 1/535. It's MUCH harder to ignore a sitting Senator than a sitting Congressman.


And senators can filibuster!

It's okay to philosophically be an anarchist yet pragmatically support politicians in our current system.

anaconda
02-27-2009, 01:49 PM
Not to be a downer, but I don't get why grabbing a senate seat is going to move the ball of liberty forward. It's inherently a corrupt organization, so getting 1 or 2 libertarians in there really does nothing for our cause.

In fact, it may even be worse for us- this is an endorsement of the idea that we NEED government, when in fact the idea of government itself goes against the Philosophy of Liberty.

Two people in the Senate speaking LOUD AND CLEAR to the People while exposing the corruption from within their organization...What could be better! And those two will likely be in agreement with one another. It will be like this mini coalition of integrity that the People will look to.

anaconda
02-27-2009, 01:50 PM
Maybe RP should run for Senate in Texas. Why not? Then we could have THREE!

gls
02-27-2009, 01:55 PM
Maybe RP should run for Senate in Texas. Why not? Then we could have THREE!

He actually tried that back in 1984, even giving up his House seat to do so, but was (obviously) defeated in the GOP primary by Phil Gramm.

The world would likely be a much better place if he had won that race.

anaconda
02-27-2009, 02:01 PM
He actually tried that back in 1984, even giving up his House seat to do so, but was (obviously) defeated in the GOP primary by Phil Gramm.

The world would likely be a much better place if he had won that race.

I know, but that was 1984. Why not run again? He's way more popular now and the political conditions are optimal.

devil21
02-27-2009, 04:57 PM
Looks like this is starting to build some steam. Bunning is open to meeting with Rand about the seat!

http://www.wxix.com/Global/story.asp?S=9920343



Associated Press - February 27, 2009 5:44 PM ET

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning says he is willing to meet with Rand Paul, son of U.S. Rep. and former Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul of Texas, to discuss his re-election campaign.

Paul is a Bowling Green eye surgeon who expressed interest in Bunning's race on Thursday. He said he would consider running in Bunning's place or assisting Bunning if he stays in.

Bunning said in a statement Friday that he is running for re-election. But he said he'd be happy to meet with anyone who wants to join his "winning team."

Bunning has won election to the Senate twice, both times by razor-thin margins, and some Republican leaders, fearing he lacks the political muscle to survive a third challenge, are sending not-so-subtle messages that they want the 77-year-old sports icon to retire.

Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. (Fuck you AP)

torchbearer
02-27-2009, 04:58 PM
If Bunning votes the Ron Paul line, he can join the winning team.

TruthisTreason
02-27-2009, 05:05 PM
Looks like this is starting to build some steam. Bunning is open to meeting with Rand about the seat!

http://www.wxix.com/Global/story.asp?S=9920343

Interesting.

itshappening
02-27-2009, 09:53 PM
I think the political climate in 2010 will help Bunning win easily anyway.

Matt Collins
02-27-2009, 10:48 PM
I think the political climate in 2010 will help Bunning win easily anyway.But will Bunning run again? That's the question.

emazur
02-27-2009, 10:54 PM
But will Bunning run again? That's the question.

there are rumors that Bunning is looking to resign before 2010:
http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090227/NEWS01/90227025/-1/NLETTER05?source=nletter-breakingnews

spotics
02-28-2009, 01:43 AM
there are rumors that Bunning is looking to resign before 2010:
http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090227/NEWS01/90227025/-1/NLETTER05?source=nletter-breakingnews

Take it from a Kentuckian, don't believe everything you read in The Communist Urinal.

reduen
02-28-2009, 09:26 AM
Isn't Senator Hutchinson up in Texas in 2010? Then the plot really thickens. President Johnson will need some solid allies in the Senate.

Sen. Rand Paul
Sen. Ron Paul
Sen Schiff
Sen. Napolitano

Music to my ears......!:cool:

trey4sports
02-28-2009, 01:24 PM
im not getting my hopes up, i think bunning will run again

HOLLYWOOD
02-28-2009, 01:30 PM
Take it from a Kentuckian, don't believe everything you read in The Communist Urinal.


LOL!

Can't Rand/Ron pickup the phone and call Bunning?

A simple phone call or office visit, settles it all.

Matt Collins
02-28-2009, 02:12 PM
LOL!

Can't Rand/Ron pickup the phone and call Bunning?

A simple phone call or office visit, settles it all.This is being worked on actually. Bunning said he'd be wiling to chat with Rand. But no one knows when, or what Bunnings intentions really are.

itshappening
02-28-2009, 02:30 PM
he says he anticipates the race costing $10m

he can't raise it. we can for Rand though.

we need to reach out to Bunning and convince him to back Rand, which would enrage the GOP leadership.

voytechs
02-28-2009, 02:51 PM
We need more doctors in the senate.

Start spreading the news and have people join up. If you still have your meetups, go forth and say it is so. Me and David Gay have just notified our meetup-210. I think I was #80 to sign up.

devil21
02-28-2009, 02:56 PM
http://www.wkyt.com/home/headlines/40470862.html



FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning reiterated on Friday that he will seek re-election next year.

The two-term Republican also said he is willing to meet with Rand Paul, son of U.S. Rep. and former Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul of Texas, to discuss his race.

Paul, a Bowling Green eye surgeon, expressed interest in the race on Thursday, saying he would consider running in Bunning's place if the 77-year-old sports icon were to drop out or would perhaps assist Bunning in his re-election campaign if he stays in.

Paul said he'd like to meet with Bunning to discuss the matter.

"Let me be very clear about this. I am running for re-election to the United States Senate," Bunning said in a release to The Associated Press on Friday. "I'd be happy to meet with anyone who wants to be a part of my winning team."

Paul praised Bunning for his opposition to a federal bailout of the banking industry, and said he would consider entering the Senate race only if Bunning drops out. Paul said he is in no way trying to encourage Bunning to drop out.

Btw, I agree that we would have no trouble out fundraising Bunning. Probably not even close.

Theriot
02-28-2009, 03:32 PM
I have to get my old Grandfather to vote for him in 2010. :]

Bradley in DC
02-28-2009, 03:44 PM
Mitch McConnell is like the King in Kentucky. He has vast political influence and was urging all the Republicans to vote for the bank bailout. Bunning stood up against it, and called it what it was. Since then, I understand McConnell has been taking shots at Bunning, about him having Alzheimer's and rot like that, and trying to find a good little neocon to replace him. Bunning certainly does not agree with us on a lot of points, but he is one of very few people to come out against the Federal Reserve like Ron Paul has.


+1

I think our arguments should be that Rand is the best one to continue Bunning's legacy, but with more youth, vigor, energy, etc.

Matt Collins
02-28-2009, 06:54 PM
Here is a local newscast about Rand possibly running for Senate:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3ETubI-b5s

Matt Collins
03-19-2010, 10:39 PM
Did anyone heat the news? ;):p

Inkblots
03-19-2010, 10:50 PM
Did anyone heat the news? ;):p

I didn't just do that - I cooked it at 350 F for 3 hours! ;)

Aratus
03-20-2010, 11:40 AM
seriously, if the Lt. Governor wins the primary and runs almost exactly the same type of race
he did six years ago, would the end result be a g.o.p victory in the fall that is above the single
digit edge of a hairbreath finish that senator jim bunning had in his two senate runs & wins?

Matt Collins
05-13-2010, 11:03 PM
So did anyone hear the news?


Look who called it!
:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

devil21
05-14-2010, 01:56 AM
Who is Rand Paul and why is he running for a Senate seat? You kooky Paulites and your kooky ideas.

Jeremy
05-18-2010, 10:19 PM
I guess he made up his mind.

Matt Collins
05-19-2010, 07:10 PM
I guess he made up his mind.Yeah just a few dozen spammers in their parents' basement came out to support liberty yesterday! :p

He's catching on, I'm telling ya!
:D

Matt Collins
11-03-2010, 10:54 PM
After several phone and e-mail conversations with Dr. Rand Paul in the last couple days he has made it clear that he is indeed considering running for Senate in 2010!




http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x93/sonicspikesalbum/Campaign%20VI/Toldja.jpg

Matt Collins
11-04-2010, 01:08 PM
I think we can close this thread now.

Matt Collins
10-24-2011, 09:29 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3ETubI-b5s

Sola_Fide
10-24-2011, 09:38 PM
Collins, you are an absolute legend of the highest caliber.