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sailingaway
11-17-2010, 09:58 AM
I think, in part, he wanted to keep the GOP caucus from factionalizing along 'tea party' lines by saying 'look, we are adopting your issues'. Specifically, I don't think he wants a tea party caucus in 'opposition'. And if so, it seems to be making some headway. http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/Lee-Rubio-GOP-Tea-Party/2010/11/17/id/377302
TheDriver
11-17-2010, 10:09 AM
Some pundit on MSNBC just said McConnell changed his mind because he heard Rand Paul had a younger brother, laughter followed. :D
sailingaway
11-17-2010, 10:10 AM
Some pundit on MSNBC just said McConnell changed his mind because he heard Rand Paul had a younger brother, laughter followed. :D

I like that idea better. But so long as McConnell falls in line on the campaign promises by the tea party, Rand might not have much impetus for his caucus.