Rand Paul is one of Four Republicans who worry Hillary Clinton

[NACBA]

Hillary Clinton allies are focusing on four potential Republican challengers for the White House: Jeb Bush, Rand Paul, Chris Christie and Scott Walker.

Clinton World believes Paul has run the best “pre-campaign” of the group. And the fact that the Republican senator from Kentucky has worked to attract Republicans and Democrats to his cause has made him someone to watch.

Yet, time and again, Bush is the top name to roll off everyone’s tongue.

http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/225957-four-republicans-who-worry-hillary-clinton

[Mr.NoSmile]

Right, right...again, Paul would have to declare he's running, one, and then fend off any and every other challenge while making sure he has a say, not to mention all the ruckus that goes on during the State conventions. If 2012 is any indication- Washington, just to name one- it's that these contests are still an uphill battle for someone like Paul.

[CaptUSA]

What a joke...

Clinton worried about Walker or Christie?! Not likely. Could you imagine Christie and Hillary in a debate? He would be trounced. It would make that thing with Lazio look like a parade. And walker wouldn't even get a second glance.

Bush might worry her just for the sake of the name. Bush vs. Clinton round 37. It might drive down the turnout the Dems need. Besides, they'd have almost nothing to argue about.

Paul is the only real one that should strike fear into Hillary. Her only hope is that the establishment GOP can prevent him from getting the nomination.

[Vanguard101]

What a joke...

Clinton worried about Walker or Christie?! Not likely. Could you imagine Christie and Hillary in a debate? He would be trounced. It would make that thing with Lazio look like a parade. And walker wouldn't even get a second glance.

Bush might worry her just for the sake of the name. Bush vs. Clinton round 37. It might drive down the turnout the Dems need. Besides, they'd have almost nothing to argue about.

Paul is the only real one that should strike fear into Hillary. Her only hope is that the establishment GOP can prevent him from getting the nomination.

Walker could legitimately beat Hilary.

[Christian Liberty]

Let's be realistic, guys. Rand Paul is going to have an uphill battle against the Clinton machine. Most people do not want us or our ideas. I don't say that to discourage optimism, but let's not be under the impression that Hillary will immediately be doomed if Rand wins.

[CaptUSA]

Walker could legitimately beat Hilary.

Not unless you give him a badge, give her a dark tan, and put them in an inner city. Otherwise, Walker doesn't stand a chance.

[philipped]

Let's be realistic, guys. Rand Paul is going to have an uphill battle against the Clinton machine. Most people do not want us or our ideas. I don't say that to discourage optimism, but let's not be under the impression that Hillary will immediately be doomed if Rand wins.

Here's why pre-campaign season has been so glorious......

1. We've painted a possibly paradigm-shifting election against the presumptive opposition nominee and BOTH sides see that
2. Many Team Red & Team Blue members see their Independent and/or non-political associates growing fond of Paul as he's frequently on MSM, recently on TIME Magazine and is steadily top-tier in every poll for roughly a year. He gets name dropped A LOT.
3. Clinton will have to reposition herself towards Paul's direction AT LEAST SOMEWHAT on a few issues, which puts him at the advantage in this general election scenario.

It's definitely not in the bag just yet, that's for sure but to think we don't have a FAIR rather than superior advantage, like a Bush is a little ehhh.

[TaftFan]

Rand is being smart by preemptively going after Clinton.

[TheTexan]

Does Hillary Clinton even have the legitimacy to inherit the Presidency? Jeb Bush is a clear and undisputed male heir to the Presidency, with an unbroken family line, which certainly gives him an advantage in legitimacy if he decides to take her on.

[seapilot]

Rand has the best chance to attract independents. Democrats are 30% and republicans are 30% of the population. Independents decide the winner.

[idiom]

Maybe the GOP elite *are* actually starting to worry that Ryan can't defeat Rand, which only leaves them with brand power like Bush????