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04-03-2015, 01:43 PM
Rand Paul stands alone at events

BY KRISTEN EAST | APRIL 02, 2015 5:00 AM

When Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., graces the University of Iowa campus with his presence next week, he will stand alone, no other politicians present to take away the spotlight. The visit is expected to come as part of or in tandem a presidential-campaign announcement.

This is, however, how Iowans usually see the liberty-minded Republican, working rooms of supporters, activists, and like-minded individuals. These are settings that Paul can control: He knows the audience, and he’s the only speaker.

Paul has seemingly favored this type of venue when visiting Iowa over the past two years, avoiding events, forums, and lectures where other potential presidential contenders may be present.

This year alone, Paul has declined invitations to the Iowa Freedom Summit and Iowa Agriculture Summit, events in which most Republicans considering running were present. And as the Iowa Republican Party last week announced details for its annual Lincoln Dinner, Paul was not one of the nine candidates who had confirmed his presence.

Though political surveyors and activists say there likely isn’t reason to worry. The format of his appearances may be intentional, but even if they aren’t, Paul is reaching a particular block of Republicans.

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