Topic: Rand Paul

Pentagon admits it has no idea where U.S. weapons to Ukraine are actually going
Pentagon admits it has no idea where U.S. weapons to Ukraine are actually going June 20, 2023 Monica Showalter Once again, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky was right all along -- U.S. "aid" to Ukraine needs a lot of monitoring.
Fetterman returns to Senate duties and proves himself totally incapable of discharging them
Fetterman returns to Senate duties and proves himself totally incapable of discharging them April 20, 2023 Thomas Lifson Senator John Fetterman deserves our compassion for his struggles with the after-effects of his stroke. But compassion is not a sufficient basis for keeping a seat in the United States Senate in the hands of someone incapable of discharging the duties thereof.
The biggest lesson of the election: Voters rewarded Republicans in statewide races who battled COVID lockdowns and vaccine mandates
The biggest lesson of the election: Voters rewarded Republicans in statewide races who battled COVID lockdowns and vaccine mandates November 9, 2022 Thomas Lifson With margins of victory well above twenty points in Kentucky and South Dakota and just under in Florida, it's pretty obvious that a lot of Republicans failed to understand the depth of the public's opposition to and anger over COVID authoritarianism. Among them [cough], Donald Trump.
Amnesia overcomes at least 5 staffers at the New York Times
Amnesia overcomes at least 5 staffers at the New York Times October 30, 2022 Thomas Lifson This is called “lying by omission.”
Sen. Rand Paul releases annual 'Festivus Report'
Sen. Rand Paul releases annual 'Festivus Report' December 27, 2021 Eric Utter One point three million dollars went to a study to determine how hearing good or bad news affects people's happiness. (Guess what! People are happier upon hearing good news than upon receiving bad news!)
Rand Paul calls out a slippery, evasive Anthony Fauci
Rand Paul calls out a slippery, evasive Anthony Fauci March 19, 2021 Monica Showalter Paul just exposed Fauci as the emperor with no clothes on.
Rand Paul pushes back against Stephanopoulos narrative
Rand Paul pushes back against Stephanopoulos narrative January 25, 2021 Andrea Widburg George Stephanopoulos, a longtime Clinton lackey who masquerades as a journalist, tried to bully Rand Paul — and failed spectacularly.
National Teacher of the Year will be ‘more careful with his words’ after tweeting out a violent threat against a U.S. Senator
National Teacher of the Year will be ‘more careful with his words’ after tweeting out a violent threat against a U.S. Senator January 1, 2021 M. Catharine Evans Listening to his hate-filled TEDx talk to high schoolers in Richmond Virginia in May 2019, it's clear Wednesday's tweet was no anomaly
'Something's going on here and it's much bigger than people think'
'Something's going on here and it's much bigger than people think' August 29, 2020 Monica Showalter Rand Paul put his finger on getting to the roots of the rioting and not a moment too soon, given that mobs attacked him.
Rand Paul offers to help pay for a ticket so Ilhan Omar can see Somalia and understand how lucky she is to be in the USA
Rand Paul offers to help pay for a ticket so Ilhan Omar can see Somalia and understand how lucky she is to be in the USA July 28, 2019 Thomas Lifson No, it’s not, “Send her back!” It’s “Let her go back on my dime.”
Rep. Omar and the New Flock of Congressional Doves
Rep. Omar and the New Flock of Congressional Doves March 25, 2019 William R. Hawkins Yemen and Venezuela are only the first two places where the left-leaning Congress will work to isolate America from the world.
Kentucky jury awards $580K judgment against neighbor who attacked Rand Paul
Kentucky jury awards $580K judgment against neighbor who attacked Rand Paul January 31, 2019 Thomas Lifson Conservatives under physical attack in the wave of progressive terror that has been underway (and minimized by our media) are discovering that the civil lawsuits often provide more justice than the criminal law.
Rand Paul calls for something just a little stronger than shrugging at the Senate doxxing scandal
Rand Paul calls for something just a little stronger than shrugging at the Senate doxxing scandal September 30, 2018 Monica Showalter The Kentucky Senator rightly warns that enough is enough.
Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes thinks violence about Sen. Rand Paul is a good joking matter
Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes thinks violence about Sen. Rand Paul is a good joking matter August 6, 2018 Monica Showalter The Kentucky secretary of state and governor hopeful sees lots of humor and political hay in the violent assault on GOP senator Rand Paul.
Senator Paul speaks
Senator Paul speaks April 24, 2018 J.R. Dunn Keeping up a fine tradition of congressional trash talk. 
Rand Paul is wrong to oppose Mike Pompeo's nomination
Rand Paul is wrong to oppose Mike Pompeo's nomination April 4, 2018 Eduardo Rivero Puente Mike Pompeo and Rand Paul have more in common in their views than Paul seems to realize.
If Rand Paul were president, we wouldn't have this Democrat-inspired budget
If Rand Paul were president, we wouldn't have this Democrat-inspired budget February 9, 2018 Ed Straker Congress's budget-busting monstrosity, passed last night, would not have seen the light of day.
Finally: Justice for Rand Paul in assault case
Finally: Justice for Rand Paul in assault case January 20, 2018 Thomas Lifson Senator Rand Paul will receive some degree of justice for the enduringly painful six broken ribs and other injuries he suffered from an unprovoked attack.
The lawn clippings claim in the attack on Rand Paul falls apart
The lawn clippings claim in the attack on Rand Paul falls apart November 10, 2017 Monica Showalter Federal investigators have entered the picture now, which means they likely see the attack as politically motivated.
Progressives are normalizing violence against conservatives – and it is working
Progressives are normalizing violence against conservatives – and it is working November 10, 2017 Thomas Lifson Rahm Emanuel becomes an enabler.
On Spending, Is Rand Paul the Last Man Standing?
On Spending, Is Rand Paul the Last Man Standing? February 15, 2017 Barry W. Poulson On runaway Obamacare spending, Sen. Rand Paul has been dismissed as a libertarian extremist. It's nonsense.
If you wonder why GOP candidates are down in the polls, look at their ads
If you wonder why GOP candidates are down in the polls, look at their ads September 16, 2015 Ed Straker My favorite is an ad featuring Marco Rubio tossing a football. And answering questions. About football.
Carbon Tax, Value Added Tax, Sales Tax -- and Puerto Rico
Carbon Tax, Value Added Tax, Sales Tax -- and Puerto Rico July 6, 2015 Henry Percy Wha do Chuck Schumer, Rand Paul, and Nancy Pelosi all have in common? Hint: grab your wallets.
Andrew McCarthy, Rand Paul both wrong on 4th Amendment
Andrew McCarthy, Rand Paul both wrong on 4th Amendment May 25, 2015 Mark J. Fitzgibbons Senator Paul claims that government collection of metadata of Americans violates the Fourth Amendment protection of privacy, while Andrew McCarthy blasts Paul as “laughably wrong when he insists the NSA program violates the Fourth Amendment.”
David Koch signals support for Scott Walker
David Koch signals support for Scott Walker April 21, 2015 Thomas Lifson Trouble for Rand Paul?
Rand Paul comes out swinging...at interviewers
Rand Paul comes out swinging...at interviewers April 9, 2015 Thomas Lifson Media talking heads pile on, as GOP base cheers.
Why would Rand Paul say <em>that</em>?
Why would Rand Paul say <em>that</em>? April 8, 2015 Thomas Lifson I really want to like Rand Paul, but he keeps saying things that give me pause.
Supporters deserting Rand Paul for Ted Cruz
Supporters deserting Rand Paul for Ted Cruz March 27, 2015 Newsmachete "The strategy of sending a blended message is one that has risk."
Rubio will win the Cuba debate with Paul
Rubio will win the Cuba debate with Paul December 21, 2014 Silvio Canto, Jr. Senator Paul does not understand what Senator Rubio is talking about.
Has Rand Paul changed his position on Islamic terror?
Has Rand Paul changed his position on Islamic terror? September 4, 2014 Thomas Lifson Startlingly hawkish views from the Great Libertarian Hope.
Reagan Performs Best on Domestic Spending Among Presidents Since WWII
Reagan Performs Best on Domestic Spending Among Presidents Since WWII April 26, 2014 Sierra Rayne Rand Paul has been making some rather unusual statements regarding Reagan's domestic spending record. 
Rand Paul and David Axelrod on School Choice
Rand Paul and David Axelrod on School Choice April 25, 2014 Ann Kane On Tuesday, Obama’s former advisor David Axelrod asked Sen. Rand Paul questions about school choice, and whether national standards were necessary
Rand Paul does Berkeley
Rand Paul does Berkeley March 20, 2014 Thomas Lifson The same guy gets standing ovations at CPAC and Berkeley
Is the Right a Fan of Putin?
Is the Right a Fan of Putin? March 18, 2014 Kim Zigfeld Rand Paul, among others, has espoused some disturbing opinions regarding the dictator now encroaching on Ukraine.
Rand Paul calls out Democrat 'GOP war on women' hypocrisy
Rand Paul calls out Democrat 'GOP war on women' hypocrisy January 27, 2014 Thomas Lifson The same party which defended, honors, and seeks to perpetuate the political dynasty of a president who seriously abused women on a regular basis
Rand Paul's Goal in Holding up Janet Yellen's Appointment
Rand Paul's Goal in Holding up Janet Yellen's Appointment October 26, 2013 Chriss Street Rand strongarms Harry.
On the menu: Grilled Yellen
On the menu: Grilled Yellen October 13, 2013 Thomas Lifson Senator Rand Paul has announced that he plans to "grill" Janet Yellen in her confirmation hearing as President Obama's nominee for the next chairman of the Federal Reserve. Currently
Slowing the Biden juggernaut
Slowing the Biden juggernaut September 19, 2013 Thomas Lifson It's the most depressing poll of the month
The Guns of September?
The Guns of September? September 5, 2013 Rosslyn Smith There are grand forces in human history. Then there are the actions of fools who think they can control events and who then start wars that spiral out of control.
For Cruz, Lee, Paul, and Palin the Password is 'Lindbergh'
For Cruz, Lee, Paul, and Palin the Password is 'Lindbergh' September 5, 2013 J. Robert Smith National security is just taffy to neocons, to be pulled and stretched to suit whatever intervention they think is useful to American "credibility".
No Country for Fat Men
No Country for Fat Men August 19, 2013 J. Robert Smith Can a schoolyard bully bluster his way to the presidency?
Ron Paul, Inc?
Ron Paul, Inc? August 9, 2013 Thomas Lifson A brand news conservative blog, The Bull Elephant, is kicking off with a full throated attack on some of the consultants that have worked for the Ron Paul presidential campaign
Thank you, IRS!
Thank you, IRS! June 20, 2013 Doug Mainwaring This nation's conservative movement owes a debt of gratitude to the IRS and folks like Lois Lerner and Douglas Shulman whose hubris and contempt have prompted a surprise coalescing of conservatives.
McCain VS The Wacko Birds
McCain VS The Wacko Birds June 10, 2013 Richard Butrick Senator McCain, has called Senator Ted Cruz and his ilk in Congress "wacko birds." Ted Cruz's reply?
What did Rand Paul's Filibuster Mean?
What did Rand Paul's Filibuster Mean? March 13, 2013 Jonathon Moseley Guided-missile drones dramatically expand the variety of situations in which we can reach our enemies. Therefore, killer drones now require a little careful thought and some new rules.
The Filibuster, The Dinner, and The Brennan Vote
The Filibuster, The Dinner, and The Brennan Vote March 11, 2013 Andrew G. Bostom The numbers, in black and white.
Wacko Birds and Birthers
Wacko Birds and Birthers March 9, 2013 Cindy Simpson Name-calling of any popular Republican who dares to rock the establishment henhouse is nothing new.
Rand Paul Shifts Political Orbit
Rand Paul Shifts Political Orbit March 8, 2013 Jonathon Moseley Rand Paul demonstrated a repeatable formula that all Republicans can copy, a conservative answer to the Left's Saul Alinsky tactics. It is the template that is significant.
Is the Tea Party for Sale?
Is the Tea Party for Sale? January 29, 2013 M. Catharine Evans MoveOn outsmarting themselves? Or maybe us?