POLITICO: Ron Paul movement not ready to pass torch to Rand
Submitted by AnCapMercenary on Wed, 08/29/2012 - 01:02
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Ron Paul movement not ready to pass torch to Rand [after today, that's an understatement]
Rand Paul plans to make the case that it is better to work with the GOP establishment.
By JAMES HOHMANN and MANU RAJU | 8/28/12 5:58 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla.—Rand Paul risks alienating his father’s base as he tries to expand his own.
The Kentucky senator, who speaks at the Republican convention Wednesday night, has a younger face and a softer edge, but his name does not guarantee the loyalty of Ron Paul’s most passionate supporters.
With buzz around a potential run for president in 2016, Ron Paul’s son plans to make the case to delegates that it is better for the movement to work with the GOP establishment rather than from the rebellious fringe. But convincing a libertarian movement that puts a premium on purity to play in the big tent of a major party is a big ask.
Among some supporters of the elder Paul, there are doubts about whether Rand Paul is up to the task of carrying his father’s torch.
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For once, Politico [still can't believe it's run by the son of Gary Allen], aka. the TMZ of politics, learns to report the Truth.
UPDATE:
Rand being interviewed by CNBC's Larry Kudlow live at the RNC, discussing Gold Standard, the wiser Elder Paul's 2012 campaign, and the [nonexistent]-future prospects/fate of GOP:
Did Ron Paul get a Fair Shake?
Airtime: Tues. Aug. 28 2012 | 4:36 PM ET
Sen. Rand Paul, (R-KY), tells CNBC's Larry Kudlow he is "pretty pleased with how the Romney side cooperated with us." He also offers insight on how the GOP could attract more independent voters.
wonder what his idea of a bad treatment by the RINO Mutt WRONGneyites would look like... especially after the way they treated our beloved Maine R3VOL delegation.
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