WSJ: Bunning Out, Rand Paul on Deck?
The Wall Street Journal is picking up on Rand Paul's potential run for Senate:
Republican Senator Jim Bunning of Kentucky keeps making news in ways that must be giving his campaign managers agita as next year's reelection effort approaches.
The former All Star baseball pitcher missed the strike zone by a wide margin last week when the Louisville Courier-Journal reported that he told guests at a Washington fundraiser that if GOP Senate leaders continued to discourage him from running, he just might resign his seat and let Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear appoint his replacement. Depending on the outcome of the disputed Senate race in Minnesota, that might give Senate Democrats the 60 votes they need to block filibusters.
Mr. Bunning's office denied he made such a comment, but sources who spoke with the Courier-Journal and were at the fundraiser stood by their account of his remarks.
Despite Mr. Bunning's bravado, many people expect him to reconsider his decision to run for reelection next year at age 78 if he posts poor fund-raising numbers in his FEC filings next month.
Whatever he decides, the seat will be fiercely contested. Democratic Lt. Governor Dan Mongiardo, who came within a few thousand votes of toppling Mr. Bunning in 2004, as well as Auditor Crit Luallen and Attorney General Jack Conway are likely to be the main Democratic contenders whether or not Mr. Bunning is in the race. If the seat opens up, the Republican field is potentially even larger. Secretary of State Trey Grayson has made a name for himself by combating voter fraud. State Senate President David Williams has already met with GOP leaders in Washington about possibly running. U.S. Congressman Ed Whitfield is another potential candidate.
Then there's a wild card in the person of Rand Paul, an anti-tax activist who happens to be the son of former presidential contender Rep. Ron Paul. While Mr. Paul is not nearly as well known in the state as his father, he could tap into the Texas congressman's database of hundreds of thousands of fervent Paul supporters to raise money.
um... sorry ... where's the direct link?
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I can't find it either.
Did WSJ pull it?
Yeah ..
I looked too.
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Rand Says Jump...
Yes, here we are, poised and ready to strike at the drop of a hat! Not even the economic meltdown can stop us.
Where's my checkbook!
The idea has brought a huge smile to my face! God Bless Rand Paul.
Amen.
"Every generation needs a new r3VOLution"- Thomas Jefferson
Awesome. we only need 1
Awesome. we only need 1 Senator on our side. He would be the swing vote on many issues.
And another platform to spread the message.
Tracy
Oh yes, he could!!
"While Mr. Paul is not nearly as well known in the state as his father, he could tap into the Texas congressman's database of hundreds of thousands of fervent Paul supporters to raise money."
Debbie
ha these morons
"he could tap into the Texas congressman's database of hundreds of thousands of fervent Paul supporters to raise money"
Like Rand needs a database? Like Dr. Paul needed a database? All they have to do is give the word and we will leave their heads spinning again with a moneybomb.
"The credit expansion boom is built on the sands of banknotes and deposits. It must collapse.", www.mises.org
"Endless money forms the sinews of war." - Cicero, www.freedomshift.blogspot.com
YOU got it, Wall Street Journal!!!
We WILL support Rand Paul...huh!
Any campaign slogan idea?? I
Any campaign slogan idea?? I made lots of stencils and banners during RP's campaign. I will make one for RP junior...send to whoever in KY willing to put out the time and share my experience. Here is a recent one I made for end the fed http://www.meetup.com/Garden-Grove-Ron-Paul-Campaign-for-Lib...
Rand don't need no steenkin' database.
While Mr. [Rand] Paul is not nearly as well known in the state as his father, he could tap into the Texas congressman's database of hundreds of thousands of fervent Paul supporters to raise money.
Rand doesn't NEED his dad's database. Start the campaign and moneybomb sites and we'll be there. B-)
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He voted against the Bailout
and was coming around.. That's why the GOP wants him gone.. he was on the side of the people for once!
ON another note... Rand Paul!!!!!!!!! WHOO HOO!!!!
I'm in KY and that's one more Kentuckian he's got on his side!!!!!
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I guess I just might have to
I guess I just might have to move to Kentucky;)
Rand I told you so
I hope you let me do an invocaion at some inagranal event or at least let me say grace over the victory feast.
Pastor Paul
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Bump for Rand Paul!
Hope a truly liberty-minded person gets in next time.
"hundreds of thousands of fervent Paul supporters"
Fer-vent
1 : very hot : glowing
2 : exhibiting or marked by great intensity of feeling : zealous
synonyms see < impassioned>
Both definitions sound right :-)
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Just sent this
to my son in Bowling Green, there is quite a buzz there about Rand Paul!
The DP is proof that the grassroots support for Ron Paul and his peaceful message of individual liberty is large, real, and not going away!
That's what I'm talkin' about- GO RAND!
~Your perception becomes your reality~
~Your perception becomes your reality~
This is What We NEED!
If Rand gets in, we'll have someone to rally around for the future elections. That would be SUPER!
If Bunning drops out ...
There is no doubt in my mind that Rand Paul is at no worse than a slight underdog in this race if the money bombs drop big.
AHOR!!
http://www.dailypaul.com/node/48994
WAHOR!!
http://www.dailypaul.com/node/48994
Hey if you're so close and all
would you mind coming and helping the Campaign if it gets under way?
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If Rand Runs ...
I'll be driving across the river to volunteer my services. That I can promise you.
WAHOR!!
http://www.dailypaul.com/node/48994
WAHOR!!
http://www.dailypaul.com/node/48994