Maddow: Rand Paul, Conservatives 'Eroding' U.S. Standing In The World
Host Rachel Maddow Friday night on “The Rachel Maddow Show,”
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Iran Pleased with Sen. Paul's Less Aggressive Approach
Iran’s Press TV has written positively of Senator Rand Paul’s (R-KY) Jan. 26 speech in which he said that if Republicans will restrain what seems at times to be an eagerness for war, they will find more voters supporting the
Exclusive – Rand Paul: Still Danger Of Gun Control Through Executive Orders
Senator Rand Paul to Breitbart News’ Ben Shapiro: “I think they’re gonna have trouble and I think they know — they count votes, they know just as well as anybody — they’ll have trouble passing that in the House and
Sen. Rand Paul Amendment: No F-16s to Egypt
At approximately 12:15 p.m. today, the Senate will vote on Sen. Rand Paul’s (R-Ky) amendment stopping the “sale, lease, transfer, re-transfer, or delivery of F-16 aircraft, M1 tanks, and similar military equipment to the Egyptian government.” This vote comes on
Sunstein: Obama Wants 'Second Bill of Rights'
Mere hours after Breitbart News published an excerpt from an interview with Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) in which he speculated that President Barack Obama would “prefer a different kind of constitution,” one with a Bill of Rights based on the South
Could the 2016 GOP Presidential Nomination Come Down to Marco Rubio and Rand Paul?
Two Republican senators who have been grabbing more than their share of headlines and appear to be positioning themselves for for the 2016 Republican Presidential nomination are Marco Rubio and Rand Paul. Both men were swept into office in large
Exclusive – Rand Paul: Obama Would Prefer 'A Different Type Of Constitution'
Senator Rand Paul to Breitbart News’s Ben Shapiro: “I think the President understands the Constitution enough to know that he would prefer a different type of constitution. [Supreme Court Justice] Ginsberg said she admired the South African Constitution. So, I
March for Life Draws Hundreds of Thousands in D.C.
In bitter cold temperatures, hundreds of thousands of pro-life activists, including about 30,000 youth, assembled on the Mall in Washington D.C. Friday for the annual March for Life. This year, the march coincided with the 40th anniversary of the Roe
Exclusive – Rand Paul: 'We're Done' Getting Answers From Admin About Benghazi
Senator Rand Paul to Breitbart News’s Ben Shapiro: “I think we’re sorta done, unfortunately, with Hillary. And I don’t think Kerry is going anywhere. The reason I wanna keep talking about it some, though, is because I think one of
Bill Press: GOP 'Thugs' Assaulted Hillary
Via Brian Maloney, “Radio Equalizer” – “I have to tell you, man, watching the Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in front of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee yesterday and she appeared in front of the House committee in the afternoon, I
Rand On 'President Paul:' 'I Like The Ring Of That'
Senator Rand Paul told Breitbart News’s Ben Shapiro that he felt foreign aid to other countries should be reassessed considering America’s own financial situation. Shapiro began a hypothetical question insinuating it would be “President Paul” in the future. Rand interrupted
Rand Paul: Obama Inaugural Address 'Liberal Manifesto'
Senator Rand Paul to Breitbart News’ Ben Shapiro: “I think there’s no more pretense anymore about being a moderate or a centrist. I think it was a liberal manifesto and all the liberal ideas are out there for the taking
Kerry Calls Rand Paul 'Absolutist'
Senator Rand Paul had a lengthy exchange with Senator John Kerry asking him to explain his view of the Constitution and the War Powers Act. Kerry said that while he believed military action should be cleared with Congress, sometimes decisions
Sen. Paul to Sec. Clinton: I Would Have Relieved You of Your Post
As Sec. of State Hillary Clinton sat before a Senate Committee for questioning this morning, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky) looked at her and made one thing clear: “Had I been president at the time [of the Benghazi attack] and had
Rand Paul To Clinton: 'I Would Have Relieved You Of Your Post'
Senator Rand Paul scolded Secretary Clinton on the Hill today saying that he appreciated the fact that she was taking responsibility for the security failures leading up to the attack because “no one else is.” Senator Paul continued that he
Nightline's Terry Moran Mocks Rand Paul After Clinton Hearing
After Republican Senator Ran Paul told Secretary of State Hillary Clinton he would have removed her from that office were he president, ABC’s Terry Moran fired off this tweet: — Curious: What is Rand Paul’s foreign policy background? Did he
Sen. Rand Paul Introduces Default Protection Act
On Tuesday, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced the Default Protection Act, which would require President Barack Obama to “prioritize federal revenue to interest on the national debt.” Paul added that he believed “we should stand and fight for a Balanced
Sen. McConnell: I Will Stop Obama's Gun Grab
Over the weekend, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) did exactly what gun owners have been waiting for someone in a position of power to do–he vowed to stand between the Second Amendment and Obama’s relentless gun grabbing efforts. Speaking to Kentucky
2016 Preview: Rand Paul Rips Christie for NRA Bluster
The battle between Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ) for the 2016 Republican nomination is already underway – but for now, it’s a proxy battle about the National Rifle Association. After Christie ripped the NRA for an
Kaine: Rand Paul Using 'Code Word' On Gun Control
Democrat Senator Tim Kaine “It’s a states right argument that gets used in times of great controversy, The president is acting by executive power that is legally conferred on him. And as you pointed out, you went over these executive
Sen. Rand Paul to Propose Bill to 'Nullify' Obama's Executive Orders on Gun Control
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has announced he will propose a bill to “nullify” any of President Obama’s executive orders on gun control that give the appearance that the president is writing new legislation. Paul released his plan, called the Separation
Reince Priebus Now Courting Ron Paul Supporters
On Tuesday, the Associated Press reported that RNC Chairman Reince Priebus, who suddenly faces a challenge from Maine Republican National Committeeman Mark Willis in his bid for a second term, “has sought out Paul supporters as he seeks re-election.” The
Rand Paul On Obama: 'I Am Against Having a King'
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) “I’m against having a king. I think having a monarch is what we fought the American Revolution over and someone who wants to bypass the Constitution, bypass Congress — that’s someone who wants to act like
Rand Paul: How not to impress Israelis
Rand Paul is trying to distinguish his own position on Israel from that of his father, Ron Paul. Apparently he believes this will help his presidential prospects one day. Whatever the effect on American voters, I’m sure his Israeli hosts
In Israel, Rand Paul Tries to Shed Ron Paul's Poor Record
This week, while media attention focused on former Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE) and his controversial views on Israel, another iconoclastic Republican stirred controversy in Israel itself. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) visited Israel as part of a trip that will include
