Then it is too early for Rand Paul to be sucking up to Mitch McConnell. Why not endorse the conservative running for that seat? That might actually give the guy some exposure. No Principles Rand Paul!!!!
Look at it this way: McConnell backed him on the filibuster a couple of weeks ago - so it looks like Rand is impacting McConnell more than McConnell is impacting Rand. This is a good thing. This is progress.
And besides, do we know if a good candidate is in the offing in Kentucky anyway?