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Rand Paul Takes Lead in Assault Against Trump
PJ Tatler ^ | Walter Hudson

Posted on 08/12/2015 8:55:18 AM PDT by Sir Napsalot

“It’s high time that somebody does stand up and really call nonsense nonsense.”

No doubt seeking to distinguish himself among the many GOP presidential contenders who are not Donald Trump, Senator Rand Paul has this week taken an aggressive stance against the frontrunner’s campaign. From Time, reporting on a conference call Paul had with journalists:

Paul explained his decision to go aggressively negative on Trump, the reality television star and real estate magnate. “If no one stands up to a bully, a bully will keep doing what they’re doing,” Paul said. “And unless someone points out that the emperor has no clothes, they’ll continue to strut about and what we’ll end up with is a reality TV star as the nominee if we’re not careful.”

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And Paul's biggest selling point is that "In an hypothetical head-to-head match-ups with Hillary Clinton", he's neck and neck tied in one poll.
1 posted on 08/12/2015 8:55:18 AM PDT by Sir Napsalot
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To: Sir Napsalot

Nobody ever accused Randy of being the sharpest tool in the shed.


2 posted on 08/12/2015 8:56:36 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (To defeat the democRATs, we must first defeat the Republicans.)
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To: Sir Napsalot

It would be very smart for Trump to largely ignore Mr. Paul. That would really confuse people.


3 posted on 08/12/2015 8:57:22 AM PDT by Attention Surplus Disorder (This space for rent.)
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To: Sir Napsalot

Sort of like watching a chihuahua bark at an elephant.


4 posted on 08/12/2015 8:57:31 AM PDT by DannyTN
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To: DannyTN

Agreed - I thought he was embarrassingly transparent in the debate when he yelled interruptions while Trump was answering a question.


5 posted on 08/12/2015 8:58:57 AM PDT by jagusafr
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To: Sir Napsalot

All he wants to do is enhance his resume at this point.


6 posted on 08/12/2015 9:01:08 AM PDT by DungeonMaster (Of those born of women there is not risen one greater than John The Baptist.)
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To: Sir Napsalot

How come this guy has never criticized Obama or Clinton like this?


7 posted on 08/12/2015 9:01:58 AM PDT by Cowboy Bob (Isn't it funny that Socialists never want to share their own money?)
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To: Sir Napsalot

I wish they would all focus ON THIS ADMINISTRATION and NOT EACH OTHER.


8 posted on 08/12/2015 9:02:10 AM PDT by Donnafrflorida (Thru HnodredscottIM all things are possible.)
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To: jagusafr

Rand Paul’s presidential campaign is “desperately” broke ...

At this point Rand Paul will be asking his supporters to bypass next week’s dope purchase and send the money to his campaign ...

At $ 35 a bag ... and 100 supporters (not too stoned to write the check) ...

Rand Paul will do well ...

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9 posted on 08/12/2015 9:02:12 AM PDT by Patton@Bastogne
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To: Sir Napsalot

Go away Senator Jheri Curl...


10 posted on 08/12/2015 9:03:27 AM PDT by gov_bean_ counter (Beware the Wisconsin Weasel - GOPe Plan B)
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To: Sir Napsalot

Rand Paul made a deal with the devil (Mitch) to get Establishment support. he’s now earning his keep by trying to knock out Trump. The Cheap Labor Express will be grateful.


11 posted on 08/12/2015 9:04:04 AM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Randy the panderer is frustrated that he is not leading for his daddy,


12 posted on 08/12/2015 9:08:01 AM PDT by manc (Marriage =1 man + 1 woman,when they say marriage equality then they should support polygamy)
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To: Sir Napsalot

Rand is a man who deserves respect and he might be right about Trump and he might be wrong.

George W. was qualified to be president and had the skills and knowledge, but in retrospect he made some costly errors. The overspending and taking us into Iraq were bad for the country.

Trump might make a great president. It’s a crap shoot.


13 posted on 08/12/2015 9:18:32 AM PDT by Calpublican (Republicans fought slavery!!Now the Party stands for nothing!!!!!!)
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To: Cowboy Bob

Exactly.

Trump isn’t part of the ruling political class. So he’s fair game.

Rand Paul is toast. He came across terrible in the debate. Angry and petulant from the start. He got attention as he wanted but in a negative way.

I agree with him on many issues but he’s not going anywhere nationally.


14 posted on 08/12/2015 9:20:35 AM PDT by TigerClaws
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To: Sir Napsalot
Proof positive he's not a real contender and has more than likely been ...

Check his bank balance

15 posted on 08/12/2015 9:21:53 AM PDT by knarf (I say things that are true ... I have no proof ... but they're true.)
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To: Sir Napsalot

Go after the enemy (Dems) or the issues, not each other. Unacceptable behavior to me, unless we are talking about a RINO with no redeemable traits, or unless they attack first.


16 posted on 08/12/2015 9:24:54 AM PDT by LambSlave
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To: Sir Napsalot

5 years in office and numerous opportunities to make his mark on the GOP. This is the best he has? He needs to fold up his tent and go back to the Senate.


17 posted on 08/12/2015 9:30:39 AM PDT by stratboy
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To: knarf; Sir Napsalot

Proof positive he's not a real contender and has more than likely been ...
Check his bank balance

18 posted on 08/12/2015 9:31:16 AM PDT by Old Sarge (I prep because DHS and FEMA told me it was a good idea...)
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To: Patton@Bastogne

:snork::


19 posted on 08/12/2015 9:31:50 AM PDT by Old Sarge (I prep because DHS and FEMA told me it was a good idea...)
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To: Sir Napsalot

I joined twitter the other day, I have read so much about what Trump is saying, I wanted to see....

I found out a lot, one of things I found out, Kentucky has a rule if your a Senator from there and your running like Paul is running for POTUS, he has to drop his Senate seat to remain in the race OR he has to drop out of the POTUS race to retain his Senate seat and Paul isn’t happy that Trump mentioned this in his tweet...

Very interesting things on there....


20 posted on 08/12/2015 9:32:28 AM PDT by HarleyLady27 ("It's the hard working, tax paying citizens of the United States that are suffering...")
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