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Rand Paul to Mike Enzi: ‘I’ll do anything I can’ (To help defeat Liz Cheney)
POLITICO ^ | 07/18/2013 | Hadas Gold

Posted on 07/18/2013 11:20:18 AM PDT by SeekAndFind

Rand Paul is formally endorsing Sen. Mike Enzi as he faces Liz Cheney in a Wyoming GOP primary next year, Paul told POLITICO in an interview Wednesday.

“I’ve told him I’ll do anything I can to help him,” the Kentucky GOP senator said. “In fact, somebody asked me today if they could use my name, and I said I’d be happy to sign on and do a fundraiser for him.”

Paul said he isn’t sure why Cheney decided to challenge Enzi, but said she might end up picking up some grudges for doing so.

“I don’t think it probably will be helpful in the long run. I’m pretty sure Senator Enzi will be able to hold off against any primary challenge,” Paul said. “In doing so there will be some people that won’t be so happy with the primary challenge, that might bear grudges.” Cheney, 46, is the daughter of former vice president Dick Cheney and launched her campaign Tuesday with a video calling for a “new generation of leaders to step up to the plate.”

Although she has deep pockets, her lack of deep roots in the state might hurt her. Cheney spent time in Wyoming as a child, but hasn’t spent much time there since. She moved her family from Virginia to Jackson Hole last year.

Paul said it will be difficult for “someone new” to the state to create the same type of deep personal relationship Enzi has.

“Mike Enzi has probably been to every town in Wyoming.

He’s the kind of guy who spends the time to get to know people in a town of 600 people, he’s been there,” Paul said.

(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Front Page News; Government; Politics/Elections; US: Kentucky; US: Virginia; US: Wyoming
KEYWORDS: 113th; 2014midterms; cheney2014; kentucky; lizcheney; mikeenzi; randpaul; randsconcerntrolls; senate; virginia; wy2014; wyoming
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To: Menehune56

Mike Enzi supports internet sales taxes.

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Is Enzi supporting an increase in the sales taxes? If so how much if you know?


61 posted on 07/18/2013 4:21:07 PM PDT by deport
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To: Ann Archy

Yes. Gay Marriage is disgusting.

So is Enzi’s not voting on the Schumer sponsored Amnesty...cloture vote. We only needed 7 more votes.


62 posted on 07/18/2013 5:11:37 PM PDT by rbmillerjr (We have No Opposition to Obam a's Socialist Agenda:)
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To: eddie willers
I vote for Walt Longmire.

Even though the show is filmed in Arizona and Walt is an Aussie? :-)

63 posted on 07/18/2013 5:14:17 PM PDT by itsahoot (It is not so much that history repeats, but that human nature does not change.)
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To: SeekAndFind
her lack of deep roots in the state might hurt her.

Never hurt the carpetbagger and Arkansas trailer trash Hillary Clinton,,,,,,,,,

64 posted on 07/18/2013 5:14:21 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco (This space for rent)
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To: 0.E.O
But if Sarah Palin or Ted Cruz refuse to back her

Mark Levin supports her whole heartedly, need young blood Enzi votes right but is not a mover and shaker. Enzi will be 70 years old next year.

65 posted on 07/18/2013 5:22:41 PM PDT by itsahoot (It is not so much that history repeats, but that human nature does not change.)
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To: jonrick46
how to spell Karl Rove’s name

Actually it is more properly Karl "Tokyo" Rove.

66 posted on 07/18/2013 5:24:42 PM PDT by itsahoot (It is not so much that history repeats, but that human nature does not change.)
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To: itsahoot

Yeah, this race is no slam dunk and each brings their negatives.

Cheney on gay marriage.

Enzi on a whole new taxing concept...the internet

NRSC head Moran supporting Enzi.
Bushite Ari Fleischer supporting Enzi.

I’m going with the new blood and we need people who realize the danger of not fighting terrorism. Besides, the entire establishment getting behind Enzi is a no brainer for me.


67 posted on 07/18/2013 5:34:22 PM PDT by rbmillerjr (We have No Opposition to Obam a's Socialist Agenda:)
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To: SeekAndFind
We are not often given candidates who agree with us on all issues.

If Jesus were to run I'm sure he'd be criticized for creating the first welfare state when he handed out free food to the masses........... /sarc

You're right, there is no perfect candidate and I truly believe the MSM uses us to provide controversy within our own party.

I've said it before and taken heat but I'll say it again: the abortion issue has forever been the dividing point within our party and the MSM has forever made that front page news so we can destroy ourselves from within.

Do all Democrats support abortion? Of course not but you won't read a word from the MSM asking any particular Dem candidate about their own views on it.....

They'd rather throw the crap on the wall and let the rest of us eat our own.........which we do.

68 posted on 07/18/2013 5:35:45 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco (This space for rent)
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To: itsahoot
Enzi will be 70 years old next year.

So was Ronald Reagan, one year into his first term.

69 posted on 07/18/2013 5:49:52 PM PDT by 0.E.O
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To: Ann Archy
I feel the same way you do. I think she is more conservative than Enzi except for the pro-homosexual marriage issue, which is a deal breaker. I would not vote for Ronaldus Maximus Reagen if he were pro sodomy.

I received an email from Liz Cheney yesterday, announcing her candidacy. I do not know how she got my email but I sent a response to unsubscribe. There is NO WAY I would support her.

70 posted on 07/18/2013 5:57:30 PM PDT by Flavious_Maximus
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To: SeekAndFind

Rand Paul also endorsed Mitch McConnell for re-election in 2014, and said he would not back a Tea Party primary challenge to McConnell. That was disappointing. I don’t know enough about Cheney or Enzi yet but if it is a close call I would lean toward throwing out the incumbent. The Senate has too many ancient, entrenched fossils who stay there sucking up a salary and occupying a position long past their usefulness, too often until they drop dead.


71 posted on 07/18/2013 5:58:19 PM PDT by Reddon
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To: SeekAndFind
she established her residency here (where the Federal Reserve Bank hosts their annual economic policy symposium)

Bingo.

72 posted on 07/18/2013 5:59:32 PM PDT by Stentor
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To: 0.E.O

Well if Enzi is as energetic as a Seventy year old Reagan, he’ll have no problem taking on and defeating Cheney.

No more entitled free rides.


73 posted on 07/18/2013 6:00:22 PM PDT by rbmillerjr (We have No Opposition to Obam a's Socialist Agenda:)
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To: SeekAndFind

I would see who Levin, Palin, and Cruz support. I’ve already heard Levin support her while listening to his show the other day.

Also, i would pay attention to who the GOPe endorses and who the FR shills go for. :-)


74 posted on 07/18/2013 7:14:02 PM PDT by Nita Nupress ( Use your mind, not your emotions. Refuse to be manipulated by Marxists!)
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To: SeekAndFind

Not a bad record. From what I can gather, Enzi is a backbencher and not a leader, like say Rand Paul or Ted Cruz. That’s fine. Patton couldn’t do it without his men and Patton’s men couldn’t have done it without him.

Frankly, I’ve had enough of the Bush gang. It’s time for them to fade away.(No I’m not a Bush basher. I just want fresh blood representing the good guys once in a while.) At the same time, Enzi has been in CONgress for a long time. I am not a fan of CONgress critters being in office for decades.


75 posted on 07/18/2013 7:23:24 PM PDT by Absolutely Nobama (The Doomsday Clock is at 11:59:00......tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock.....)
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To: Menehune56

Is none of the above an option ?


76 posted on 07/18/2013 7:24:00 PM PDT by Absolutely Nobama (The Doomsday Clock is at 11:59:00......tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock.....)
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To: Fresh Wind

“So do democRats Joe Manchin....”

I’m fairly certain that’s going to take a major hit in Manchin’s case.


77 posted on 07/18/2013 7:26:02 PM PDT by Absolutely Nobama (The Doomsday Clock is at 11:59:00......tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock.....)
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To: SeekAndFind

I like to call him “Tokyo Rove”, but I’m just another “hobbit” who can’t see the big picture. Don’t mind me.


78 posted on 07/18/2013 7:28:16 PM PDT by Absolutely Nobama (The Doomsday Clock is at 11:59:00......tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock.....)
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To: Responsibility2nd

“Paul has his own problems to deal with.”

Like his whackjob father if he goes for the gold in 2016. No, Rand is nothing like the Scooby Doo Villian, but as far as the arrogant and lazy media is concerned, We the Conservatives and They the Paultards are one and the same.

It should be noted, however, that Rand Paul would have my vote if the primaries started today and he was a combatant. Unless Ted Cruz runs, Paul would have my unconditional support.


79 posted on 07/18/2013 7:33:30 PM PDT by Absolutely Nobama (The Doomsday Clock is at 11:59:00......tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock.....)
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To: xzins

Dick Cheney endorsed Rand Paul’s opponent in the Kentucky primary three years ago.

http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2010/03/24/cheney-wades-into-ky-senate-race/

Some further reading if you’re still interested:

http://hotair.com/archives/2013/07/18/rand-paul-ill-do-anything-i-can-to-help-mike-enzi-defeat-liz-cheney/

http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2013/07/liz_cheney_running_for_wyoming_senate_seat_neoconservatives_hope_dick_cheney.html


80 posted on 07/18/2013 7:49:13 PM PDT by Shugee
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