I think Rand's been drinking Purple Drank, myself. He's that far off the reservation.
Yeah, Paul out smarted himself. When elected he had the “grass roots” then he realized (or thought) he would never get the nomination without the GOPe so he sold out. Cruz on the other hand stood tall and fought for conservative values. Cruz has made a few mistakes but no one doubts that he is the real deal. Paul not so much.