Not sure of the technicalities with ‘earmarks’ and how they are applied/granted etc. but he has always said that as long as they are part of the legislative strategy—he will forward any constitutient request without favor or prejudice.
It is not inconsistent with a libertarian philosophy to allow his voters access to the same trough from which others feed.
“It is not inconsistent with a libertarian philosophy to allow his voters access to the same trough from which others feed.”
It is however inconsistent with a candidate who claims to be the staunchest defender of the Constitution. Either Paul belives these are un-Constitutional or not. If he thinks they are un-Constitutional, then he shouldn’t foward these earmarks.