Posted on 04/16/2011 4:20:16 PM PDT by Clintonfatigued
Could there soon be a third member of the libertarian Paul family in Congress?
Robert Paul, a doctor who lives in Fort Worth, is saying maybe, telling a newspaper that he has “thought about running” for the seat representing Texas in the Senate that is being vacated by Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, who is not running for reelection.
One of Rep. Ron Paul’s (R-Texas) five children, Robert would become the second Paul offspring to run for Congress, joining brother Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), who was elected last year.
In an interview with the Star-Telegram published Thursday, Robert Paul acknowledged that he is considering a bid but hasn’t decided whether to run. “I am very happy as a physician,” he said.
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It sounds improbably, but so did Rand Paul’s election last year. Who knows what’ll happen?
No, that seat will be won by Michael Williams.
Take away the perks that go along with the job and see how many want to make a run.........
From what I have seen of Rand Paul it’s too bad Ron Paul wasn’t a Mormon with 11 wives and 40 kids.
Ah nuts.
“I am very happy as a physician,” he said.
Then stay put.
Since he is a doctor, as the article says, I would not believe that he is doing it because of all the high living he will be able to enjoy on the liberal emolument we offer our elected officials [and by the way, that is shear sarcasm. While the salary is a goodly sum, it is far from a princely one, and no one gets rich as a result of the salary and perks of serving in the legislature.]
That's about right. The getting rich part comes from kickbacks, backroom deals, and envelopes passing under the table at Washington bars.
When Jim Bunning, a truly honorable, honest, and commited consevative was hounded into retirement by the political establishment, especially galling was the likelyhood that one of his tormentors, Mitch McConnel, was destined to dictate a Rino for the Republican nominee to replace him.
When Rand Paul took up Bunnings banner it was a wonderful thing. When he triumped over the Rino in the primary it was a fantastic surprise. When he cake walked over the Democratic opponent in the general election it was one of the proudest days Kentucky has seen in a long time.
Michael Williams is an excellent candidate. So is Ted Cruz. We may have an embarrassment of riches in Texas.
No more Pauls. We want Williams.
I could accept Paul, but Williams is the best in the field.
I am not so sure. He seems to have made his career in government jobs and was propped up by the Bush family. My problem with Bushes is that they are firmly in the center and strike deals with the left. I abhor the Bush-Clinton charities.
That’s an interesting observation. Who is your first choice?
He would likely be taking a massive pay cut so maybe you should get off of your high horse about your taxes taking care of his family.
Ron Paul is hardly a "favorite son" in Texas. When he ran for President in the Republican primary, Paul won less than 5% of the vote.
Outside of his home district, it was probably half that.
There are half-a-dozen well-qualified candidates for the Hutchinson seat. Paul won't be a factor.
I don’t love the Bushes either but Williams is not a Bush.
No one as of now, but I get the feeling that Williams is a Karl Rove Republican (i.e., member of Bush's group).
For what it’s worth, here is my take on the Bush-Clinton charities. I think that Bush made overtures to Clinton during the 2004 tsunami because he figured that Hillary was going to run in 2008 so Bush was making a deal with Clinton. Hillary was going to get the presidency in 2008 and 2012, then Jeb Bush was going to run in 2016. Also, I think that Bush is closely connected with the oil companies so he was probably trying to get the Clinton to go easy on the oil interests. Probably let the Clintons in on some oil money too.
I also suspect that Bush was behind the 1996 choice of Robert Dole as presidential candidate. Bush wanted Clinton to win both times so that George W. Bush could get his turn. I think that he wanted McCain to run and lose in 2008 so that Hillary could win and Jeb could get his turn in 2016. Bush knows that people sway back and forth between Democrats and Republicans. They get sick of one party and then vote the other. Bush is patient and knows that you have to wait out the cycle till the peope come back to your party again.
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