Figuring out Rand Paul is pretty simple. He’s using the political tactics that Democrats have been using pretty effectively for the last 20 years. There is little doubt as to the general direction of his ideology. He’s at least as committed to limited, Constitutional government as any Senator up there, and is solidly pro life.
When there’s a controversial issue that could hurt him, Rand triangulates. That’s very obvious on immigration. So obvious that it’s a little disappointing that more Freepers can’t see it. These “big tent” speeches are the equivalent of “where do I get me a huntin’ license?” The media hasn’t been able to lay a glove on him yet. The meme is that the GOP has to broaden its base, so he goes out and says the GOP needs to do just that, but he’s not going to change his position on anything.
When there’s a controversial issue that could hurt him, Rand triangulates.
IOW, he’s using the same duplicitty that leftist creeps use. He’s therefore losing a lot of conservative support. So what does that make him?
A. Stupid
B. He won’t win the presidency, if he runs.
If he’s as committed to Constiutional government as you claim, he’s certainly doing a realistic impersonation of someone who isn’t.