Jeremiah 6:14
They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.
The converse problem is more likely imho, since D.C. is corrupted more than the states— that a few of the states will fail in their duty, and that the Federal governement (when liberals are in control) will side with them and pass a Federal law mandating that no states are permitted to do their duty. Don’t get me wrong, I see your perspective and it does have merit also, and I would also support a candidate taking that approach. I think Rand is sometimes too strategic. He is trying to focus on reducing the power of the federal government first and foremost, which requires winning elections, so he is trying to gain votes from independents and liberals to help him get elected by not being entirely honest about his core positions. I understand why, his analysts are telling him that the GOP is fighting a losing battle against demographics, but it is very risky because he could lose his base in the process.
Jeremiah 6:14
They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.