He will never get my vote. Nutty as his dad.
Once again, Mr small government states rights ignores the powers reserved to the individual states.
The whole family iis NOT WORTH THEIT SALT!
He’s gone nuts this last year. Wacko. Crazy. Loco. Insane. Bonkers.
This will disenfranchise the illegal alien vote!
Did not realize he had such a large prison following.
He is insane.
Not that Congress pays any attention to what the Constitution says...
Of course this is the most pressing issue of our time.
The “Democrat Voter Restoration Act”
Rand Paul is a complete idiot when it comes to politics. The only people supporting this loser are IMHO losertarians and low-information/easily duped “conservatives”.
apparently the acorn doesn’t fall very far from the tree
Just not at the federal level.
Each state has their own laws, which is as it should be.
Another intrusion on what should be a state’s issue.
Importantly, he did not include the most *wanted* rights restoration of non-violent federal felons, the right to own a gun, if a federal judge allows it. Right now, even with the support of a federal judge, there is *no* statutory process by which gun rights can be restored.
Ironically, many states permit ex-cons, with a judges permission, to have their second amendment rights restored, so this is an omission in federal law.
Mark Levin, on the inconsistency of Paul’s position…
We don’t wanna put bags over our heads. We’re not drones, right?
…
He fancies himself a constitutionalist…the determining factor on who gets to vote– beyond certain basic federal requirements– are state rules…the federal government does not have the constitutional authority to wipe away state rules when it comes to the commission of felonies.
And just because he believes in drug legalization doesn’t mean that he can then use federal powers to impose his will on the states– when he argues against doing that when it comes to other federal powers being imposed on the states.
Bad idea paul most convicted criminal votes go to Democrats.
I disagree. Paul has NEVER been a mainstream conservative. He just screamed "TEA PARTY!!!" so loudly in 2010 that a bunch of gullible conservatives immediately drank the kool-aid and declared that anyone who DARED question little Rand's "true conservative" credentials was a "GOPE" Republican.
>> The only people supporting this loser are IMHO losertarians and low-information/easily duped “conservatives” <<
Exactly. The useful idiot types who think Paulbot candidate = TEA PARTY!!!! crowd.
>> the restoration of voting rights for ex-cons is truly an issue that deserves serious consideration. <<
Only if your objective is to increase DemonRAT vote totals in competitive races.
>> The “Democrat Voter Restoration Act” "The More Votes for Democrats Act". << <<
Much more accurate description of the legislation.
>> Heartwarming, giving criminals the vote. Bi-partision too, Give it to illegals while you’re at it Paul <<
And why not give "serious consideration" to restoring voting rights for Deceased Americans? Is it fair to deny people who have been loyally voting their entire lives the right to continue voting just because they're no longer breathing? George Washington himself would be turned away at the polls under our current laws. Tsk, tsk.
>> Ex-felons are the campaign “get out the vote” workers from what I’ve seen. So there’s a multiplier effect from making them happy. <<
Why is why Rand's bill has an outpouring of "bipartisan support" from the the most destructive marxist Dem politicians.
>> he did not include the most *wanted* rights restoration of non-violent federal felons, the right to own a gun, if a federal judge allows it <<
If he had, the liberals RATs co-sponsoring the bill would drop their support and complain that the gun-rights portion is a "poison bill", so Rand wouldn't be able to obstain "bipartisan" support for his legislation or get any more gushing coverage from the media for being a "thoughtful, forward-thinking conservative Republican". In short, he'd have nothing to gain.
>> In Maine, the right to vote is never taken away, even while imprisoned. <<
No wonder the RATs love Maine so much. Also explains how a guy who agrees with the Dems on 95% of the issues is able to be elected as an "Independent" there. (speaking of which, I bet Angus King loves Rand's bill too!)
Considering how elections turn out,it seems downright criminal how Americans vote now.
And their 2nd amendment should be restored as well.
Idiot!
Afraid so...