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Rand Paul’s Victory: The Reaction
The Wall Street Journal ^ | May 18, 2010 | Susan Davis

Posted on 05/19/2010 3:45:10 AM PDT by Scanian

It wasn’t long after the Kentucky GOP Senate primary was called for Rand Paul, an ophthalmologist and son of Rep. Ron Paul (R., Texas), that the reaction started flowing.

The Kentucky race is expected to be competitive this November, and Democrats immediately attempted to portray Paul’s victory as a sign of discord within the GOP ranks.

Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine said Paul’s win was a “stunning loss” and a “show of weakness” for Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky who supported Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson in the primary contest. “Unfortunately for Republicans, ordinary Americans are unlikely to be receptive to extreme candidates like Rand Paul in the general election this November,” Kaine said in a statement.

McConnell, for his part, promised that Kentucky Republicans will now come together. “Dr. Paul ran an outstanding campaign which clearly struck a chord with Kentucky voters, and I congratulate him on his impressive victory,” McConnell said in a statement. “Now Kentucky Republicans will unite in standing against the overreaching policies of the Obama administration… Kentucky needs Rand Paul in the U.S. Senate because he will work every day to stop this crippling agenda.”

(Excerpt) Read more at blogs.wsj.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; Politics/Elections; US: Kentucky
KEYWORDS: demint; democrats; gopdivisions; mcconnell
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To: Scanian

Why do the Democrats care, if the Republicans are infighting? Their concern is so touching.


21 posted on 05/19/2010 5:05:13 AM PDT by Jabba the Nutt (Are they insane, stupid or just evil?)
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To: Scanian; ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas; stephenjohnbanker; DoughtyOne; rob777; genetic homophobe; ...
RE :”Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine said Paul’s win was a “stunning loss” and a “show of weakness” for Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky who supported Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson in the primary contest. “Unfortunately for Republicans, ordinary Americans are unlikely to be receptive to extreme candidates like Rand Paul in the general election this November,” Kaine said in a statement.

I saw RP on FNC again this morning calling for a balanced budget amendment AND congressional term limits(prior 1994 contract with America points.) Rand would also oppose the next Republican president calling for bailouts. Both parties can agree AGAINST those crazy ideas. It's not about too much power in Washington, it just matters who has the power, right?

22 posted on 05/19/2010 5:08:46 AM PDT by sickoflibs ( "It's not the taxes, the redistribution is the federal spending=tax delayed")
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To: sickoflibs

” It’s not about too much power in Washington, it just matters who has the power, right? “

Right.


23 posted on 05/19/2010 5:14:20 AM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (Support our troops....and vote out the RINOS!)
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To: Daveinyork

It’s a good thing for GOP chances in KY in the fall that Conway won the Democratic primary and not Mongiordo (or whatever his name is).

Conway is way too Left for KY. Assuming he doesn’t make any mistakes and can keep his father out of the state, Paul will win in November.


24 posted on 05/19/2010 5:17:06 AM PDT by mwl8787
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To: sickoflibs
to all the rin-o-p cheerleaders that tell me that the 'good is the enemy of the perfect' nonsense, we'll hafta see if the RP can deliver on small gov libertarianism votes and live with the foreign policy shortcomings that he brings...

not 'perfect', but hopefully will guard the checkbook and BORs...

25 posted on 05/19/2010 5:18:01 AM PDT by Gilbo_3 (Gov is not reason; not eloquent; its force.Like fire,a dangerous servant & master. George Washington)
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To: Scanian
Okay, I read his position on his website concerning national defense and I like what it had to say. I especially like how it started out:

"I believe that the primary Constitutional function of the federal government is national defense, bar none."

No truer words were ever spoken. However, I want to know his stance on the current war on terror. It doesn't really matter to me about his stance on Iraq because I believe for all intents and purposes, that war is over. The hot war now is in Afghanistan and the moutainous regions of Pakistan. What is his position on this? Does he want to go balls to the wall and clean these cesspools out and defeat the Taliban and Al Queada?
26 posted on 05/19/2010 5:18:02 AM PDT by Old Teufel Hunden
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To: Scanian

Paul was not afraid to mention the Tea Parties several times in connection with his victory. What more will it take for the MSM, et al., to start taking the Tea Parties seriously? (Are you listening, Mr. Chrissy Matthews?)


27 posted on 05/19/2010 5:20:02 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam (Every time a liberal whines, an angel gets his wings.)
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To: Old Teufel Hunden
until i get a chance to discuss it over a burger, the 'politics' are gonna appear to be all over the map...

oath to the Constitution is a good first step tho, for all wannabe 'leaders'...

28 posted on 05/19/2010 5:21:12 AM PDT by Gilbo_3 (Gov is not reason; not eloquent; its force.Like fire,a dangerous servant & master. George Washington)
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To: Gilbo_3

Both DeMint and Palin endorsed him. McConnell didnt.


29 posted on 05/19/2010 5:21:52 AM PDT by sickoflibs ( "It's not the taxes, the redistribution is the federal spending=tax delayed")
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To: mwl8787

I’m not so sure. There are a lot of people who believe in the free lunch.


30 posted on 05/19/2010 5:23:22 AM PDT by Daveinyork
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To: sickoflibs

their endorsements meant squat...i was on the fence until i had pen in hand...


31 posted on 05/19/2010 5:25:12 AM PDT by Gilbo_3 (Gov is not reason; not eloquent; its force.Like fire,a dangerous servant & master. George Washington)
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To: Gilbo_3
RE :"their endorsements meant squat...i was on the fence until i had pen in hand..."

Really?? Sounds like he won in a landslide. He wasnt running for president but for congress where all the spending is done.

32 posted on 05/19/2010 5:33:20 AM PDT by sickoflibs ( "It's not the taxes, the redistribution is the federal spending=tax delayed")
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To: sickoflibs
i meant the fence of Constitutional favorable tendencies vs the suicidal potential for foreign policy stuff [like dad]...

not perfect, but hopefully he'll vote Constitutionally on the checkbook and defense...

33 posted on 05/19/2010 5:37:06 AM PDT by Gilbo_3 (Gov is not reason; not eloquent; its force.Like fire,a dangerous servant & master. George Washington)
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To: Gilbo_3; stephenjohnbanker
RE :”not perfect, but hopefully he'll vote Constitutionally on the checkbook and defense...”

That too, he said he wants every spending/regulation bill to be constitutional. Definitely anti-establishment.I differ with many Republicans in that I want congressmen to oppose these things(government expansion ) , even when Republicans are in charge.

Dad Ron Paul has a habit of coming up with goofball stuff that is very unrealistic. But Rand is more in tune with the current mood.

34 posted on 05/19/2010 5:52:13 AM PDT by sickoflibs ( "It's not the taxes, the redistribution is the federal spending=tax delayed")
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To: sickoflibs; Gilbo_3

“Dad Ron Paul has a habit of coming up with goofball stuff that is very unrealistic. But Rand is more in tune with the current mood. “

He seems to be more in tune. Time will tell.


35 posted on 05/19/2010 5:57:16 AM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (Support our troops....and vote out the RINOS!)
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Just a note to everyone, Rand isn’t running for Congress, he’s running for the Senate...

And I’m praying to God that he, and more like him, win!


36 posted on 05/19/2010 6:05:36 AM PDT by gjones77
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To: evad
It's a shame the pubbies can't figg'r it out.

Some can. Some are. Be optimistic. It breeds success.

37 posted on 05/19/2010 7:58:13 AM PDT by rogue yam
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To: jwparkerjr
I have come to the conclusion that the thing that's wrong with the Party IS the Party.

Bingo. The leftists, while almost completely taking over and purging the 'Rat Party, have also grabbed much of the power in our Party. That's why we're throwing them out!

38 posted on 05/19/2010 8:00:43 AM PDT by rogue yam
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To: Venturer

Since 1989 when President Reagan flew off to California and retirement we conservatives have been told by the RINO’s of the party, hey you must support us we are ALL republicans. WE will set the agenda and you follow our lead.

Well we did and what did you fools do? We got Bush I and higher taxes and lets work with the liberals/communists, then you screwed up and didn’t follow through and hang tough on the Contract for America, then you foisted Bush II on us and said follow our lead in working with the liberals/communists and what did we get: No Child Left Behind, Medicare Drugs Program, then Amnesty. We know you don’t like these things but you must support us, its the only way we can win they said. Resulting in president obama and liberal/communist control of our government...

Now it’s time for you RINO’s to fall in line and support us or get the hell out of the way. RINO’s, the time for honoring your backstabbing selves is coming to an end!


39 posted on 05/19/2010 8:26:49 AM PDT by sarge83
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To: sickoflibs

What’s his take on defense? His dad is barking mad on that topic.


40 posted on 05/19/2010 10:00:44 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (Excusaholic: MeCain lost to Jr., RINO endorsements are flying, & you live at 2012 Denial Blvd.)
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