What is going on in Rand Paul’s mind? Ruh ro. No, they’re nothing new. But. I think they could help motivate the dozens upon dozens of Republicans I speak with on a daily basis step quickly away from the U.S. Senate race.

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Kentucky legislators should give back their special session pay. It’s a shame Frankfort’s in the mess it’s in but we shouldn’t be paying for their ignorance. [Facebook] Rand Paul has trapped Kentucky’s political debate in the 1960s. [New York Times] David Adams is going to track Jack Conway. HAHAHAAHAH. [Barefoot & Progressive] Kent Ostrander and [...]

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On Friday, May 8, 2009, Rand Paul appeared in downtown Paducah where he discussed the future: “I think there is room for growth in the party.  I think what I bring is an outside approach, but I think I bring the ability to grow the party.  I look forward more to the general election when [...]

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Rand Paul and his family have brushed off the racist moniker for years, it seems, so I’ve been surprised to see Rand act like it’s a big deal to be called out these days. A good example comes from a January 9, 2007 article from the Bowling Green Daily News about Ron Paul’s presidential campaign [...]

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Budget just passed 94-4. Wow. To clarify: The HOUSE passed it, as a commenter pointed out. Was in a rush to post this and didn’t include that detail. I’m just shocked the House got its act together.

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Much has been said about health care reform, “Obamacare,” and the fact that millions of Americans are without health insurance. It’s only fitting that the issue has become a staple of Kentucky’s U.S. Senate race. Jack Conway is on the record in support of health reform. Rand Paul opposes health reform but has stated emphatically [...]

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Rand Paul’s new spokesperson/campaign manager/nephew, Jesse Benton, is quite skilled at apologizing for racists. Flashback to 2007: “Dr. Paul stands for freedom, peace, prosperity and inalienable rights. If someone with small ideologies happens to contribute money to Ron, thinking he can influence Ron in any way, he’s wasted his money,” Paul spokesman Jesse Benton said. [...]

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What’s that sound? Why, it’s Rand Paul on mountaintop removal: And I quote, “I don’t think anyone’s going to be missing a mountain or two.”

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The greatest U.S. Senate candidate in history, Gurley Martin, doesn’t care for Rand Paul because he’s “handled” by David Adams: Apparently he’s not a fan of Frank Simon, either. Amen.

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Aww, looks like the NRSC is moving someone in to replace David Adams. Rand Paul’s nephew is apparently the new campaign manager. I’m sure that’ll work out really well. [Bluegrass Politics] The Libertarian Party hit Rand Paul in a press release yesterday. Ouch. [Roger Alford] Is Kentucky really the Haiti of the United States? All [...]

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