Jim Bunning has an op-ed in USA Today that explains his recent objection in the Senate not to extending unemployment benefits, but because the Senate refused to pay for it without adding to the deficit despite having passed “Pay-as-you-go” rules. Rand agrees with Senator Bunning that this should have and could have been paid for without adding to the deficit.
Click here for an excerpt from the story. The entire article is on USA Today’s web site
Today, the Supreme Court hears a case that can strike a blow for freedom and the Second amendment rights of all Americans as they hear oral arguments in McDonald v. Chicago.
This case would make clear that states may not abridge the Second Amendment rights of their citizens. I applaud those who have fought for this case, as well as all of those who fight daily for our gun rights. [...]
In response to Trey Grayson’s the third attack ad in three days, the Rand Paul campaign issued the following statement:
As Trey Grayson falls further behind and his campaign flounders, he continues to desperately and negatively attack Rand Paul with distortions and outright lies.
There is no candidate who stands for a stronger national defense then Rand Paul. [...]
BOWLING GREEN, KY – Ophthalmologist and taxpayer advocate Rand Paul has surged to a 21 point lead in the Republican Primary for United States Senate, according to a new independent poll released today. The survey, conducted by Magellan Strategies, shows Dr. Paul with a commanding 44-23 percent lead over establishment candidate Trey Grayson.
The poll also [...]
The Firearms Freedom Act is a legal challenge to the powers of Congress justified by the “commerce clause” which gives the federal government the power to control interstate commerce. The FFA declares that if a firearm or ammunition is manufactured, sold, and retained in-state, that firearm or ammunition does not qualify as interstate commerce and is therefore not subject to federal regulation.
Look for Rand Paul on Special Report w/ Bret Baier at 6PM EST.
Rand Paul will be joined by his father Dr. Ron Paul on Saturday January 30th in Louisville, Kentucky for a Rally! Special musical guest Aimee Allen (http://aimeeallen.com) will be making an appearance as well! The event starts at 4:00 PM (EST) and will be at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, South Wing Entrance B. 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY Admission for this event is only $25 for adults but kids are free so bring the family! [...]
The Hill’s Aaron Blake writes about 10 Campaign Themes to watch. Full article here.
1. How real is the tea party effect?
A side effect of the conservative enthusiasm permeating the electoral landscape has been, well, conservative enthusiasm. And the ultra-conservatives aren’t content to put impure conservative Republicans in office. [...]
Rand filed his paperwork on Wednesday to make his run for the office of retiring US Senator Jim Bunning official. He held a press conference at the Republican Party of Kentucky headquarters immediately following where he was greeted by approximately 100 supporters.
America’s Party by Pat Buchanan
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=34947
If the Tea Party activists can hold the line, they can, next fall, send Congress a message it will not soon forget about getting off this Acela to globalism and getting back to putting America first.
