Dr. Rand Paul, Texas Republican Congressman Ron Paul’s son, is a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Kentucky who has become a poster child for the Tea Party movement, according to Jennifer Duffy, a senior editor for The Cook Political Report.
The Tea Party movement continues to makes headlines across the nation, and the focus is now landing on the eye-doctor from Kentucky who rose from the movement and is challenging the Establishment for his party’s nomination.
Across the nation, a rising tide of constitutional conservatives discontent with radical expansion of government is manifesting itself in hundreds of tea party protests, causing difficulties not only for many Democrats, but also moderate Republicans and some of the Party’s hand-picked candidates. The first tea parties took place in support of Ron Paul’s presidential candidacy in 2007, and have multiplied and intensified since the election of our current president.
After Senator Bunning vehemently voiced his opposition to Bernanke’s reappointment as Fed Chairman, Senator DeMint of South Carolina added to the storm of criticism leveled at the Federal Reserve last Thursday, asking tough questions about the Fed’s role in the financial crisis and its interference in the free market. He is also making a bold move to compel Senate leadership to bring S604 to Audit the Fed up for a vote.
“You have decided that just about every large bank, investment bank, insurance company, and even some industrial companies are too big to fail. Rather than making management, shareholders, and debt holders feel the consequences of their risk-taking, you bailed them out. In short, you are the definition of moral hazard.”
“Today, the United States Senate will begin considering the renomination of Ben Bernanke as Federal Reserve Chairman. If I were there to cast a vote, I would vote no, would vigorously oppose Bernanke’s confirmation, and would have a few questions for the Fed Chairman as the Senate considered him.
MSNBC reports:
KENTUCKY: “Republican Rand Paul has become the star of the Tea Party movement that’s brewing up conservative challengers to establishment GOP candidates across the country, turning what was once a one-sided primary into a shootout for the Republican ballot line in the race to replace retiring GOP Sen. Jim Bunning,” CongressDaily’s McPike writes.
With over $1.4 million donated, we have passed yet another milestone on the way to victory. Thank you to everyone who gave their time and treasure to bring about the successes we’ve had so far, and for showing that freedom is still popular!
On Monday, Dr. Rand Paul traveled to Bardstown to help raise money for Republican State Senate candidate Jimmy Higdon, who faces a close race in the 14th district special election on Tuesday, December 8th. Droves of concerned citizens packed tightly into a private residence to hear from the candidates.
Dr. Rand Paul will be hosting a town hall meeting in Pikeville to explain the dangers Cap & Trade poses to Kentucky’s economy, and discuss free market solutions to protect our jobs and restore prosperity.
The event will begin at 6:00 P.M. December 1 at the Landmark Inn - Mark 5 meeting hall, 190 South Mayo Trail in Pikeville.
In his efforts to grow the party and unite conservatives, Dr. Rand Paul will be holding a fundraiser for State Senate candidate Jimmy Higdon November 30, at 6:30 P.M. ET, at the home of Rick and Nancy McCubbin at 210 N. 4th St. in Bardstown.
