Rand Paul http://www.npr.org Rand Paul en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:40:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Rand Paul http://www.npr.org yes Is It 2016 Yet? Moves By Hillary Clinton & Rand Paul Suggest Yes Is it too soon to be thinking about 2016? Not really, especially after watching Hillary Clinton talk on same-sex marriage and Rand Paul on changes to immigration policy. Plus: a brief history of the GOP's rise in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/politicaljunkie/2013/03/25/174566732/is-it-2016-yet-moves-by-hillary-clinton-rand-paul-suggest-yes?ft=1&f=126016342 http://www.npr.org/blogs/politicaljunkie/2013/03/25/174566732/is-it-2016-yet-moves-by-hillary-clinton-rand-paul-suggest-yes?ft=1&f=126016342 Is it too soon to be thinking about 2016? Not really, especially after watching Hillary Clinton talk on same-sex marriage and Rand Paul on changes to immigration policy. Plus: a brief history of the GOP's rise in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District. no Is it too soon to be thinking about 2016? Not really, especially after watching Hillary Clinton talk on same-sex marriage and Rand Paul on changes to immigration policy. Plus: a brief history of the GOP's rise in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District.

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]]> How Did Strom Thurmond Last Through His 24-Hour Filibuster? In 1957, Sen. Strom Thurmond prepared for his filibuster against civil rights legislation with steam baths — to become dehydrated so he wouldn't need a bathroom break. He got at least one chance to relieve himself, however. This week, Sen. Rand Paul gave up when nature's call became too urgent. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:53:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/07/173736882/how-did-strom-thurmond-last-through-his-24-hour-filibuster?ft=1&f=126016342 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/07/173736882/how-did-strom-thurmond-last-through-his-24-hour-filibuster?ft=1&f=126016342 In 1957, Sen. Strom Thurmond prepared for his filibuster against civil rights legislation with steam baths — to become dehydrated so he wouldn't need a bathroom break. He got at least one chance to relieve himself, however. This week, Sen. Rand Paul gave up when nature's call became too urgent. no In 1957, Sen. Strom Thurmond prepared for his filibuster against civil rights legislation with steam baths — to become dehydrated so he wouldn't need a bathroom break. He got at least one chance to relieve himself, however. This week, Sen. Rand Paul gave up when nature's call became too urgent.

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]]> Holder Responds To Paul About Drone Strikes On U.S. Soil "Does the president have the authority to use a weaponized drone to kill an American not engaged in combat on American soil?" the attorney general asks. "The answer to that question is no." Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:06:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/07/173732414/holder-responds-to-paul-about-drone-strikes-on-u-s-soil?ft=1&f=126016342 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/07/173732414/holder-responds-to-paul-about-drone-strikes-on-u-s-soil?ft=1&f=126016342 "Does the president have the authority to use a weaponized drone to kill an American not engaged in combat on American soil?" the attorney general asks. "The answer to that question is no." no "Does the president have the authority to use a weaponized drone to kill an American not engaged in combat on American soil?" the attorney general asks. "The answer to that question is no."

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]]> Nearly 13 Hours Later, Sen. Paul Ends His Filibuster; Here's The Video The senator said he "would speak, until I can no longer speak," and he hit that wall early Thursday. His goal was to get the Obama administration to pledge it won't use drone attacks against American citizens on U.S. soil. He's put a bright spotlight on the issue. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 07:30:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/07/173693133/nearly-13-hours-later-sen-paul-ends-his-filibuster-heres-the-video?ft=1&f=126016342 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/07/173693133/nearly-13-hours-later-sen-paul-ends-his-filibuster-heres-the-video?ft=1&f=126016342 The senator said he "would speak, until I can no longer speak," and he hit that wall early Thursday. His goal was to get the Obama administration to pledge it won't use drone attacks against American citizens on U.S. soil. He's put a bright spotlight on the issue. no The senator said he "would speak, until I can no longer speak," and he hit that wall early Thursday. His goal was to get the Obama administration to pledge it won't use drone attacks against American citizens on U.S. soil. He's put a bright spotlight on the issue.

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]]> President Could, In Theory, Order Drone Strike Inside U.S., Holder Says In a letter to Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., the attorney general noted that such a situation could be imagined only in an "extraordinary circumstance" such as the attack on Pearl Harbor or on Sept. 11, 2001. The letter was in response to inquiries from Paul regarding the legality of military strikes within the country. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:16:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/05/173572444/president-could-in-theory-order-drone-strike-inside-u-s-holder-says?ft=1&f=126016342 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/05/173572444/president-could-in-theory-order-drone-strike-inside-u-s-holder-says?ft=1&f=126016342 In a letter to Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., the attorney general noted that such a situation could be imagined only in an "extraordinary circumstance" such as the attack on Pearl Harbor or on Sept. 11, 2001. The letter was in response to inquiries from Paul regarding the legality of military strikes within the country. no In a letter to Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., the attorney general noted that such a situation could be imagined only in an "extraordinary circumstance" such as the attack on Pearl Harbor or on Sept. 11, 2001. The letter was in response to inquiries from Paul regarding the legality of military strikes within the country.

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]]> It's Splitsville Between GOP & Hillary Clinton; Fox Breaks Up With Sarah Palin The "affection" Republicans have had for Hillary Clinton the past four years — feelings no doubt expressed in order to contrast how they felt about President Obama — seems to have come to an end, now that she may become their opponent in 2016. And it's also splitsville between Fox and Sarah Palin. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 06:44:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/politicaljunkie/2013/01/28/170100386/its-splitsville-between-gop-hillary-clinton-fox-breaks-up-with-sarah-palin?ft=1&f=126016342 http://www.npr.org/blogs/politicaljunkie/2013/01/28/170100386/its-splitsville-between-gop-hillary-clinton-fox-breaks-up-with-sarah-palin?ft=1&f=126016342 The "affection" Republicans have had for Hillary Clinton the past four years — feelings no doubt expressed in order to contrast how they felt about President Obama — seems to have come to an end, now that she may become their opponent in 2016. And it's also splitsville between Fox and Sarah Palin. no The "affection" Republicans have had for Hillary Clinton the past four years — feelings no doubt expressed in order to contrast how they felt about President Obama — seems to have come to an end, now that she may become their opponent in 2016. And it's also splitsville between Fox and Sarah Palin.

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]]> With A Roar And Some Rage, Ron Paul Rallies His Faithful The Texas congressman packed an arena Sunday in Tampa and used the rally to rage against the Republican political machine. His presidential aspirations may be over, but his supporters are staying with the nation's best-known libertarian. Sun, 26 Aug 2012 19:25:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/08/26/160082270/with-a-roar-and-some-rage-ron-paul-rallies-his-faithful?ft=1&f=126016342 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/08/26/160082270/with-a-roar-and-some-rage-ron-paul-rallies-his-faithful?ft=1&f=126016342 The Texas congressman packed an arena Sunday in Tampa and used the rally to rage against the Republican political machine. His presidential aspirations may be over, but his supporters are staying with the nation's best-known libertarian. no The Texas congressman packed an arena Sunday in Tampa and used the rally to rage against the Republican political machine. His presidential aspirations may be over, but his supporters are staying with the nation's best-known libertarian.

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]]> Ron Paul Considering 2012 Presidential Run: Report Rep. Ron Paul is considering a third run for the GOP presidential nomination, a move that would be welcomed by politics bloggers since he's a very popular topic on the Web. Or at least he was, before Sarah Palin and his son, Sen. Rand Paul. Tue, 08 Feb 2011 13:18:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/02/08/133594098/ron-paul-considering-2012-presidential-run-report?ft=1&f=126016342 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/02/08/133594098/ron-paul-considering-2012-presidential-run-report?ft=1&f=126016342 Rep. Ron Paul is considering a third run for the GOP presidential nomination, a move that would be welcomed by politics bloggers since he's a very popular topic on the Web. Or at least he was, before Sarah Palin and his son, Sen. Rand Paul. no Rep. Ron Paul is considering a third run for the GOP presidential nomination, a move that would be welcomed by politics bloggers since he's a very popular topic on the Web. Or at least he was, before Sarah Palin and his son, Sen. Rand Paul.

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]]> Dr. Rand Paul Wins Senate In Kentucky Paul's victory showed the failure of Conway's negative campaign and another Tea Party victory. Tue, 02 Nov 2010 20:34:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2010/11/02/131024224/dr-rand-paul-wins-senate-in-kentucky?ft=1&f=126016342 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2010/11/02/131024224/dr-rand-paul-wins-senate-in-kentucky?ft=1&f=126016342 Paul's victory showed the failure of Conway's negative campaign and another Tea Party victory. no Paul's victory showed the failure of Conway's negative campaign and another Tea Party victory.

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]]> MoveOn.org Backer Stomped Before Rand Paul-Jack Conway Debate A MoveOn.org backer was assaulted before the Kentucky debate between Rand Paul and Jack Conway. The woman was thrown to the ground and a man stepped on her head. The entire confrontation was caught on video. Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:20:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2010/10/26/130833794/?ft=1&f=126016342 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2010/10/26/130833794/?ft=1&f=126016342 A MoveOn.org backer was assaulted before the Kentucky debate between Rand Paul and Jack Conway. The woman was thrown to the ground and a man stepped on her head. The entire confrontation was caught on video. no A MoveOn.org backer was assaulted before the Kentucky debate between Rand Paul and Jack Conway. The woman was thrown to the ground and a man stepped on her head. The entire confrontation was caught on video.

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]]> Jack Conway Defiant On Rand Paul-Christianity Ad Jack Conway, a Kentucky Democrat running for Senate, denied questioning Rand Paul's faith. He told NPR he was merely saying Paul should be held accountable for belonging to an irreverent club in college. He also said he would fix the new health law. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2010/10/19/130672309/jack-conway-defiant-on-rand-paul-christianity-ad?ft=1&f=126016342 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2010/10/19/130672309/jack-conway-defiant-on-rand-paul-christianity-ad?ft=1&f=126016342 Jack Conway, a Kentucky Democrat running for Senate, denied questioning Rand Paul's faith. He told NPR he was merely saying Paul should be held accountable for belonging to an irreverent club in college. He also said he would fix the new health law. 392 no Jack Conway, a Kentucky Democrat running for Senate, denied questioning Rand Paul's faith. He told NPR he was merely saying Paul should be held accountable for belonging to an irreverent club in college. He also said he would fix the new health law.

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]]> Rand Paul Accuses Jack Conway Of Bearing False Witness Rand Paul isn't turning the other cheek on Jack Conway's attack on his Christianity. He's attacking right back, accusing his Democratic rival for the U.S. Senate seat in Kentucky with violating the Ten Commandments by bearing false witness. Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:56:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2010/10/18/130653708/rand-paul-accuses-jack-conway-of-bearing-false-witness?ft=1&f=126016342 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2010/10/18/130653708/rand-paul-accuses-jack-conway-of-bearing-false-witness?ft=1&f=126016342 Rand Paul isn't turning the other cheek on Jack Conway's attack on his Christianity. He's attacking right back, accusing his Democratic rival for the U.S. Senate seat in Kentucky with violating the Ten Commandments by bearing false witness. no Rand Paul isn't turning the other cheek on Jack Conway's attack on his Christianity. He's attacking right back, accusing his Democratic rival for the U.S. Senate seat in Kentucky with violating the Ten Commandments by bearing false witness.

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]]> Rand Paul's Christianity Questioned By Jack Conway In the ad Democrat Conway questions what Paul, his rival for a Senate seat, did at Baylor University as a member of a secret society that mocked Christianity. Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:56:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2010/10/18/130648618/rand-paul-s-christianity-questioned-in-jack-conway-ad?ft=1&f=126016342 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2010/10/18/130648618/rand-paul-s-christianity-questioned-in-jack-conway-ad?ft=1&f=126016342 In the ad Democrat Conway questions what Paul, his rival for a Senate seat, did at Baylor University as a member of a secret society that mocked Christianity. no In the ad Democrat Conway questions what Paul, his rival for a Senate seat, did at Baylor University as a member of a secret society that mocked Christianity.

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]]> Rand Paul, Joe Sestak Hit By Errant Ads: PolitiFact Both Dr. Rand Paul and Rep. Joe Sestak, Senate candidates, were victimized by truth-bending TV ads. PoliFact found the ads used the common technique of distorting an element of truth. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:28:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2010/09/29/130220013/rand-paul-joe-sestak-hit-by-errants-ads-politifact?ft=1&f=126016342 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2010/09/29/130220013/rand-paul-joe-sestak-hit-by-errants-ads-politifact?ft=1&f=126016342 Both Dr. Rand Paul and Rep. Joe Sestak, Senate candidates, were victimized by truth-bending TV ads. PoliFact found the ads used the common technique of distorting an element of truth. 302 no Both Dr. Rand Paul and Rep. Joe Sestak, Senate candidates, were victimized by truth-bending TV ads. PoliFact found the ads used the common technique of distorting an element of truth.

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]]> Rand Paul In Civil Rights Bill Firestorm Kentucky GOP Senate nominee Rand Paul has opened up a controversy over his remarks about the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Thu, 20 May 2010 13:35:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/politicaljunkie/2010/05/20/127009788/kentucky-gop-unity-rally-on-saturday-mongiardo-d-won-t-seek-recanvass?ft=1&f=126016342 http://www.npr.org/blogs/politicaljunkie/2010/05/20/127009788/kentucky-gop-unity-rally-on-saturday-mongiardo-d-won-t-seek-recanvass?ft=1&f=126016342 Kentucky GOP Senate nominee Rand Paul has opened up a controversy over his remarks about the 1964 Civil Rights Act. no Kentucky GOP Senate nominee Rand Paul has opened up a controversy over his remarks about the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

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