Daniel Mongiardo's supporters didn't like Conway either.

Dr Dan's supporters haven't taken there anti-Conway stuff down yet at http://www.therealjackconway.com/ .

Some question if they will? There's been rumors that Mongiardo's refused to endorse Conway. At the very least, he hasn't done it yet.

Philosophically I think Mongiardo might have more in common with an anti-establishment, anti-corporatist Constitutionalist then Conway.

This race was about the Establishment vs the anti-Establishment. The establishment won the Democrat primary. The anti-establishment won the Republican. Their are freedom wings and their are fascist wings of both parties. It’s not about Democrat vs Republican. It’s about the people vs the political class. Like Rand, Mongiardo represented the people of his respective party. I wish him well.


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The Prediction Markets are favoring Rand.

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Rand Paul leading Trey Grayson in Democrat Head to Head polls

From Rasmussen Reports

Trey Grayson (R): 44%
Daniel Mongiardo (D): 37%

Rand Paul (R):49%
Daniel Mongiardo (D):35%


Trey Grayson (R):45%
Jack Conway (D):35%

Rand Paul (R):46%
Jack Conway (D):38%

Many Republicans were holding out, believing that Trey would have an easier time winning the general because he's not as principled. But these polls actually show that Rand Paul gets more of the vote then Grayson regardless of which Democrat is in the race.

I've actually said this numerous times. If a liberty candidate can make it through the Republican Primary -- it's actually much easier for him to get votes from moderates, independents, and soft Democrats, then an establishment hack. Looks like Rasmussen Reports agrees with me. :)





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Rand Paul with Judge Napolitano on Glen Beck!

I know this is old news, but since this is a Rand Paul blog, it needs to be here:)

Rand Paul on Glen Beck

In fact the entire show is well worth watching.







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Rand Paul at Logan County GOP 12/16/09

Finally getting this up. Sorry for the Delay. Rand Paul was working on the day of the Moneybomb :)

Rand Paul at Logan County GOP Part 1

Rand Paul at Logan County GOP Part 2

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Concerned Women of America PAC officially endorses Rand Paul!

The Concerned Women of America PAC has issued its endorsement of Rand in the 2010 GOP primary.

“Rand Paul is a strong man of faith and of conviction,” said Beverly LaHaye, founder and chairman of Concerned Women PAC.
“Rand is strongly pro-life, and has pledged his support for federal measures to end abortion.
Additionally, Rand is pro-parental rights, and will fight to get the federal government out of the business of indoctrinating our children with the liberal agenda, and will fight for both alternative schools and home schools.
We endorsed Rand over all others in the race, because not only is he right on issues, but also because I am convinced he is the most likely candidate to stand up and fight for these issues in the Senate.
Rand Paul is not beholden to a party or any establishment. He is a fighter, and our issues need more than just another vote in the coming years.
With his strong grassroots support as well as the financial backing he has received, there is no doubt in my mind that Rand is in a great position to win this race for conservatives.
It is for these many reasons, that we proudly endorse the pro-life, pro-freedom, pro-constitution small government champion, Dr. Rand Paul, to be the next senator from the state of Kentucky.”

CWPAC is affiliated with Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, which is also affiliated with Concerned Women for America, the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization with 500,000 grassroots members nationwide. This is HUGE! And we were not even expecting it. I doubt the official Campaign made any inquiries with them anyway. Perhaps Jim DeMint and CFG will feel safe enough to endorse Rand Paul now too.






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Rand Paul leads Trey Grayson 44-25!

PPP just released the following polling results:

If there was any doubt Rand Paul is a serious candidate for the Republican Senate nomination in Kentucky it can be cast away. Our first poll of the race finds him leading Trey Grayson 44-25.

Paul is, as the conventional wisdom suggests, drawing his strongest support from Republicans who are unhappy with their party. He has a 54-22 lead over Grayson with voters who are unhappy with the GOP in Congress and a 54-18 advantage with folks who think the party's grown too liberal.

His support is broader than that though- he has a 40-25 lead even with people who like the job Republicans in Congress are doing and a 38-28 advantage with ones who are comfortable with where their party is ideologically.

Despite Paul's early advantage this race could change a lot between now and the election, primarily because neither of the candidates are all that well known at this point. A plurality don't know enough about Paul to have formed an opinion of him and a majority have no feelings one way or the other yet toward Grayson.

Among those who do have perceptions formed about them 39% view Paul favorably to 13% unfavorable and 22% view Grayson favorably to 15% unfavorable.

Paul's current strong standing certainly speaks to the increasingly favorable prospects for candidates running against the Republican establishment across the country, especially on the heels of polling last week showing Marco Rubio closing in on or even taking the lead against Charlie Crist. It's going to be interesting to see if a lot more of these insurgent candidates crop up as we turn the calendar to 2010.

Full results here


PS As a personal note: I apologize for my lack of blogging this past week. I have tendinitis in my fingers, and with work being so busy these 2 weeks before Christmas, I've been recovering at home instead of blogging. I missed reporting on Rand Paul's recent interview with Judge Napalitano, as well as a recent speech he gave on the day of the moneybomb (Which BTW, we raised about a Quarter Million Dollars!) After I'm recuperated in a couple weeks you should see more regular blogging again.

IMHO, We really need to make sure we beat Mr Grayson soundly in the money race this quarter too. On the heals of this poll, that would be a slam dunk!)




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Ron Paul: The Establishment is Raising Money for Rand’s Opponent!

This e-mail I just got from Congressman Ron Paul has some more news about Trey Grayson not being the establishment candidate. When the National Republican Senatorial Committee is funneling money to you, it's pretty difficult to not be the establishment candidate.

Dear Friend of Liberty,

My son Rand has the status quo running scared in his race for Kentucky Senate. First, he outraised his opponent. Next, Rand took the lead in the polls. And now, the party insiders are scrambling.

We just found out that the National Republican Senatorial Committee has formed a joint fundraising committee to support Rand's opponent. These party bosses are desperate to keep Rand out of the Senate because they know he will fight against the big government, high taxes and out of control spending that they helped create. Rand can win, but he needs your help.

On Wednesday December 16th, the grassroots are holding a Money Bomb for Rand. This date is of course the anniversary of the Boston Tea Party and the day we made history together by raising $6 million in one day. Please visit www.RandPaul2010.com and consider contributing whatever you are able. Every single contribution will help.

This situation reminds me of my return to Congress in 1996. A host of big name national Republicans did not want me back and came into my district to campaign for my opponent. But, with hard work and real grassroots support, I was able to win and come to Washington to fight for Liberty.

We can achieve the same type of victory for Rand if we all come together!

Again, I hope you can participate in Rand's Money Bomb on December 16th at www.RandPaul2010.com

In Liberty,





Joint Fundraising Committee form filed by the National Republican Senatorial Committee to promote Rand Paul's establishment opponent.






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Congressman Ron Paul & Dr. Rand Paul Interview on King World News

!! DIGG IT !!

Eric King interviewed Rand and Ron Paul

yesterday on his radio show at King World News.com. If you haven't heard Eric's show, it is an incredible resource. He consistently talks with the world's leading thinkers and shares those conversations with us. In addition to this interview with Ron and Rand, his latest interviews include Lord Christopher Monckton, Dr. Marc Faber, and Nigel Farage (within the last 3 days!). Recent interviews include James Turk, John Mauldin, John Williams, Robert Prechter, Jim Sinclair, Peter Schiff and way too many more to mention here. The entire interview archive is here. Take a look and you won't be disappointed. It is a treasure trove of knowledge.
Don't forget to pledge your support for Rand's December 16th Moneybomb at: Rand's Tea Party.com. All donations are to be made at RandPaul2010.com
And now, without further ado, Eric King's interview with Ron & Rand Paul

Hat tip to The Daily Paul




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Karl Rove disses Rand Paul

Hot on the heals of Trey Grayson accusing Rand Paul of being the establishment candidate,

Karl Rove writes the following op-ed referencing the Kentucky Race.

Republicans have also recruited good candidates for their open seats. New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte is competitive, as are Ohio's Rob Portman and Missouri's Roy Blunt. Republicans in Florida have to get through a primary fight, but either Gov. Charlie Crist or former Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio will likely hold the seat. (I've donated to Messrs. Blunt and Rubio.) Only Kentucky's open seat vacated by Jim Bunning causes the GOP squeamishness.

Of course, what he really means is it causes the power brokers in the upper echelons of the Republican Party hierarchy squeamishness. The reason for this is because Rand Paul wants to 'depower' Washington (Or Downsize DC.) and return that power to the individual where it belongs. If I were a power brokers, in either party, I'd be squeamish too.

What I find hilarious is, how do you be the establishment candidate -- when "MR Establishment" himself comes out targeting you? I think this is just more proof that Trey Grayson is simply a useful cog in the Republican Party machine. And the establishment, because of that, would prefer Grayson to a principled, honest individualist like Rand Paul who thinks for himself and isn't afraid to shake things up.

The Rand Paul campaign posted a blog in response to this in "Why so squeamish?":

Don’t know for sure what Rove is talking about, but if it is Rand Paul’s strong support for reform through term limits, reducing the size and scope of government, and his solid, consistent opposition to Republicans caving in on bailouts and stimulus spending that is causing some Washington D.C. tummy aches, then that’s good.

Rand is leading in the polls in Kentucky because Kentuckians can’t stomach the nonsense from our professional politicians anymore.

I think that's about right. Rank and file Republicans who care about principles are sick of being lied to by the McCains and other big government liberals who have hijacked the party. They want to take the party back. And Rand Paul has the credibility to do just that.





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News Converage: Rand Paul in Henderson, KY

Kentucky Senate candidate Rand Paul at Rookie's on Fox 7

News coverage on Rand's visit.


It's good to see Rand Paul in the news. I think the Anchorwoman means Rand Paul's against "Government Run health care" though. How can a person be against health care? The debate is whether or not a government monopoly can produce health care as efficiently as the market-place. And the fact is, it can't. . .

As evidenced by the fact that our current hyper regulated, corporatist government/business partnership system doesn't work very well. The solution to our health care woes is to get rid of all the government created "managed care" systems that have caused all of our current problems with the health care industry.





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Inspirational Rand Paul TeaParty Moneybomb Video

Rand Paul's Tea Party - December 16th Moneybomb!

Remember. Outraising Trey Grayson this quarter will be a HUGE Victory. Perhaps even THE victory.

Another thought that I had was, I think it's quite possible, the Club for Growth, AND Jim DeMint's Senate Conservatives fund will endorse Rand Paul if Rand Paul drives a knock-out Blow to Grayson in the Q4 fund-raising.

I think they both kind of want assurances I think that Rand Paul will WIN before they go out on a limb and endorse somebody that far outside of the establishment. So, the more money Rand Paul raises, the more endorsements will come out of the woodwork.

Regarding DeMint's Senate Conservative fund specifically, over at Rand Paul Forums Lordindra3 offers the following speculation:

Please dont forget DeMint's senate conservatives! I found out the reason why they havent already jumped on Rand, by the way. Its purely political. Even though DeMint wants to take McConnell's seat, McConnell is still the GOP senate head and has power over DeMint and its very sensitive to jump on McConnell's puppet's opponent! Also, Grayson, we all know is a big government republicrat, but there is no SOLID evidence like their is against Charlie Christ and they dont want to support someone who they think may have plateaued (praying that that doesnt happen!). Thats why they are going to see how much money Rand raises for the 4th quarter and then check the early 1st quarter polling (which they will do again) and if Rand is going up more again, then they will come and support Rand. Thats the truth and thats why we need all of you more than we ever had!!!! We need you financially and we need your time and help! Thank you everybody!!!

Like I said, it's speculation -- but it's plausible. That's why this fundraiser day needs to be huge. Pledge Today





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Is it over for Trey Grayson if Rand Paul wins the Q4 Money race?

Blue Grass Bulletin has an interesting write-up about the "Grayson/Paul bout"

"If Paul out raises Grayson again ... it will take a knockout punch to beat him"

Round five will be the fourth quarter finance reports. If Paul out raises Grayson again, he will be ahead in the count with only five rounds to go. Certainly he needs to continue to take the fight to Grayson, who is still seen as the champ, but if Paul wins the next two rounds, it will take a knock out punch to beat him.

While Grayson may very well be playing a bit of rope-a-dope and letting Paul punch himself out, Paul is showing little sign of tiring. Grayson packs a helluva hard right hook, a lesson learned from his undefeated trainer Mitch McConnell. But there is always the risk that Paul will go the distance and win in a close decision.

Grayson better answer the next bell on his feet and ready to fight. It doesn't even look like Paul is breathing hard, yet.

I highly recommend reading the full article. Here's another quote showing Rand Paul making the right moves.

The fourth round was all about credibility. At first it looked like Grayson had rocked Paul with a few well landed blows to his mid-section finding discrepancies between the words he spoke about Gitmo and the words he published on his web site. Then came the head shot from the NRSC which questioned Paul's veracity when he reported that they had committed to him to not endorse in the race. But Paul seemed to recover well and before long rocked Grayson with a skillful combination of punches.


First, he deftly brushed aside the criticism and effectively shook off the effects of the hit. Then Paul began showing up again and again on national news programs and seemed to reach deep inside to gather the energy of the TEA party movement, getting the crowd behind him. And then Paul executed a crushing right when he was the ONLY one of the two to get out front for state senate candidate Jimmy Higdon who defeated his better funded democratic opponent despite all of the predictions of a loss.

Read the rest

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(On this last point, Trey Grayson is now laughingly trying to take credit for Jimmy Higdon's success. However, only Paul showed up to Jimmy's event to help fund raise, and only Paul sent out e-mails to his entire Kentucky network to solicit donations for Higdon. What did Grayson do?)
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But Bluegrass bulletin isn't the only one noticing this though. Kentucky GOP strategist Scott Jennings is quoted by WHAS11

“I truly believe the tale of the tape on this race will be on Jan. [31] when the [fourth-quarter] fundraising reports come out,” said Scott Jennings, a Kentucky political operative who previously worked for McConnell’s re-election campaign. “If the Paul people have not been able capitalize on him leading in a survey, then I think that might be indicative that he might have peaked. But if [Federal Election Commission] reports come out and Paul has again led all the Senate candidates in fundraising, then I think a lot of these fumbles sort of go away.”

So we've got a blogger and a GOP Strategist saying that if Rand Paul wins the forth quarter money race, it's sort of all over for Grayson. Certainly, Rand Paul still needs to work hard. (He is, and he will. But if Rand Paul goes into next year with significantly more money then Grayson, he's going to be very difficult to beat.

That's why it's imperative that Rand Paul's moneybomb on Dec 16th goes well. Please pledge. And donate at http://www.randpaul2010.com/donate/

We might actually get an honest Senator who believes in small government, balanced budgets, private property, and individual liberty! Who would have thought it was possible.






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Rand Paul in Rookie's Sports Bar in Henderson (photos)

Rand Paul was in Henderson, Kentucky. . .

today to meet and speak with the locals at Rookie's Sports Bar. Like always Gage has pictures of Rand's event.

Uncouth Ruminations has a first hand account of Rand Paul's meet and greet.

Largely an informal event, the senate candidate feared and loathed by the establishment was all smiles as he got to meet with a diverse cast of his supporters. Young and old, black and white, people came out to hear the doctor from Bowling Green talk about balanced budgets, lowering taxes, term limits, and the value of the dollar. As another attendee remarked to me, we didn't hear a single worn-out Republican catchphrase. Rather, the candidate pointed out that President Obama is easy to target and that the real challenge is to get the Republican Party back in shape. It doesn't matter if we harass the president for being reckless with the nation's finances when Republicans do no better themselves.

In a sight inconceivable two years ago when Rand Paul’s father

was running for president, the would-be senator is actually a viable candidate and has reason to be upbeat. The last poll conducted in November had Rand within the margin of error against the one-time presumptive candidate, Trey Grayson. The primary is still six months away and despite the rantings of cranky party chairmen, Rand Paul is not too kooky for a lot of folks in Kentucky.

The candidate, before and after his speech, took time to engage with nearly every attendee. In an act that didn't go unnoticed, the candidate was not "fashionably late" or any other euphemism to justify why his time is more important than that of his supporters, but was actually at the venue before the scheduled time. In that same vein, when the candidate departed, it was not flanked by highly-paid suits, but by carrying the boxes of his campaign materials himself.

Read the rest

I'm going to say this again. Rand Paul is working HARD! He had 3 events last Saturday, and still found time to speak with Downsize DC, gave a speech in Bullitt County yesterday, and now he's meeting the locals in Henderson, Kentucky.

I don't think there can be any doubt about who's working harder in this race.

Update:
News Converage: Rand Paul in Henderson, KY






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Rand Paul Speaks in Bullitt County, Kentucky (Video)

Enjoy!

Rand Paul in Bullitt County Part 1

Rand Paul in Bullitt County Part 2

Rand Paul in Bullitt County Part 3

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Rand Paul adopts DownSize DC Agenda!

I got the following E-mail today from Downsize DC. Watch their interview with Rand Paul.

Rand Paul wants to Cut Congressional Pay for every year that the government runs a deficit.

I don't know about you, but that always ticks me off when Congress automatically gives itself a "cost of living adjustment." I don't get a cost of living adjustment. And the reason I need one is because the Federal Reserve is devaluing the dollar! Anyway, here's the DownSize DC e-mail.

D o w n s i z e r - D i s p a t c h

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I travelled down to Kentucky last Friday to meet with Dr. Rand Paul, son of Congressman Ron Paul, and candidate for the U.S. Senate from Kentucky. I was there to discuss our Downsize DC Agenda proposals -- the Read the Bills Act, etc.
We met at a coffee shop. I just arrived after four hours on the road, walked in, and before I could order anything they suggested turning on a camera to tape our discussion so they could put it on their website. I still had gum in my mouth, but off we went with the interview. IT WAS GREAT! WATCH IT!
* The Rand Paul website is here: http://www.randpaul2010.com/
* You can watch the video on his homepage, or if that doesn't work for some reason, you can watch it here: http://www.randpaul2010.com/video-gallery/
There's a very good chance Dr. Paul will be the new Senator from Kentucky, so it was very exciting and gratifying to hear him endorse and agree that he would introduce every single item of the Downsize DC Agenda! That means . . .
* The Read the Bills Act 
* The One Subject at a Time Act 
* The Write the Laws Act 
Wow!
He also promised to co-sponsor the Enumerated Powers Act, introduced in the Senate by Tom Coburn of Oklahoma.
And shortly after the camera went off, he told me he'd also re-introduce the Fiscal Responsibility Act. This is a bill to cut Congressional pay each year they run a deficit. Since Nathan Deal of Georgia has refused to reintroduce it in this Congress, we haven't updated the campaign.   
Please go to Rand Paul's homepage and watch the video!
And sorry about the gum chewing.
Jim Babka
President
DownsizeDC.org, Inc.
P.S. I'm so excited that I've personally signed up to be on Rand Paul's email list and joined his Tea Party Moneybomb "cause" on Facebook.

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Rand Paul's talk at Boone County GOP Christmas Party.

Rand Paul: "There is no Santa Clause"

Here's Rand's Speech at the Boone County Republican Party from while Rand Paul was 'touring' Northern Kentucky









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Jimmy Higdon wins!

Remember Jimmy Hidgon? The man Rand Paul hosted a fundraiser for?

Blue Grass Politics writes:

Higdon declares victory in special state Senate race
Higdon, a Lebanon grocer who has been a state House representative since 2003, garnered 56 percent of the vote. He defeated Haydon, a Bardstown construction company executive who served in the House from 1997 to 2004, by more than 2,400 votes in the 14th Senate District — Marion, Mercer, Nelson, Taylor and Washington counties.

Read the rest





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Rand Paul tours Northern Kentucky!

Well, not exactly. However, Saturday Rand Paul had 3 (Count um, One, two, THREE) events in Hebron, and California, Kentucky.

Rand Paul had a fund raiser/friend raiser and a meet and greet in California, Kentucky. Gage Skidmore has a flicker set of pictures here.  Apparently somebody doesn't like Bernanke or the Federal Reserve.
Then it was off to Hebron, Kentucky for another meet and great. Don't you think this is a beautiful tree?


He got a lot of compliments on his tie after he adjusted it.:) 



Then he was off to the Boone County GOP Christmas Party, also in Hebron, Kentucky.

Rand Paul had a good reception everywhere he went. I think the main thing this proves is that Rand Paul, really is working hard. He's working to make sure everybody knows who he is and where he stands on everything possible.

For those of you who remember Chandler "pancakes" Jenkins. We also met video stalker 2.0.

My guess is we'll be seeing more of this guy. You'd think Trey Grayson would have better things to do with his money then pay people to go around tape recording Rand Paul. Maybe that's just what establishment politicians do though.

I don't have any video of any of these events yet. Will post them as they become available.

Update:
Rand Paul's talk at Boone County GOP Christmas Party.





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Rand Paul at Downsize DC

Update

Rand Paul adopts DownSize DC Agenda!

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