The New Republic has a cover story on Rand Paul. The author takes it upon herself to 1) show how quickly Paul is becoming a major player with real White House prospects, and 2) warn her readers about how dangerous his constitutionalism and “isolationist” foreign policy is. Despite the ominous overtones, it’s an interesting read. Questions: Would Paul make a good President? Could he win the Republican nomination? The general election?
I apologize in advance for talking about this when the election is years away…
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Chris Schumerth
Interesting questions indeed. While I am drawn to some of his rhetoric, positions, and even action, it’s also worth noting that some of his appeal is actually in common with President Obama. It’s almost less about positions and more about demagoguery. Which, sorry for the pessimism, is less than comforting.
Siarlys Jenkins
No, yes, and no. As Mark C. points out, his veneer of rhetoric about liberty, while sometimes a welcome breath of fresh air, masks a general disposition to serve the plutocracy. He’s a cut above William Henry Harrison, in that he sometimes believes what he’s saying, but that’s a low bar.
Mark C
Rand Paul is certainly intriguing. Unfortunately, he’s demonstrated an affinity to coddle big industry – especially big energy – and to scrap what little environmental protections that are necessary (yes, I know we could argue for eons about just what protections are effective and necessary). That the article states he’s been getting chummy with the Koch Bro’s is not a surprise, and is a bad sign. Too bad, because in many other ways I think he would be a good President.
Christina
There are very few men I would support in the modern political climate we now find ourselves, but Paul is one of the few exceptions.
Jeff Taylor
My opinion: Yes, he’d make a good President. Yes, he could win a general election. But it would be very difficult to win the GOP nomination. That doesn’t mean I wouldn’t support him if he runs.
Guy J Snedeker
No apology necessary, since Mr. Paul is certainly worthier to govern the Republic than any of the corporate-owned entities who will actually win a major party nomination, and will therefore be marginalized into media limbo as the election approaches; so let’s talk about him while we still can.
Benjamin P. Glaser
Yes, Yes, and Yes
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