Rand Paul Interested in US Senate
Rand Paul, a Bowling Green ophthalmologist and son of former presidential candidate Ron Paul, is considering jumping in Kentucky's US Senate race.
He says Senator Jim Bunning's recent votes against bailouts and stimulus have been his "finest hour." He would not run against Bunning, but said that "we will need a conservative to run" if Bunning decides against the race.
If Bunning does not run, Republicans could anticipate at least a three-candidate primary. Senate President David Williams recently explored getting in the race, and the interest of Secretary of State Trey Grayson, contingent on Bunning not running, is well-known. Other rumored Republican candidates, should Bunning opt out, include 1st District Representative Ed Whitfield and Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ritchie Farmer.
We know Rand Paul to be a strong proponent of limited government, but we do not know if he shares the anti-trade positions of Congressman Paul.
Kentucky Progress seems to have broken the news, and Kentucky Politics points out that Rand would likely benefit from the incredible fundraising support demonstrated in Ron Paul's presidential candidacy.
