Rand Paul Joins Shadow Senate Primary
There are now two candidates in a potential Republican Primary. Last week we found out that Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson had formed an exploratory committee for the race with some sort of blessing from incumbent GOP Senator (and Defender of Economic Freedom) Jim Bunning. Yesterday, Dr. Rand Paul, a ophthalmologist from Bowling Green announced he would form an exploratory committee as well.
Both Grayson and Paul proclaim that they have no interest in running in a primary against Jim Bunning, making this a contest that may not materialize.
Where Grayson has attempted to keep his actions out of the spotlight, Paul took it straight to liberal talk show host Rachel Maddow's show (the clip is embedded below).
It is certainly an awkward non-primary in Kentucky, and we can't fault any candidate's approach to "not running". Dr. Paul's should be recognized for engaging the other side in a discussion of economic liberty, and we suggest that this is an approach needed from leadership throughout the country if those of us interested in economic freedom wish to answer the constant assault from those currently in power.
