Rand Paul Dominates Debate Stage, Draws Contrasts and Shows Clarity on Foreign Policy
LAS VEGAS, Nev.- Tonight we saw eight candidates preparing to fight the last war and expand big government, while only one was willing to keep America safe and protect the Constitution. On the 224th anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights, Senator Rand Paul made clear what so many generations of Americans before us have understood: we can be free and be safe. We do not have to choose between the Constitution and security.
Senator Paul stands out because he believes that our next Commander-in-Chief should be thoughtful when making the decision to send our sons and daughters to war. He understands that America must act when and only when our interests are directly threatened--and that when we act, we must ensure we have a strategy for overwhelming victory that has been thought through well before we ever risk American lives.
Senator Rand Paul demonstrated tonight that he is the only candidate with the responsible character and thoughtful judgment necessary in the leader of the free world.
Don't just take it from us. Here's 'What They Are Saying' about Senator Paul's debate performance:
The Atlantic @TheAtlantic
... [Rand] Paul is having his best night of the race
Laura Ingraham @IngrahamAngle
Rand Paul again KILLED on legal immigration. He is 100 percent CORRECT.
Michelle Malkin @MichelleMalkin
Remarkable Rand Paul frontal attack on Rubio's Gang of Eight shilling. Huge applause from crowd. #gopdebate
Jonathan Martin @jmartNYT
Rand Paul, doing jobs against Marco that Ted Cruz won't
Katie Pavlich @KatiePavlich
Rand Paul just landed some serious punches on Rubio, combining open immigration policy with threat of terrorists #GOPDebate
Anand Giridharadas @AnandWrites
.@RandPaul has done a masterful job explaining his positions tonight.#GOPDebate
Mark R. Levin @marklevinshow
Agree with him or not, Rand Paul is having a pretty good night, so far
Katie Couric @katiecouric
Our group thinks@RandPaul having a good night#GOPDebate
James Pindell @JamesPindell
For a guy who didn't qualify for this#CNNDebate@RandPaul proves he belongs in the#CNNDebate
Matt Walsh @MattWalsh Blog
Rand Paul is just savaging everyone tonight. Glad he's here to make it interesting.
Steve Deace @SteveDeaceShow
Tonight is the first time Rand Paul has been the true liberty champion on a national stage as a presidential candidate he was expected to be.
