Republican Liberty Caucus Endorses Rand Paul for President
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Republican Liberty Caucus (RLC) today announced the endorsement of Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) for the Republican presidential nomination.
In October, Sen. Paul defeated Ted Cruz in the RLC straw poll, cementing his position as the true liberty candidate. This endorsement further proves that Sen. Paul represents the liberty wing of the party, for an RLC presidential endorsement requires a candidate to secure a two-thirds vote of the RLC state charters.
According to the RLC, only a few presidential candidates have earned this honor in the 25 year history of the organization. The RLC acknowledges that Sen. Paul has been one of the strongest voices for liberty in the Senate, and has consistently opposed government abuse and the trampling of individual rights under the Obama administration. Paul has led on efforts for sentencing reform, to audit the Federal Reserve, to protect the Bill of Rights and to control spending. A President Paul would be the standard bearer for the GOP on issues like these on the national stage.
"The RLC is a 100% grassroots, bottom up organization, and this endorsement indicates Senator Paul is the candidate of choice among our state charters and membership at large," said RLC National Chairman Matt Nye. "Senator Paul has been a consistent favorite with our members since he announced his candidacy, and we are pleased to have the opportunity to formally endorse him."
"The Republican Party is changing and we need dynamic new leaders like Paul to end the divisive rhetoric and dangerous policies being promoted by other candidates," said RLC National Vice Chairman Dave Nalle. "Paul has motivated unprecedented numbers of student activists and successfully reached out to minorities. There is a war on for the future of the Republican Party, and Paul represents the faction which must win if the Party is going to grow and represent positive values Republicans can be proud of."
"My message of expanding personal liberty and shrinking the overzealous federal government is resonating from coast to coast. Liberty unites people, and I am honored receive an endorsement from the Republican Liberty Caucus," Sen. Paul said. "I will continue to represent the Liberty wing of the Republican party campaign on bold, conservative principles like balancing the budget, restraining the powers of the federal government, and passing term limits to get rid of the career politicians in both parties."
