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Kentucky passes law that would pave path to a Rand Paul presidential run
Posted on 3/19/14 at 4:55 pm
Posted on 3/19/14 at 4:55 pm
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The Republican-controlled state Senate passed the law, titled Senate Bill 205, which would allow a candidate to simultaneously run for two offices, the Lexington (Ky.) Herald-Leader reported.
The bill would also make it legal for a candidate to appear on a ballot in more than one race.
Its passage in the House is widely thought to be the product of state GOP figures who are eager to see Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul run for President in 2016.
Paul hasn't said whether he'll run, but he is widely thought to be carefully considering a bid.
He has, however, made it clear that he'll definitely' run for reelection to his Senate seat, which would also occur in 2016.
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Posted on 3/19/14 at 5:15 pm to wickowick
Posted on 3/19/14 at 5:25 pm to wickowick
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Rand Paul
... is the man.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 5:25 pm to wickowick
Posted on 3/19/14 at 5:32 pm to wickowick
This could have a downside if Sen. Paul wins the Presidential election, as well as the Senate seat.
The first two years of his vacated Senate seat would be filled by someone selected by the Governor. Kentucky has had a Democratic Governor since 2007, who will be replaced in 2015 due to term limits. If another Dem replaces him, he could, and most likely would, fill that seat with a Democrat for the first two years of Paul's vacated term.
If that seat "exchange" occurs and the 2016 election gives us a 50-50 Senate split on election night, what an incredible twist of fate it would be to have a Dem named to replace Paul, giving the Dems a 51-49 majority control for those first two years of a Paul presidency.
The first two years of his vacated Senate seat would be filled by someone selected by the Governor. Kentucky has had a Democratic Governor since 2007, who will be replaced in 2015 due to term limits. If another Dem replaces him, he could, and most likely would, fill that seat with a Democrat for the first two years of Paul's vacated term.
If that seat "exchange" occurs and the 2016 election gives us a 50-50 Senate split on election night, what an incredible twist of fate it would be to have a Dem named to replace Paul, giving the Dems a 51-49 majority control for those first two years of a Paul presidency.
Posted on 3/19/14 at 5:40 pm to wickowick
Does this seem stupid to anyone else?
If Paul does this he's basically saying I'm not positive I could win the election for President.
It would be used against him.
If Paul does this he's basically saying I'm not positive I could win the election for President.
It would be used against him.
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