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Sawyer, Per. 1, Rand Paul

Published on Nov 20, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Rand Paul

Anais Sawyer
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Rand Paul

  • Age: 52
  • Father, Ron Paul, ran twice for the presidency and lost.
  • Graduate of Duke University
  • Former ophthalmologist.
  • Senator of Kentucky.
  • Republican but has publicly supported the Tea Party.
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Rand Paul Stances

  • Believes government should not have access to personal phone(s).
  • Abolish foreign aid, except for Israel. Opponents see him as a isolationist.
  • Pro-life
  • Pro citizenship for illegal immigration
  • Pro lowering taxes
Seen by many as the most libertarian "Republican" in the race.
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Public Polling Policy

  • Rand Paul is at 3%
  • Listed as #9
  • Behind Scott Walker
  • In front of Chris Christie.
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What to do to win?

  • Appeals to some voters because of his lack of commitment to one party
  • Other voters see him as complicated because of his lack of devotion and "testiness" when scrutinized by other candidates.
  • Tends to retract his previous statements when under fire from opponents.
His goal is to win Tea Party voters and social conservatives.

Needs to win New Hampshire and South Carolina
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