Rand Paul: Speaks out on Obama, war on drugs, police
Paul of Kentucky, a potential GOP presidential candidate in 2016, brought his libertarian-leaning messages to Mississippi Republicans at a fundraiser for the state party on Monday. Before the $250-a-plate luncheon, which was closed to the public and media, Paul held a press conference, joined by Gov. Phil Bryant, U.S. Rep. Gregg Harper and state GOP Chairman Joe Nosef.
“(Paul) represents something very important to us,” Nosef said, “at the same time being able to stand on principle and expand the party … He’s been a unifying figure and at the same time been a leader in bringing us back to our core beliefs.”
Bryant praised Paul as “someone who has an independent thinking ability within the Republican Party.”
“And we welcome that,” Bryant said. “… From time to time there are differences in the Republican Party, and we think that’s a healthy thing.”
Clarion Ledger
12/8/14
