Sunday, June 2, 2013

Rand Paul bolsters libertarian bona fides, delays decision on presidential run

Rand Paul Bolsters Libertarian Bona Fides, Delays Decision on 2016 - Joe Wolverton II, The New American:

May 27, 2013 - "Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has ... told reporters that his decision to seek a second term in the Senate was certain, adding that any decision on a presidential run would 'come later.' Paul echoed these remarks in an interview with The New American, saying that the call on his presidential candidacy wouldn’t come before 2014.

"In the meantime, however, Paul admitted to The New American that he would continue visiting primary states, feeling out the popularity among Republicans of his libertarian-leaning policy positions....

"On May 22, Paul introduced the Preserving Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act of 2013. This measure protects an individual's right to privacy against unwarranted drone surveillance....

"'The use of drone surveillance may work on the battlefields overseas, but it isn't well-suited for unrestrained use on the streets in the United States. Congress must be vigilant in providing oversight to the use of this technology and protection for rights of the American people. I will continue the fight to protect and uphold our Fourth Amendment,' Senator Paul said.

"Paul continued his attempt to prevent federal government violations of the Fourth Amendment, introducing the Fourth Amendment Preservation and Protection Act of 2013. This bill would require government agencies to obtain specific warrants from a judge before snooping into the electronic communications of citizens.

Read more: http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/15523-rand-paul-bolsters-libertarian-bona-fides-delays-decision-on-2016
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