2016 Presidential Campaign Blog

Rand Paul to Appear on West Virginia Ballot

Rand Paul to Appear on West Virginia Ballot

WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Senator and Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul officially filed as a candidate in the West Virginia primary today. Ravenswood Mayor and West Virginia House of Delegates member Michael Ihle (Jackson) filed with the West Virginia Secretary of State on behalf of Sen. Paul.
 
Mayor Michael Ihle issued a formal endorsement immediately following the filing:
 
"In a crowded field of candidates in which almost no one demonstrates a serious commitment to individual liberty or cutting government spending across the board. Rand Paul stands alone. This is why I stand with Rand.
 
No candidate is more committed to stopping the Washington overreach which has devastated West Virginia's coal and manufacturing industries than Rand Paul. He is the only candidate who consistently defends the entire Bill of Rights, including the Tenth Amendment, which empowers states to stand up to Washington. Sen. Paul has also committed to repeal the EPA's job-killing Clean Power Plan.
 
Through his principled defense of economic and religious liberty, only Sen. Rand Paul is sincerely dedicated to West Virginia's state motto: 'Montani Semper Liberi' ('Mountaineers Are Always Free')."

Stand with Rand Paul Town Hall in North Conway, New Hampshire on Thursday, February 4, 2016

Stand with Rand Paul Town Hall in North Conway, New Hampshire on Thursday, February 4, 2016

When:
Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 6:30 PM (EST)

Where:
Gibson Center
14 Grove Street
North Conway, NH 03860

Hosted By:
Rand Paul for President

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-with-rand-town-hall-north-conway-nh-tickets-21123653416

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Stand with Rand Paul Town Hall in Derry, New Hampshire on Monday, February 8, 2016

Stand with Rand Paul Town Hall in Derry, New Hampshire on Monday, February 8, 2016

When:
Monday, February 8, 2016 at 6:30 PM (EST)

Where:
Adams Memorial Opera House
29 W Broadway
Derry, NH 03038

Hosted By:
Rand Paul for President

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-with-rand-town-hall-derry-nh-tickets-21126946265

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Join U.S. Senator Rand Paul for a traditional town hall meeting to hear his plans to take our country back in 2016!

Doors open at 6:30PM. Program begins at 7:00PM.

Stand with Rand Paul Town Hall in Salem, New Hampshire on Friday, February 5, 2016

Stand with Rand Paul Town Hall in Salem, New Hampshire on Friday, February 5, 2016

When:
Friday, February 5, 2016 at 6:30 PM (EST)

Where:
Barron Elementary School Cafeteria
55 Butler Street
Salem, NH 03079

Hosted By:
Rand Paul for President

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-with-rand-town-hall-salem-nh-tickets-21126876055

Event Details:

Join U.S. Senator Rand Paul for a traditional town hall meeting to hear his plans to take our country back in 2016!

Doors open at 6:30PM. Program begins at 7:00PM.

Rand Paul for President Announces Reaching Over One Million Iowans on the Eve of the Iowa Caucus

Rand Paul for President Announces Reaching Over One Million Iowans on the Eve of the Iowa Caucus

DES MOINES, Iowa -Today, Rand Paul for President announced an unprecedented organizational feat: reaching over one million Iowans on the eve of the caucus. Not only have the Rand Paul supporters and volunteers made over one million phone calls, but they have also acquired a list of over 1,0000 precinct captains committed to caucusing for Sen. Paul on February 1st.

Sen. Paul's standout performance in last night's Fox News debate, paired with his organization in Iowa continues to prove that he will be a force to be reckoned with on caucus night.

No other campaign has captured the same level of excitement within the grassroots. No other campaign has utilized student efforts to mobilize the youth vote. No other candidate has a message unique and genuine enough to unite both independents and students with traditional caucus voters.

Steve Grubbs, Chief Iowa Strategist for Rand Paul for President, issued the following statement:

"Some campaigns are spending an unprecedented amount of money on television ads in Iowa, but the Rand Paul campaign has accomplished an unprecedented amount of volunteer phone calls. I have never seen a campaign reach the million call mark and on caucus night we will see the impact of these grassroots, organizational efforts."

What They Are Saying About Rand Paul at the Fox News GOP Debate

Rand Paul Returns: Loud and Proud

DES MOINES, Iowa - Tonight in Iowa we saw what real conservative reform looks like outside of the media circus that surrounds Donald Trump. At Drake University, Sen. Rand Paul showed how conservatism can appeal to everybody and create a winning coalition.
 
While taking his rightful place on the main debate stage, Sen. Paul articulated a vision that can balance the budget, unleash the economy for American workers, and support our national defense without undermining our civil liberties and the Constitution. He also proved that he is the only candidate willing to talk about criminal justice reform and protect the rights of all Americans.
 
Throughout the night Fox News kept showing videos of different Republicans being hypocritical. They didn't have a video on Rand Paul because-- as Sen. Rubio pointed out--- he believes what he says.
 
Senator Paul believes what he says because he follows the principles that made our nation the envy of the world. He doesn't need to stare at his sheet on the podium to remember that the American people-- not the working of politicians--are what keep our nation exceptional.
 
On February 1st, Iowans are going to have to make a choice, and Rand Paul believes they will choose liberty over fear mongering and demagoguery.

Here's what they are saying about Sen. Paul's debate performance....


@IowaGOPer
Got to say that@RandPaul has have a really good debate.  He's going to surprise some people on Monday.


@thefix
The big winner in the first 45 minutes? The people cheering for Rand Paul. They are loud! They are proud!


@newtgingrich
Rand Paul on target in citing criminal justice reform as a key opportunity for a better future


@PaulBegala
Pretty effective takedown of@tedcruz by@RandPaul on amnesty.#GOPDebate


@AriFleischer
Very straight takedown of Ted by Rand Paul on amnesty. Ted keeps citing his allies. Rand argued about facts and authenticity.


@redsteeze
Rand Paul is filling the Trump vacuum


@NicholsUprising
There is no question that@RandPaul is winning this#GOPDebate -- and messing majorly with@tedcruz.


@TheFix
Rand Paul should be included in future debates solely because he is an expert needler of the other candidates.


@RogerJStoneJr
Want proof@SenRandPauI should have been in the last debate ? He connects tonite#libertarian


@IowaGOPer
Wow,@RandPaul nailed@tedcruz on authenticity over his immigration flip flops.


@greta
Rand Paul just ripped Cruz apart - essentially saying Cruz not honest about his position on amnesty/path to citizenship


@CandaceSmith
.@RandPaul one of the only candidates to consistently talk about criminal justice reform on the debate stage.

@TheFix
Best to worst (so far)
1. Rand
2. Jeb
3. Rubio
4. Christie
5. Cruz
6. Kasich
7. Carson

@KatTimpf
OMG YES RAND PAUL CRUSHING HILLARY ANSWER #GOPDebate

@charliekirk11
Rand Paul is SPOT ON!#GOPDebate

Rand Paul's Iowa Faith Leadership Team Continues to Grow

Rand Paul's Iowa Faith Leadership Team Continues to Grow

DES MOINES, Iowa- Rand Paul for President today announces the endorsement of Pastor David Roush of Spencer and Pastor Adam Costilla of Storm Lake. With this announcement, they will join a growing list of Iowa faith leaders in support of Sen. Rand Paul for President of the United States in 2016.

Pastors Roush and Costilla will join Pastor Mark Doland of Mahaska County, Rev. Brian Nolder of Pella and Pastor Josh Davenport of Unionville on the Rand Paul for President faith leadership team.

Pastor Roush and Pastor Costilla issued a formal statements following their endorsements of Sen. Rand Paul:

"I am a Christian pastor and a father of six, and I wish to send forth my approval for Rand Paul as my pick for the GOP nominee. Rand Paul has an outstanding reputation for defending freedom, and reining in the out of control monster that is an unfettered government. Rand has an understanding of the powers that are enumerated to the government, and, perhaps more importantly, which ones are not. With these things in mind I would encourage you to avoid the big government-loving, war mongering, power hungry, pocket-padding candidates, and join me in supporting Rand Paul," said Pastor Roush.


 "As a Christian and an American, I believe that the Constitution is what God has used and what he wants to continue to use in this nation to preserve the rights that he has given all men. There are not many people employed by our government who view the Constitution the same way, in fact, many will give our founding document lip service, but continue to defy it. To have a nation that will live in the frame the founders formed, we must have a leader that will not only keep our Congress within the bounds of the Constitution, but also understand the bounds it has set for himself. That is why I plan to support Rand Paul," said Pastor Costilla.

Rand Paul for President Campaign has made over 800,000 Phone Calls to Iowa Caucus-goers

Rand Paul for President Campaign has made over 800,000 Phone Calls to Iowa Caucus-goers

DES MOINES, Iowa - With less than a week before the Iowa Caucus, Rand Paul for President is steadily climbing towards the 'March to a Million' phone banking initiative. As of this evening the Paul campaign has made over 800,000 phone calls to Iowa caucus-goers, an unprecedented organizational feat.

While the mainstream media and political elite try to discredit the campaign, there is no discounting the solid infrastructure Paul has built in Iowa. With over 800,000 phone calls made and over 1,000 precinct captains committed to caucusing for Sen. Paul, it is clear the Paul campaign will be a force to be reckoned with on February 1st.

No other campaign has captured the same level of excitement within the grassroots. No other campaign has utilized student efforts to mobilize the youth vote. No other candidate has a message unique and genuine enough to unite both independents and students with traditional caucus voters.

Steve Grubbs, Chief Iowa Strategist for Rand Paul for President, issued the following statement:

"The ground game in Iowa for Rand Paul is unprecedented. We are finding hundreds of new supporters every day that are committing to Caucus for Rand Paul. Even more, the effort is growing day by day. Our March to a Million phone calls is within reach and it will make a big impact on Caucus night."

Rand Paul Returns to Iowa on January 28, 2016 to February 1, 2016 *Updated

Rand Paul Returns to Iowa on January 28, 2016 to February 1, 2016 *Updated

If you live within 60 miles of Des Moines, Knoxville, Davenport, Council Bluffs, Sioux City, Mason City, Cedar Falls, Dubuque or Iowa City then you should join us for the last few stops on our 'Revolution Continues' tour with Rand Paul.

Congressman Massie - the Liberty Warrior - will join us for several stops; and on Sunday, January 31st, Ron Paul will make his return to Iowa to campaign with his son.

Be sure to use Eventbrite to RSVP so we know how many will be joining us. The tour stops and times are below:

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016

WHAT: Iowa 10,000 Rally

TIME: 3:00 pm CT

WHO: Sen. Rand Paul

WHERE:    

Drake University
Pomerantz Stage, Olmsted Center
2875 University Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50311

1/28, 3PM - Iowa 10,000 Rally at Drake University
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drake-university-iowa-10000-rally-tickets-20855037980

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016

WHAT: "Race to the Finish Line" Rally

TIME: 10:00 am CT

WHO: Sen. Rand Paul

WHERE:    

National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum
1 Sprint Capital Place
Knoxville, IA 50138

1/29, 10AM - Rand Paul "Race to the Finish Line" Rally in Knoxville, IA
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rand-paul-race-to-the-finish-line-rally-in-knoxville-iowa-tickets-20935800543

WHAT:  Stand with Rand Rally

TIME: 2:30 pm CT

WHO: Sen. Rand Paul

WHERE:    

Hotel Blackhawk
200 East 3rd Street
Davenport, IA 52801

1/29, 2:30PM - Rand Paul Rally in Davenport, IA
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rand-paul-rally-in-davenport-iowa-tickets-21000022633

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2016

WHAT:  Stand with Rand Rally

TIME: 9:00 am CT

WHO: Sen. Rand Paul & Rep. Thomas Massie

WHERE:    

Mid-America Center
1 Arena Way
Council Bluffs, IA 51501

1/30, 9AM - Rand Paul Rally in Council Bluffs, IA
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rand-paul-rally-in-council-bluffs-iowa-tickets-20996065798

WHAT:  Stand with Rand Rally

TIME: 12:00 pm CT

WHO: Sen. Rand Paul & Rep. Thomas Massie

WHERE:    

Holiday Inn Sioux City
701 Gordon Drive
Sioux City, IA 51101

1/30, 12PM - Rand Paul Rally in Sioux City, IA
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rand-paul-rally-in-sioux-city-iowa-tickets-20996098897

WHAT:  Stand with Rand Rally

TIME: 4:30 pm CT

WHO: Sen. Rand Paul  Rep. Thomas Massie

WHERE:    

Historic Park Inn
15 W State Street
Mason City, IA 50401

1/30, 4:30PM - Rand Paul Rally in Mason City, IA
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rand-paul-rally-in-mason-city-iowa-tickets-20996117954

WHAT: Iowa 10,000 Rally

TIME: 7:30 pm CT

WHO: Sen. Rand Paul & Rep. Thomas Massie

WHERE:    

University of Northern Iowa
063 Maucker Union
Cedar Falls, IA 50614

1/30, 7:30PM - Iowa 10,000 Rally at the University of Northern Iowa
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/university-of-northern-iowa-iowa-10000-rally-tickets-20979170263

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2016

WHAT: Stand with Rand Rally

TIME: 1:00 pm CT

WHO: Sen. Rand Paul & Rep. Thomas Massie

WHERE:    

University of Dubuque, Myers Center
445 North Algona Street
Dubuque, IA 52001

1/31, 1PM - Rand Paul Rally in Dubuque, IA
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rand-paul-rally-in-dubuque-iowa-tickets-20996211233

WHAT:    The Revolution Continues Rally with Ron and Rand Paul

TIME: 7:00 pm CT

WHO: Sen. Rand Paul, Dr. Ron Paul & Rep. Thomas Massie

WHERE:    

University of Iowa, Iowa Memorial Union Main Lounge
125 North Madison Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52242

1/31, 7PM - The Revolution Continues Rally with Ron and Rand Paul, University of Iowa
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-revolution-continues-rally-with-rand-and-ron-paul-tickets-20855158340

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2016

WHAT: Agriculture Roundtable Coffee Meeting

TIME:    8:30 am CT

WHO: Sen. Rand Paul, Sen. Chuck Grassley, & Rep. Mick Mulvaney

WHERE:    

HyVee
1005 E. Hickman Road
Waukee, IA

2/1, 8:30 AM - Coffee with Rand in Waukee, IA
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coffee-with-rand-in-waukee-iowa-tickets-21023772670

WHAT: Caucus Day Rally

TIME:    Noon CT

WHO: Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Mick Mulvaney, & Rep. Thomas Massie

WHERE:    

Rand Paul Iowa Office
1901 Bell Avenue, Suite 21
Des Moines, IA 50315

2/1, 12:00 PM - Rand Paul Caucus Day Rally in Des Moines, IA  
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rand-paul-caucus-day-rally-in-des-moines-tickets-21024358422

WHAT: Nationwide- Candidate Briefing

TIME:    2:00 pm CT

WHO: Sen. Rand Paul

WHERE:    

Nationwide Office
1100 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50391

WHAT: Iowa State Stand with Rand Rally

TIME:    5:00 pm CT

WHO: Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Mick Mulvaney, & Rep. Thomas Massie

WHERE:    

Iowa State University
Curtiss Hall 127, Dolezal Auditorium
513 Farm House Ln, Ames, IA, 50011

2/1, 5PM - Iowa 10,000 Rally at Iowa State University
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iowa-state-university-iowa-10000-rally-tickets-20855192442

WHAT: Linn County Republican Caucus

TIME:    7:00 PM CT

WHO: Sen. Rand Paul

WHERE:    

DoubleTree by Hilton
350 1st Ave NE
Cedar Rapids, IA

WHAT: Stand with Rand Victory Party

TIME:    9:00 pm CT

WHO: Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Mick Mulvaney, & Rep. Thomas Massie

WHERE:    

Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory
519 Park Street
Des Moines, IA 50309

 

Coffee with Rand Paul at Hy-Vee in Waukee, Iowa on Monday, February 1, 2016

Coffee with Rand Paul at Hy-Vee in Waukee, Iowa on Monday, February 1, 2016

Rand Paul for President  

Monday, February 1, 2016 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM (CST)   

Waukee, IA

Hy-Vee
1005 East Hickman Road
Waukee, IA 50263
            
Monday, February 1, 2016 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM (CST)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coffee-with-rand-in-waukee-iowa-tickets-21023772670

Join Senator Rand Paul for coffee at Hy-Vee in Waukee.