Apr 09 What analysis reveals about Sen. Rand Paul’s ideas for a balanced budgets By Calvin Woodward, Philip Elliott, Associated Press Sen. Rand Paul is campaigning for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination as a man who wants to upend the ways of Washington. In one way, though, he's a creature of the nation's capital: He carries on a long tradition of… Continue reading
Apr 07 Watch 4:06 News Wrap: U.S. officials charged for 2009 Pakistan drone attack By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, a judge in Pakistan ordered criminal charges be filed against the CIA’s former station chief in Pakistan and its one-time general counsel over an American drone strike in 2009 that killed two people. Also, jurors… Continue watching
Apr 07 Kentucky’s Rand Paul joins 2016 presidential campaign By Philip Elliott and Adam Beam, Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Sen. Rand Paul, a tea party favorite and frequent antagonist of leaders of his Republican Party, is ready to test how much change voters want, both for their government and for the GOP. Continue reading
Apr 07 What does Rand Paul believe? Where the candidate stands on 10 issues By Lisa Desjardins Rand Paul is best known as a libertarian, Senate force-of-one and Kentucky Tea Party favorite. He is prolific (lead sponsor on 353 bills in four years) and the second generation in a father-son dynasty of doctors running for president. As… Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 7:04 Why Hillary Clinton’s campaign announcement won’t look like Ted Cruz’s By PBS News Hour Gwen Ifill talks to Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Susan Page of USA Today about Sen. Rand Paul’s evolving role in the Republican party, predictions about how Hillary Clinton might announce a presidential campaign and how the… Continue watching
Feb 28 Sen. Rand Paul takes first in CPAC presidential straw poll By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul has won the Conservative Political Action Conference's annual presidential preference straw poll. Pollsters announced Saturday afternoon that Paul won 26 percent of the votes in the annual survey, giving Paul his third consecutive win in as… Continue reading
Feb 26 3 questions for Republican presidential hopefuls ahead of CPAC By Domenico Montanaro, NewsHour Political Team It’s that time of year again -- time for CPAC, the Conservative Political Action Conference, when potential Republican presidential hopefuls try to woo activists from around the country who are gathering just outside of Washington. Here's what to watch. Continue reading
Feb 16 Watch Will security and stability concerns shape the 2016 race? By PBS News Hour What issues will influence what voters want in a president in 2016? Gwen Ifill talks to Nia-Malika Henderson of The Washington Post and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report about the current atmosphere of international insecurity, plus the significance… Continue watching
Feb 08 Rand Paul’s vaccine claims under microscope By Thomas Beaumont, Laurie Kellman, Associated Press As a medical doctor, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul has a rare set of credentials at the intersection of science and politics. But the glare of the 2016 presidential race is searing, and under it, Paul had a rough week. Continue reading
Feb 06 Gwen’s Take: The perils of tripping over one’s tongue By Gwen Ifill In the 24-hour news cycle, the perils of even thinking about running for president are clear. For every ticket punched, there is a slippery spot that can trip you up in a flash. This week’s featured players: Paul and Christie. Continue reading