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Rand Paul Considering Running for President in 2028
- Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky is considering a 2028 presidential run, describing his chances as 50-50 and planning to decide after the midterm elections.
- Paul positions himself as an alternative to the Republican Party's populist wing, identifying as a representative of the libertarian-leaning faction and a proponent of free trade.
- He has frequently opposed key Republican positions, including voting against GOP tariff policies, certain military actions, and tax legislation, as well as the nomination of Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
- Paul previously ran for president in 2016 but withdrew after poor results in the Iowa caucuses; he has not formally announced a 2028 campaign, though media outlets consider him a potential candidate.
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It would not be his first time as a presidential candidate. In 2016 he competed for the Republican nomination with a libertarian profile, but retired after a bad debut in Iowa's caucus and funding problems.
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Leaning Left1Leaning Right13Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution81% Right
Bias Distribution
- 81% of the sources lean Right
81% Right
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R 81%
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