Posts in "Kentucky"

Don Rasmussen's picture
By Don Rasmussen at 11:39PM

A Learning Moment: Deconstructing Rand's National Debut

If you have followed me for some time then you know that what drives me is arming the freedom movement with the tools, skills, and experience necessary to drive political success.  That is one of the reasons that this is such an exciting moment. 

The Rand Paul primary campaign has been an exercise in message discipline, image control, and managerial competence that should be broadly admired and studied within the movement.  It also makes the last week somewhat puzzling, but does provide some important lessons for aspiring political strategists and campaign staffers.

Item one:   The Victory Party

There are important principles in political event planning.  One is “Never book a room you can’t fill.”  Another is “Never miss an opportunity to use visuals to re-enforce your campaign narrative.”  Related to the second is “Never contradict your desired narrative.”


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By Seth Mann at 6:11AM

Rand Paul: We've Come to Take our Government Back

Here's Rand Paul's victory speech, as covered by CNN.  A Tea Party favorite, Paul takes the opportunity to speak strongly against big government.

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By Zaid Abuhouran at 6:27PM

Kentucky Senate Debate

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By Thomas Gräber at 1:33PM

Hope Inside

I'd like to share a short story from the YAL Spring Break in Kentucky.  While there, I met a wonderful activist whose enthusiasm for liberty is so great that she has left everything she knows to fight for it.  Personally, I do everything I can for YAL -- after school, work, and family.  But this individual left her job and her local community, sold everything, and relocated many states away simply to continue our unified fight.  She had a number of inspiring stories to tell (like getting kicked out of the GOP convention for having a Gadsden flag!) , but perpetually kept the focus on the fight for freedom, not herself.

My new friend's lifestlye has called my own into question:  How long will I value anything above liberty?  I don't truly think anything should be held more dear, but often we allow ourselves to be tricked by society into thinking other things are more important.

Special thanks to the donors that helped us all attend YAL's Spring Break in Kentucky, to the lecturers, and and to the YAL staff.  I'd encourage everyone to keep an eye out for upcoming events and come to those if you didn't make it to KY!

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By Creighton Harrington at 10:37AM

Kentucky Senate Polls Show Increasing Support for Ron Paul's Son

According to Rasmussen Reports, Rand Paul, Dr. Ron Paul's son who is running for Senate in Kentucky, is continuing to improve his polling numbers:

Ophthalmologist Rand Paul leads Democratic Lieutenant Governor Daniel Mongiardo 51% to 34%. Last month he led Mongiardo 48% to 37%. Three percent (3%) prefer some other candidate, and 12% are undecided.

Paul, son of Texas Congressman Ron Paul, now posts a 49% to 34% lead over state Attorney General Jack Conway. In the previous survey, he had a 47% to 39% lead over Conway. Four percent (4%) like another candidate, and 13% more are undecided.

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By Bonnie Kristian at 9:31PM

Got plans for spring break yet? Because you definitely should.

And those plans should entail coming to YAL's Spring Break in Kentucky, a full week of civics education and activism for liberty for YAL members across the country!  This important event begins in just 11 days, so if you're still unsure about whether or not you're coming, now's the time to decide -- and to decide that you are coming to Kentucky.

Spring Break in Kentucky

If your spring break doesn't line up with these dates, you can still come!  YAL staff will fill out any forms necessary to get you credit with your college, and as for classes....well, all YAL members are good students, right?  You'll catch back up in no time!


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By Matt Cockerill at 9:15PM

Nightly Roundup 11/11/09

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By Robert Bentley at 5:06PM

Rand Paul Officially Running for U.S. Senate

Rand Paul, son of Congressman Ron Paul, has officially announced his intentions to seek the Kentucky Senate seat held by Jim Bunning.

From the AP:

A Kentucky ophthalmologist who has been eyeing a U.S. Senate campaign says he will run for the seat now held by Jim Bunning.

Republican Rand Paul of Bowling Green ended months of speculation Wednesday when he told The Associated Press in an interview that he is entering the race. Paul told the AP of his decision in advance of a series of planned media events, including an appearance on national television Wednesday evening.