The Emergence of Rand Paul

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Jon Lowenstein / Noor for TIME

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During his run for the Republican Senate nomination, Paul received support from Tea Party icon Sarah Palin, as well as Senator Jim Bunning (whose retirement opened up the Senate seat that Paul and his democratic opponent will be seeking) and Focus on the Family founder James Dobson.

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