The Emergence of Rand Paul

 Election Night
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Election Night
Paul was joined by his wife (in pink) and dad to celebrate his May 18 win. "I have a message," he said in his victory speech, "A message from the Tea Party, a message that is loud and clear and does not mince words: We've come to take our government back". In November, he will face Democratic nominee Jack Conway, Kentucky's attorney general.

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