Kaine: Rand Paul Using ‘Code Word’ on Gun Control

Published



Virginia senator Tim Kaine, a Democrat, told CNN’s Soledad O’Brien Thursday morning that a fellow senator’s recently announced effort to “nullify” Barack Obama’s executive actions on gun control is a “code word.”

When asked about Kentucky Republican Rand Paul’s pledge to nullify the president’s actions, Kaine said, “Nullification is a code word.” O’Brien asked Kaine to explain what he meant by that.

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.