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Rand Paul’s secret weapon with libertarians

By W. James Antle III

Published May 19, 2015 9:00am ET

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Rand Paul’s secret weapon with libertarians — How can the Kentucky senator and 2016 presidential candidate broaden his appeal within the Republican Party without making libertarians, including prominent libertarian activists with big platforms, unhappy?Â There may be a simple answer to that dilemma: the rest of the Republican field. (Getty Image)

In a recent column, I wrote about Rand Paul’s “libertarian dilemma.” How can the Kentucky senator and 2016 presidential candidate broaden his appeal within the Republican Party without making libertarians, including prominent libertarian activists with big platforms, unhappy?

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2016 Elections Chris Christie Libertarianism Lindsey Graham Marco Rubio Patriot Act Rand Paul W. James Antle III