CNN explains Rand's "absence"

Rand needs to attack Trump, and attack him HARD
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That's absurd. First, he doesn't attack other Republicans. I think he is smart to stay out of all of these media created "crises". He doesn't need it. I trust Rand completely. He has more political experience and campaign experience than any one here, including me. He also must be driving Ted Cruz crazy, because Cruz's campaign is based on doing what Rand does sooner or in a more media grabbing way. Wow, Cruz must not have any idea what he should be doing!
 
Dianne said:
I don't agree at all. Rand doesn't have a dog in that fight and he is doing a good job staying out of it and working on Congressional matters. In-fact, I thought Rick Perry looked foolish attacking Trump. The only people attacking Trump are those candidates in the lower tier who are struggling to get some type of news media coverage.

If anything, Rand should work hard on the initiative to enforce our current immigration laws and seek news media coverage in that arena.
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Correct, Trump is a bad guy, a one-man "Suicide Squad" who is beating up the other bad guys. There's no need for the good guy to get involved, so Rand should just concentrate on building his campaign for the longer battle of the next six months.
 
And of course, the looming presidential debates will give him—and many of his fellow GOP contenders -- an equal platform to make their case.
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"Equal" platform? LOL! Who do they thing they are fooling?
 
I also think that Rand is wise to stay out of it. The liberal media enjoys a GOP sideshow, and doesn't hesitate to use the Trump to boost their own web hits. But electorally, there's nothing to be gained by promoting party in-fighting.
 
Rand Should say that it is true that people want a bold honest leader and the interesting thing is that my voting record is consistent with the Constitution and I am leading Hillary in the polls.
 
angelatc said:
I also think that Rand is wise to stay out of it. The liberal media enjoys a GOP sideshow, and doesn't hesitate to use the Trump to boost their own web hits. But electorally, there's nothing to be gained by promoting party in-fighting.
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I was browsing demo underground yesterday, and they are loving the Trump stuff. They want it to keep going forever, since it has taken Hillary attacks off the front page the past few days. Maybe Donald is running interference for her.
 
I believe the Giuliani moment was Rudy attacking Ron and he just defended himself. Rand was going to be the punching bag of most of these guys until Trump. Heck, Lindsey Graham pretty much ran just to attack Rand Paul. But guess what, all the "moderates" and establishment folks are going to try and rough up Trump at their own peril.
 
supermario21 said:
I believe the Giuliani moment was Rudy attacking Ron and he just defended himself. Rand was going to be the punching bag of most of these guys until Trump. Heck, Lindsey Graham pretty much ran just to attack Rand Paul. But guess what, all the "moderates" and establishment folks are going to try and rough up Trump at their own peril.
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Exactly! Rand shouldnt fall into the trap of attacking Trump.
 
The main reason to get national attention now is because it's a cheap and easy way to affect IA, NH, and SC. Since Rand is largely not getting that attention, he has to be on the ground in those early states.

Joining in on the food fight with Trump would only make him look bad, and the Pauls already have a problem with being cast as fringe crazies. When Trump self-destructs, his supporters will be looking around for the next anti-establishment conservative to back. Rand needs to be positioned well to capitalize on this. That means staying up in the polls and making progress in those early states.
 
65fastback2+2 said:
this.

however, he has fought back at trump...he publicly thanked mccain for his service.

no need to get into a word fight with trump...you cant "trump" the level of stupidity trump is willing to spew. So, best to avoid it.
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Why is it one can't trump stupidity? Please elaborate. Shouldn't stupidity by the most vulnerable of positions?
 
Why can't Rand simply, and calmly, posit the question of "Why did Donald Trump donate to Hillary Clinton?" And leave it at that.
 
anaconda said:
Why can't Rand simply, and calmly, posit the question of "Why did Donald Trump donate to Hillary Clinton?" And leave it at that.
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Donald already answered that question - I bribe everybody. They all come to me and ask for money.


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Warlord said:
DO not attack Donald Trump. He will eventually implode. Just leave him alone.
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Exactly, I totally agree.

And besides, I look at Trump as doing Rand a favor.. With his extreme outspokenness he makes Rand look mild, and may even cause traditional republicans to look at Rand in a more positive light. At least Rand isn't the current whipping boy at the moment, that every candidate is taking a shot at. I truly think Rand will gain more respect among party faithful by the time Trump is all said and done.
 
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