Rand Paul Hatches A Backup Plan In Case He Runs For President And Loses

Rand Paul Hatches A Backup Plan In Case He Runs For President And Loses

If Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) decides to run for president, he doesn't want to lose his Senate seat in the process.

So Paul is reportedly asking Kentucky lawmakers to file a bill clarifying a state law that prevents candidates from holding or running for two offices at the same time, allowing him to hedge his bet if he launches a 2016 bid.

“Yes, I am working on clarifying an ambiguous state law that Rand Paul believes is unconstitutional if it is interpreted to bar running for re-election to the Senate and for president at the same time,” state Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer (R) told The Washington Times on Monday.


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