Rand’s Stand Energizes Tea Party

Call it Rand’s Stand: A nearly 13-hour stall tactic on the Senate floor that thrust a tea party hero back into the national spotlight — a real-life version of the movie “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.” Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul’s filibuster on Wednesday of President Barack Obama’s pick for CIA director was the latest notable move by the son of former presidential candidate Ron Paul. A freshman senator, Rand Paul (pictured in AP file photo) is a growing political force in his own right. The eye doctor challenged the Republican Party’s establishment in his state to win his seat in 2010 and now commands attention as a defender of limited government/ AP . More here.

Question: Were you energized by Rand’s Stand?