Two Cheers (& More!) for Rand Paul!
His presidential campaign is over, but his political achievements are just beginning.
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Critics Don't Want To Admit Flint's Water Crisis Is Due to Stimulus Plan Rather Than Austerity
Job growth in a depressed city was a key motivation behind new pipeline.
Why Rand Paul's Exit Is Bad News for the Future of the Supreme Court
Paul challenged the reigning legal orthodoxies on both the left and the right.
The Remaining Presidential Candidates Mostly Suck on Criminal Justice Reform
Voters don't seem to mind.
Rand Paul Will Not Endorse Another Candidate in Primaries, His Staff Says
He will, though, endorse the eventual GOP nominee. Which may be symbolic of why he didn't seem to catch all the Ron Paul fire. Trump, Bernie, ISIS also might bear some of the blame.
After Focusing on Social Conservatives, Can Cruz Appeal to Rand Paul's Liberty-Minded Voters?
The Iowa caucus winner recently backtracked on justice reform, Snowden.
Ted Cruz Falsely Lays Claim to Reagan Mantle
The Gipper and Cruz are near total opposites on immigration and amnesty
Here's What Rand Paul Is Saying About Leaving the Presidential Race
Paul promises to continue working on signature issues.
Donald Trump's Post-Iowa Twitter Meltdown
Iowa's second-place finisher accuses Ted Cruz of stealing the election.
Anthony Fisher Talks Bernie Sanders' Folk Album on NH Public Radio's Word of Mouth Today, 2p ET
Reason's musical review of We Shall Overcome is the subject of today's conversation.
One Culprit in Rand Paul's Demise: A Unified GOP Congress
Divided government means constant conflict over budgets and debt. Unity? Not so much.
Rand Paul Suspends Presidential Campaign
The libertarian-ish senator says his failed bid ignited "brushfires of liberty."
Of Porn Stars and Presidents: What the Adult-Entertainment Industry Thinks of the 2016 Candidates
At the industry's biggest gathering, fear and loathing for Republicans was high. But can porn trust Hillary?
The GOP's Suicidal Immigration Stance
The policies favored by Cruz and Trump will alienate voters Republicans need to win.
Arrogance of the Political Class is Endless
Most 2016 presidential candidates want big government their way.
Free State Project Participants: It's Time to Move to New Hampshire For Real!
The plan to relocate 20,000 libertarians to New Hampshire "triggers" its commitment, as 20,000 people have now pledged.
Turnout Determined the Winner in Iowa, But Not in the Way Everyone Expected
The polls miss again.
No Justice For Flint Water Victims
Unlike private companies, they can't sue their government
3 Takeaways from the Iowa Caucuses
Find out who won and who's out with Reason's takeaways from the Iowa caucuses.
What CNN's Polling Last Night Tells Us About Rand Paul's Campaign
He has more appeal to the young, to independents, and to those who worry most about government spending. But not enough appeal in any category.
Hillary Clinton is Awful
Bernie Sanders isn't the only problematic candidate on the Democratic side.
Shut Up, Explained the Businessman: How Consumers Like You Get SLAPPed Down
Free market groups support Federal SPEAK FREE Act opposing "strategic lawsuits against public participation"
Donald Trump's Anti-Immigration Views Aren't Conservative; Neither Are Many Conservatives'
Where did Donald Trump's sentiments come from?
Rejoice: Independent Socialist Bernie Sanders & Fake Republican Donald Trump Have Incredible Showings in Iowa
The biggest victory in the 2016 race for president is also one of the least appreciated.
Bernie Sanders Has a Superdelegate Problem
Hillary Clinton has already amassed an overwhelming lead among Democratic Party elites.
Bernie Sanders Effectively Tied Hillary Clinton In Iowa. That's a Reminder of Clinton's Weakness as a Candidate.
She blew a 30-point lead in just a few months.
Cruz Won Iowa Because of Evangelicals, Would Lose General Election For Same Reason
Was tops among voters who want a candidate that "shares my values."
Cruz's Victory Is a Welcome Sign That the End Is Near for Corny Crony Capitalism
The Texas senator is the first presidential candidate to win in Iowa while opposing federal support for ethanol.
Hillary Clinton Wins/Loses in Dead Heat Against Bernie Sanders in Iowa
Hillary feeling the bern.
In Quasi-Victory Speech, Bernie Sanders Vows Free College, End to Mass Incarceration
Some things for a libertarian to like, much to despise.
Dollar for Dollar, Jeb Bush Was Tonight's Biggest Loser
Tell us about the dangers of Citizens United again.
No Rand Paul Surprise in Iowa; Fifth Place, Likely 4.5 Percent [UPDATED and Corrected on County Breakdown]
Ron Paul counties in 2012 went for 9 for Cruz, 7 for Trump; big college counties for Rubio
Sarah Palin Used to Think Polls Were Only For Strippers
Also in Iowa, Donald Trump tells crowd to "knock the crap" out of protesters.
Bernie Sanders is No Barack Obama—Iowa is a Ceiling, Not a Floor
In a state where 43 percent of Democrats identify as socialist, Sanders should be doing particularly well.
The Most Newsworthy Presidential Candidate Isn't on the Iowa Ballot
Don't discount Michael Bloomberg yet.
Clinton-Shilling Journalists Should Stop Slamming the Bernie Bros
Sanders' supporters aren't trolling: They're telling the truth.
The 'Clinton System' of Selling Access to Bad Guys
NYRoB article details the power couple's dirty-Davos-style fundraising machinery
The Iowa Caucuses Are Insane
Iowa's first-to-vote status is effectively a subsidy to the state.
