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How Did Rand Paul Become a Liberal Hero?

Strange Bedfellows

He’s from the far corner of the right, but he’s to the left of most of the Democratic Party on key progressive issues like war, drug policy, and over-incarceration. Liberals tell David Freedlander why they’re embracing the Tea Party darling.

David Freedlander
David Freedlander
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David Freedlander

David Freedlander

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