Sen. Paul Defends Aide With History Of Racist, Secessionist Comments

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Sen. Paul Defends Aide With History Of Racist, Secessionist Comments

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has spoken out in defense of an aide who spent years as a pro-secessionist activist and radio shock jock.

In an interview with The Huffington Post published on Thursday, Paul described his aide, Jack Hunter, as "incredibly talented," while at the same time distancing himself from some of Hunter's past comments.

“I'm not a fan of secession,” Paul said. “I think the things he said about John Wilkes Booth are absolutely stupid. I think Lincoln was one of our greatest presidents. Do I think Lincoln was wrong is taking away the freedom of the press and the right of habeas corpus? Yeah."

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“People are calling him a white supremacist,” Paul said. “If I thought he was a white supremacist, he would be fired immediately. If I thought he would treat anybody on the color of their skin different that others, I’d fire him immediately."

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/sen-paul-defends-aide-with-history-of-racist

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[hobbit709]

1. Like father, like son.

[JustAnotherGen]

2. He wouldn't know

A white supremacist - even if one of them held down a young black man, while he (Rand) kicked the young man in the head.

[Zorra]

3. This is not unusual behavior for RW homophobic laissez-faire capitalist religious fanatics. nt

[bluedigger]

4. I hope he defends him daily.

I hope it consumes his affairs.

[JohnnyLib2]

5. Flashing the dark side, to attract like minds.

[Scurrilous]

6. Thanks.

K & R