Political Language of Rand Paul

As I have stated before in just about every other blog post, Rand Paul is known for being very straight forward in interviews. When it comes to press releases, Rand appears to do a better job in keeping things political rather than personal. Political releases are very straight forward, and Rand happened to release on on February 11,2015 on the Civil Rights Voting Restoration Act. While, this is just a small statement, it still provides a solid input into how Rand Paul uses political language to influence his supporters.

Hunting for your vote

Rand is very self oriented in his political language throughout this statement. There is so many uses of "I" in this short statement. He is stating his belief on this issue and not connecting with the people who will try to help this act pass. Typically, politicians like to use the term "we" instead of "I". Considering the fact that this is still early in campaign process, it's obvious that Rand Paul is just trying to get his mission out and making everything clear.
When you look at what Paul is saying, it also becomes clear that he is trying get on a good side with voters, while raising the amount of people who can vote. If he is able to make the these ex-criminals vote again, they almost certainly will vote for the person who gave them this right back. Rand also makes the clarification that these people who would be able to vote again are people who are "non-violent ex-offenders" preventing from the expected backlash that these people don't deserve to vote. 
This is an important distinction for Rand Paul to make, he will get the good press, while not allowing for people to assume he wants violent people to vote. This is required, and well played by Rand because it allows for all the positives with almost none of the negatives. 

Strong Finger point

The farther we look into this one simple statement, the better idea we gain on what it is that Rand is really trying to accomplish with this statement. Rand is going after the people trying to gain positive image with voters. Which if this passes, Rand will receive a large bump in his possible Presidential campaign.  

Sources

http://www.paul.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=1297

The Online Presence of Rand Paul

Rand Paul already has numerous websites dedicated to his recent activity. He has a Senate website which I have used already to gain the background knowledge listed in blog post one. He also already has a Paul 2016 website, although this is only for his current Senate seat. Both of the websites have a clear layout, with tabs that allow undecided voters to understand Paul's stance on issues they find important. His Senate 2016 website is full of his latest activity, including interviews, or articles that state his stance on the issues. Along with these articles and videos, the first tab you can click on is a "Donate Now" tab. Again Paul is clearly preparing for something big whether that means running again for Senate, or as more people predict, running for president. Here is a quick link to Rand Paul's 2016 website, for those who are more interested.
Rand Paul also still have a super pac website that is currently up and running. This super pac website is clearly designed to raise money for Rand's running for president, which is rumored to be announced in March. This website even shows how many people like/follow Rand Paul on social media websites. Along with a donate button, the website again has the latest news involving Rand Paul, which allows for followers to stay up to date with what he is up to politically.
On social media, Rand Paul (and his army) is very active. As I stated in the second blog post, Rand's Facebook page is always posting something. A lot of the recent activity has been surrounding his ventures into the typical swing states (Iowa and Ohio). Paul is again clearly planning on something big, and his followers are getting a first hand account of his activity. Also Rand plugs his websites for donations all over his Facebook page. His layout is clearly designed to be easy to follow, while keeping people on his page and getting to know his stance on policies better.
A quick glace at his twitter feed also shows a lot of recent activity. This continues with his recent events that he has spoken at, allowing him to seem very personable. While there is no real viral videos connected to his social media sites, he is passing on petitions surrounding Obama's executive amnesty. Paul clearly states what he is about and it remains consistent on both his political websites as well as his social media sites.
While Rand has not publicly come out and announced he is running, things are shaping up for a Paul 2016 presidential campaign.

Rand Paul Number 2

Rand Paul is typically seen by the voters as a man who is very straight forward. His image is consistent with a man who is very comfortable speaking his mind whether or not that is the politically correct thing to do. The news tends to portray Rand Paul as a rude man who holds nothing back. Again I go back to the Washington Post article about Dr. Paul shushing his interviewer. Rand has also been in the news recently for his stance on vaccines as well as the rise of ISIS.
A quick look at Rand Paul's Facebook page shows that he is very direct in his posts. The most recent post on his Facebook page is about how he blames Hilary Clinton for the rise of ISIS. This is a huge move from one politician against another before Paul has announced he is running. Rand Paul clearly isn't afraid of the media and the image the paint of him.
A look at Rand Paul's senate page shows what his is trying to portray himself as. Not only does the "About Rand" tab list his stances on current issues, it also finished by giving information about Rand's home life. He has been married for 24 years and has 3 kids. Simply by including this with his political stances, it clearly shows he is trying to portray himself as a family man.
Rand Paul clearly has a few strengths going for him in the upcoming election. Dr. Paul is already well known around the Conservative voters. Also his political is impressive as he has spent time in Senate while being involved in many committees. According to Rand Paul's senate page, he also has gained an image for his independent positions on many polices which can be intriguing to swing voters. Paul does has some weaknesses for this upcoming election. Many people will not like his straight forwardness and sometimes lack of respect. Again this is proven with the Washington Post article. For opportunities, Dr. Paul's independent stance of many political issues can serve as a great opportunity to reach the swing voters. Threats to Dr. Rand Paul's campaign could be other Conservative political figures who might sway some of the votes away from Paul.
Paul tends to be very conservative with his stance on the budget. He clearly has a very strong stance on ISIS and how to handle them, based on his Facebook page. Another issue that he has been in the news for recently has been his stance on vaccines. Again Rand used his Facebook page to post an image of him getting a vaccine as well as posting a video of an interview he did on vaccines. I image Paul's main issue being the budget as well as taxes.
I end this blog like I ended the last one, Rand Paul is a name to watch in this upcoming presidential election.  

Your Boy Rand Paul

Rand Paul is currently an United States Senator for the state of Kentucky. He is a Republican who originally was elected to Senate in 2010. It is important for voters to understand how Rand Paul would describe himself, his websites claims that he is, "an outspoken champion for constitutional liberties and fiscal responsibility, and a warrior against government overreach."
Rand Paul was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1963, clearly meeting the age and nationality specifics for President, and leaving little to debate about where he really was born. Paul has been happily married for 23 years to Kelley Ashby, a born Kentuckian, and they have three children. Paul has proven to be a family man, as he has kept his family life outside the nations view with no scandals. 
It is important for people to understand that Paul is not the best at saying what everyone wants to hear. Rand has a tendency to be a straight shooter and that can even be seen from his most recent interview with CNBC. Paul clearly says what comes to his mind and at one points shushes the interviewer, and states that interviews that are so slanted toward one thing is a major problem in America. Here is a link to a Washington Post article which is a good look into how Rand Paul speaks his mind ( http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2015/02/02/this-rand-paul-interview-with-cnbc-didnt-go-well/). Just from this article, people can get the wrong view of him, but for the fan of the straight shooter, Rand Paul appears to be a very solid candidate to back.
People will most likely either enjoy Rand Paul's straight forward approach, or they will be very against him due to the fact that he is unlike the typical presidential candidate. It would be very important for the undecided voter to learn more about Rand Paul's upbringing and political work before reaching a judgement on him. Although his political image will most likely hold people back, Paul has the political work to meet the qualifications required to be President.  
His political qualifications include a plan for cutting 500 billion dollars from federal spending within the next five years. He also serves on the Foreign Relations, Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Homeland Security and Government Affairs, and Small Business Committees in Senate. 
With years of experience, it is easy to see that Rand Paul has met all the qualifications to run for the next president of the United States. Paul is also a Graduate of Duke University School of Medicine, and still provides eye care work for the people of Kentucky. 
Rand Paul is a clear potential candidate for the Republican Presidential nomination for 2016.