From: The New York Times
The
libertarian faithful — antitax activists and war protesters, John Birch
Society members and a smattering of “truthers” who suspect the
government’s hand in the 2001 terrorist attacks — gathered last
September, eager to see the rising star of their movement.
With top billing on the opening night of the Liberty Political Action Conference, Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky told the audience at a Marriott in Virginia that a viable Republican Party must reach out to young people and minorities.
But
not long after the applause died down, Mr. Paul was out the door. He
skipped an address by his father, former Representative Ron Paul,
as well as closing remarks by his own former Senate aide, an ex-radio
host who had once celebrated Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and
extolled white pride. MORE
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