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[font size=5]Rand Paul gets testy in NBC interview about foreign policy [/font]
A day after declaring his presidential bid, Sen. Rand Paul took issue with a line of questioning over his foreign policy positions.
The Kentucky Republican clashed with NBCs Savannah Guthrie on the Today show when she tried to ask whether hes changed his positions over the years on issues such as the threat posed by Iran and its nuclear ambitions and foreign aid to Israel.
Pauls foreign policy stance, in which hes generally opposed to U.S. intervention unless there are clear national security interests, could come under fire from more hawkish GOP rivals as the battle for the nomination unfolds. But his interactions with the news media will also be scrutinized, particularly following his February appearance on CNBC in which he got agitated with anchor Kelly Evans.
As Paul attempted to speak Wednesday, Guthrie spoke over him and suggested her query would be better phrased as: Have I changed my opinion? That would sort of be a better way to approach an interview.
He began his answer when Guthrie asked if Iran was still a threat. No, no, no, no, no, no. Listen, youve editorialized. Let me answer
you ask a question, and you say, Have your views changed? instead of editorializing and saying my views have changed.
In his campaign kickoff speech, Paul said Tuesday that he would insist any deal with Iran about its nuclear weapons program be brought before Congress. He drew applause for saying he would oppose any deal that does not end Irans nuclear ambitions and include strong verification measures.
Paul expressed his skepticism about the framework of the Iran deal during his Today show interview, saying he does believe negotiation is better than war.
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Lil Missy
(17,865 posts)My gawd what a pompous jackass
winstars
(4,220 posts)For the 3 seconds I could stand last night, he was great on Insannity... LOL
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)Someones ego finally trip him up. Bye bye Buddy. Save your money,you are going to need it.
Buzz Clik
(38,437 posts)... from the bottom up.
olddots
(10,237 posts)dumb fucks love controversy , he appeals to the reality TV dolts .
Those Rand books were just controversal inept bull shit .Paul has the appeal of Scientology and that ain't good .
tridim
(45,358 posts)Can I finish? Please, CAN. I. FINISH!?
ChisolmTrailDem
(9,463 posts)As for Rand Paul: Fuck Rand Paul! Can't even answer some simple questions without throwing everything into chaos and distraction, which will fire up his stupid base.
Fuck Rand Paul.