Rand Paul: I Would Support A Muslim For Prez, But I Would Have Questions

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Republican presidential candidate and Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) said Tuesday that he would support a Muslim for President — but he would have some questions for that candidate.

GOP rival Ben Carson, a retired neurosurgeon said he, “would not advocate that we put a Muslim in charge of this nation” on Sunday.

Paul discussed Carson’s comments on CNN Tuesday.

“There’s obviously nothing precluding a Muslim from holding office,” Paul said. “We do have several Muslims who I think are conscientious and well meaning in Congress and some who have worked on legislation of criminal justice reform.”

“But I do think there would be some questions to ask,” he added. “‘Do you believe literally that a woman should be stoned to death for adultery?’ ‘Do you believe that when someone steals something, their hands should be cut off?'”

Paul added that he would support a Muslim for President “if they support the things that made America great, constitutional principles, Bill of Rights, but some of those are inconsistent with the interpretation of the Koran that’s being put forward by particularly some folks.”

Paul had thought of more questions later in the interview to ask a potential candidate for President who was Muslim.

“These are important questions to ask if you have someone who is Muslim running for office. ‘Do you think violence is OK?’ ‘Do you think Shariah law should be the law of the land?’ ‘Do you think that the 9/11 bombings were OK?'” Paul said.

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  1. You know that when they say ‘muslim’ they really mean ni(CLANG!)

  2. So we need to be asking Republicans a bunch of questions about the bible then?

    As if the Koran is the only book with crazy things in it.

  3. You might as well ask questions Rand ---- Seeing as how you never seem to want to answer any —

  4. Avatar for caltg caltg says:

    “‘Do you believe literally that a woman should be stoned to death for adultery?’ ‘Do you believe that when someone steals something, their hands should be cut off?’”

    Rand, you might also want to ask such questions, and many more, of Christian and Jewish candidates as well. The Old Testament and Torah are full of guidance on such things. But watch out for what is called for if you eat lobster or pork.

  5. Not only does Rand need to be interrogated about all of the conduct and punishment sanctioned in the Bible, but he must further be examined on every idiotic, mean-hearted statement made by Ayn Rand.

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