Rand Paul-style filibusters are rare enough occurrences in the Senate that many of the people watching his unfold yesterday were unaware they still happened at all.

But it’s even more uncommon for an effort like that to succeed. And yet, Paul’s did.

I want to address why. Read More

Rand Paul rode a wave of publicity following his 13-hour filibuster, but he also raised the ire of some of his fellow Republican senators and at least one Fox News host.

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