Ron Paul Backing Tea Partier McDaniel In Mississippi Race

Former U.S. Rep. Ron Paul speaks during a rally for Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli in Richmond, Va., Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. Cuccinelli faces Democrat Terry McAuliffe in Tuesday's election. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former presidential candidate Ron Paul is backing tea party favorite Chris McDaniel and his bid to oust longtime Republican Sen. Thad Cochran.

McDaniel’s campaign on Monday announced the former congressman was adding his name to a growing list of Republicans backing him ahead of the June 24 runoff. That contest has illustrated the split within the GOP between establishment-minded figures and those like Paul who have fought the system.

Paul’s son, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, has not endorsed a candidate in the runoff.

McDaniel planned events Monday in Wiggins, Gautier and D’lberville.

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  1. “Paul’s son, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, has not endorsed a candidate in the runoff.”

    Paul’s son won’t endorse anyone, either. As a show of “courage”.

  2. Avatar for meri meri says:

    No shit. I’m fairly certain I know who the KKK supports too.

    This is news?

  3. The do-nothing ex-Congressman and oft-failed Presidential candidate then drooled Ensure onto his wheelchair, and drew a sword. Paul was last heard saying something about stopping the Kaiser’s fascist nanny state…

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