As Republican US Senate candidate Dr. Rand Paul approaches his biggest campaign event yet—a Saturday rally at the Fairgrounds that will feature Paul onstage with his dad, former Presidential candidate and US Congressman Dr. Ron Paul—the big news is an upcoming endorsement from 2008 Republican Vice-Presidential nominee Sarah Palin.
David Adams, Paul's campaign manager, said he would announce the endorsement “as soon as we get it.”
“I would categorize that one as 'worth waiting for',” he said. “I'm waiting as patiently as I can.”
Paul was in Louisville last night addressing a small crowd of about 50 University of Louisville College Republicans. The U of L students had invited Paul and his primary opponent, Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson, for what would have been the first debate of the campaign.
Grayson didn't respond to the invitation, but Paul came to speak anyway. He gave what has come to be known as a pretty standard speech for him—smaller government, more capitalism—but did include a few shots at Grayson's absence.
“Sometimes when a person doesn't show up it may show that they may feel that they've been appointed to an office,” Paul said. “But we have elections in our country, and we're happy to debate and discuss these things anywhere.”
The event on Saturday with Ron Paul is scheduled for 4-6 p.m. this Saturday at the Fair and Expo Center. Tickets are $25 for adults, but kids get in free.
