opinion

Letter | Rand Paul

All senators in Washington have the burden of representing their state while doing business for the nation as a whole. Rand Paul is an exception. He appears to be representing Rand Paul and his desire for the 2016 Republican presidential candidacy.

He has forgotten his obligation to the folks back home and to the nation as a whole, His record since the first of the year: 153 public appearances with two-thirds outside Kentucky, 3 Iowa visits, 4 New Hampshire visits and 25 stops in other states. Quite a schedule for someone who is supposed to be in Washington representing Kentucky.

All of which brings to mind some questions. Who is doing his work in Washington while he is away? Who is paying for all this flight time? And why? If he has so much free time, why do we need him?

One way or another, we are footing the bill for Paul in his effort to become a presidential candidate. His performance as senator to date has shown he has nothing to offer our state or the nation as a whole. Due to his self-interest, he has a lack of comprehension of the serious problems facing us in today’s world.

Would you feel good with Paul seeking the presidency? I wouldn’t. I don’t feel good with him as senator.

ED ELLIOTT

Louisville 40219 –