Senator Rand Paul (R., Ky.) picked off another digital operative from Senator Ted Cruz (R., Texas), as both freshman lawmakers gear up for expected presidential runs.

Rachel Kania, who worked on Cruz’s primary campaign as statewide field director, hinted pretty strongly at Paul’s expected presidential campaign in her statement on joining his team.


“As the newest member of Team Rand, I look forward to leveraging the latest in campaign technology to activate our energized volunteer base,” Kania said. “Team Rand will be the most technologically-savvy campaign in the field and his message will inspire and widen the GOP base unlike any other candidate.”

Paul previously hired Vincent Harris, another Cruz alum, to be his senior digital strategist. They’ll run his digital operation from Cruz’s backyard — Austin, Texas.

“Austin is known as “Silicon Hills” for a reason, and we will welcome anyone interested in working with our team.” Harris said in his statement.