RAND PAUL. (cover story)

PAUL, Rand, 1963-; UNITED States senators; PRACTICAL politics; PRESIDENTIAL candidates; REPUBLICANS; IMMIGRATION reform; PAUL, Ron, 1935-

The article focuses on U.S. Senator Rand Paul and his political and social ideology. Topics include his political ambition, his popularity as a Republic Party leader, and his controversial stance on topics including immigration reform, drug legalization, and U.S. isolationism. Information is provided on his emergence as a possible U.S. presidential candidate for 2016, Rand's ability to connect with constituents, and how his policy ideas differ from those of his father, U.S. Representative and libertarian, Ron Paul.