Will appear in debate
After a poll by Fox News shows him with 5% nationally, Paul will appear at the GOP debate in Las Vegas Nevada.
Defund Planned Parenthood bill
As a result of the disclosures in videos about the donation fo fetal tissue from abortions, Senator Paul introduces legislation that Majority Leader McConnell aims to vote on that halts federal funding to Planned Parenthood. The organizations receives about $500 million annually in federal funding, although that money cannot be used for abortions. Spokesperson for McConnell:
The leader is working with his members to address this horrific issue and intends to have a vote before we leave for a five-week summer recess
Launches presidential campaign
Paul officially launches his 2016 presidential election campaign on the Republican ticket in Louisville, Kentucky.
Today begins the journey to take America back…The Washington machine that gobbles up our freedoms and invades every nook and cranny of our lives must be stopped…I am running for president to return our country to the principles of liberty and limited government.
Wins 2015 CPAC straw poll
Paul wins the 2015 Conservative Political Action Conference straw poll for potential GOP presidential candidates, with 26% of votes.
Our party is filled with constitutional conservatives who have chosen to stand with me for a third consecutive straw poll victory.
Elected as Kentucky senator
Paul defeats Conway to be elected as United State senator from Kentucky. He received 55.7 % of the total votes polled.
I have a message from the people of Kentucky, a message that is loud and clear and does not mince words: We’ve come to take our government back.