As expected, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul announced this morning that he will seek the Republican nomination for President of the United States in 2016. “I am running for president to return our country to the principles of liberty and limited government,” Paul, 52, wrote on his official campaign website. Running to “restore liberty and prosperity for ourselves and for future generations,” he is scheduled to declare his candidacy at a rally in Louisville, Kentucky. Before entering the world of politics with a Senate victory in 2010, Rand Paul owned his own ophthalmology practice and performed eye surgery for 18 years. He is the first U.S. Senate member to serve while a parent – his father, three-time presidential candidate Ron Paul – served in the House of Representatives. The younger Paul has served on the Health Education, Labor and Pensions, Homeland Security and Government Affairs and Small Business Committees. He also formed the Senate Tea Party Caucus and has been one of the higher-profile members of the GOP since arriving in D.C. a little over four years ago. Rand’s announcement comes on the heels of Texas Senator Ted Cruz’s presidential bid , announced on behalf of the Republican Party last month. Former Florida governor Jeb Bush and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, who are leading early public opinion polls, are also expected to get in the race. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is expected to announce his bid on April 13, while New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is viewed as a possible candidate as well. 13 Awkward Photos of 2016 Presidential Candidates 1. Old School Clintons That’s Bill Clinton! And that’s Hillary Clinton! And this throwback photo will never not be hilarious! 2. Scott Walker View Photo Mullet alert! Mullet alert! Scott Walker mullet alert!!!!! This photo is amazing. 3. Marco Rubio View Photo Marco Rubio is so young and innocent in this photo. It’s sad how the world of politics can change someone. 4. Rand Paul View Photo Rand Paul appears to be dissecting something in this photo. He’s gone on to dissect the problems with U.S. government. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 5. Sarah Palin View Photo We barely recognize Sarah Palin in this photo. Maybe if she were holding a hunting rifle… 6. Bobby Jinday View Photo Congratulations, Bobby Jindal! No one can argue that you’ve put this degree to good use. 7. Mike Huckabee View Photo Who ever would have guessed that this young man would turn into a Fox News host and a Presidential candidate? 8. Carly Fiorina View Photo Awww, look how cute Carly Fiorina used to be! She’s not ugly now or anything… but you know what we mean. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 9. Ted Cruz View Photo As you can see, Ted Cruz had the plastic smile of a politician down very early on in life. 10. Chris Christie View Photo Wait… where is the rest of Chris Christie?!? Safe to say the Governor has packed on a few pounds since this photo was taken. 11. Jeb Busb View Photo Will Jeb Bush follow in his brother’s Presidential footsteps? Will we ever stop laughing at this photo? 12. Joe Biden View Photo Yup, this really is an old school photo of Joe Biden. He’s probably about to put his foot in his mouth. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. The End. Up Next: ” 13 Awkward Photos of 2016 Presidential Candidates .” We’ll be redirecting you shortly…
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Rand Paul Announces 2016 Presidential Bid
