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Rand Paul (Author)
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February 22, 2011
If the midterm elections were a declaration of war on the status quo, Rand Paul leads the battle charge. Voters fearful of growing government and debt have found voice in the Tea Party phenomenon and the movement continues to deliver a message that Washington, D.C. has found impossible to ignore.

In THE TEA PARTY GOES TO WASHINGTON, the newly elected senator and self-described "constitutional conservative" explains why his party has to stand by its limited government rhetoric and why the federal government must be stuffed back into its constitutional box. Given the problems our nation faces, these are not mere suggestions, but moral imperatives.

Rand Paul and those who voted for him want to stop borrowing, end the bailouts, and entitlements and the spending. In THE TEA PARTY GOES TO WASHINGTON you'll learn:

  • The history of the Tea Party and why it isn't "extreme"
  • How both parties operate outside the Constitution
  • Rand's plan for a balanced budget
  • Why the Tea Party will endure
Now is the time to get America back on track-- this is the moment of the new revolution that will take us back to our grass roots, to the country of our founding fathers.

It's a new day in Washington-- as the Tea Party graduates from populist outrage to political influence, Rand Paul stands poised to become one of its greatest champions.

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"An exciting and need call to change for all Americans" (Sarah Palin )

"Senator Paul has given us a blueprint for limited government that would make Jefferson estatic...the Senator speaks in words we understand with conviction we all admire and an understanding of the issues that is breathtaking." (Judge Andrew P. Napolitano, Host of 'Freedom Watch,' Fox Business Network )

About the Author

US Senator-elect Dr. Rand Paul lives in Bowling Green, Kentucky with his wife and three children. He has been a practicing opthamologist for 17 years. His run for the Kentucky US Senate was his first bid for political office. He is the son of Ron Paul, Texas congressman and 2008 Republican Presidential candidate.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Center Street (February 22, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1455503118
  • ISBN-13: 978-1455503117
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 1 x 8.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #201,873 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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117 of 133 people found the following review helpful
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As someone who watched Rand Paul's Senate race from the beginning, when it was considered highly unlikely that he'd ever be able to beat establishment Republican candidate (and former Democrat) Trey Grayson in a primary, I find that the title and content of this extremely well-written book sum up perfectly both Paul's rise to the top and the movement that got him there. Love 'em or hate 'em, there's no doubt that tea partiers had a serious impact on the outcome this past November, and Paul's election to the Senate is a prime example of just that. Without the force of the tea party movement, sick of politics as usual and ready to support an outsider, there's no way an opthamologist with little professional political experience would have been able to first beat Kentucky's Secretary of State and then Attorney General. This book not only details Paul's journey - including entertaining stories about run-in's with some of his more establishment colleagues - but it also lays out the principles that Paul stands by. Not surprisingly, Paul's core beliefs mirror the concerns held by members of the tea party movement across the nation. I think this book will appeal not only to tea partiers seeking to reaffirm their own convictions, but to those interested in truly understanding the movement rather than maligning it. It's an easy, fun and inspiring read, and I highly recommend it.
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When I got this book I decided to read it right away. I was at ground zero in Kentucky during the whole campaign and his painting of the landscape is completely accurate. The description of this book should be more about the "Liberty" movement than the Tea Party. His views on foreign policy (which take up 20%+ of the book) are the most anti-war in all of US politics. He does more to break down the bad policy that was established in the last 30 years by the GOP.

He is not light on the Democrats but, he does focus mainly on GOP politics. He also discusses the interview from his side in terms of the Maddow interview. I suggest anyone who reads this and comes away with "He's too extreme" are more likely than not partisan by nature. This book is a big mirror and he points it at both parties as well as himself. He and Jack Hunter have written a memorable book in such a short period of time. I can't wait till they develop the next book.
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Rand Paul Goes To Washington February 23, 2011
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As an active tea party member who closely followed Rand Paul's Senate campaign, I was very happy to hear that he had written a book.

The first half of The Tea Party Goes To Washington is very autobiographical and personal. Rand Paul reminisces about the primary, the general election, his childhood and his father's 2008 Presidential campaign. Paul comes across as a very warm, likable, everyday guy who genuinely cares about America. A refreshing contrast to the perception the media and his opponents tried to portray when he was running for Senate.

It's a sad fact that the term "tea party" has become so politically charged over the past couple years that it has lost much of it's original meaning. In The Tea Party Goes To Washington, Rand helps show us the human side of the tea party as he reminds us that the tea party is really just loosely organized groups of average Americans who are frustrated with excessive government spending, debt, overstretch, and politics as usual.

The second half of the book focuses more on issues and what it means to be a "Constitutional Conservative". Paul covers a wide variety of topics including constitutionally limited government, states' rights, the Patriot Act, and military spending.

There were some in the tea party movement who were afraid that Rand Paul would not be as principled as his father when he got to Washington. While Ron and Rand do disagree from time to time, I think this book proves that Rand has every intention of sticking to his campaign promises and fighting for what he believes in. He's not just "following in his daddy's footsteps", he is helping lead the charge for limited government and adherence to the Constitution.

A must read for all tea party members and those looking to better understand what the tea party is about.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Introduction to Rand Paul and the Tea Party
It was a pleasure reading this book, and it only took me about five days to work through it. Dr. Rand Paul writes in a way that's easy to follow and keeps your attention. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tony
Tea Party goes to Washington
Not an acurate portrayal of the Tea Party. Mr Paul is not in tune with most conservatives in this country.
Published 4 months ago by Son of Liberty
A Politician To Watch In The Future
Rand Paul is an interesting political figure who was elected to the Senate to represent the Commonwealth of Kentucky as a member of the group of Tea Party candidates. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Frederick S. Goethel
Required Reading
A very interesting and educational book.
Rand Paul doesn't hold back the punches; tells it the way it is. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Scooter
"A government big enough to give you everything you want is big enough...
Truer words were never spoken. Tea Party members and their supporters know this instinctively. We are seeing it happen right now before our very eyes. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Paul Tognetti
A must read for anyone interested in the future of America
Rand Paul has a clear understanding on what it means to be a Tea Party advocate. He captures the true spirit of the Tea Party and covers all the main issues and address all the... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Steven Fink
A run through of Rand's experiences but you won't learn much.
I'm a Ron Paul fan so I thought I'd read Rand's book and see how it was. It was okay. He more or less runs through the history of his campaign experiences and gives a good... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Keith
Good Book but Needs to Rethink Some Things
I really like Rand Paul, as I do his father. I wish we could pass a fair tax and reduce the power that big institutions have over our lives. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Maceo Eric Culberson
Tea Party Goes to Washington
I found this book well worth reading. The principles of the Tea Party are the same as mine to a great degree. Rand Paul seems to be where he is needed at the right time.
Published 11 months ago by Denise Olinger
Putting the brakes before we go over the cliff
The Tea Party's main goal is to drastically cut government spending. Everything will have to be put on the table including the defense budget. Read more
Published 12 months ago by andris virsnieks
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