Doctors You Didn't Know Were Republican

Rand Paul

Randal Howard "Rand" Paul was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1963. Rand Paul attended Baylor University and pursued an undergraduate degree before attending Duke University to obtain his medical degree, which he received in 1988. Rand Paul worked in ophthalmology for fifteen years in clinics and partnerships before he opened his medical practice in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Rand Paul's interest turned to politics because of his father's roots. He became the founder of the Antitaxation Group Of Kentucky Taxpayers United and ran for a seat in the 2010 United States Senate. He took the position of a Republican U.S. Senator representing Kentucky in 2011 and became the founder of the Tea Party Caucus alongside Utah Senator Mike Lee. Rand Paul sought out a nomination for president for the election of 2016 but formally suspended his campaign in February of that year. Rand Paul has written several books, including The Tea Party Goes To Washington, Government Bullies: How Everyday Americans Are Being Harassed, Abused, And Imprisoned By The Feds, and Taking A Stand: Moving Beyond Partisan Politics To Unite America.

Rand Paul is currently a senator and is Kentucky's representative in the 116th Congress. His vote opposed the bill for reversing Trump administration guidance on the Affordable Care Act waivers in support of President Donald Trump's position. His vote was also favorable of President Donald Trump's position on the bill supporting setting requirements for the care of infants born after failed abortions.

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