Rand Paul knocks Charles Booker for traveling to flood-ravaged Eastern Kentucky

[AZProgressive]

Republican Sen. Rand Paul and Charles Booker, his Democratic opponent this fall in Kentucky, traded shots at each other Monday involving each other's response to the deadly flooding that devastated several Appalachian counties last week.

Booker personally delivered a truck full of water and supplies to an emergency shelter at Letcher County Central High School in flood-ravaged Whitesburg on Saturday, with his campaign office in Louisville now full of more supplies that will be delivered soon after his call for supporters to provide donations.

But when asked by a reporter at his Monday press conference in Louisville if he felt like he was doing enough for the flood victims — and the optics of his opponent being there on the ground with his volunteer effort — Paul countered that politicians should stay out of the way.

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Booker shot back at Paul's comments later Monday, issuing a statement that the senator's "pitiful response is yet more evidence that he does not care about the people of Kentucky."

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2022/08/02/ky-flooding-rand-paul-knocks-charles-booker-visit/65388848007/

[ProudMNDemocrat]

1. Good for Charles Booker...

There as a concerned citizen as well as a candidate for office.

Rand Paul is a POS. What has he actually done for the people of Kentucky?

[leftieNanner]

7. "What has he actually done for the people of Kentucky?"

Moved to Washington DC?

[MyOwnPeace]

2. What a comment by Rand Paul......

More proof that the 'neighbor' nailed him with a good 'left' hook!

[sheshe2]

3. Welp

Paul countered that politicians should stay out of the way.

That has been Paul's way as Senator from Kentucky all along, he has never cared about his constituents. His motto: "stay out of the way".

I hope Booker takes him in a blue wave.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

8. Random Piles routinely gets in the way, in D.C.

That idiot has done nothing but harm to Kentucky and the country. I've never met anyone who likes him or Moscow Mitch and yet they keep getting elected.

[asiliveandbreathe]

4. That is coming from the COG in the wheel Rand paul....so rich..he has been Mr NO

Forever...

[Skittles]

5. fuck that repuke POS Rand Paul

politicians absolutely SHOULD be seen as caring, actively helping, it is a boost to the community - Booker and Beto know this, people like Rand Paul and Ted Cruz absolutely do NOT because THEY DON'T REALLY CARE

[kimbutgar]

6. I hope Booker uses this attack in an ad against Rude Paul

What a pos to criticize someone for bringing aid to those struggling with the flood.

Sadly Kentucky is so red Rude Paul will probably win again. 😭😢

[keithbvadu2]

9. RP must have really spoken out when Dotard threw paper towels to hurricane victims.

RP must have really spoken out when Dotard threw paper towels to hurricane victims.

[Corgigal]

10. Love Booker.

No idea if he can win, but he’s a fighter and he seems to be a decent human.

Right now, I’ll take that. I give him some cash monthly. He will talk to anyone about any issue, and that’s the way we should be.

[Delphinus]

11. I do too!

I give him a small amount - I think - there are so many I need to make sure he's on the list. And, just like some of the others, I'm not in his state.

[Lonestarblue]

13. As of May, Booker had only raised $3 million to Paul's $20+ million.

I will send him a donation, but he will need a lot more to compete with Paul and his Republican machine. I don’t know whether the abortion issue will have an effect, but Booker upsetting Paul would just be a glorious day!

[Corgigal]

16. Don't forget,

we’re also going against Russias pick.

Thank you Ukraine for telling us about Rand Paul. I mean we knew, but now we know.

[DENVERPOPS]

19. Makes me wonder

about what all the Democrat Zillionaires are doing for us. The Republican Zillionaires are dumping more and more money into Republican Candidate's election funds every day. Nationally and locally........

Think about this.....The Trump/REpublican candidates saved the Dem Zillionaires many billions in additional tax cuts every year. Why wouldn't they AT LEAST give that money to the Dem Candidates? Maybe that question self answers itself........NOT LOL.......

[Lonestarblue]

20. Booker's website says that he is not accepting PAC money.

I can appreciate the sentiment, but you need serious name recognition in other states with individual donors who can help. Jaime Harrison got huge amounts of money from outside his state, as did Rev. Warnock.

I’m now wondering why the Democratic Senatorial Committee has done nothing for Booker—or at least I assume they haven’t because my email seems to have been given to every Democratic candidate in every state, except that I have never received one from Booker or anyone fund raising for him. Makes me wonder why. With some national support, Booker might be able to win because Rand Paul is not exactly a beloved public figure.

[malaise]

12. Poker should Fetterman him

Use his own words nd suggest he head home to Texas😀😀

[patphil]

14. If you've been elected to serve the people of a state, then you do what is needed.

You roll up your sleeves and get to work. Staying out of the way isn't and option for those who serve their constituents.
But then, Republicans aren't known for serving others...only themselves.

[crickets]

22. This! nt

[TNNurse]

15. Well, Rand should stay out of the way.

He is not really helpful anywhere.

[Blue Owl]

17. Shut the fuck up Rug Doctor

[kwijybo]

18. Rand Paul has been IN the way

whenever any other state needs disaster relief, just like Mitch. Well, come to think about it, they're both in the way the rest of the time, too.

[EnergizedLib]

21. Oh, no

How dare Booker act like a Senator should act? Doesn’t he know his opponent has a right to not do his job and show no concern for his constituents?

I’d say Charles Booker for Senate, Rand Paul for Eye Doctor, but who in the world would want to be in the same room in the latter, let alone have their eyes checked by them?