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(4,913 posts) Sun Mar 22, 2020, 01:51 PM Mar 2020

Sen. Rand Paul tests positive for coronavirus [View all]

Source: Axios

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has tested positive for the coronavirus, his office announced on Twitter Sunday.

Why it matters: He's the first U.S. senator to test positive. According to his office, Paul is asymptomatic and was not aware of direct contact with any infected person.

Read more: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.axios.com/rand-paul-coronavirus-847b3df1-92bc-4ee6-833b-952d16f3ee3f.html

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KARMA still_one Mar 2020 #1

Total Karma PNW-Dem Mar 2020 #63

Did his dad really say that a couple days ago? Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2020 #72

He did JenniferJuniper Mar 2020 #81

It may be Karma, but... infullview Mar 2020 #105

Spanish dicho, proverb: Hierbas mala nunca muere [bad, evil people never die.] RestoreAmerica2020 Mar 2020 #116

As long as its spread to other Republicans. Arthur_Frain Mar 2020 #117

How can he get the test when he doesn't have any symptoms when others can't? olegramps Mar 2020 #66

Just reporting it n CNN.. other senators freaking out Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2020 #73

They need to be told DarleenMB Mar 2020 #89

? Smackdown2019 Mar 2020 #83

It's like Trump told a reporter when asked a couple of weeks ago: "Sometimes life is like that"... Hekate Apr 2020 #132

Was he spending time with Mitch? bronxiteforever Mar 2020 #2

LOL ! I hope so! nt Progressive Jones Mar 2020 #7

Did he give 45 tongue? n/t moonscape Mar 2020 #23

Let's spare ourselves... Newest Reality Mar 2020 #56

Yes but it would have to be oral-oral contact. lagomorph777 Mar 2020 #87

What about the Mrs.? ProudMNDemocrat Mar 2020 #106

He needs a hug from Mitch during these difficult times IronLionZion Mar 2020 #35

Is he ready to vote in favor of the bill? SummerSnow Mar 2020 #3

Now how many others did this asshole infect ? Nt. drray23 Mar 2020 #4

If he dies then maybe they will ramp up virus testing Submariner Mar 2020 #5

Or break out the wax dummy quakerboy Mar 2020 #95

Boo Hoo nt Progressive Jones Mar 2020 #6

Couldn't happen to a better person. Lonestarblue Mar 2020 #8

On a brighter note...he did vote nay on fuBarr Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2020 #75

Fighting with his neighbor...? Maxheader Mar 2020 #9

Good luck asshole HAB911 Mar 2020 #10

Wait?? How?? That is not possible!! malchickiwick Mar 2020 #11

That's what I thought, too. SergeStorms Mar 2020 #78

Here's what the (alleged) source looks like Fritz Walter Mar 2020 #100

I thought he self-quarantined. I can't keep up. Politicub Mar 2020 #12

A bit of positive news for today dalton99a Mar 2020 #13

Why the test? ahimsa Mar 2020 #14

Damn good question Sucha NastyWoman Mar 2020 #22

Could most R's on the Hill be testing? Duppers Mar 2020 #86

Senator dirtbag is still a Senator quakerboy Mar 2020 #96

WTF is this? A coronabrag? Gothmog Mar 2020 #15

and people who are symptomatic can't get tested .. n/t moonscape Mar 2020 #24

+1 million KewlKat Mar 2020 #44

Gee those certain "groups" of people can get a fast test.... Bengus81 Mar 2020 #47

His Dad, Ron Paul, said that COVID-19 is a hoax by the deep state to take power. KWR65 Mar 2020 #16

Yup....here it is. ALL A HOAX Bengus81 Mar 2020 #49

WOW Mike Niendorff Mar 2020 #122

Thoughts & Prayers; motherfu*ker! nt EarthFirst Mar 2020 #17

What prompted him to take a test? Asymptomatic, no contact.... Something isn't right? 33taw Mar 2020 #18

Same question here. Whatever insurance company covered this needs to explain Raven123 Mar 2020 #31

Don't worry. He's covered by the invisible hand of the free market. n/t Yavin4 Mar 2020 #19

And the taxpayers would can't get FREE healthcare. rickyhall Mar 2020 #97

Now that tickles my left testicle. 3Hotdogs Mar 2020 #20

Best wishes for symptoms.. real soon.. mountain grammy Mar 2020 #21

Karma for that evil pos! Nt helpisontheway Mar 2020 #25

John Kennedy the Worse and Mike Lee Might Want to Quarantine Too Stallion Mar 2020 #26

So it's no longer a hoax then? Dawson Leery Mar 2020 #27

Maybe Putin will send him a respirator oldtime dfl_er Mar 2020 #28

Change headline to: coronavirus tested positive for Rand Paul ariesgem Mar 2020 #29

If he was asymptomatic why was he tested?nt helpisontheway Mar 2020 #30

Good question durablend Mar 2020 #33

I'm sure he did not have the Socialist test and safeinOhio Mar 2020 #53

Thoughts and Prayers Rand! AC_Mem Mar 2020 #32

It's in his hair /nt bucolic_frolic Mar 2020 #34

Poor Rand Paul. Victim of a hoax . . . Journeyman Mar 2020 #36

How did he get a test if he's asymptomatic and had no contact with a confirmed case???? SunSeeker Mar 2020 #37

I hope qwlauren35 Mar 2020 #38

I don't want anyone to get sick, political opponent or not. totodeinhere Mar 2020 #43

#MoscowMitch talks to innocent people ?!? durablend Mar 2020 #45

I don't know if he does or not but on the chance that he has any contact with other people totodeinhere Mar 2020 #46

He talks to his Chinese wife Traildogbob Mar 2020 #103

Trump stopped being a political opponent when he won the primary. qwlauren35 Mar 2020 #60

He's toast. /nt spudspud Mar 2020 #93

pretty sure it will kill Mitch before he'll admit to having a positive test... so scrabblequeen40 Mar 2020 #104

Thoughts and prayers Dopers_Greed Mar 2020 #39

I didn't wish this on him sellitman Mar 2020 #40

Well said. Marie Marie Mar 2020 #112

I wish him a quick and speed recovery just like I wish the same for all victims of this virus. totodeinhere Mar 2020 #41

He was delaying vapor2 Mar 2020 #71

He has been a real obstructionist and it needs to stop. But that doesn't mean I want him to get totodeinhere Mar 2020 #79

totodeinhere: yeah, too bad Mitch is totofineyoudie, tho.... LOL scrabblequeen40 Mar 2020 #109

I hope he does not infect others... BadGimp Mar 2020 #42

there is a god, I hope like hell every GOP senator comes down with it beachbumbob Mar 2020 #48

GOP Representatives too!!! machoneman Mar 2020 #57

without question beachbumbob Mar 2020 #59

No problem, trump can prescribe him some hydroxychloroquine stuff and he's cured. KewlKat Mar 2020 #50

Bless his heart. n/t pnwmom Mar 2020 #51

Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. blueinredohio Mar 2020 #52

Natural Selection at work. ffr Mar 2020 #54

Fuckin' A, I say! machoneman Mar 2020 #55

He can blow dry his nose Bluethroughu Mar 2020 #58

Rand Paul isn't liked well enough to have spread it anyone else Under The Radar Mar 2020 #61

thoughts and prayers. NRaleighLiberal Mar 2020 #62

My wish is... Newest Reality Mar 2020 #64

Wait a minute! Wait a minute! He is asymptomatic but got tested while real sick people cannot? question everything Mar 2020 #65

Was he at CPAC? Mr.Bill Mar 2020 #67

Thoughts and prayers Rand, you stupid fuck. 47of74 Mar 2020 #68

Isn't it gRand... Blue Owl Mar 2020 #69

I guess if you are a TrumpHumper, you don't have to be sick to get a test. Let me or you try to get 40RatRod Mar 2020 #70

CNN is reporting that he was at the Senate gym this morning qanda Mar 2020 #74

And you know that MurrayDelph Mar 2020 #124

asymptomatic but he still got tested... Thomas Hurt Mar 2020 #76

Some good news for today BunnyMcGee Mar 2020 #77

What would Ayn Rand do? sop Mar 2020 #80

Throw him to the wolves. lagomorph777 Mar 2020 #88

Oh well. Every man for himself. Jim__ Mar 2020 #82

Couldn't happen to a bigger asshole world wide wally Mar 2020 #84

Yes it could Traildogbob Mar 2020 #111

One Dios Mio Mar 2020 #85

CNN has an interesting tidbit. Paul was working out in the gym with others present this morning.. Princess Turandot Mar 2020 #90

Rand Paul JGug1 Mar 2020 #91

Thoughts and prayers anyone? Anyone? Anyone in the back? Anyone in the balcony? Anyone anywhere? cstanleytech Mar 2020 #92

How Do You Test Positive For A Hoax? nt smb Mar 2020 #94

What Melanoma's cost said Traildogbob Mar 2020 #98

Don't come home, Randy!! Bayard Mar 2020 #99

Reports he used Sen pool & gym today. Well, Bernie wasn't there. Where was Bernie (its ok, I know). Bernardo de La Paz Mar 2020 #101

Hmm, i wonder what else he tests positive for still_one Mar 2020 #102

Am I a bad person if I don't feel sorry for him? Fla Dem Mar 2020 #107

Serves him right. bluescribbler Mar 2020 #108

How fucking sad Texaswitchy Mar 2020 #110

No comment. liberalmuse Mar 2020 #113

+1 Flaleftist Mar 2020 #118

This virus has been around since December. roamer65 Mar 2020 #114

The Rand Paul Virus. Paladin Mar 2020 #115

my deepest sympathy with his family. uncle ray Mar 2020 #119

He's sounding brave and all about testing positive, but generalbetrayus Mar 2020 #120

I'll have the Schadenfreude with the Frim-Fram sauce and Chiffafa on the side. GoneOffShore Mar 2020 #121

Make that two orders.... Pachamama Mar 2020 #123

Has anyone ever asked the guy... heckles65 Mar 2020 #125

The *only* Senator to condemn Rand Paul for his recklessness has been no_hypocrisy Mar 2020 #126

After taking the test, he still went to the Senate instead of waiting for the results, right? Hav Mar 2020 #127

I wouldn't wish this disease on anyone truthisfreedom Mar 2020 #128

Rand Paul is a PHYSICAN and should KNOW BETTER than to recklessly expose the senate flibbitygiblets Mar 2020 #129

Where is Rand Paul now? Has he recovered? DesertRat Apr 2020 #130

Hope ALL the respirators bluestarone Apr 2020 #131