Politico has a revealing article on the different approaches of Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rand Paul (R-KY). Each claims credibility with the Tea Party movement that propelled them past establishment candidates in their respective primaries.
Rubio is developing a reputation as a quiet Capitol Hill operator who still votes his fiscal conservatism. (As evidenced by his opposition to the 2011 budget bill negotiated by GOP leadership.)
Paul is taking his father Rep. Ron Paul’s (R-TX) outsider approach to the insular Senate. Much like Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN), Paul is scoring points for taking uncompromising stands on spending, even if it angers the Republican leadership.
Both approaches are needed; especially if the Age of Obama stretches into a second term.
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