How Rand Paul Can Win the GOP Nomination

The Week plots his path to victory in the GOP primaries.

Jill Lawrence isn’t so sure: “So far it is all gain and no pain for the Kentucky Republican as he heads into a near-certain 2016 presidential campaign…. Yet as attention shifts to his views on domestic policy, he will have to make some tough decisions: move away from positions that would alienate moderates, independents and traditional Republicans, or stay true to his principles and end up like his father, Ron Paul — a niche candidate who energized many but never won the White House, the GOP nomination or even a single 2012 primary.”