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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRand Paul's Column Moves To Breitbart After Plagiarism Stir
Rand Paul's Column Moves To Breitbart After Plagiarism Stir
Sen. Rand Paul's weekly column, axed from The Washington Times this week after plagiarism allegations, has already found a new outlet.
The conservative media outlet Breitbart News announced on Wednesday that Paul, the Kentucky tea party favorite and possible 2016 Republican presidential contender, would become the newest contributor amid its recent "period of exponential growth."
We are pleased to add Senator Paul to our lineup of fearless, original thought leaders," said Larry Solov, CEO of Breitbart News. "Most of all, we think the fighting spirit he has become known for is a perfect fit for Breitbart News Network and reflects that of our founder, Andrew Breitbart.
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Full article with a crazy lookin' photo here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/07/rand-paul-breitbart_n_4230124.html
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Rand Paul's Column Moves To Breitbart After Plagiarism Stir (Original Post)
Tx4obama
Nov 2013
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pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)1. Paul becomes one of their "fearless, *original thought* leaders"
Irony-challenged much?
Laelth
(32,017 posts)2. Wow! I was unaware that the W. Times actually had any journalistic standards.
Who knew?
Brietbart is a good fit for Senator Paul, however.
-Laelth
rurallib
(62,948 posts)3. how can the Onion keep up with reality?
bullwinkle428
(20,639 posts)4. "Original thought leaders"??????
CAN'T. STOP. LAUGHING!