Paging Dr Paul: senator swaps titles on his website amid presidential bid

[brooklynite]

Source: The Guardian

Rand Paul has removed some references to himself as “senator” from his websites and official Twitter account, and replaced the honorific with “doctor”, in an apparent rebranding to increase his appeal as a presidential candidate.

Paul, who was a practicing ophthalmologist for two decades before running for Senate in 2010, may be on to something.

In a 2009 Gallup poll, 73% of respondents said they were confident in their doctors’ recommendations for healthcare reform, while less than half that many, 34%, expressed confidence in Republicans in Congress.

Paul is both a doctor and a Republican in Congress. But on Twitter, apparently as of today, he is only the former. His erstwhile handle, @senrandpaul, has been retired, although its archived tweets now surface in the @randpaul account.

Read more: http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/apr/07/dr-rand-paul-senator-presidential-election-2016

[pangaia]

1. Yea, that will really help.

[groundloop]

2. He's lying about being a doctor.... seems that his board certification is not valid

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2013/11/08/rand-paul-has-another-problem/


He's 'board certified' by an organization he founded, but that organization has been out of business since 2011.

[riversedge]

3. Being 'Board certified" is icing on the cake--his license is intact. Would probably

make a difference for any profession ---MD midwifery, nursing, etc when competing for jobs.

He is a Libertarian--so he says. Not surprised to see him set up his own certifying Board.

[Adrahil]

5. He has an M.D. He can claim the title of doctor for what good it will do him. n/t

[callous taoboy]

4. Needs him a pair of smart glasses, yes sir.

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTQ3qPGxeyKpx2ZSQ9TEwlDShMW8FgMT6N89AjRozKqxP6wDVll:politicalpredictionist.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/perry_dmreg__jpeg.jpg