So tell me again, what is the point of elevating the incompetent freshman senator over the competent, prepared and multifaceted senior senator in the contest (who won the popular vote)? (voices.washingtonpost.com)
Republican Rand Paul, the libertarian - minded freshman senator from Kentucky who was once viewed as a formidable presidential contender, is suspending his White House bid. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Ball, a Hudson Valley freshman senator who considered making a run for the seat last year, also blasts Washington for failing to come to an agreement on reducing the nation's debt. (nystateofpolitics.com)