‘I Will Not’: Rand Paul Refuses to Shake Opponents Hand, Launches Attack Ad
- Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:06am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Rand Paul is furious over a recent attack ad by his Democratic opponent Jack Conway. So much so that he refused to shake his hand at a debate on Sunday, and has released a new spot calling Conway’s ad “shameless,“ ”disgraceful,“ and ”gutter politics at its worst.”
(See our original story and Conway’s attack ad.)
Conway’s ad is based on published reports from an anonymous woman who claims that Paul, while a member of a secret society at Baylor University, tied her up and told her to worship an idol called “Aqua Buddha.”
“We have serious problems in our country … and he’s descended into the gutter to attack my Christian beliefs,” said Paul at a debate last night.
But new video has surfaced showing that Paul was so upset he refused to shake Conway’s hand after the debate:
(H/T: Gateway Pundit)
During his closing statements, Paul explained his decision:
When this debate ends you will notice that I will not be shaking [Conway's] hand tonight. I will not shake hands with someone who attacks my religion and attacks my Christian beliefs. These are something very personal to me, my wife, my kids, we take it very personally. And I will not be associated with someone who will attack my religion. This election will be about the future of America, who has the best vision. We will try to keep the debate on a higher tone. I hope you will leave my church, my family and my religion out of it.
Paul continued his assault on Conway’s ad with an ad of his own on Monday, asking “What kind of shameful politician would sink this low to bear false witness against another man, just to win an election?”:
“This man would,” the ad says.
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Comments (137)
Huckabee Gingrich 12
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:59amSo, Paul is above reproach? Has he answered the allegations? His “holier than thou” attitude is not becoming. God is a Big Boy and can take care of Himself. The Pauls, though they might say the right things politically, are a bunch of sniveling little wussies
Report Post »Conservative Grinch
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 11:24amWasn‘t Huckabee that played interference for John McCain so that Mitt Romney wouldn’t get the nomination. Because of Huckabee’s handiwork Commie Obama was elected president. I won’t soon forget the betrayal of Huckabee. I have no intention of ever voting for him. You would have thought John McCain would have offered him the spot of running for VP as payment for Huckabee’s betrayal of conservatism.
Report Post »Steve Neiling
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 11:26amWhy does Mr. Paul carry the burden of proof? What if I made random or encriminating allegations about you? Are you then guilty until you prove yourself otherwise? C’mon, the burden of prrof always rests on the plaintiff!
Report Post »Huckabee Gingrich 12
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 12:11pm@GRINCH
Nice revision of history. You should be a textbook writer. Here’s the bottom line: The country doesn’t want to elect a Mormon as President. We like our Presidents to be Baptist or Methodist. Plain and simple.
@NEILING
Report Post »These weren‘t criminal charges and we ain’t in a court of law. This is a Senatorial campaign. If one cannot stand the heat, one had better get his ass out of the kitchen. If Paul won’t answer the allegations (and maybe he did already, I don’t know) it makes him look like he’s got something to hide. Simply refusing to shake his opponent’s hand and demanding that his “religion” be left out of it is childish and he sounds like a crybaby.
Conservative Grinch
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 12:34pm@Huckabee Gingrich 12
“The country doesn’t want to elect a Mormon as President.”
Ya, I forgot how tolerant some of you good people really are. The bottom line is this Huckabee had a snowballs chance in hell of securing the nomination. Had he gotten out of the race Mitt Romney might have chance. Huckabee’s irrational hatred of Mormons and his pride is directly responsible for that RINO McCain sowing up the Republican nomination. Huckabee cost us the presidency!
But, thanks for your letting your anti Mormon attitudes be made known.
Report Post »Conservative Grinch
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:58amWow, that was pretty mean.
Report Post »newzjunkie
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:57amI’m just shocked that the Dems are running such awful, blatant lies in their campaign ads. I mean, it is literally only hurting their cause.
Report Post »I’m convinced Rand Paul will win, along with other GOP candidates, if only because of the horrible Dem ads.
dirtydon_dd
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:57amI would have shook hands with him, grasping firmly and leaving him a memento my cat deposited in her litter box..
Report Post »Red River Valley Libertarian
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:55amWay to go Rand, the truth will win every time.
Report Post »thefiremanjoe
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:53amGood for you Rand!!!
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:42amTHANK GOD someone has the guts to stand up to the liberals and their attacks. It doesn’t even matter to them at this point whether the accusations are true or not. Just throw them out there and hope they stick? Did anyone else see the attack column on conservative women? How jealous is this writer? :) http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2010/10/17/maureen-dowd-ridicules-gop-women-mean-girls-grown-versions-teenage-to ?
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:55amI just noticed that the BLAZE did cover that story yesterday. See what happens when you take a day off from the BLAZE? You miss the good stuff! :)
Report Post »We Are Not Alone
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:59amEQUALJUSTICE:
CHECK IT OUT: Republican woman vs Democratic woman – which ones look mean to you?
http://scottthong.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/convslibwomen.jpg
Maybe they’ll add Maureen’s picture to the next printing. Now THAT is mean!!!!
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 11:12amHAHAHHAHAHAHA AHHHHH those are some scary liberals. Point well taken, my friend!
Report Post »America_First
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:35amDemocRats are Skulkers creatures that will say anything except the truth…They use the term “Progressive” as a badge of honor, will never state what they mean and what they are. Socialists Progressing away from the Constitution toward socialism/communism…After all yobama said the Constitution is fundamentally flawed and America is fundamentally flawed. Thus they are pushing “Fundamental Change” aka socialism…government by elite for the elite where the lazy and illegal get everything at your expense…Lets start a new movement where by those that are on welfare lose the ability to vote until they get a job…
Stop the democRats and rino’s dead in their tracks…
Report Post »Greyhound424
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:32amYou can’t shake the hand of a snake!
Report Post »CapitalistforGod
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:49amGood one!!!!
Report Post »neverending
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:31amMaybe it is just time to end the debates – only gives more recognition to the worthless libs – they certainly get more then their share with all the networks and it is only character assassination on display. Who needs that? We have unsurmountable problems.
Report Post »mintyfresh
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 8:08pmyeah, who needs to know a candidate’s stand on issues compared to their opponents to vote?
Report Post »catndahat
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:27amThe more desperate liberals become, the more entertained I am; every gaffe they make is another piece of kindling on the fire buring down the democratic house (and senate ;>).
Report Post »The Grinch
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:26amThis reminds me of “Its a Wonderful Life” when George Bailey shook Mr. Potter’s hand after he offered him a job, then realized he shook hands with the devil himself then wiped his hand clean. Oh the humanity!
Report Post »beekeeper
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:26amKudos to Rand Paul for having, explaining, and acting in a manner consistent with his beliefs.
Glad to see a politician with standards.
Report Post »awb270
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:25amWay to go Rand Paul, don’t get in the gutter with them, that’s the best example of the difference between the Dems and Republicans!
Report Post »luvofcountry
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:24amRand Paul…. running on principles. He is a breath of fresh air. Remember God rewards those who actively seek Him. Rand, you will be ‘rewarded’.
Report Post »katbrat
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 2:46pmLove what you said and absolutely agree !00%! GOD BLESS YOU RAND PAUL!
Report Post »Stuck_in_CA
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:22amWow! I love this guy. We need more like him in DC… Principled and strong. He’s proud to be a Christian, and wants everyone to know it. Is it too soon to say — Rand Paul 2012???
Report Post »Conservative Grinch
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:21amI wouldn’t shake his either. I’d be too busy fighting my natural instinct of wanting to punch him in the nose.
Report Post »neverending
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:29amThat is for sure!!!!
Report Post »mintyfresh
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 8:09pmyeah! we need more violence and fewer conciliatory handshakes. that’s how we will solve the problem of gridlock and actually get something accomplished! let’s not encourage working together despite our differences – that goes against my testosterone.
Report Post »heavyduty
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:21amI would shake his hand right after I wiped my butt without TP. That’s the only way they have to attack the GOP. They can’t run on their record.
Report Post »snowleopard3200
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:29amCrude and I would probably want to do the same, yet that is descending to THEIR level of filth, and would only justify such tactics in their own eyes and desires.
Let the truth stand out side by side the night, and the light shall set it clear to everyone.
The more junk these people resort to, the more madder American people become, and we will deal with them at the election poles.
Report Post »Country
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:21amTo shake his hand would be validated his remarks. It is time for Christian leaders to hold these hate mongers accountable.
Report Post »burnteye86
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:19amYour a better man Mr. Paul
Report Post »We Are Not Alone
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:18amMUST SEE:
WE THE PEOPLE youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVAhr4hZDJE
Makes you proud to be an American♥
Report Post »CatB
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 1:15pmGreat VIDEO !! Passing it on to all my friends!
Report Post »Juan Gault
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 2:04pmPowerful message. I will pass it on……………..remember November 02.
Report Post »Cheyenne
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:17amI wouldn’t shake his hand either. He’s for the Three Stooges, Pelosi, Obama Reid.
Report Post »Which I just purchased a shirt In Gatlinburg, TN with those three Stooges on it.
charliego
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 1:45pmI want one!!! Would look good on my front yard tree where I am putting some Halloween decs. Or, maybe not, I don’t wish to frighten the children!!
Report Post »IPFH
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:16amA good defense is the best offense… thanks for telling it like it is and not jumping in the slander gutter with him… I hate trash talking.. Insulting someone to make yourself look better just shows how simple minded you are..way to jakko, hope you loose!
Report Post »Steve Smith
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:13amI wouldn’t either.
Report Post »angrymob
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 12:47pmAgreed.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 1:09pmME Too! Why should he? …. a handshake is a showing of respect and friendship .. …besides who wants Progressive cooties!
Report Post »Polwatcher
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 3:29pmGood. After all those personal attacks and lies, I wouldn’t shake hands with him either.
Report Post »Blacktooth
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 11:15pmTo shake hands with someone you do not respect; just get it all sweaty and give him a limp fish handshake. He will cringe inside but on the outside he will smile for the crowd. But your smile will be genuine.
Report Post »TruthTalker
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:13amI don’t blame him. I wouldnt shake hands either.
Report Post »snowleopard3200
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:21amAgain we see with the Progressives the old song and dance of “lies, lies, just make up any old thing just so to tell lies…”
Ugh, until this last couple of years I never believed in the legend of the “Ship of Fools” but now I can appreciate the humor of Monty Pythons song “Spam a lot” come to life!!!
http://www.artinphoenix.com/gallery/grimm (mix art)
Report Post »snowleopard3200
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:26amJust did a search on Yahoo for ‘aqua bubba’ and found a link to a place that is for teaching young water babies of 6 weeks to 6 months about swimming.
http://www.aquatots.com.au/aquabubbas.htm for any one who wants to check it out.
Seems to me that this lady who was supposedly tied up and told to worship the idol Aqua Bubba needs to get her story togeather a bit better; for if she was tied up and detained against her will, why does she not press criminal charges?
Something smells like a heap of garbage the size of Mt Everest here.
Report Post »john seven eighteen
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:27am“Anonymous” woman, huh? I‘m guessing they won’t be divulging her idntity, like they are trying to get the C of C to do! It’s easy to make claims like this when you know the media will not hold your feet to the fire to divulge the source.
Report Post »staythecourse
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:28amGood ad… that’s why they want to hide and do away with any acknowlegement of the Ten Commandments! Bear false witness…. all of the ads the Dems are running… are ALL false witness. And entitlements….. are “coveting your neighbors goods”.
Bring the Ten Commandments back!
Report Post »neverending
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:28amGood for him – time to stop showing any kind of consideration to these dirty rotten sob’s
Report Post »john seven eighteen
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:35amSnow, actually it was “Aqua Buddha”. Easy mistake.
Report Post »CapitalistforGod
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:43amHe knew better, he must have heard about the hands of good men rotting off after being shaken by pagan Democrats…. Paul opposes and wants nothing to do with possible pagan handrot!
Peters
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:52amOnly in the contradictory narcissistic world of the liberal does it make sense to want to shake hands with someone after you’ve failed to cut off their right arm.
And then, the word “shame” used in Paul’s ad, it‘s something liberals don’t know . . . It’s as foreign to them as knowing the fruits of truth and honesty . . . morals and ethics.
Report Post »Huckabee Gingrich 12
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:54am@JOHN 7:18
Report Post »Re: SNOW
Actually, it wasn’t an easy mistake. It was a mistake of either hastily posting an uninformed response, or out and out dishonesty. No excuse for either one.
ltb
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 10:59amGood for Rand.
Report Post »snowleopard3200
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 11:26am@John seven eighteen and Huckabee Gingrich 12
Yes I do see, I goofed pure and simple.
My mistake and will do my best not to make another one like it.
Thank you for catching it and posting it.
- snow
Report Post »Joseph_Plumb_Martin
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 11:35amStay classy Rand
Report Post »janedough1
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 11:45amSnowleopard, its supposedly Aqua Buddha, not Aqua Bubba. It doesn’t make it sound any less made up.
Report Post »abc
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 12:28pmAgreed. When someone says they are of a Christian faith and act in a way that is consistent with it (e.g., goes to church), then no one and certainly no opposition candidates should question, much less attack, that faith. Similarly, about one-third of Republicans ought to apologize to Barack Obama for their persistent claims that he is a Muslim. If they do not, then they are hypocrites to defend Rand Paul while continuing to question Obama’s faith.
Report Post »CultureWarriors
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 12:44pmLet’s face it Rand might catch something if he did. It’s amazing how low the Democrats will go. At some point you pretty much have to say, if you’re a Democrat, you are either profoundly ignorant or completely bereft of character. There’s no other option.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ3OxZhXKQ0
Report Post »moelarrycurly
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 12:47pmIt’s ok snow…I had a friend in high school we called aqua bubba. Had a pick up…nice guy-but hardly worth worshipping…
Report Post »tobywil2
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 1:08pmThe TYRANTS, using the “preponderance of propaganda, will exploit any sensational or emotional garbage (without regard to the truth) to avoid a discussion of the issues. The only relevant question is FREEDOM OR TYRANNY? When your premise is false the only arguments that can be used are fear mongering, emotional arguments, sarcasm, attacking the messenger and misrepresentation of the facts (lying). .
The only relevant question is FREEDOM OR TYRANNY?
http://commonsense21c.com/
Report Post »alienguns
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 1:16pmI would have shaken his hand…….and squeezed it so hard he would have fell to his knees begging me to let go…then I would have ripped his arm off and beat him with it……ok that was a little extreme…I better go get some coffee
Report Post »777phase
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 4:30pm!Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »treyhawk
Posted on October 18, 2010 at 6:07pmHere’s the thing there are 310,000,000 people in america 100,000,000 are registered as church members only 67,000,000 actually attend that church so the moral of the story is us christians are the minority and untill we STAND UP together like this guy then we will continue to get attacked stand up people.
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