Left Targets Rand Paul for Civil Rights Views

MSNBC's Rachel Maddow does her best to try to pin Kentucky Senate candidate Rand Paul as a racist.

I have to say, I have a lot of respect for Paul for even appearing on Maddow's show. He undoubtedly knew what kind of ridiculous accusations she'd throw at him and that his opinions would not be popular, but he stood his ground, stuck to his guns and made conservatives proud:

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Part II

Sound off: what do you think? Do you agree with Paul's views of the Civil Rights Act? Leave us a comment and let us know!

Update: Wow, the AP--by sheer coincidence, I'm sure--has this story out today: Ky. Candidate Questions Part of Civil Rights Act. Oh, and don't forget NPR...