Rand Paul just summed up his 2016 strategy in five sentences
In a conversation with FOX News Channel's Sean Hannity, Paul explained how he is hoping to move beyond the traditional Republican base and attract younger voters and minorities.
Here's what Paul told Hannity today about his plan for attracting unexpected support in the 2016 election cycle:
Paul has built a libertarian leaning brand with his support for drug reform and crusade against government surveillance.
His shift away from an emphasis on gun rights has also become clearly apparent early in his presidential bid. Paul is among the few 2016 conservatives who is not scheduled to make an appearance this weekend at the National Rifle Association annual convention. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida), Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R), Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R), Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R), former Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R), former Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pennsylvania), former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee (R), retired neurologist Ben Carson, real estate mogul Donald Trump and Indiana Gov. Mike Pence (R) are all slated to speak at the gun rights meeting in Nashville.