article_snippet.sent: If anyone faces authenticity questions, it is Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul.
article_snippet.sent: As the so-called "libertarian" in the campaign, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul is aiming to attract younger Republicans who otherwise are not interested in the party.
article_snippet.sent: Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul is also hoping to bring back hard-core anti-government conservatives who believed that the party has moved too far away from the party original goals.
article_snippet.sent: Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul has already struggled to justify some of Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul recent announcements, such as calling for a more aggressive war against ISIS and Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul statements against gay marriage.
article_snippet.sent: But after announcing Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul presidency, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul brought Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul more trouble with Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul aggressive interaction with "Today" host Savannah Guthrie.
article_snippet.sent: Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul became clearly aggravated with what "Today" host Savannah Guthrie and went so far as go explain how to conduct the interview.
article_snippet.sent: the interview focused most media attention on Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul's temper and Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul interactions with women rather than Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul message.
article_snippet.sent: In an interview on CNBC, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul put Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul finger to Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul lips and said "Shhh, calm down" to anchor Kelly Evans.
article_snippet.sent: Both moments revealed a side of Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul character than until that moment had been somewhat off the radar.