Rand Paul Weighs 2028 Presidential Run

Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul revealed in a recent interview that he is seriously contemplating a presidential bid in 2028, describing his chances of entering the race as a coin flip. The comments came during a conversation with CBS News national correspondent Robert Costa, previewed ahead of a full episode on CBS Sunday Morning.

Paul addressed speculation about his ambitions after Costa referenced a recent Washington Examiner headline suggesting he already sounded like a candidate. "I don't know yet, so maybe they know something I don't know," Paul said with a touch of humor. "We're thinking about it, and I would say 50-50. We'll make a decision after the election." He clarified that the timeline would follow the 2026 midterm elections, allowing time to assess the political environment before committing.

If Paul pursues the nomination, he plans to champion the libertarian-leaning, free-market elements of the Republican Party, which he believes have diminished in recent years. "There used to really be a free-market libertarian wing of the party, and now there's not much left," Paul told Costa. "In fact, on many days it's me in the Senate, the only one left for free...