Here’s How Rand Paul Wins the Next GOP Debate

5. Make Hypocrisy Front and Center

In the last debate, one of the most memorable moments was when Senator Paul took Jeb Bush and others to task for supporting the War on Drugs while claiming to be staunch proponents of the Tenth Amendment (and in some cases, actually having used drugs themselves). By remaining calm and logical throughout, Paul was able to put a new spin on the arguments that viewers may have otherwise never heard. While the issue of drugs is unlikely to be discussed on Wednesday, Paul can effectively use this tactic when discussing a host of other issues.

Paul could, for example, question how others can claim to despise bureaucracy and big government when they so consistently vote for it to continue abroad and in the military. In addition, Paul would be wise to link the beliefs of other Republicans on stage to those of Hillary Clinton, the candidate who is so consistently attacked by every member of the Republican Party. In addition to criticisms of the military industrial complex, Paul could also question the utility of agricultural subsidies and a criminal justice system which spends billions dollars putting people behind bars, two other programs that many Republicans staunchly support.