WATCH: Rand Paul’s 5 Best CNN Debate Moments

Rand Paul’s Campaign Receives Boost Just Before 2016 Begins

by Josh Guckert

Just prior to last night’s debate, there was some question as to whether Rand Paul would even be included on the main stage. However, his recent ascension in Iowa assured that Paul got the chance to speak in prime time and he certainly made the most of it, receiving praise from everyone from Mark Levin to Katie Couric. Here are his top five moments from the final Republican debate of 2015:

1. Don’t Let Security “Trump” Liberty

Senator Paul got to answer the very first question of the debate, and he made it count. The only candidate to mention that it was “Bill of Rights Day,” Paul asked whether we would allow the terrorists victory by sacrificing our founding principles.