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Rand Paul In Victory Speech: This Is A ‘Tea Party Tidal Wave’ (VIDEO)

Rand Paul In Victory Speech: This Is A ‘Tea Party Tidal Wave’ (VIDEO)

Kentucky Senator-elect Rand Paul’s victory speech tonight heavily referenced his speech from his Republican primary night win: “I have a message, a message from the people. The people of Kentucky. A message that is loud and clear and does not mince words: We’ve come to take our government back!”

“Tonight there’s a tea party tidal wave, and we’re sending a message to them,” said Paul.

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