The Mitch McConnell / Rand Paul Puppet Show

Some interesting tweets from the investigative reporter Lee Stranahan:

I think it's pretty clear that @SenRandPaul & Sen. Mitch McConnell are doing a good cop / bad cop routine on Republicans & the Tea Party
— Lee Stranahan (@Stranahan) December 15, 2013

So @SenRandPaul uses a platform like Breitbart News to keep in the good graces of the Tea Party while part of establishment @Team_Mitch
— Lee Stranahan (@Stranahan) December 15, 2013

Of course, it's a power play by @SenRandPaul - who hs calculated that he needs the support of the establishment GOP to be viable in 2016
— Lee Stranahan (@Stranahan) December 15, 2013

Which means, of course, if @SenRandPaul somehow DOES win the White House, he'll be beholden to the establishment GOP. New Boss = Old Boss.
— Lee Stranahan (@Stranahan) December 15, 2013

So, if you taken conservative principles or liberty seriously -- you're being rolled by the Republican Establishment and complicit media
— Lee Stranahan (@Stranahan) December 15, 2013

You're getting played by the Mitch McConnell / Rand Paul puppet show - same GOP establishment has their hands up both their butts.
— Lee Stranahan (@Stranahan) December 15, 2013

And while the conservative media catering to the Tea Party is fine with calling out Mitch McConnell, they aren't calling out Rand Paul...
— Lee Stranahan (@Stranahan) December 15, 2013

Policy isn't enough. We need candidates who aren't going to play dirty back room politics that keeps establishment in place.
— Lee Stranahan (@Stranahan) December 15, 2013

There are personal fortunes at stake and not just for the known establishment. People surrounding Ron Paul are getting rich.
— Lee Stranahan (@Stranahan) December 15, 2013

@CatholicLisa I have a lot more coming on the Mitch Mcconnell / Jesse Benton / Dimitri Kessari story, Lisa. I doubt you'll be pleased.
— Lee Stranahan (@Stranahan) December 15, 2013