Episode 367 • • 23:59 - 29:04
367: Hats of State
Ron Paul Media Hit Jobs, CNN Interview Confrontation
Representative Ron Paul faced renewed media scrutiny over decades-old newsletters containing controversial remarks, a narrative previously explored during the 2008 election. In a tense exchange with CNN's Gloria Borger, Paul disavowed the writings and walked out of the interview after being repeatedly questioned on the subject. Paul maintains that his libertarian platform, which opposes the war on drugs and foreign intervention, attracts significant minority support.