LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Republican Sen. Rand Paul filed Monday to run for president in his home state of Kentucky -- as well as for his current senate seat.
Paul said the move does not indicate a lack of confidence in his presidential bid. "I think what it reflects is that people see my voice as a unique voice in the U.S. Senate and they want my voice to be heard nationally, and while I am an optimist, everybody knows there is 10, 15 other men and women running," he said.