Sen. Ray Jones on Bill to Allow Running for Two Federal Offices

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Channel: KET - Kentucky Educational Television · 2014 · News & Politics

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The possibility of a presidential bid by U.S. Senator Rand Paul has  posed a dilemma that's dividing the Kentucky Senate. At issue is whether state law should allow Paul to seek re-election to the Senate while also running for the presidency. Senate Bill 205 would permit Paul to appear on the ballot for both offices. Sen. Ray Jones (D-Pikeville) cast the measure as special legislation drafted too narrowly to be fair. He spoke on March 18, 2014.

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