Rand Paul Pitches Silicon Valley's Libertarians

Rand Paul Seeks To Sidetrack Skepticism, Nab Big Support
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 19: U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) talks with reporters as Senate Republicans and Democrats head to their weekly policy luncheon on March 19, 2013 in Washington, DC. The Senate is expected to pass a revised continuing resolution and send their edits back to the House in order to prevent a government shutdown next week, but any action in the Senate may be delayed until later in the week. (Photo by T.J. Kirkpatrick/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 19: U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) talks with reporters as Senate Republicans and Democrats head to their weekly policy luncheon on March 19, 2013 in Washington, DC. The Senate is expected to pass a revised continuing resolution and send their edits back to the House in order to prevent a government shutdown next week, but any action in the Senate may be delayed until later in the week. (Photo by T.J. Kirkpatrick/Getty Images)

After eight years of being digitally thumped in presidential campaigns, the GOP desperately needs Silicon Valley’s deep-pocketed donors and top-tier campaign techies. In the Republicans’ latest goodwill pilgrimage to San Francisco, Sen. Rand Paul is crossing his fingers that Valley executives loath taxes, drones, and the war on drugs more than they care about President Obama, science funding, and gay rights.

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