'Rand Paul is nuts': Internet slams Kentucky Republican for obstructing coronavirus relief bill

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) speaking with supporters in Salem New Hampshire during his unsuccessful bid to be the 2016 GOP presidential nominee. Photo by Gage Skidmore.

Matthew Chapman

March 17, 2020

On Tuesday, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) objected to summary passage of the House-passed coronavirus relief bill — ensuring the bill will be subject to a longer debate process, and demolishing the promise from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) that the bill would be confirmed at "warp speed."

Commenters on social media turned their ire on Paul, who is notorious for breaking with his party on spending bills:

'Rand Paul is nuts': Internet slams Kentucky Republican for obstructing coronavirus relief bill

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