Paul says he will now prioritize stopping Trump

[Fuzzy Bear]

A foolish move for Paul.  If he's going to drop out of the race, he should do so honestly and concentrate on his re-election to the Senate.

I don't agree that a Trump nomination ensures a crushing defeat for the GOP.  It may well produce a map-expanding victory.  Trump's that much of a wild card, and that works both ways.  But if he is the new Goldwater '64, Paul would be wiser to say nothing and let events play out.  He could always fall back on statements to the effect that he will vote for the GOP nominee, but campaign only for himself.  As I have trouble imagining Trump (if nominated) losing Kentucky, I don't see where Paul is at risk here at all.

I certainly view Rand Paul's reelection to the Senate as important.  Rand Paul is not the maverick Ron Paul is, but he's still a good deal more anti-war and measured than many of the GOP contenders.  I wonder, though, if Paul realizes that Trump's views on war are much closer to his views than many of the Establishment candidates' views.