You don’t get any more red than the CPAC conference, the annual gathering of conservatives that’s also a beauty contest for Republican presidential hopefuls. Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky:-“I believe what you do on your cell phone is none of their damn business," he said to a crowd that roared approval. Senator Paul urged Republicans to embrace the libertarian movement, where he and his father, former presidential candidate and Congressman Ron Paul, are giants. Texas Gov. Rick Perry:-“It’s time for a little rebellion on the battlefield of ideas,” said the 2012 presidential candidate – who rocked the room at 9:00 a.m. on Friday with a speech about small government.

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