Despite the Congressional recess which began this week, RandPaul continues to remain in the headlines and as a popular topic ofconversation in the media. The Senator’s ongoing war of words with New JerseyGovernor Chris Christie appears to be coming to end…for now. But the ramificationsfor the identity of the Republican Party will be felt in the coming months.Sen. Paul’s interview with NPR- in which he chastised host John Harwood fordwelling on Jack Hunter’s foibles and reading insults from ideological foes-raised eyebrows and made news. Particularly lame attack pieces continue withoutrespite. Some of us have been disappointed by Rand’s tactical and politicaldecisions since he was elected in 2010. But the entire establishment is teamedup against him. He can only withstand the barrage of negativity if his supportbase stands with him! Links to the original media sources are included in thefile description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Senator Rand Paul talks with The Capitol Hill Show's Tim Constantine about Obama'sviolation of existing law, ChrisChristie’s attacks on Tea Party News Network Radio. (8/1)

(4:44) Rand Paul v. Christie? What 84WHAS’ (Louisville, KY) Mandy Connell fears about a potential RandPaul/Chris Christie election. (7/31)

(12:51) Brian Whitman, Ben Shapiro and Elisha Krauss discussthe Paul/Christie feud on AM870 KRLA’s (Glendale, CA) TheMorning Answer. (7/31)

(26:05) Is the Chris Christie/Rand Paul schoolyard brawlgood for the Party? - Stephen F. Hayes and Bill Krystol talk about it for theneocon rag of record, TheWEEKLY STANDARD. (7/31)

(32:55) More on Christie vs Paul on AM870 KRLA’s (Glendale,CA) The MorningAnswer. (8/1)

(37:54) Republican Vs. Republican: Rand Paul Vs. ChrisChristie. Richard French and panel debate the consequences on Regional NewsNetwork (Video Part 1and Part 2). (8/1)

(55:48) Rand Paul: Paleocon or libertarian? Jim Antle andJordan Bloom discuss Sen Paul’s philosophy and the Southern Avenger on TheMatt Lewis Show. (8/2)

(1:19:41) Sen. Rand Paul discusses the NSA, Christie andPeter King on 89WLS (Chicago, IL). (8/2)

(1:26:26) TheCato Institute’s David Boaz discusses Chris Christie vs. Rand Paul on CNN’sNewsroom. (8/3)

(1:35:46) FoxNews’ Panel discussion: The GOP divided - How will a divide in the partyaffect the 2016 election? (8/4)

(1:41:52) WHAS11TV (ABC - Louisville, KY): Rand Paul makes first stop in Ky. since bacondebate with Chris Christie. (8/6)

(1:44:34) Rand Paul tells WHAS11 TV’s Maggie Ruper – “ChrisChristie makes my blood pressure go up.” Video archived at MofoPolitics. (8/7)

(1:46:45) Senator Rand Paul comes on 84WHAS’ Mandy Show to talk aboutdefunding Obamacare and other issues. (8/7)

(1:59:41) President Obama decides to cancel his trip toRussia this morning! Geraldo discusses why with Senator Rand Paul on News Talk Radio 77 WABC(New York, NY). (8/7)

(2:07:36) The Coming Sea Change in American Politics – Ted Cruz,Rand Paul and the shifting political landscape on Coffeeand Markets. (8/7)

(2:32:09) Senator Rand Paul talks about his book, GovernmentBullies, on The Sean Hannity Show. Linked audio archived on TheRon Paul Forums. (8/7)

(2:48:08) Steve Deace:Rand Paul gets a taste of what a presidential campaign might look like. (8/7)

(2:58:20) Why the GOP Will Go Hard Right in 2016. MSNBC’sChris Matthews declares: Sen. Paul will be the 2016 GOP nominee. (8/7)

(3:00:16) Is It Rand Paul For GOP Nominee? MSNBC’sMorning Joe panel discusses recent poll results in New Hampshire. (8/8)

(3:18:02) “Rapid Fire” on 770 AM KTTH’s(Seattle, WA) The David Boze Morning Show:Rand Paul on Paul vs. CNBC's John Harwood former aide's ‘racist’ past. (8/8)

(3:21:22) Dennis Miller talks to US Senator Rand Paul. The Miller Time Podcast by PodcastOne. (8/8)

(3:31:06) WGSO AM Radio990’s (New Orleans, LA) Jeff Crouere talks about Chris Matthews predictionfor the 2016 Republican nomination.  (8/8)

(3:36:18) MSNBC’s Alex Wagner attacks Rand Paul for claimingthe deficit is $1 trillion when it’s ONLY $640 billion. Video archived at MofoPolitics. (8/9)

(3:39:33) Portions of Rand Paul’s remarks in Manchester,Kentucky  at the Clay County CommunityBuilding. Video by YouTube User: Ron Curry. (8/9)

(3:48:23) Sarah Palin on Fox News: “I’m on Team Rand” –Video archived at MofoPolitics. (8/9)