What is the Purple PAC?

Founded in 2013 by Cato Institute co-founder Ed Crane, the Purple PAC is a super PAC devoted to electing libertarian-oriented candidates and promoting libertarian issues. The Purple PAC has no relationship to the Cato Institute or the Libertarian party. It is currently devoted to promoting the presidential candidacy of Republican Rand Paul. Its financial goal is to have $10 million by the end of the year and to begin campaign efforts in the late fall.

By June of 2015, it had $1.3 million in the bank. Unlike some super PACs (political action committees that may accept unlimited contributions but need to disclose the names and amounts of contributors), the Purple PAC will not attempt to create a “shadow campaign,” complete with rallies, canvassers and polls. It is precluded from coordinating in any manner with Sen. Paul’s campaign.

The directors of the Purple PAC believe the most cost-effective way to have an impact on the presidential campaign is not with a large staff, but through social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other venues. It will also produce 30-second television ads and radio ads. The campaign will not attempt to tear down other candidates, instead concentrating on the many positive reasons Rand Paul is, by far, the best candidate for president in 2016.



The Rand Paul $10,000 Social Media Contest

Beginning August 1, 2015 and concluding August 31, the Purple PAC will accept entries into a contest that will reward five individuals $2,000 each for the best concepts and execution of social media campaigns and 30-second TV and radio ads. Whether social media or television, the campaign entries should emphasize Rand Paul’s defense of American liberties across the board. His filibuster demanding an end to government use of drones against U.S. citizens. His 14.5% Fair and Flat tax plan that will neuter the IRS’ ability to intimidate taxpayers and undermine pro-freedom political groups.

His insistence that the NSA stop spying on innocent Americans. His support for real free markets, not the crony capitalism that politicians of both parties use to enrich the well-connected and corrupt Congress. His insistence that the military, as the Constitution requires, be used to defend the United States, not presume to be the world’s policeman. Sen. Paul believes in American Exceptionalism, but not the version many neoconservatives promote based on our military superiority. Yes, we want the best, most sophisticated military in the world, but to protect our liberties, not to intervene all over the globe.

Rand Paul supports American Exceptionalism, based on our emphasis on the dignity of the individual – the Declaration’s call for protecting our rights to Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That is what makes America great. It makes us Exceptional. The Purple PAC is dedicated to bringing this message to millions of Americans. You can help. Please send a contribution to the Purple PAC and enter the Rand Paul Social Media $10,000 Social Media Contest today!


[Sept. 6, 2015]


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ed. note:
As reported in Politico, this super PAC stopped its activity by the end of Sept. 2015 after Ed Crane grew disillusioned with the Paul campaign.

See:  Alex Isenstadt.  "Rand Paul super PAC goes dark."  Politico, Sept. 29, 2015.