Rubio Endorses Romney

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RACJ said:
IMO, any certification process which makes it impossible for any candidate to appear on the ballot EXCEPT for self-financed near billionaires and a Ron Paul, whose support is a mile deep and an inch wide, is antithetical to democracy. Esp. the knife-twisting provision that write-ins are disallowed. It stinks like a pig sty. There was NO WAY that Newt, Perry, Santorum, Cain and others had a chance, with the necessary focus of their resources on Iowa. So, disenfranchising supporters of other candidates was Mitt’s intent AND result. It won’t be forgotten.
BTW, you probably won’t want to search massresistance.com. It’ll be too depressing. Mitt is not a conservative. Would any conservative nominate only NINE Republicans to the judiciary out of 36 selections? No. No matter, I still retain abundant admiration and respect for you, Ab. 😉 Rob
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I am going to have to disagree with you, I think the other candidates had enough time in Virginia to get enough signatures, I think the problem was they had disorganized campaigns.

It doesn’t as much regarding appointees to the judiciary if they are Democrats if they are dealing with criminals in court, rather than appoint them to the higher courts.

Massresistance.com has stories about Romney going back nearly 20 years, people can change in that time. Ronald Reagan used to be pro choice, then he became pro life.
 
It’s a huge country, and an upstart campaign with little funding can’t be in all places at all times. The establishment GOP knew this, and rigged the game for Romney. If Mitt wins, you and I will both be voting for him, but for different reasons. Maybe I’ll think of a few positive ones by November, but my contempt for the radical Obama will be more than enough of a reason. :rolleyes: Rob
 
Rubio as VP has become such conventional wisdom that there will be hard feelings if he isn’t picked

“[A]mong many national Republicans, Rubio is the obvious choice for Romney. They argue he’s the perfect complement to the wealthy former governor of Massachusetts, noting that he his rise to prominence as the child of immigrants from Cuba embodies the American dream. He’s also a popular politician in a swing state… “If Gov. Romney selects another principled conservative to serve as VP, and is gracious in doing so, I think even Sen. Rubio’s biggest cheerleaders will understand,” said one Republican strategist close to Rubio. “But if Sen. Rubio is passed up, or not even asked, in favor of someone that is uninspiring or ‘safe’ I think there will be a lot of tough questions.“” - BuzzFeed
 
I have to admit, if Rubio were to even accept the position, I would love to see the debate between him and Biden.
 
JMJSHJ said:
Do you say this because Rubio will turn down the VP slot if asked?
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I say this because Rubio has been consistent in his denial of wanting the position. I think he has higher aspirations, but he sees the rubric surrounding Obama’s “lack of executive experience” and knows that the Democrats will try to use Rubio’s own lack of experience, even though they championed Obama, who had even less experience when he ran for President.

I also way it because Bob McDonell could win re-election in Virginia without even trying. Virginia has become the East Coast version of Texas, with a budget surplus, lower unemployment than the rest of the country, a growing economy, a pro-growth energy plan, etc… But the attorney general, Ken Cuccinelli is putting together an exploratory committee to run for governor. Why would he do this? Why would he consider running against a very popular Republican governor in the same state? McDonell would trounce Cucinelli in the primaries. It indicates to me that McDonnell is not seeking re-election, when he would win it easily. There has been no public announcement of his plans after his first term as governor.
 
I’m not convinced Rubio is a better VP pick than Chris Christie. He could make the Northeast states competitive in the November.
 
SamTheNewNewfie said:
I’m not convinced Rubio is a better VP pick than Chris Christie. He could make the Northeast states competitive in the November.
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I love Christie, but Christie needs to a captain, not a 2i/c. If he doesn’t have his own ship, he’s being majorly underutilized.
 
_Abyssinia said:
Rubio as VP has become such conventional wisdom that there will be hard feelings if he isn’t picked

“[A]mong many national Republicans, Rubio is the obvious choice for Romney. They argue he’s the perfect complement to the wealthy former governor of Massachusetts, noting that he his rise to prominence as the child of immigrants from Cuba embodies the American dream. He’s also a popular politician in a swing state… “If Gov. Romney selects another principled conservative to serve as VP, and is gracious in doing so, I think even Sen. Rubio’s biggest cheerleaders will understand,” said one Republican strategist close to Rubio. “But if Sen. Rubio is passed up, or not even asked, in favor of someone that is uninspiring or ‘safe’ I think there will be a lot of tough questions.“” - BuzzFeed
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While there are many people who would make excellent VP’s, there is only one choice: Marco Rubio. His brilliance, his ability to articulate all issues cogently, his courage, his youth and his ethnicity make his case compelling. The only reason that a Mitt would NOT ask him is b/c he (Rubio) will immediately overshadow the nominee, and I’m not certain that Romney’s ego will permit that. :onpatrol: Rob
 
SamTheNewNewfie said:
I’m not convinced Rubio is a better VP pick than Chris Christie. He could make the Northeast states competitive in the November.
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If ROMNEY himself can't make NE competitive, Christie ain't gonna do it either. He can stuff his support for the Victory Mosque at Ground Zero, BTW. :mad: Rob
 
RACJ said:
While there are many people who would make excellent VP’s, there is only one choice: Marco Rubio. His brilliance, his ability to articulate all issues cogently, his courage, his youth and his ethnicity make his case compelling. The only reason that a Mitt would NOT ask him is b/c he (Rubio) will immediately overshadow the nominee, and I’m not certain that Romney’s ego will permit that. :onpatrol: Rob
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That is overly harsh. If Rubio was asked the reason he would decline is because he does not want to VP.
 
Allen West: I’m Open to VP Slot
Rep. Allen West said Friday he would almost certainly “step up to the plate” if asked to be the Republican vice-presidential nominee.
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Both 2008 GOP vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley suggested this week that the Florida congressman would be a good No. 2 on the ticket.
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“It’s very humbling,” West said, when asked about the possibility on CNN.
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“If someone were to make that call to me, which I really doubt,” West said he would have to first think seriously about it and talk with his wife and daughters but likely say yes.
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West pointed out that his family members have a long and proud tradition of serving their country. His father fought in World War II. He himself spent 22 years in the Army, serving in both Iraq and Afghanistan, and his nephew is now in the Army.
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“We have always stepped up to the plate to serve our country,” he said. “We will continue to serve in any capacity, in any way we can.”
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Asked whether he would be able to work with Mitt Romney, the front-runner in the GOP presidential race, West told CNN he was confident they could work out any differences.
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“We would be able to come together as a team and turn this ship of state around for the United States of America,” he said.
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newsmax.com/Newsfront/west-vice-president-romney/2012/04/06/id/435087
 
_Abyssinia said:
Allen West: I’m Open to VP Slot

Rep. Allen West said Friday he would almost certainly “step up to the plate” if asked to be the Republican vice-presidential nominee.

Both 2008 GOP vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley suggested this week that the Florida congressman would be a good No. 2 on the ticket.

newsmax.com/Newsfront/west-vice-president-romney/2012/04/06/id/435087
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While I think Allen West makes a good congressman and would be a better vice president than Biden, I think politically speaking he would be a bad choice - worse than Palin. Atleast Palin had two years of running a state. West has only been a congressman for less than two years. The Democrats and media would successfully portray him as lacking gravitas and experience to be president. The question would be: “Do we really want an untested man to be a heartbeat away from the presidency?” Whether I or anyone else agrees or disagrees that he is fit to be VP, the reality is that they could successfully make it an issue during the election. It would be one more way for Obama to deflect criticism from his dismal failure as president. Allen West for Vice president? No way - not this time. Maybe down the road he might be a better candidate.

Ishii
 
ishii said:
While I think Allen West makes a good congressman and would be a better vice president than Biden, I think politically speaking he would be a bad choice - worse than Palin. Atleast Palin had two years of running a state. West has only been a congressman for less than two years. The Democrats and media would successfully portray him as lacking gravitas and experience to be president. The question would be: “Do we really want an untested man to be a heartbeat away from the presidency?” Whether I or anyone else agrees or disagrees that he is fit to be VP, the reality is that they could successfully make it an issue during the election. It would be one more way for Obama to deflect criticism from his dismal failure as president. Allen West for Vice president? No way - not this time. Maybe down the road he might be a better candidate.

Ishii
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ishii said:
Saw this coming:

“Florida Senator Marco Rubio, a favorite of the conservative Tea Party movement, endorsed Mitt Romney on Wednesday calling the former Massachusetts governor the inevitable Republican presidential nominee”

reuters.com/article/2012/03/29/us-usa-campaign-romney-rubio-idUSBRE82S02F20120329

Rubio:

“I am endorsing Mitt Romney and the reason why is not only is he going to be the Republican nominee, but he offers at this point such a stark contrast to the president’s record," Rubio said in an interview on Fox News.”

But is he open to the vice presidency?

“I* don’t believe I’m going to be asked to be the vice presidential nominee,” Rubio said. “That’s not what I intend to be. That’s not what I want to be and that’s not going to happen.”*

I still think that if asked, he would accept out of a sense of duty. Rubio could help deliver Florida, give ideological and geographical (and ethnic) balance to the ticket. Also, he’d be the first hispanic vice presidential nominee. Maybe someone could look up to see if he’d be the first catholic vice presidential nominee.

I say, go for it Mitt- pick Rubio.

Ishii
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Both Rubio and West were confirmed on the exact same day, January 3, 2011, but you aren’t bothered by Rubio’s lack of experience. What gives?
 
Scott_Lafrance said:
I say this because Rubio has been consistent in his denial of wanting the position. I think he has higher aspirations, but he sees the rubric surrounding Obama’s “lack of executive experience” and knows that the Democrats will try to use Rubio’s own lack of experience, even though they championed Obama, who had even less experience when he ran for President.
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Obama had more experience in the Senate. But right. I look forward to seeing if Rubio goes back on his word.
 
RACJ said:
If ROMNEY himself can’t make NE competitive, Christie ain’t gonna do it either.
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Excellent point. And anyway people in the end mostly vote in regard to the top person not the VP. An exception might be as in the case of someone like a Palin who I suppose may have caused some voters to not cast a ballot for McCain.
 
_Abyssinia said:
Allen West: I’m Open to VP Slot

newsmax.com/Newsfront/west-vice-president-romney/2012/04/06/id/435087
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I would love to see Allen West picked. I suppose though he could be one of those cases where the VP candidate could hurt the top of the ticket. He thankfully :extrahappy: has decided not to run for reelection in my district to run in a more conservative one to the north. I personally find him controversial and polarizing but nonetheless I figure if he thought he could have won reelection, he could have stayed and fought. Hopefully his current seat will be replaced by a former Democratic mayor here.
 
CMatt25 said:
Excellent point. And anyway people in the end mostly vote in regard to the top person not the VP. An exception might be as in the case of someone like a Palin who I suppose may have caused some voters to not cast a ballot for McCain.
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Just as there were people that were more likely to vote for McCain (and more enthusiastic) after Palin joined the ticket.
CMatt25 said:
Obama had more experience in the Senate. But right. I look forward to seeing if Rubio goes back on his word.
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Goes back on his word? Has Rubio made a solemn promise that if asked he will absolutely say no? Politicians have a long history of denying any interest in the vice presidency, only to have a “change of heart” when the nominee asks them to be vice president. You have a standard for Rubio so that you can accuse him of “going back on his word” if he accepts the vice presidential nomination. In doing so you seem to have andandoned any pretense of objectivity that you might have had.
 
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