Rubio,who has been discussed as a possible vice presidential candidate, criticized talk of a fight for the Republican nomination on the convention floor, a possibility that is keeping alive the campaigns of Rick Santorum and Newt Geingrich. "I think that's a recipe for delivering four more years of Barack Obama," Rubio said.
When asked by Hannity about a possible VP candidacy, Rubio once again side-stepped the possibility of becoming the VP nod but in very carefully crafted words did NOT say no. Rubio may be playing down his interest in the vice presidential nomination publicly, but he is currently taking the necessary steps to prepare for taking the slot.
For example, Rubio’s political committee has shelled out more than $40,000 for investigators to look into negative attacks that could emerge against him. This month, he asked the Florida Commission on Ethics to dispense with a complaint that he misused Republican Party and campaign money “to subsidize his lifestyle” while in the state Legislature....which BTW, he did NOT!
For example, Rubio’s political committee has shelled out more than $40,000 for investigators to look into negative attacks that could emerge against him. This month, he asked the Florida Commission on Ethics to dispense with a complaint that he misused Republican Party and campaign money “to subsidize his lifestyle” while in the state Legislature....which BTW, he did NOT!
And last week, Rubio announced he is pushing up publication of his autobiography to June. That will create positive publicity for him BEFORE the Republican National Convention and allow him to get his story out before the public.
Ana Navarro, a Republican fundraiser and Rubio friend in Miami, said, “Marco’s saying all the right things, because nobody who wants to be vice president should admit it. But he’s bound to be on the nominee’s shortlist, and he’s smart to prepare for it now. If he does get asked, it will be very hard to say no.”
And so, while Rubio may sincerely believe, for now at least, that he won’t be picked as the VP, no one is buying that bologna
because if Marco Rubio is asked to be the VP nominee, he will accept the nod. This I firmly believe.
While I knew this endorsement was coming (wink, wink) for sometime now, I was so happy to hear it officially made. As you all know, I volunteer on ROMNEY'S campaign and I was a volunteer on MARCO'S senatorial campaign as well. I truly believe that this would be an unstoppable ticket, and I await with baited breath a debate between MARCO and that joker Biden...MARCO will utterly and completely make mincemeat out of him!
ReplyDeleteSeriously though, until an official announcement of VP is made, I will sit and wait with my fingers crossed that ROMNEY does indeed pick MARCO as his VP choice, something I personally believe he will do. And with MARCO as VP could Secretary of Defense LTC Allen West be far behind...only time will tell, hee, hee.
Hi Diane,
ReplyDeleteThank you for contacting me in support of my candidacy for President of the United States. I am profoundly grateful when individuals like you join our team with such robust enthusiasm.
As my campaign kicks into high gear, our nation faces a new generation of challenges. At home, the American people are over-taxed and too many are out of work. The current Administration has exacerbated these problems through fiscal irresponsibility. Abroad, America is under attack from jihadists and faces growing economic competition from Asia. Unfortunately, these issues are complicated by continued attempts to erode both our military strength and moral authority.
At this most critical juncture, we must focus on transforming the role we play in the world, strengthening our great nation, and building a brighter future for all Americans. On all of these fronts, I stand ready to bring meaningful change to Washington.
I am running for president because I passionately believe that I have the experience and vision to address the issues facing this country. Having had tremendous success in my years running businesses, leading the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, and renewing the prosperity of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts during my time as governor, I have seen the results of a consistent emphasis on innovation and transformation. These principles hold the key to getting Americans back to work, revitalizing our economy, streamlining our swollen government, and restoring our international prestige. I eagerly anticipate seeing them implemented in Washington.
Again, thank you for your support. Please feel free to visit my website, www.MittRomney.com, to explore ways to become more involved with my campaign. With your help, we can restore the meaning of the American dream for a new generation of Americans.
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TEAM MITT