Posted on 10/31/2015 2:35:33 PM PDT by poconopundit
...Rubio seems to have what it takes to be the last man standing. Here are several reasons why:
1) He Bridges the Grassroots Conservative-Republican Establishment Divide
...while many writers are now saying Rubio could supplant Jeb Bush in the so-called “establishment lane” for the nomination, the reality is Rubio has his feet in both the establishment and the conservative grassroots — and what’s more, he has been able to successfully straddle that divide for some time. That seems to be a huge plus in his favor.
2) He Doesn’t Turn Off Many Segments Of The Republican Base
...Though some in the conservative grassroots point to Rubio’s participation in the 3) He has done his Homework.
... In a field of very accomplished Republicans, Rubio stands out as among the most prepared to discuss almost any issue.
4) A Pure Political Talent
Simply put, Rubio has the most pure political talent of anyone running for the White House, Republican or Democrat. He is far and away the best speaker and has a real ability to inspire...
(Excerpt) Read more at dailycaller.com ...
One whackabush does not a nominee make
Sadly true, jjotto. Bastits. :-) You know who I’ll be voting for. And he ain’t no loser.
Rubio also said he was tired of the Senate.
Rubio will never get my vote. Lots of dim bulb low information Republicans will go for him though because they tune into the propaganda media spin...Fox or other “conservative” outlets.
Rubio is a lazy, but slick talking amnesty shill.
He has a solid ground game set up, and time will tell if he can rise in the polls. The latest debate was the first time the greater Republican audience saw him, as he was almost completely frozen out of the other two.
I think he will gain ground as the field thins, particularly after Carson implodes. Overcoming Trump though . . .
Rubio’s got it all ... except supporters :)
The Big Flaw is the amnesty Rubio supports, which is anathema to the majority of Americans, including Hispanics.
If these sit out the election, we have President Hillary.
Wishful thinking brought to you by the GOPe
Rubio? I thought his name was FUbio!
“Also, what he tried to do TO the country with the Gang of Eight is unforgivable. “
Agreed. Proved he is not for Americans but for padding his own wealth via business interests.
He just may run as a Democrat if Hillary gets behind bars.
The Dems would be enamored with a slick-talking, girly-sounding Hispanic as their spokesman.
I don’t think the people who like Carson would be likely to go to Rubio. Rubio is an oily politician and hardcore GOPe. Carson is a complete outsider and that is likely a big reason his supporters like him. When and If Carson implodes, I think Trump is more likely to pick up the Carson folks than Rubio is.
Rinio
“The biggest flaw in this pundit’s argument is believing that anyone can “successfully straddle that divide” between grass roots (Tea Party) conservatives and the GOPe. “
The RINO that can best bullsh** the base wins. Only I’m not falling for it this time.
I am no more going to show up to vote for Rubio than I would for Jeb... Keep colluding yourselves into thinking I will show up for an establishment candidate. It will not happen.
Rubio is their last shot."
Exactly. Rubio is !Yeb¡ version 2.0. Except slimy. And selfish, egotistical, and condescending.
Seriously delusional.
Marco is polling in single digits in Florida.
He can’t win his own home state and the writer says with a straight face, “that he is best positioned to win the nomination?”
There’s more chance of snow falling in FL than the odds of Marco EVER winning the GOP presidential nomination.
Ain’t gonna happen. The GOP establishment cannot wrap their tiny heads around Trump being the standard bearer next year.
Good luck with Marco winning over the RINO vote. Its simply not enough to sustain a viable campaign.
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