Trump/Rubio ticket? (vanity)

self | 2/14/2016 | self

[Signalman]

I'm beginning to think that if Trump is the nominee, there is a good chance that he may pick Rubio as his running mate. Naturally, this is just a guess on my part but I have two reasons to speculate on this:

1. While Trump liberally criticizes Cruz, Kasich and Bush, I rarely hear him lambast Rubio. And, conversely, I don't recall Rubio going after Trump. At least not nearly as much as he does some of the other candidates.

2. The Trump campaign team thinking may be that having Rubio on the ticket would draw in more Hispanic votes which could negate the effect of Trump's strong stance on border security and "The Wall".

Any comments welcome.

[greatvikingone]

Trump/ Love - if we have to have Trump....

[theoilpainter]

I like Rubio, but does he draw the Hispanic vote? I haven’t seen much evidence of that.

[TontoKowalski]

I once thought that a Trump VP would not be a primary also-ran.

I'm starting to wonder. I know Rubio is not popular on FR, and with good reason. I also think he might be the politically savvy choice.

[euram]

Wouldn’t surprise me any. Reagan was forced to pick Bush.

[wny]

Why do you assume trump would pick a republican as a running mate?

[ifinnegan]

Could be. But it would prove Trump is all hot air and doesn’t believe a word of what he says (as if we need more proof of that).

[usafa92]

Would be a somewhat acceptable compromise with the establishment.

[Lorianne]

He would be signing his own death sentence if he picked Rubio. TPTB really want Rubio as President.

[chris37]

I’d be okay with Cruz or Sessions, and that’s about it.

[datura]

There is no acceptable compromise with the establishment. Especially if he nearly runs the table. Time wil tell.

[MDLION]

Trump seems to personally dislike Cruz and one wonders if the way he went after him last night could ever be repaired.

[masadaman]

Trump/Rubio bumper sticker savvy, 5 letters each.

[justlittleoleme]

Rubio = GANG OF 8 = NO

Rubio for president = NO
Rubio for vice president = NO

[Lurkinanloomin]

No Cheap Labor Express stooges

Trump’s main issue is compromised if you add an amnesty guy.

[grania]

I just said that on another thread. Trump seems quite sincere in his distaste for Cruz's dirty campaign tactics. The best way to end Cruz's viability happened last night with Trump, Rubio, and Carson calling out the Cruz campaign.

I could see Trump/Rubio with their different skill sets and resumes being a winner.

[Jim Noble]

draw in more Hispanic votes

Don't need 'em. If any "Hispanics" vote for Trump because they love this country, fine. If none do, because they place la raza ahead of America, also fine.

Trump needs 65% of the white vote, and he will be unbeatable. And if saving America can't get 65% of the white vote, nothing matters anymore anyway.

[conservative98]

Donald J. Trump Verified account ‏@realDonaldTrump Feb 6
“@paintonmyjeans: If I owned a big company that was failing, I’d hire DonaldTrump to make it great again-Rubio/Cruz wouldnt be considered”
1,918 retweets 6,254 likes

Donald J. Trump Verified account ‏@realDonaldTrump Feb 6
“@big_carsonrocks: AMERICA...Stop being duped...WAKE UP Cruz & Rubio establishment phonies. DonaldTrump only truthful & not owned candidate”
2,180 retweets 6,006 likes

Donald J. Trump Verified account ‏@realDonaldTrump Jan 24
“@Rketeltas: Rubio isn’t experienced enough to be Commander in Chief. Rubio is a carbon copy of Obama. We need a true leader Vote Trump”
1,658 retweets 5,445 likes

Donald J. Trump Verified account ‏@realDonaldTrump 9 Nov 2015
Marco Rubio is totally weak on illegal immigration & in favor of easy amnesty. A lightweight choker - bad for #USA!
1,375 retweets 2,957 likes

Donald J. Trump Verified account ‏@realDonaldTrump 1 Nov 2015
Marco Rubio will not win. Weak on illegal immigration, strong on amnesty and has the appearance to killers of the world as a “lightweight”.
1,961 retweets 3,919 likes

Donald J. Trump Verified account ‏@realDonaldTrump 31 Oct 2015
I see Marco Rubio just landed another billionaire to give big money to his Superpac, which are total scams. Marco must address him as “SIR”!
2,097 retweets 4,081 likes

Donald J. Trump Verified account ‏@realDonaldTrump 25 Oct 2015 Manhattan, NY
Remember that Carson, Bush and Rubio are VERY weak on illegal immigration. They will do NOTHING to stop it. Our country will be overrun!
3,137 retweets 5,640 likes

Donald J. Trump Verified account ‏@realDonaldTrump 24 Sep 2015 Manhattan, NY
Just watched @marcorubio on television. Just another all talk, no action, politician. Truly doesn’t have a clue! Worst voting record in Sen.
2,096 retweets 4,344 likes

Donald J. Trump Verified account ‏@realDonaldTrump 25 Sep 2015
.@MarcoRubio is weak on illegal immigration and will allow anyone into the country.....
1,799 retweets 3,167 likes

Donald J. Trump Verified account ‏@realDonaldTrump 30 Sep 2015

Anyone reading this profile of Marco Rubio would never vote for him. Never made ten cents & is totally controlled!
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/10/us/billionaire-lifts-marco-rubio-politically-and-personally.html?_r=0 …

[Charles Henrickson]

I think Oprah has the inside track.

[867V309]

This makes no sense. Instead of amnesty working with Trump, it would work against him the entire campaign. He’d look like he abandoned his core issue.