Posted on 06/11/2012 3:55:26 AM PDT by pistolpackinpapa
Jeb Bush gave an impassioned endorsement of fellow Floridian Marco Rubio, advising Mitt Romney to pick him as his running mate and describing him as “the most articulate conservative elected official on the scene today,” and even spoke of the “great pride” he has for the U.S. senator from his home state.
“Marco Rubio is my favorite [choice], because we have a close relationship,” the former Florida governor told Charlie Rose in an interview that aired on his PBS show Thursday evening. “I admire him greatly … He speaks with great passion about American exceptionalism. I think he would lift the spirits of the campaign and provide some energy. Governor Romney is running a very good campaign right now and closed the gap and leading in some polls, but I think this would be an added bonus.”
In the wide ranging hour long interview that aired in parts Thursday morning on CBS’ “This Morning” and then in its entirety Thursday evening on PBS, Bush said Rubio has had enough preparation to be “one heartbeat away from the presidency” despite being a first term senator.
“Look he has more experience than Barack Obama had when he ran,” Bush said. “And the practical experience — he’s certainly got the intelligent acumen and fortitude to be a good president and I have a special place in my heart for him. It’s hard to describe the pride I have for his incredible success and how he has moved in to the job of being a U.S. senator with humility, not trying to be an arrogant guy, to learn the trade if you will. And people in Washington really admire him.”
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But as far as "qualifications" go, Rubio is as qualified as the individual that currently occupies the White House.
I think a more pertinent question is the author’s name. What the heck kind of name is “Shushannah”?. That is atrocious.
It will NEVER be on the SC docket nor will it ever be fully investigated, because ...
the results could be devastating. If it were proved that the birth was outside the US, it would create a constitutional crisis. Every exec order and signed piece of legislation could be questioned. And who would be liable? The House for not challenging during the early weeks of the Admin? The Federal Election Commission for not verifying the eligibility? The Dems for not vetting their nominee?
No. Most in Washington — Dems and Pubbies — do not want an investigation. It could show up their incompetence.
The BC issue died the day Obama took the Oath of Office.
“Boy thank you for proving the birthers like you are stupid:”
Back at ya in spades.
Natural Born citizen is a matter of language not law.
Natural born citizenship was understood through the centuries in western cultures to be a person “born in a country to parents who are it’s citizens.” While all NBCs are born citizens, not all born citizens are Natural Born Citizens. Marco Rubio is one such person. NBC is a construct of language not law! “The meaning of “is” is....not a matter for legislation.....
Marco Rubio, born in the US to legally residing non citizen parents, is a born American citizen per the application of the 14th Amendment. He does not meet the definition of being a natural born citizen, which needs no action of law for a person to be.
NBC is a matter of the meaning of language, not the creation of a law.
According to Posts #6, #13 & #18, no.
I haven’t done the requisite research on him, personally. I haven’t thought much about him being “in-play” for the VP spot, but I should. I’m sure Willard’s got a “working short list” nearly finalized, and that whomever he chooses is going to be castigated by all, for one reason or another.
Boy thank you for proving the anti-birthers like you are stupid:
“1. Obama’s mother was a American Citizen and he was born in Hawaii.” You apparently have no concept of the difference between citizen and natural born citizen.
2. Mitt’s parents was both American Citizens.. The romneys say that George was born a US citizen on Mexican soil. That requires state department paper work so produce that paper work.
3. Marco Rubio was born in this country and didn’t go through a naturalization ceremony.. The Constitution says nothing about the parents when it comes to people like Marco Rubio... natural citizenship is derived from the citizenship of the father, naturalized citizenship is derived from legislation/law. Rubio’s father was a Cuban citizen at the time of Rubio’s birth making him a Cuban citizen. The fourteenth amendment makes Rubio a US citizen as of his birth. That makes Rubio a dual citizen, Cuba and the US. Rubio is not qualified for the office of President, he is not a natural born citizen.
Yes, but does Rubio have a penny in his penny loafers ?
If he doesn’t, well, he’s probably not a NBC...
Great...so we can have a Constitutionally ineligible vice president pushing for amnesty for illegals. No thanks!
At two years into his first Senate term, why is Rubio more qualified than Obama?
I like Marco Rubio. He would bring a lot of energy and enthusiasm to the campaign.
What’s not to like?
He’s good looking, articulate, conservative.
I’m not saying he’d bring in the hispanic vote because I don’t know or believe in stuff like that, although he might bring in the Gal vote.
As far as the eligibility issue goes, Obama and crew would not dare go there considering Obama’s vulnerability on the same issue.
All five of you...
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post 58 I say again post 58
4 hurricanes in 1 year.
I NEVER heard of such a thing about Rubio’s finances and I think I would have since he’s such a popular guy.
Prove it or shut up.
Throwing out lies and hoping they stick is a democrat tactic. Do we really want to adopt it here?
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Don't bother. Rubio is soft on illegal immigration. He has disqualified himself.
The establishment pick Rubio commits mortal sin by claiming to be a Catholic, but also going to a protestant church. Looks to me like a politician trying to have it both ways. So let’s call him what he is. He’s a CINO. Catholic in Name Only.
And we care what Jeb things/says... why? STFU, Bush.
Have you checked under your bed this morning ?
Bite me. Google is your friend. I am a native Floridian. His flaws are common knowledge. Get a grip on yourself.
Rubio is probably not more qualified than Obama experience wise.
He is a lot better person.
I’m for Paul Ryan. He’s an expert on the economy which is one of our main concerns and there is no controversy over him.
However, I’ve heard ... although I do not have a ‘link’ that he once spoke to one of the Bushes, so I dunno.
Wow! You are not only super informed but have really elegant responses.
I’ll notify the school yard at once that you are coming.
Just so you know, Google is not my friend.
Nor is Google the friend of any conservative.
You have to scroll through 500 posts to find the truth about anything and get past the liberal lies/take on things.
All anyone has to do is google “Rubio financial problems”. It’s shockingly simple.
“I’m sure Willard’s got a “working short list” nearly finalized, and that whomever he chooses is going to be castigated by all, for one reason or another.”
I’m looking forward to it. Can’t wait for him to name someone. The show here will be worth at least two cents.
I’ve been able to add to my list today. I told a Romney hater the other day that there are probably only 30 fanatical Romney haters here but it seems like more because they are so persistent.
I’m now up to 26 on my list.
Go Romney haters, you can do it, get me up to 30.
Do I need to post the property appraisers site. You are being silly and childish. Educate yourself on this guy. He’s not ready or mature enough to take a national public office. Please take a breath and find a good candidate. Rubio is not there. Like I said, he can’t balance a checkbook, much less a federal deficit. Check yourself fool...
Silly and childish?
Did I say ‘bite me?’
Did I call you fool.
I never even said I’m for Rubio, I’m for Ryan.
But Rubio is a very attractive guy. You only posted dubious links which I do not intend to pursue.
Why can’t you just write out the bad things you think you know about Rubio?
By the way, a lot of people in this country are in bad financial straits and many decent people have been forclosed on because of the current president. I’m sure they would appreciate your disdain for them.
Ditto trisham. Just because one is a freeper doesn’t mean we have retards in out midst. Hence a perfect example. Right wing look-aid.. knock it of conservatives..
“Rubio, Jindal and Romney were all born on U.S. soil.”
Which makes them all born citizens. (Although Romney has the added quality of being born to citizen parents making him an NBC and eligible to hold the office of the President, which is not true of the other two.)
Unfortunatly that is not the Constitutional eligibility requirement. At least my copy of it requires that Presidents be born in the country of citizen parents....natives....Natural born citizens....whose citzenship flows natually from the citizenship of their parents.
It goes deeper than that. The Founders realized that any future Presidents be fully American, steeped in the traditions, mores, history, laws, and ethic of America. Only birth to citizen parents could provide that. (No it is not a guarantee, but as sight better than anything else.)
Being raised within the culture assisted the parents in best insuring that a child was indeed All-American without any foreign influence. Any other circumstance of birth does not give the same insurance.
I’ve got plenty of popcorn stockpiled for the “upcoming hatefest show”. Almost makes me wish I hadn’t quit drinking 17mos ago, so I could stockpile/ice-down a few cases of Guinness and Rolling Rock! Heh.
He called a press conference to announce he would halt Terri's torturous death by judicial decree, At the moment he approached the mike, he changed his gutless mind, exposing the despicable amoral spineless piece of worthless human flesh he really is.
It was then and there I turned my back to anything he says or touches. May God forgive his sinful soul, for his part in Terri's stone cold death by court approved torture.
Yeah.. great looking guy is the criteria. Hell, id be ruler of the world. Doesn’t work that way. Show me evidence that Rubio isn’t irresponsible as it relates to fiduciary issues... enlighten me with your knowledge..
I found this through Bing:
It’s not “rocket surgery” as a FReeper said recently. :)
It should be interesting. Since God won’t let me have more than one drink, I’ll have to join you with iced tea or coke.
I like you for two reasons:
“It’s not rocket surgery”
and Bupkis.
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I agree he is ineligible, but this is why i would want him on the ticket. To point out that Obama is also ineligible.”
Wouldn’t it be better if Rubio, upholding the Constitution, publically stated he had refused an offer of VP because of his lack of NBC eligibility?
His mismanagement of money was prior to this president. Bush’s fault??
“the “natural born citizen” clown car shows up within minutes and they all spill out.”
Amazing huh? Who would have ever guessed that Conservatives would uphold the meaning and spirit off the Constitution on a Conservative website. It just boggles the mind!/s
To you and the other guy whose name I forget:
If you are right, and you may be ... although I find it odd that a credible and damaging story has not been picked up by the libs ...
Have you guys ever thought about Obama? Remember the house he got in Chicago?
That boy never had to suffer what honest people do when trying to get buy without cheating Chicago friends. His nice and expensive house was practically paid for by cronies.
And now the American people are paying for an even nicer house for him to live in.
It’s kind of amazing that people posting on a conservative site can get so passionate about the flaws of the people on our side while apparently dismissing the incredible crookedness and evil of Obama.
But whatever rocks your boat, I guess.
Keep telling yourself that. Bush threw his presidency away. You Bush voters should’ve voted Perot.
“Barbara is Jenna’s sister. She has no say. What’s your point??”
Barbara Bush is the grandaughter(or Great Grandaughter?) of President Franklin Pierce. There has been 3 Presidents in the Bush family.
Franklin, GHW, And GW.......
Was that an attempt at humor, or did you just not know that fact?
“Barbara is Jenna’s sister. She has no say. What’s your point??”
Barbara Bush is the grandaughter(or Great Grandaughter?) of President Franklin Pierce. There has been 3 Presidents in the Bush Family Tree.
Franklin, GHW, And GW.......
Was that an attempt at humor, or did you just not know that fact?
Thank you, altura.
I don’t think gose does humor, but this thread has raised some interesting possibilities.
Maybe Romney should choose Rubio.
They bring a knife, he brings a gun.
They try the ineligible thing on him ... he points out the ineligible thing on Obama (much more damning).
They try the foreclosure thing on him ... he brings out the plight of the honest citizen somehow incurring financial difficulties (identifying strongly with the electorate) and contrasts it with a crooked politician in chicago who always has cronies to help him out of a financial jam.
It might be fun.
But whatever rocks your boat, I guess.
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I have never been anything but relentlessly critical and condemning of the Obamas.
I understand that.
But it seems like the real passion arises on this site when someone mentions Romney, Rubio, any of several Bush people or any other conservative who doesn’t meet their ‘standards.’
“Or Romney whose father was born in another country and not a naturalized American citizen when he was born...”
Sorry Nana but Mitt’s father was a US citizen he was just born in Mexico. Mitt is eligible. Rubio and Jindal are not. But not to worry, look for Mitt to pick someone non controversial like Rob Portman from OH. A must win state.
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