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In South Florida, Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio are forcing locals to pick sides
The Washington Post ^ | 4/10/15 | Ed O'Keefe

Posted on 04/10/2015 4:51:10 PM PDT by Enlightened1

Never before in modern political history have two presidential candidates claimed the same hometown at the same time. But now Miami — better known for its beaches, its sports teams and as a hub of Latin American commerce and culture — is poised to become a major center of national Republican presidential politics.

Geographically and otherwise, Rubio and Bush represent different parts of Miami. The senator is a product of the city’s powerful and tight-knit Cuban American community, which Rubio supporters believe will get behind his bid. Bush, the transplant, has moved a few times across the city, but now lives in a traditional upper-class enclave.

The rise of Bush and Rubio, whose political careers are inextricably linked, is a testament to the growing importance of Florida in presidential elections. Their bilingual and bicultural backgrounds will bring an urban feel to a race packed with rivals from rural states. Local Republicans say that both have what the GOP needs to win the White House.

“We’re in a presidential love triangle,” said Jessica Fernandez, president of the Miami Young Republicans. “Who doesn’t want to be in a presidential love triangle?”

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Philosophy; Politics/Elections; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: 2016gopprimary; bush; fl2016; fl2026; florida; president; rubio
BARF ALERT!

"“We’re in a presidential love triangle,” said Jessica Fernandez, president of the Miami Young Republicans. “Who doesn’t want to be in a presidential love triangle?”"

1 posted on 04/10/2015 4:51:10 PM PDT by Enlightened1
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To: Enlightened1
Local Republicans say that both have what the GOP needs to win the White House.

Unfortunately for local Republicans, they're wrong.
2 posted on 04/10/2015 4:53:09 PM PDT by Svartalfiar
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To: Enlightened1

Rubio and Bush will NEVER see my vote, and neither will State or local Republicans since that is what the Republican party supports.

NO MORE RINOS!!!


3 posted on 04/10/2015 4:54:49 PM PDT by CodeToad (Islam should be outlawed and treated as a criminal enterprise!)
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To: CodeToad; Svartalfiar

You know there bad when a far leftist rag like the Washington Post is pushing these two RINOs.

Both candidates are 100% compromised just like Boehner and McConnell.


4 posted on 04/10/2015 4:56:50 PM PDT by Enlightened1
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To: Enlightened1
“We’re in a presidential love triangle,” said Jessica Fernandez, president of the Miami Young Republicans. “Who doesn’t want to be in a presidential love triangle?”

"Love triangle"? Who's the third in this triangle? Schmucky?


5 posted on 04/10/2015 5:00:05 PM PDT by COBOL2Java ("God save America" - we are at the dawn of a new dark age)
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To: Enlightened1

Seems like these Floridians need to be schooled in the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. A few choice quotes from the Founders wouldn’t hurt either.

Cruz is their only real choice.


6 posted on 04/10/2015 5:05:43 PM PDT by MichaelCorleone (Jesus Christ is not a religion. He's the Truth.)
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To: Enlightened1

Who has the darkest 2 day stubble?


7 posted on 04/10/2015 5:07:41 PM PDT by Paladin2 (Ive given up on aphostrophys and spell chek on my current device...)
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To: CodeToad

No hard choice here. I’m for Cruz as are many of my neighbors in Collier County.


8 posted on 04/10/2015 5:13:17 PM PDT by Boomer One ( ToUse)
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To: CodeToad

No GOP candidate can win the WH without Florida. How do you propose to win Florida, remembering that if you don’t win you can’t play.


9 posted on 04/10/2015 5:29:57 PM PDT by 1010RD (First, Do No Harm)
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Yes and the most troubling part is that vital states Ohio and Florida appear to be hotbeds of voter fraud, despite having R governor and Sec of St.


10 posted on 04/10/2015 5:34:44 PM PDT by nascarnation (Impeach, convict, deport)
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To: 1010RD

Right but that does not mean the candidate has to come from the state of Florida as you seem to be implying.


11 posted on 04/10/2015 6:04:33 PM PDT by Enlightened1
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Good. I don't like either one of them, but I detest the idea of Jeb Bush as President.

I will vote for Hillary (or whatever Democrat loon wins their nomination.) if Jeb is the nominee.

12 posted on 04/10/2015 6:32:53 PM PDT by DiogenesLamp
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Florida can keep them both.

Cheap Labor Importers need not apply.

We need to elect a President who WILL uphold the rule of law.


13 posted on 04/10/2015 6:42:15 PM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: 1010RD

As Rush Limbaugh says, you don’t win by losing, and we lose by picking liberals for candidates.


14 posted on 04/10/2015 6:46:36 PM PDT by CodeToad (Islam should be outlawed and treated as a criminal enterprise!)
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To: Boomer One

I am for Cruz as well. Outside of him, there simply are not that many people I will even vote for. I WILL NOT ever vote for a liberal.


15 posted on 04/10/2015 6:47:21 PM PDT by CodeToad (Islam should be outlawed and treated as a criminal enterprise!)
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To: Enlightened1

“Bush or Rubio”

A false dilemma, also called black-and-white thinking, bifurcation, denying a conjunct, the either–or fallacy, false dichotomy, fallacy of exhaustive hypotheses ...

Would you like a crap sandwich or a turd kebab?


16 posted on 04/10/2015 7:05:51 PM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives.)
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They are pushing Rubio big on FOX news too. He’s way too green to be president.


17 posted on 04/10/2015 7:27:36 PM PDT by dandiegirl (BO)
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To: dandiegirl

Fox is part of The Mimistry Of Propaganda being paid by the Cheap Labor Express and will push the amnesty candidates.


18 posted on 04/10/2015 7:32:14 PM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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