Posted on 01/01/2016 5:56:12 PM PST by EveningStar
It is now axiomatic that Marco Rubio is the "establishment" favorite in the 2016 Republican primaries, due for a collision with a conservative alternative such as Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, or Ben Carson.
But if Rubio really represents the new GOP "establishment," then the fight is over and the conservatives won. Despite infuriating many grassroots conservatives by pushing the failed Gang of Eight immigration-reform bill and advocating a path to legalization, Rubio has an indisputably conservative record as a senator.
This is a man who has a lifetime ACU rating of 98 out of 100. A man who has a perfect rating from the NRA in the U.S. Senate. A man who earned scores of 100 in 2014, 100 in 2013, 71 in 2012, and 100 in 2011 from the Family Research Council. A "Taxpayer Super Hero" with a lifetime rating of 95 from Citizens Against Government Waste. A man Club for Growth president David McIntosh called "a complete pro-growth, free-market, limited-government conservative."
Across the board, Rubio's stances, policy proposals, and rhetoric fall squarely within the bounds of traditional conservatism.
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That is hysterical. I always thought that everyone made a bigger deal about the water thing than it really was, but it has taken a life of its own and is funny.
But with a twist.
But with a twist.
I thought you said you were supporting Jeb.
Wow!....I really admire your assessment skills based upon two internet postings. Ha ha! You are truly an incredible individual to be able to make such determinations based upon such little information! Is there a way that I could possibly become as perceptive and insightful as you? Maybe you could teach the rest of us some of your amazing ways? Ha ha!
You are spot on. People bring in truckloads of ego food for me on a daily basis! Sometimes I try to cut back....but someone needs to feed the ego beast!
Thank you for taking the time to perform such an in depth personal analysis. I’m sure someone with your keen analysis skills must have a very limited amount of time to devote to internet banter. I feel truly honored!
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