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Marco Rubio’s political skill is in a class by itself
Washington Post ^ | Aug 29 2015 | Jennifer Rubin

Posted on 08/29/2015 2:31:32 PM PDT by WilliamIII

Sn. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) seems to be biding his time while Trump-mania burns itself out. Unlike Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, he has not become a human pretzel trying to imitate Donald Trump. Unlike Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.), he is not trying to become the Trump “Mini-me.” Unlike Jeb Bush, who had an uneven debate performance, Rubio rarely makes a bad showing. The day before both he and Walker were due to give competing foreign policy speeches, Rubio went on Hugh Hewitt’s radio show. Again he demonstrated why, in terms of political talent, he has no equal. He will be among a handful of contenders able to unite a post-Trump party.

Rubio brushed aside Hillary Clinton’s attacks. (“Look, she’s a failing candidate, has no credibility, being exposed for being deceitful on the whole issue of her server, compromised the national security of the United States.”) He pivoted to offense, going after her abortion extremism: “Hillary Clinton voted against the partial birth abortion ban, which an overwhelming majority of Americans support, and she voted against it.

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To: txrefugee

We remember him as part of the infamous “Gang of Eight” who attempted to pass a bill allowing a path to citizenship for illegal aliens.

I’m sure the writer remembers that too, and it’s one of the reason she likes him so much.


21 posted on 08/29/2015 2:57:22 PM PDT by WilliamIII (The)
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To: WilliamIII
while Trump-mania burns itself out

Likely after he does his stint in the White House. Marco got a long wait.

22 posted on 08/29/2015 2:57:46 PM PDT by Red Steel (Ted Cruz: 'I'm a Big Fan of Donald Trump')
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To: RightGeek

Not any more as she obviously toasted a doob as big as Baltimore before penning this gem.


23 posted on 08/29/2015 2:58:22 PM PDT by Dick Bachert (This entire "administration" has been a series of Reischstag Fires. We know how that turned out!)
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To: WilliamIII

“Sn. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) seems to be biding his time while Trump-mania burns itself out”

Biding their time, waiting things out... sounds like the same loooong range strategy used by socialists (worked for Khrushchev didn’t it!)


24 posted on 08/29/2015 3:00:52 PM PDT by This_far (WHAT LAWS DO WE GET TO IGNORE?)
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To: WilliamIII

Rubio needs to age a long time. He is a very childish guy who I really could not vote for at this time.

He is also very wrong on immigration.

When he lied to Rush about what was in that Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill, I knew he was not a guy I could vote for.


25 posted on 08/29/2015 3:03:01 PM PDT by dforest
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To: Cowboy Bob

Praise from Jennifer Rubin certifies Rubio as a rino.


26 posted on 08/29/2015 3:04:29 PM PDT by joshua c (Please dont feed the liberals)
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To: FreeReign

Very masculine.


27 posted on 08/29/2015 3:05:03 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: WilliamIII

Rubberio proved his perfidy with his Gang activities.

Never give backstabbers more knives


28 posted on 08/29/2015 3:06:28 PM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: WilliamIII

From the desk and pen of the quintessential RINO, GOPE, jester for the Liberal wing of the UniParty— let’s give it up for— F. Jennifer Rubin.


29 posted on 08/29/2015 3:07:38 PM PDT by RitaOK ( VIVA CRISTO REY / Public education is the farm team for more Marxists coming)
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To: txrefugee

Heh, heh. You’ve got THAT right! I mean, “KISS OF DEATH!”


30 posted on 08/29/2015 3:08:35 PM PDT by RitaOK ( VIVA CRISTO REY / Public education is the farm team for more Marxists coming)
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To: WilliamIII

I didn’t even notice that this was by Jebbifer Rubin, propagandist for The Cheap Labor Express.

They are getting very worried that we might actually elect someone who would shut them down.


31 posted on 08/29/2015 3:08:49 PM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: WilliamIII

Glad Rush isn’t trying to push Rubio any more. I sometimes think his friendships with some of these people cloud his judgment at times. Don’t get me wrong, I’m sure I’d also have a hard time being critical of a friend.


32 posted on 08/29/2015 3:13:34 PM PDT by Artcore
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To: WilliamIII
Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) seems to be biding his time while Trump-mania burns itself out.

He has plenty of time for Trump-Cruz-mania to burn out.

He will only be 53 years old in 2024.

33 posted on 08/29/2015 3:16:34 PM PDT by Sooth2222 ("In a democracy people get the leaders they deserve." - Joseph de Maistre, 1753-1821)
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To: WilliamIII

I SUPPOSE THE GANG OF 8 AND HIS PARTICIPATION WAS A BRILLIANT POLITICAL MOVE.DAMN WHOEVER PUT THE CAPS KEY NEST TO THE A KEY.


34 posted on 08/29/2015 3:20:35 PM PDT by amnestynone (Political Correction is a tactic based social intimidation to suppress opposing views.)
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To: WilliamIII

We had Rick Harrison from Pawn Stars campaigning for Rubio today not far from our town. Nice guy who is concerned what is happening to the country.


35 posted on 08/29/2015 3:22:25 PM PDT by cornfedcowboy
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To: FreeReign
That's Tony Danza.


36 posted on 08/29/2015 3:32:49 PM PDT by Paine in the Neck (Socialism consumes EVERYTHING)
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To: knarf

***** “my wife is goiung to divorce me for sure”*****

That is why you Vote In Person in a Private Booth, she doesn’t have to know how you went to such great lengths to save the Marriage.
You could double down and fill out the Mail-in and then not Mail it.
My Ex left me with the ability to sleep with one eye open.


37 posted on 08/29/2015 3:36:36 PM PDT by TexasTransplant (Idiocracy used to just be a Movie... Live every day as your last...one day you will be right)
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To: WilliamIII
Marco's political skills are quite...aqueous


38 posted on 08/29/2015 3:42:17 PM PDT by COBOL2Java (I'll vote for Jeb when Terri Schiavo endorses him.)
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To: Cowboy Bob

A Trump/Cruz hit piece pretending to be Marco Rubio endorsement.


40 posted on 08/29/2015 3:47:38 PM PDT by TexasCajun (#BlackViolenceMatters)
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