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1 posted on 11/16/2010 7:08:05 AM PST by Reaganite Republican
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To: Reaganite Republican
"WHY is Marco Rubio Backing John Cornyn for NRSC Chair...?"

Because Republican, Democrat, Commie or Tea Partier, politics still makes for strange bedfellows.

2 posted on 11/16/2010 7:11:53 AM PST by Artemis Webb (I support Nancy Pelosi for Minority Leader!!!)
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To: Reaganite Republican

Access to information!!!!

Rubio is teaching all the old farts a lesson in maturity and decency.

Better to carry a gun than a grudge.


3 posted on 11/16/2010 7:12:43 AM PST by sodpoodle (Despair; man's surrender. Laughter; God 's redemption.)
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To: Reaganite Republican

Or, maybe because no one is opposing Cornyn for NRSC Chair?


4 posted on 11/16/2010 7:13:55 AM PST by La Lydia
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To: Reaganite Republican

They both support open borders? Rubio was th ebest of the three but I think he is Mel Martinez Lite.


6 posted on 11/16/2010 7:18:44 AM PST by Frantzie (Imam Ob*m* & Democrats support the VICTORY MOSQUE & TV supports Imam)
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To: Reaganite Republican
Most Americans with Cuban roots have always been mainstream Republicans.Marco just wants to get along with the establishment—at least until he gets his sea legs.
This definitely is a mark against him but let's keep watching—after all,the “21st Century American” (apologies to King Crimson) has only just arrived.
8 posted on 11/16/2010 7:21:11 AM PST by Happy Rain ("Why a duck?")
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To: Reaganite Republican

Cornyn is running unopposed.

Who is Rubio supposed to support?


10 posted on 11/16/2010 7:25:30 AM PST by earlJam
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To: Reaganite Republican

Because he was told to support Cornyn - probably by McConnell.


11 posted on 11/16/2010 7:26:17 AM PST by OrioleFan (Republicans believe every day is the 4th of July, democrats believe every day is April 15.)
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To: Reaganite Republican

Just maybe by supporting Cornyn, Rubio will have a say in this group....maybe a smart move on Rubio’s part.


12 posted on 11/16/2010 7:29:14 AM PST by shield (A wise man's heart is at his RIGHT hand;but a fool's heart at his LEFT. Ecc 10:2)
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To: Reaganite Republican

The core issue is whether each, and every, issue is decided on whether it is something the Federal government is allowed to do under the Constitution.

When doubt occurs, the issue should be decided in favor of the more strict, more originalist Constitutional perspective.

PS Americans need to use the word “originalist” often enough for it to become recognized by computers. I am getting a bit tired of seeing what should be a core word flagged by my “Spel Chequor”.


16 posted on 11/16/2010 7:41:19 AM PST by GladesGuru (In a society predicated upon freedom, it is essential to examine principles,)
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To: Reaganite Republican

>>> the genuine grassroots conservatives that put Rubio if office need some genuine answers.

Let’s take him out back and beat the snot out of him.

Or alternately we could note the story mentions at the start how Cornyn is running unopposed. So what the hell is Rubio supposed to do to stop a man who wins with the first vote.


17 posted on 11/16/2010 7:44:37 AM PST by tlb
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To: Reaganite Republican

Rubio may be better than most Republicans but he is still a career politician. The real game changers (Angle, O’Donnel, and Miller) were submarined by the NRSC. Cornyn has to go and I think Rubio has miscalculated here.


21 posted on 11/16/2010 8:07:04 AM PST by RightOnTheBorder
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To: Reaganite Republican

Having Cornyn involved in making decisions about whom to back in primaries in 2012 is not good news, as evidenced by his past record: Spectre, Crist, Castle.

Cornyn is a “pragmatist”, not a reliable conservative.


22 posted on 11/16/2010 8:09:23 AM PST by SharpRightTurn (White, black, and red all over--America's affirmative action, metrosexual president.)
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To: Reaganite Republican
I don't understand why Jim DeMint didn't run for this spot....

Here was an opportunity for him to take charge and get more "Rubios" and instead he is choosing to be an outside force (and its not like his running for President........he's not).

23 posted on 11/16/2010 8:12:44 AM PST by Sonny M ("oderint dum metuant")
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To: Reaganite Republican; All
A few points..2012 is a BIG opportunity for the GOP..lots of vulnerable Dem seats. Far better to start the senate election cycle with a unified front..makes it easier to recruit candidates.

I'm fairly confident that the new senators, Paul, Lee, Rubio, et al, have secured an agreement that the NRCC will NOT be taking any position, nor providing any $$ or staff, to ANY candidates, even to sitting senators ( Orin, are you paying attention? ) until AFTER the primary. IOW..hands off until the general election..

DeMint is better of NOT taking the positiom, IMHO..in this way he can raise a lot of $$, and support ONLY those candidates who are truly conservative..and not be forced to support all equally..

24 posted on 11/16/2010 9:07:53 AM PST by ken5050 (I don't need sex.....the government screws me every day..)
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