Posted on 05/22/2009 2:09:01 PM PDT by rabscuttle385
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Rubio's pitch was classic Republican dogma: government is not the answer. He called for a federal balanced budget amendment, term limits, a strong national defense and tax reform -- he said he's a "fan'' of the fair tax and also likes the flat tax. He drew applause for sending his children to "faith-based'' schools and decrying government intervention in the healthcare system. "The more that we are like Democrats, the less need there is for a Republican party,'' he said.
In response to a question about immigration, Rubio dropped his previous pleas against harsh attacks on illegal workers. He said he would not have voted in favor of the legislation -- backed by Crist and Sen. Mel Martinez -- that would have allowed illegal workers to earn legal status, which he called "blanket legalization."
"Nothing is more disruptive to legal immigration than illegal immigration,'' he said. "We must secure our borders."
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Sounds like Jefferson....
Sounds like the antithesis of COLLECTIVISM, Alinksy and Soros....ala Obama
The Republican party needs conservative minorities as representatives. Otherwise, it is dead, along with conservatism for next two or more generations. Demographics can be a harsh master.
Okay...got my stopwatch here. Waiting for the Chisty-RINOs to start chirping in protest.
MARCO RUBIO bump!
This is classic steak and potatoes conservatism. No BS about “moving to the middle” or being “moderate.” Just straight up conservatism like a bottle of Jack’s.
Just make sure they hold his feet to the fire. Make him put everything in writing and that he intends to self-imposed term limits on himself.
I’ve heard guys say they are for term limits and fair taxes then get elected and say they would like to but they’re just one person. I’m done playing the guy on the turnip truck.
I heard Mr. Rubio on Laura Ingram’s show the other night (on delay here in Dallas)... I liked what Mr. Rubio was saying.
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