MY NAME PEGGY.
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If the Establishment likes him because he has the right demographics and helps the party win elections, while he stays truly conservative, I can live with that.
But Romney at the top of the ticket cancels everything out and then some.
Besides. I think Rubio can smell a loser, and he isn’t in the habit of going for the #2 spot. When the time is right, he’ll go for the top slot.
His skin color happens to be white, but aside from that, the GOP establishment does not like him and fought very hard to keep him from being the Senator from Florida.
If they are suggesting him as VP, it’s only an attempt to neutralize him.
I think 2 and 3 are actually the same thing. His obvious popularity with the base would have a Palinizing effect of (they hope) energizing the base so they don’t sit it out because once again they have forced a cold oatmeal candidate down our throat.
I won’t hold my nose and swallow. I’m not voting for Romney even if it means 4 more years of Obamination.
If Obama is re-elected, I can at least hope for continued gridlock to stall his worst legislative proposals. President Romney will be RINO neo-socialism with no gridlock.
No thanks, I’m not having any.
Many non-Romney conservatives have been touting Rubio for months, because he:
- Is informed and articulate on a wide range of critical issues,
- Hispanic,
- Represents Florida, a key swing state,
- is a solid conservative,
(sorry if you’re offended by someone not wanting to shoot all illegals)
- is young enough to be a great Presidential candidate for years to come.
Heck I despise the GOP “establishment” and I like Rubio.
A lot.
Stance on immigration/borders?
I’m sorry - not “stance.” Make that “true beliefs” and “likely future policies.”
Because he isn’t running for higher office at this time. Once he does, expect them to find all kinds of faults.