I don’t know enough about Rubio to say he’s as much of a nothing as Obama was in 2008. I do like him, but I can’t support him for president of VP. I can’t “put eligibility aside”.
As much as I like some of the things he has said, I don’t think he is any more qualified AT THIS TIME than Obama was. Let him get some more big boy experience first.
Rick Perry and Newt are/were the most qualified. I’d be happy with either as they both have common sense. But I understand the Florida vote.
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Under America's new 'diverse' and 'multicultural' society; he's Cuban (a.k.a. not white). See Obama.
Because he hasn't stated this fact clearly in response to his being considered to be VP, he has demonstrated a lack of integrity that disqualifies him for any position of power over us.
His voters would be wise to boot him from that position of power over them.
While I generally agree I’d like to see Rubio gain more experience and become a Senate conservative leader in the process before seeking higher office, Rubio’s resume is miles better than Obama. Rubio quickly rose to be Speaker of the House here in Florida, and at a really young age. While that is not executive experience, it is a leadership post...much the same as Newt running for President last year with his experince.
Whereas, Obama has always just been a back bencher in the Illinois and US Senate, Rubio rose above the rest into a top spot. That brings experience in negotiating, selling policy, etc.
“Let’s put eligibility and the usual arguments aside for this thread.”
Can’t. It’s his fundamental problem. All the other stuff is immaterial.
He is not qualified in any way, and I will NEVER put our Constitution ASIDE....it is all we have left.
Actually, he has worked as an attorney in the private sector, including during his time in the FL legislature. State Representative is a part time position, as the legislature only meets 60 days per year.
While I like Rubio and hope he can be a strong conservative voice in the Senate, since his parents were not citizens when he was born here, he is NOT “natural born”, and thus not qualified to hold the office of President.
For a thorough discussion of the legal history of “natural born”, see:
The Dirty “little” Secret Of The Natural Born Citizen Clause Revealed.
I have emphasized the word “little” because the truth of the law on this issue is very simple, folks. So simple that the mystery is deciphered by application of one of the most clear, concise and undeniable rules of law; the code of statutory construction governs, and therefore, “natural born Citizen” must require something more than being born in the United States.
Let me put it to you in appropriately simple language:
Clause A = “Only a natural born Citizen may be President.”
Clause B = “Anyone born in the United States is a Citizen.”
(While these two clauses reflect Article 2, Section 1, and the 14th Amendment, I shall refer to them as “Clause A” and “Clause B” for now.)
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and:
AMICUS BRIEF – Georgia POTUS Eligibility Cases.
http://naturalborncitizen.wordpress.com/2012/01/23/amicus-brief-georgia-potus-eligibility-cases/
I agree completely. Let him do a stint as Florida’s Governor before bestowing Presidential honors on him.
Short answer: He's not. Those that idolize him do so because he is telegenic, somewhat well spoken and may bring in some hispanic voters. He has no other qualifications, however these do rival those of a senator from Illinois about four years ago, and we all have seen that disaster!
Hey he's a "Community Organizer", what more do we need?
/sarc
Judge his qualifications under the current rule.
State legislator.
Less than one term as a US Senator.
No military experience.
No private sector experience.
Speaks well, looks nice.
Overqualified.
Even if Rubio was a natural born citizen and eligible to run for President which he isn’t he still has not got the experience and maturity to be the leader of the free world.
Rubio is overrated. I see nothing impressive about him. He is no Sarah Palin.
He can speak to the pool boy without an interpreter.
The US Senate is a poor place to look for Presidents or VPs.
Rubio has no qualifications for high office in the executive branch.
The track record of (the few) US Senators who have been elected, or run for, POTUS or VP, is dismal. You need look no further than 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for example #1.
However, the string of losers - Stevenson, Humphrey, McGovern, Dole, Kerry, McCain - and the track record of those elected to the offices - Harding, JFK, LBJ, Quayle, Gore, Obama - should make you rethink the notion that ANY US Senator is a suitable choice.