Yep, another great analogy.
In the past I've called him the Bart Stupak of the immigration debate. They both posed as if defending a crucial element in a major debate (no Obamacare funds for abortion, and real border enforcement in the amnesty debate). But all either 'accomplished' was to pretend to speak for their issue, but in the end they just gave cover for those who wanted the whole enchilada and had no intention of agreeing to Stupak and Rubio's specific objections.
Stupak is the absolute most perfect comparison. He sacrificed his political career for Obamacare & got nothing in return. Though financially he probably landed on his feet. Most ex pols do.
Ben Nelson didn’t even try to win in NE after screwing the country for Obamacare. But he’s taken two K Street jobs lobbying for firms that will get rich off Obamacare. Financially he’ll make out like a Saudi prince.
The Rubio-Stupak analogy is right on target.