Rubio insists he isn't being played by Schumer

Politico ^ | 6/16/13 10:38 AM EDT | JENNIFER EPSTEIN

[Zhang Fei]

Sen. Marco Rubio was dismissive Sunday of some conservatives' concerns that Democrats are taking advantage of him to help pass an immigration bill.

"Immigration reform is something that all Americans recognize has to be done," the Florida Republican said on ABC's "This Week," after being pressed on whether Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is "playing him," as commentator Ann Coulter has claimed.

"I don't focus a lot on public polling, but if you look at these public polls, it's clear the vast majority of Americans understand that what we have in place in this country is de facto amnesty, a broken legal immigration system that needs to be reformed," he said.

That came after Rubio had already offered an even more dismissive answer to host Jon Karl, who asked "Are you being played by the Democrats? Is Chuck Schumer playing you, is essentially the charge?"

Rubio's answer: "I don't -- I quite frankly, I don't even know what that means."

Rubio was also insistent that while some conservatives are opposed to the immigration bill, he agrees with them on "virtually every other issue."

[Zhang Fei]

Rubio's right. Schumer's not playing Rubio. Rubio's playing GOP voters, and has been, all along. He's not the dumb one. We are, for believing his lies.

[Fzob]

Is Chuck Schumer playing you

Anything Schumer does is to add more power to him and his cronies. Anything. There is not a honest bone in that man's body.

[MagUSNRET]

Rubio is ALL about Rubioi...and you can bet his arm candy wife is just ACHING to get more into the spotlight too......in other words.......We do not need yet another PHONEY!!!!!!!

[RS_Rider]

Hopefully this will be the end of rubio, the last thing we need is another illegitimate president.

[Zhang Fei]

Anything Schumer does is to add more power to him and his cronies. Anything. There is not a honest bone in that man's body.

I think Schumer is as honest as pols get. It's Rubio who's the bald-faced liar.

[tennmountainman]

LOL. So true.

[mohresearcher]

Rubio is a fool to believe ANYTHING Sen. Schumer says. It’s all lies and anyone with any sense can see that.

[bmwcyle]

Sure Rubio, and I still don’t believe you.

[Bratch]

"I don't -- I quite frankly, I don't even know what that means."

Then you have no business sitting at the negotiation table.

[ObamahatesPACoal]

Rubio can’t explain why he needs to pass this bill within months. Why can’t they just pass it in 2015.

[SunkenCiv]

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  I, for one, am for immigration reform. … That being said, I’m worried that the bill before us won’t pass.... [Rand Paul: I hate to say it, but the immigration bill is a little bit like ObamaCare right now ]

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  [Paul open to voting for Senate immigration bill]

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  [Rand Paul: I'm Open to Voting for Immigration Bill]

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  Latinos, should be a natural constituency for the party, Paul argued, but "Republicans have pushed them away with harsh rhetoric over immigration." ...he would create a bipartisan panel to determine how many visas should be granted for workers already in the United States and those who might follow... [and the buried lead] "Imagine 12 million people who are already here coming out of the shadows to become new taxpayers... [Rand Paul calls on conservatives to embrace immigration reform]

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• ...by softening its edge on some volatile social issues and altering its image as the party always seemingly "eager to go to war... We do need to expand the party and grow the party and that does mean that we don't always all agree on every issue" ... the party needs to become more welcoming to individuals who disagree with basic Republican doctrine on emotional social issues such as gay marriage... "We're going to have to be a little hands off on some of these issues ... and get people into the party," Paul said. [Rand Paul: Time for GOP to soften war stance]

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  One day after announcing on his radio show that he is "truly considering" running in 2014 for the U.S. Senate seat now held by New Jersey's Frank Lautenberg, Rivera amped up his message today in a television interview and a column on the Fox News Latino website... a moderate Republican who is fiscally conservative but also supports gay marriage and Roe v. Wade... [Geraldo Rivera declares himself a 'moderate Republican' as he eyes U.S. Senate run]

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[EEGator]

Everyone knows New York lawyers never tell a lie. /s

[Christie at the beach]

I will not vote for him next time up.

I gave my trust once; not again.

[headstamp 2]

“I don’t focus a lot on public polling, but if you look at these public polls, it’s clear the vast majority of Americans understand that what we have in place in this country is de facto amnesty, a broken legal immigration system that needs to be reformed,” he said. “

Back to the bullsh** radio commercial talking points.

[DeWalt]

Maybe someone should explain is that the reason we have defacto amnesty is because our goverment refuses to do one of the only things it is Constitutionally mandated to do and that is protect our borders. Where do we keep finding these geniuses?

[Zhang Fei]

Rubio is a fool to believe ANYTHING Sen. Schumer says. It’s all lies and anyone with any sense can see that.

Schumer's not lying to Rubio. Rubio's lying to us.

[headstamp 2]

“I don’t — I quite frankly, I don’t even know what that means.”

Another Republican lightweight bringing a knife to a gunfight. This is exactly the mentality that lets Democrats cream them one issue after another.

[Zhang Fei]

Where do we keep finding these geniuses?

He is a genius. He did get elected senator, didn't he? We're the suckers.

[depressed in 06]

Schumer is the most despicable member of Congress.

[TomGuy]

what we have in place in this country is de facto amnesty

That is because the FED will not enforce EXISTING laws.

So, what makes us think the FED will enforce border security under a new law -- especially when that new law does not mandate enforcement, but rather gives Homeland Security the option to enforce. If, after 5 years, Homeland Security hasn't secured the border, a new commission is formed.

Oh yeah, like that is going to work. And what about the millions more who will cross the border during that 5 years?