Posted on 03/03/2016 1:04:38 PM PST by SeekAndFind
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) scored the endorsement of the chairwoman of the Republican Governors Association, whose name is floated in some circles as a potential vice presidential pick.
Gov. Susana Martinez called Rubio "a compelling leader who can unite the country around conservative principles that will improve the lives of all Americans."
"The stakes for our great country are too high -- and the differences between the candidates too great -- for me to remain neutral in this race," Martinez added. "I wholeheartedly trust Marco to keep us safe and ensure a better tomorrow, and I look forward to campaigning with him later this week."
Martinez will rally with Rubio at a Saturday event in Jacksonville, Fla., as the senator battles for his home state.
She is the first Hispanic woman governor in the country. At the 2012 Republican National Convention, she spoke about her experience growing up in El Paso, working as a security guard before getting her law degree.
Rubio also today picked up the endorsement of the Miami Herald, which called the "native son" the "best remaining candidate with a mostly positive message and a practical chance to win the nomination."
"Donald Trump would have voters believe his campaign has gained unstoppable momentum, but a deeper look raises doubt," the editorial board wrote. "Despite the big wins, Mr. Trump is not yet on track to secure the nomination, according to a delegate count by the Associated Press. Thirty-five states have yet to be heard from. His negatives remain very high, especially among important sectors of the electorate (80 percent negative among Latinos). In seven of the states up for grabs on Super Tuesday, he received no more than 35 percent."
"Two of the states that haven’t voted yet are particularly important: Florida and Ohio, the nation’s biggest swing states, crucial for candidates who want to win the ultimate showdown in November. Both states still have a favorite son in the GOP race. Ohio Gov. John Kasich has remained above the fray throughout, avoiding the taunts and invective, but his poor showing in nearly every race makes him the longest of long shots," the Herald continued. "Floridians have a better practical option close to home."
Too high? Wait till you see the wall sweetheart.
She’s an idiot.
The only stake she knows about is the stake thru the heart of the Rubio campaign.
Sure, you pick a horse in the back of the pack, he’s sweating, looks to be like he’s coming up lame, and the race isn’t even half over, you run to the betting window and put money down on him.
Oh, and he an open borders guy, and your run a state on the border and have to deal with the invaders.
Real smart.
Laws are for the little people
The stakes are too high for the GOP-e. They’re about to get kicked off the gravy train.
“She’s an idiot.”
And she’s a former DemoRAT!
Just a few days ago some here were saying Trump ought to pick her for VP !
Make me a taco, puta.
And after all her fighting against drivers licenses for illegals. She’s turned into our Merkel with a penchant for turquoise jewelry.
Looks like Rubio and Cruz are competing to see how many establishment endorsements they can collect for their scrapbooks.
My, how far you have fallen Susana! Any regrets for following McCleskey?
She says the stakes are too high and then endorses Rubio, an empty suit with no experiences, a clown interested in opponents penis who brought the primaries to a new low?
So sad
“Just a few days ago some here were saying Trump ought to pick her for VP!”
This ensures that will never happen. People under duress can be made to say the darnedest things. But it’s her own damn fault for allowing establishment hacks and advisors into her life. She lost my respect once she did that.
Yesterday in the thread about Martinez refusing to say anything nice abut Trump, I said I understood why she would not do that. And I said that she had turned so “establishment” that she secretly supports Rubio.
Well, it is no secret anymore.
Stupid woman.
This by far is the most disappointing thing she has done.
She shoulda stayed drunk and trying to intimidate the cops, rather than endorsing traitor Rubio..
I’d be less disappointed if she endorsed Kasich.
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