Posted on 03/05/2016 12:11:33 AM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
Sorry Marco Rubio, but the political establishment in Florida thinks it's over for you.
Nine out of 10 people surveyed in the latest Tampa Bay Times Florida Insider Poll expect Rubio to lose Florida's March 15 presidential primary to Donald Trump, and nine in 10 expect Trump to be the Republican nominee.
More than eight in 10 of the more than 170 politicos surveyed said that Florida's junior senator should suspend his campaign if and when he does lose his home state.
"I'm resigned to the fact that Donald Trump is going to be the nominee. Rubio or Cruz can't stop him. My wishful fantasy is someone would step forward as either a third party candidate or someone delegates could rally around. The meat and potatoes Republicans who are voting for Trump are blowing up this party, and it's a crying shame," said one Republican.
Said another: "Trump is going to knock out Rubio on March 15th, and Rubio will cost himself a chance to run for governor in 2018 after getting embarrassed in his home state," said one Republican....
(Excerpt) Read more at tampabay.com ...
Puerto Rico’s primary is on Sunday. Rubio is apparently campaigning there on Saturday. Not shocked.
There and DC are two possible places he can win pre-March 15. DC RINO-loving lobbyists love Marco. Ask his buddies in NoVA.
I went from thinking Rubio speaks so well and thinking he might have a future to absolutely detesting the man.
He’s made it very clear he’s an open border establishment type at war with the grassroots of the party. God bless Trump for bringing all this to the fore, whether or not he’s a true conservative. He’s opened the windows and let that sunshine in on the vampire coffins that have been rotting in the basement way too long. It’s great to see the RINO club confounded.
I remember last election how the rug was pulled out from under each tea party candidate, one by one, and I could imagine the establishment RINOs laughing at the people in the back rooms as they did it, until all that was left was Mitt Romney. It was all carefully planned. I was furious. They all got on TV and smirked and pronounced the tea party dead, that business as usual was going on. I wondered, was this what we had to look forward to each election - puppet candidates who do what they are told to do by DC bosses, who never confront Democrats because they don’t really disagree with them - the masses really SHOULD be controlled and taxed and told how to live their lives - they just want the money going into republican pockets, that’s all. Was the great experiment of the American culture and philosophy and independence and seeking excellence and freedom from state control truly gone?
I think Trump really, really caught them by surprise. I don’t know why he did. Did they really think the people would just roll over and die? I guess it’s a lesson to me too. Never lose faith. Even though Trump is not my ideal candidate, he is a sign that the American Spirit is alive and well in the American people - they won’t be led around by the nose by controlling politicians for too long. It’s great to see. I won’t go back to a Rubio, no way. I’ll write in a Cruz. I’ll write in a Trump.
They'd be saying the same thing if it were Ted Cruz getting the votes.
The truth is that the GOP-e is ruining the party. They were given monies, their chosen nominees, and control of both houses of the national legislature....and Valerie and BO have kept getting their dangerous agenda.
Don't blame the voters now.
BTW, I notice this "Republican" didn't have the courage to put their name to the quote.
Lil Rubio has small hands.....and big ears,,,also sweats a lot.
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I noticed that after the “debate” Thur. he and BOR were seated for the interview, so it would show how short Rubio is. BOR’s interview with Trump was standing, but Rubio couldn’t do that.
***NEWS FLASH****
Rubio is dispised in Florida. They know he is a fake.
Rubio is poised to lose the next Senate race. Hence, why the Establishment is trying to run for POTUS.
Trump should win Florida.
The fact that Rubio is struggling in his home State should tell you everything you need to know about him.
Yes indeed. Anybody but Romney took hold. As each nominee beat Romney, they took them down. One by one systematically. In the end, we did come together and hold our nose. Not this time.
Perhaps if Little Marco had shown up to work for Floridians, this wouldn’t have happened !
My sense, here in Florida, is that it’s over for Little Marco permanently in Florida for any office. If he runs for the senate again, I certainly will not vote for the lying little snake.
>I went from thinking Rubio speaks so well and thinking he might have a future to absolutely detesting the man.<
Well said and reflects the mood here in Florida. I voted and campaigned for the little turd as did others but he stabbed us right in the back. So long Rubio,,,,and good luck finding a job.
you have allies.
I will be voting this morning and not for Rubio. Polls open at 10 here in Florida
Rubio has become Charlie Crist’s understudy.
Have you been hurt in an accident?
Call the law offices of Marco Rubio!
He’ll fight for you!
The internet has opened up this process to a remarkable degree.
Poor little Marco. So eager to be somebody. "The new JFK". Seeing him melt under pressure almost makes you sorry for him.
Except that knowing what a weak reed he is makes one very concerned about who's behind the scenes doing the choosing, and why.
The "donor class". Imagine if Madison and Jefferson knew that, one day, there would be a donor class. They would have crowned Washington king right then and there.
Excellent summation!
Please forgive me for voting for Marco in 2010. We all make mistakes.
I figure he will be featured in the Morgan and Morgan ads by next month. They will run on all the Spanish broadcast.
Fool me once....only once. In my old age I realize what wisdom is. No second chances.
Do you really think Morgan and Morgan will stoop that low? ;o)
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