[altura]

I thought Rubio was outstanding on Fox Sunday. He is effortlessly articulate and gives the impression that his policies are something he has thought about seriously and deeply believes in.

I think he would be an asset to the ticket but not because he would attract hispanics.

I don’t think any of the people bray mentioned would work. It would be too easy to re-quote to them all the things they said about Romney in the campaign.

Anyway, their negatives are the reason they couldn’t make it and I’m not talking just organization and money.

If Romney picks Ryan it will be a defacto endorsement of his financial plan and that wouldn’t be bad in my opinion.

But it will be interesting to see.

[rodguy911]

Can't wait to see Marco at 2:00. We don't get it early here. You are right about Rubio transcending the usual stereotypical expectations of a supposed "Hispanic" legislator.

Many Cubans,if not experiencing Castro style communism first hand have been told the stories by parents, relatives and friends what to expect from communist rule and they want no part of it.They differ from the standard experience of other Hispanics.

Truth is Marco Rubio is a true American legislator first. He always puts God and country first not that he won't help Hispanics if the opportunity arises. But he won't shy away from helping anyone if the opportunity arises.One of the great characteristics about him as a potential VP he has universal appeal, IMHO. Plus charisma X 10. Sarah Palin and Rubio have the Charisma necessary to make it to the top one day.

[chiller]

I've thought recently that Rubio is attempting to thread the needle with his Dream Act discussions. It seems he's trying to find a way to eliminate the cases where parents and children are torn apart, much like the position for which Rick Perry was castigated ... "you don't have a heart. ".

Altura, as a Texan and supporter of Perry, do you think that needle can be threaded ? Is that the real concern of Perry/Rubio, or just deference to less expensive labor. What say you ?