Poll: Rubio leads the GOP pack in matchup against Clinton

Politico ^ | Thursday, Apr. 23, 2015 | Nick Gass

[presidio9]

Yes, he is on the wrong side of the stick because of immigration but his explanation is that the Prez. would pull executive amnesty and that is what happened.

That is an interesting point, but I doubt you will find many here willing to entertain it.

It is still early, but past history indicates that the most likely outcome of the primaries is a handful of candidates beating themselves up trying to win the base of the party, while one candidate gobbles up the moderates and wins the nomination.

On the other hand, Rubio may decide that there's no point in running to the right, in which case I would not be surprised to see him win the nomination.

[dandiegirl]

I don’t like Rubio. He just seems a tad bit slimy to me, like he could easily be corrupted. Just something about him and besides, he’s just too green. I like Cruz and Walker.

[dandiegirl]

I expect Hillary will “come down” with some bad illness and drop out. It will be so bad, that she will get sympathy for it from the MSM.

[Jim Noble]

Rubio got rolled by Schumer in the Gang of Eight fiasco.

I know there are dummies at Princeton. And I know there are smart guys at U of F. and at Santa Fe Community College, for that matter.

But his behavior since arriving in the Senate, compared to Ted Cruz, suggests that he’s a dummy.

[dandiegirl]

He just tries so hard to be smooth. It really bugs me, like it isn’t natural to him. Cruz is a natural as is Walker.

[Lurkinanloomin]

It will come down to Bush and Rubio.

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Well, then we might as well ignore the rest of 2015 and 2016 because the GOP loses with either of those cheap labor importers.

[Theodore R.]

I find it hard to believe that even 10 percent of the U.S. people have ever heard of this Rubio.

[familyop]

Are any Americans running?

;-)

[EQAndyBuzz]

Think the poll was done in Florida.

[lulu16]

The way he is so silver-tongued; I think he is insecure and hiding it and not presidential much less trustworthy.

[Sooth2222]

I find it hard to believe that even 10 percent of the U.S. people have ever heard of this Rubio.

My guess is it's really 46% Clinton, 53% Anyone-But-Clinton and 1% undecided, but will vote for any Democrat on the ticket.

[1010RD]

Which liberal does Quinnipiac University want me to vote for? I’m confused.

[ScottinVA]

If Trump injects himself, it all becomes a clown show. He needs to go buy an island or something to keep himself occupied.

[ScottinVA]

I expect Hillary will “come down” with some bad illness and drop out. It will be so bad, that she will get sympathy for it from the MSM.

In the back of my mind, I'm thinking something neurological is at work. Her appearances are very tightly managed and scripted like none other... there are no media opportunities for interviews or press conferences... nothing. That strikes me as rather weird.

[paratrooper82]

The establishment trying to drag another RINO across the line!

Not a fighting chance in my opinion!

[paratrooper82]

You do realize that if Hillary does not run and win, someone in the Clintoon family will be found in some park with several gun shot wounds to the back of their head!

The criminals who have bought access to the US State Department and the Presidency are not going to take a loss if Hillary loses!

It should be interesting to watch how this plays out!

[ExTxMarine]

GOP-e trying to setup “Tea-Party” Rubio.

When in reality, Rubio is the GOP-e stalking horse to the REAL Tea-Partier - Ted Cruz!!

[ExTxMarine]

You do realize that if Hillary does not run and win, someone in the Clintoon family will be found in some park with several gun shot wounds to the back of their head!

First off, I am sure that it will be labeled a suicide, regardless of the three shots to the back of the head.

But, it almost sounds like you are saying that this would be a bad thing? Not sure I understand your concern...just saying.

[presidio9]

I find it hard to believe that even 10 percent of the U.S. people have ever heard of this Rubio.

That seems like a low estimate, as he is senator to 6% of all Americans. His name recognition will go up as we get closer to January.

I should repeat here that Rubio is not my candidate. I am merely trying to look at the handicapping objectively.

[presidio9]

My guess is it's really 46% Clinton, 53% Anyone-But-Clinton and 1% undecided, but will vote for any Democrat on the ticket.

As a resident of NYC, and a graduate of Barak Obama's alma mater, I would suggest that "1% undecided, but will vote for any Democrat on the ticket" estimate is low. About 80% of liberals (20% of the electorate) will never forgive Clinton for backing the Iraq war. And for continuing to oppose Obama in the primaries after he had already been anointed.