Posted on 02/05/2016 4:25:05 PM PST by Kaslin
A few days ago in New Hampshire, Gov. Chris Christie called his presidential rival Marco Rubio the "boy in the bubble." He was referring to Rubio's supposed lack of face time with voters, instead relying on manufactured town halls and scripted answers. Yet, pundits can't help thinking the New Jersey governor was also targeting Rubio's youth. Judge for yourself:
"We know who the boy in the bubble is up here who never answers your questions, who's constantly scripted and controlled because he can't answer your questions," Christie said. "So when Senator Rubio gets here, when the boy in the bubble gets here, I hope you ask him some questions."
The New Jersey governor had no intention of backtracking on the controversial comment in an interview with Fox News' Greta Van Susteren:
"The reason it applies to him is because he is not ready to be president of the United States. He is not ready because of the way he - not only his lack of accomplishment in his Senate career but also because he lives a very protected life as a candidate. He doesn't answer questions in gaggles."
Rubio, who has enjoyed a surge in New Hampshire as of late, surpassing Ted Cruz to get to second place, dismissed Christie's dis as a simple knee jerk reaction to his own slipping poll numbers.
"When people are having a tough time in a campaign, especially near the end, you see some desperation set in they start saying things," Rubio told reporters Thursday.
Christie has company in attacking the increasingly popular Florida senator. In an appearance on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" Friday, Gov. Jeb Bush said Rubio had accomplished "nothing" in the Senate.
The timing of the two governors' attacks against Rubio led to a New York Times report suggesting the two had a secret deal to jeopardize Rubio's campaign. Christie denied that allegation.
Donald Trump is still well in front in New Hampshire polls, but with Rubio steadily gaining, the businessman may again find himself in a frustrating second place.
Well, Rubio is too young, darn it!
At least Fatso is being of some use here.
Christie has a better hair, better looking, a non-boyish voice and there’s no way there’s some sex scandal in Christie’s past.
Is annoying that Rubio has no accomplishments, it reminds me of Fiorina who ran HP into the toilet-— For crying out loud, please accomplish something before running for president...
Oh, boy in the bubble, that’s different than I first heard about it as bubble boy. Two different mental images are evoked. Very different.
Until he drops out of the race - then Christie will endorse him just like the other losers have.
Obama set the standard. Now every pissant guy who think he looks good on television and can impress the chicks thinks he can run for President.
The old Christie is back!
That is exactly right-— Even the alleged experienced Hillary has had no accomplishments...
>>> Until he drops out of the race
I’m convinced the GOPe was assured that this election was theirs for the taking (Hillary? No way). But then Trump and Cruz got in the way. But they are being assured the media can take them out of contention. That just leaves Rubio standing in their way.
They can just taste the presidency, all of the GOPe, which is why one doesn’t see them closing up shop, at a time when you would expect a number of candidates to fold. If they can hold on just a week longer, everything will change, they think.
Moreover, they aren’t going for Cruz and Trump, all the GOPe seems to be gunning for Rubio, because he sits in the heir-apparent spot, behind Cruz and Trump.
Rubio is the GOPe.
I hope the fat bastard buries little fag booties.
LOLOL,DFW, you have been watching too much spongebob.
“Happy Leif Erickson Day!”
Yes, Rubio is the GOPe, I wholeheartedly agree... but he’s jumping in line, ahead of the more seasoned GOPe types: Christie, Kasich, Jeb! It’s just not fair, Christie thinks. It’s Bob Dole syndrome all over again.
INDEED!
We need more Moops.
Or Moor Moops.
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