Yes, I remember it well. Everyone thought Roberts was a good choice at the time. And I also remember folks shouting “Rubio for POTUS!” shortly after he came onto the scene. People have short memories!
People want to think the best and get carried away, only to swing back hard the other way when disappointed. There were a few red flags with Roberts but to be honest, there was a lot that appeared favorable at the time as well. Rubio, well, he seemed to have turned on his constituency in record time, I don’t think there were many here cheering him for President, not for long.