[Rockingham]

The ruin of many good people in public office stems from developing too strong a pander reflex. Marco Rubio, who is a good conservative in most respects, seems to have just such an over-developed pander reflex. It is probably too late for Rubio, but every conservative in office or running for office needs to undergo regular anti-pander training so that in the right case they are capable of politely telling people to go to Hell instead of pandering to them.

[grania]

Rubio's statement wasn't over the top. He was brought up in an immigrant community so he does have a legitimate view that we should listen to. Rubio might just be that voice of reason who can cut through it, where there needs to be reform vs what deserves praise.

It isn't like black millionaires who've sucked off racism-chic and bratty suburban white college kids running around disrupting stuff with their "black lives matter" nonsense.

[vmivol00]

Rubio is not a “good conservative”...but he does play one on tv.

Rubio has been an empty suit since his days back in Tallahassee. The guy will say or do anything to get elected.

[PlateOfShrimp]

One of the best observations ever made on FR. Well done!