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Endorsement: Marco Rubio, who's energetic, optimistic and electable
Minneapolis Star-Tribune ^ | February 26, 2016 | Editorial

Posted on 02/28/2016 5:20:33 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer

We believe Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is best equipped to carry forward the philosophy of free people and free markets - of limited government, free trade and strong national defense - that has long animated the GOP and enriched American political life. Rubio's energetic and articulate optimism - his embodiment of a diverse and entrepreneurial youth movement in the GOP - has struck a chord with voters and has convinced a growing roster of respected Republican leaders, including Minnesota's Tim Pawlenty and Norm Coleman, that the proud son of Cuban immigrants stands the best chance of securing the nomination for the broad, responsible, practical mainstream of his party.

Rubio's ability to prevail is key, because this isn't just any year or any field of hopefuls. The insurgent candidacy of Donald Trump has unleashed a heedless xenophobic spirit that threatens to splinter the GOP and wound the country if a unifying alternative isn’t found.

We could wish that Rubio had not retreated as far as he has from his earlier leadership role in pursuing a compromise on immigration reform. But there is no doubt that he understands immigration's meaning, value and challenges viscerally, instinctively rejects Trump-style nativism and will in time have more to offer toward the issue's resolution.

Rubio's is an expansive, exuberant America, grinning ear to ear, not an America snarling and posturing behind its walls. He would give the Democrats all they could handle in the general election this fall. To get there, he needs victories, and soon. Minnesota Republicans can and should give him one.

(Excerpt) Read more at startribune.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Editorial; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: election2016; gop; rubio; starandsickle
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To: RIghtwardHo

Sit it out and you help put Hillary into the oval office.


41 posted on 02/28/2016 7:28:36 AM PST by patriot08 (5th generation Texan ...(girl type))
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Rubio is quite likely to take Minnesota. Because Diversity.


42 posted on 02/28/2016 8:11:12 AM PST by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: grey_whiskers

Sadly, I think he will. Then the GOPe will declare that even bigger than a 3rd place finish....even though he will lose every other state.


43 posted on 02/28/2016 8:20:49 AM PST by vmivol00 (I won't be reconstructed.)
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To: exDemMom

Rubio can NOT win one State. Florida will vote against him.

Are theses paid shills nuts?


44 posted on 02/28/2016 9:40:26 AM PST by GOPJ ("during ... time of universal deceit, telling the truth became a revolutionary act." - George Orwell)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

And a Cheap Labor Express amnesty RINO. Stick a fork in this porker, he’s done.


45 posted on 02/28/2016 9:43:29 AM PST by MasterGunner01 ( To err is human, to forgive is not our policy. -- SEAL Team SIX)
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To: georgiarat

Well played sir!


46 posted on 02/28/2016 10:29:38 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer (The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.)
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To: Helicondelta

Who is best? Made me think of this.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6PQ6335puOc


47 posted on 02/28/2016 11:03:40 AM PST by freefdny
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