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Rubio: I Won't Talk About Wikileaks, and Neither Should Donald Trump
Abcnews.com ^ | Jonathan Karl and Ben Siegel

Posted on 10/19/2016 2:17:45 AM PDT by cotton1706

Sen. Marco Rubio tells ABC News Republicans are making a mistake by jumping on allegedly hacked emails released by Wikileaks to criticize Hillary Clinton. In fact, he says he won’t talk about the hacked emails at all. "As our intelligence agencies have said, these leaks are an effort by a foreign government to interfere with our electoral process and I will not indulge it,” Rubio tells ABC news. "Further, I want to warn my fellow Republicans who may want to capitalize politically on these leaks: Today it is the Democrats. Tomorrow it could be us."

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To: Fiji Hill
In 2010—just six years ago—the Tea Party coast to coast celebrated when Rubio won his Senate seat. That occasion now seems like a galaxy far, far away.

Time and time again, people who claimed to be on our side have defected to the Washington establishment. They simply tell us what they think we want to hear, and when they get power they thereafter simply ignore us.

141 posted on 10/19/2016 5:53:44 AM PDT by DiogenesLamp ("of parents owing allegiance to no other sovereignty.")
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To: cotton1706

In other words, I won’t fight against globalism or corruption


142 posted on 10/19/2016 5:59:08 AM PDT by Nifster (Ignore all polls. Get Out The Vote)
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To: cotton1706

Rubio’s purpose (of this comment) needs to be examined. Thoroughly.

Just a small reflection of how this country is going down the drain - while a significant segment of the citizens want to fight back hard, then we have these Do-Nothing “Our Betters” too happy to beg for crumbs at the gubmint trove.

If Floridians want this gormless twit to represent them, go ahead.


143 posted on 10/19/2016 6:01:29 AM PDT by Sir Napsalot (Pravda + Useful Idiots = USSR; Journ0List + Useful Idiots = DopeyChangey)
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To: FrdmLvr

Just the other day I read where someone said had Rubio gotten the nomination, he would be wiping the floor with Hillary. Hahahaha! What a joke!!!

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Two words: foam party.


144 posted on 10/19/2016 6:03:38 AM PDT by Qiviut (In Islam you have to die for. The God I worship died for mewww.freerepublic.com/f. [Franklin Graham])
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What good has Rubio ever done?


145 posted on 10/19/2016 6:05:40 AM PDT by TakebackGOP
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To: cotton1706

Unbelievable. Rubio would have been yet another GOP sissy boy nominee, he would have collapsed at the first grip of pain from Hillary. Donald Trump is a warrior, a fighter, a brawler and a gladiator. This is who we need in the White House, this is who we need to defeat Hillary.


146 posted on 10/19/2016 6:06:46 AM PDT by RooRoobird20 (Cradle Democrat Hispanic woman, left the party in 1993 because of the Clintons)
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To: RooRoobird20

“Rubio: I Won’t Talk About Wikileaks, and Neither Should Donald Trump”

I’m really kicking myself. I didn’t even recognize him as pajama boy. Darn.


147 posted on 10/19/2016 6:26:55 AM PDT by JayAr36 (We now have a party called the Repuglicans. Disgusting!)
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To: cotton1706

Rubio is saying he is as corrupt as Hillary.


148 posted on 10/19/2016 6:36:47 AM PDT by justa-hairyape (The user name is sarcastic. Although at times it may not appear that way.)
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To: pinkandgreenmom
We are faced with the same. We decided to jettison Jolly as we can NOT vote for someone that it is against Mr. Trump.

And when it comes down to it, how much worse will Charlie Crist be than Jolly with his "F" grade (28%) CR rating?

149 posted on 10/19/2016 6:40:55 AM PDT by zzeeman ("We can evade reality, but we cannot evade the consequences of evading reality.")
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To: TheStickman

No, it’s not FUD when it is certain - it is all certainly on record.


150 posted on 10/19/2016 6:45:32 AM PDT by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51. Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
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To: cotton1706

The question is, who sent him out to say this? The GOP-e? Schumer? Clinton campaign? Nothing should surprise us anymore....


151 posted on 10/19/2016 6:51:17 AM PDT by prairiebreeze (Don't be afraid to see what you see. -- Ronald Reagan)
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To: MNDude
So collusion with the media ought to be ignored? If HRC’s deleted emails show up, they should be ignored?

Yes, and while you're at it, don't pay any attention to that man behind the curtain either.

152 posted on 10/19/2016 6:57:57 AM PDT by prairiebreeze (Don't be afraid to see what you see. -- Ronald Reagan)
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To: jacknhoo

“No, it’s not FUD when it is certain - it is all certainly on record.”

It’s not “certain”. That’s the opinion of many never-trumpets, defeatists, hand-wringers & paid progressive trouble makers. Try again.

Vote Trump 2016


153 posted on 10/19/2016 7:23:56 AM PDT by TheStickman (Trump will be the 1st Pro America president since Reagan)
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To: All

I’m assuming Rubio KNOWS that the good folks at Wiki-leaks don’t have dirt exclusively on Hillary....I HOPE they have dirt on EVERY politician in this country....VIVA LA WIKILEAKS!!!


154 posted on 10/19/2016 7:28:55 AM PDT by Maverick68
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To: cotton1706

“Today it is the Democrats. Tomorrow it could be us.”””

Got something to hide little rubio?


155 posted on 10/19/2016 7:29:13 AM PDT by US_MilitaryRules (The last suit you wear has no pockets!)
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To: Enlightened1
Compromised?

Him and the other 16 are not only compromised, they are in fact members of the same cabal as the rats.

This whole election was supposed to be given to her highness, Trump mucked it up for them, royally, and they are all, everyone of them, pissed that he did.

Jebbie, Cruz, Kasich, they are not angling for '20, they are expressing their disdain for Trump screwing up their plans.

156 posted on 10/19/2016 7:32:37 AM PDT by going hot
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To: cotton1706
"I won't indulge in it."

Well, isn't he special.

157 posted on 10/19/2016 8:08:41 AM PDT by Albion Wilde (We will be one People, under one God, saluting one American flag. --Donald Trump (standing ovation)
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To: cotton1706
While Rubio's reasoning may be faulted here, I would agree to the extent that Trump should not get too deeply into Wikileaks. Consider:

Note On Essential Tactics

I do not want to come across as arrogant; but based on 60+ years of fighting for traditional American values, including hours of using live TV to advantage, I want to share some experience driven suggestions, both for our candidate, and all of us who will be actively promoting a Trump victory in just 20 days.

While speaking in anger can sometimes help rally those who share your beliefs and priorities, it is not the most effective way to convert those who dissent from our purpose. When there is a real problem to be addressed, it is almost always better to speak in sorrow than in anger.

In the present ideological conflict, there is great reason for sorrow. We need to interject, in every possible exchange, those contemporary phenomena that are not only unfortunate from our stand point; but which are likely to be understood as sad by anyone listening to us.

Putting this understanding to work in a situation such as tonight's Presidential debate; Trump needs to intertwine his response to essential policy issues, by sadly lamenting the background social climate, which certainly impacts all aspects of contemporary American life, including the problem reflected in the issue. For example:

The decline in pride in heritage, openly encouraged by Obama's repeated apologies to others for America's traditions & achievement--leading to Americans kneeling through the Star Spangled Banner;--his & Mrs. Clinton's siding with Soros financed thugs against the Police--leading to the cold blooded assassination of American cops;--their refusal to protect the border, leading to job losses among rooted Americans, brutal crimes against American women, and the despicable riots in California, where aliens who do not share our values, or honor our heritage, intimidate local officials into not celebrating the achievements of the Founding Fathers and their posterity.

It was only last week, when anti-American culturalists advocated not celebrating Columbus Day! The Obama/Clinton cabal seem intent on denying that our values & achievements, under uniquely American cultural values, grew directly out of the experience driven values of particular European settlers. That is fact. It takes nothing away from the achievements or values of any other people; but it is our fact, and we are entitled to honor that fact and the rich cultural heritage it reflects.

To the extent that the Obama/Clinton cabal would deny us pride in our history, they are truly bigoted enemies. But we do best, again, when we lament the success of our enemies, as we explain, again quietly and sadly, how totally despicable is this ongoing attack, coming indeed from those who have benefited so much, while gaming our system.

Some may think that this approach is going soft. It is precisely the opposite. In place of venting our wrath at the Obama/Clinton betrayal, we begin to instill wrath in some of those who otherwise would simply go along with the enemy, "to get along."

There is nothing the least bit new in these tactics. Anyone familiar with Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar," is quite familiar with the technique. It worked in the play because it reflects a true understanding of the psychological factors involved.

William Flax

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158 posted on 10/19/2016 8:15:45 AM PDT by Ohioan
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To: TheStickman

I’m referring to Rubio...not Trump winning or losing. If vote fraud doesn’t defeat Trump, he’s a shoe-in. There’s a reason Hillary had to provide a free concert with free food and beer to get a few thousand people to hang around afterwards to see her rally. She is not the slightest bit popular.


159 posted on 10/19/2016 9:43:46 AM PDT by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51. Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
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To: cotton1706

Obviously Little Rubio received a nice check. Now he can buy a better boat.


160 posted on 10/19/2016 9:51:11 AM PDT by mom.mom
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