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Rubio’s name rises toward top of Trump’s VP shortlist
The Hill ^ | 06/16/24 6:00 AM ET | BY JARED GANS

Posted on 06/16/2024 5:54:17 AM PDT by RandFan

... Strategists said Rubio’s background, experience as a legislator and skills as a political candidate would make him a strong candidate to widen the ticket’s appeal.

“I happen to think that he’s the candidate the Biden campaign probably fears the most,” said Florida-based Republican strategist Justin Sayfie. “Of all the people that President Trump can pick to be his running mate, I think that the Biden campaign probably would not like to see Marco Rubio on the ticket.”

Rubio, 53, is among the youngest candidates on Trump’s short list. He was first elected to the Senate in 2010 with support from the Tea Party faction of the GOP after serving almost a decade in the Florida state House. He was seen as a rising star in the party and perhaps the future face of the GOP ahead of his presidential run in 2016.

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TOPICS: Front Page News; Government; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: amnesty; gangof8; rubio; trump; veep; youngkin
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To: DoodleBob

YOU ARE RIGHT! But it wasn’t just misogynistic Dems who took her out; it was McCain’s own campaign staff who sabotaged her.


101 posted on 06/16/2024 4:46:00 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam (Navarro didn't kill himself.)
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To: RandFan

Rubio doesn’t pass the authenticity test. He seems like just another politician.


102 posted on 06/16/2024 4:49:18 PM PDT by x
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To: 38special

“This week’s happenings in Detroit tell me it’s Ben Carson.”

When I heard him speaking, that’s EXACTLY what hit me. It was more Presidential than Vice Presidential.


103 posted on 06/16/2024 4:49:43 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam (Navarro didn't kill himself.)
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To: randita
Whomever Trump chooses, he/she will be lauded at FR as the most inspired choice

No we won't. There are several we absolutely do not want but we don't really have a say in the matter so we will have to take whatever he gives us, it is his show. Of course if he makes you mad enough to vote for Biden or whomever they select to run, it would only prove you are no Freeper at all.

104 posted on 06/16/2024 5:18:22 PM PDT by itsahoot (Many Republicans are secretly Democrats, no Democrats are secretly Republicans. Dan Bongino.)
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To: batazoid
I have found few know why the natural-born citizenship clause was added to the Presidential Clause in the first place and why it is so important for at least Republicans to know why.

We know why and we also know that has been totally ignored by the democrats. The whole argument is moot unless/until the Supreme Court decides to tell us what the Founders really meant. Good luck with those clowns.

105 posted on 06/16/2024 5:28:54 PM PDT by itsahoot (Many Republicans are secretly Democrats, no Democrats are secretly Republicans. Dan Bongino.)
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To: Verginius Rufus
I think Barry Goldwater was up for re-election as Senator in 1964 and was not allowed to run for re-election since he was running for President.

John McCain didn't resign to run and there have been any others. Bob Dole chose to step down, most don't.

106 posted on 06/16/2024 5:40:52 PM PDT by itsahoot (Many Republicans are secretly Democrats, no Democrats are secretly Republicans. Dan Bongino.)
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To: RandFan

I will not vote for Rubio in any capacity on any ticket.


107 posted on 06/16/2024 7:50:19 PM PDT by Trumpisourlastchance
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To: RandFan

He doesn’t have much to choose from.


108 posted on 06/16/2024 8:28:22 PM PDT by TribalPrincess2U (Bye done!)
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To: Trumpisourlastchance

Rubio. No.


109 posted on 06/16/2024 8:28:41 PM PDT by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp??)
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To: RandFan

JD Vance is far superior, but Rubio may sway many Hispanic votes. No one can trust Rubio with illegal aliens.


110 posted on 06/17/2024 6:19:28 AM PDT by alstewartfan (Child slavery, rape and drug OD's mean nothing to Roberts and Barrett. )
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To: alstewartfan

This is the Hill for God’s sake, it is utter garbage if they print something it is a LIE!!


111 posted on 06/17/2024 6:23:12 AM PDT by Trump Girl Kit Cat (Yosemite Sam raising hell)
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To: Trump Girl Kit Cat

Where do we disagree, Cat?


112 posted on 06/17/2024 6:52:22 AM PDT by alstewartfan (Child slavery, rape and drug OD's mean nothing to Roberts and Barrett. )
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To: Trumpisourlastchance

I cannot relate to any reason you could give that would help Democrats stay in power.


113 posted on 06/17/2024 6:55:11 AM PDT by alstewartfan (Child slavery, rape and drug OD's mean nothing to Roberts and Barrett. )
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To: itsahoot
Bob Dole was not up for re-election to the Senate in 1996--he had two more years of his term left. So his decision to resign from the Senate was surprising.

I think the rules over whether you can run for two offices at the same time vary from state to state...the rules in Arizona may have changed after 1964.

114 posted on 06/17/2024 8:04:12 AM PDT by Verginius Rufus
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To: RandFan

Nope.

JD Vance
Tucker Carlson

that is all.


115 posted on 06/17/2024 10:09:37 AM PDT by AbolishCSEU (Amount of "child" support paid is inversely proportionate to mother's actual parenting of children)
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To: RandFan

Elise Stefanik


116 posted on 06/17/2024 3:33:52 PM PDT by rod5591
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To: RandFan

I don’t see how anyone from FL can be chosen.


117 posted on 06/17/2024 5:23:13 PM PDT by Theodore R.
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To: Mr. K

Lake would be considered if she left the AZ Senate primary and endorsed Sheriff Lamb, who is running far behind her.


118 posted on 06/17/2024 5:27:26 PM PDT by Theodore R.
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To: RandFan

THE HILL……..OMG utter garbage, pushing Rubio just as they did Haley, Trump would NEVER choose Rubio, GIVE ME A DAMN BREAK!!!…Trump’s team TROLLING the Hill!!!


119 posted on 06/17/2024 5:29:59 PM PDT by Trump Girl Kit Cat (Yosemite Sam raising hell)
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To: AbolishCSEU

A good list :-)


120 posted on 06/18/2024 1:36:33 AM PDT by RandFan
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