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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: Mr. K

the face = the race... stupid spell check


41 posted on 06/16/2024 6:37:01 AM PDT by Mr. K (No consequence of repealing Obamacare is worse than Obamacare)
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To: RandFan

Neocon, Ukraine fan, never trust a Cube.


42 posted on 06/16/2024 6:37:30 AM PDT by DesertRhino (2016 Star Wars, 2020 The Empire Strikes Back, 2024... RETURN OF THE JEDI. )
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To: DesertRhino

Yes, Yes and Yes.


43 posted on 06/16/2024 6:38:53 AM PDT by RandFan
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To: RandFan

And say goodbye to Florida’s electoral votes? I think not.


44 posted on 06/16/2024 6:39:08 AM PDT by PJ-Comix (Yes, I am the Toxic Troll Terminator)
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To: Pox; bert

Wishful thinking maybe on The Hill’s part.

Burgum is the favorite among betting markets anyway .


45 posted on 06/16/2024 6:40:58 AM PDT by RandFan
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To: JudyinCanada

Rand is never mentioned and not in contention

Carson would be great asset I hope they get him involved.


46 posted on 06/16/2024 6:42:26 AM PDT by RandFan
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To: RandFan

“Strategists”. 😅


47 posted on 06/16/2024 6:43:14 AM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: RandFan

That he’s never mentioned and seemingly not in contention is what makes me think it could be him lol.


48 posted on 06/16/2024 6:43:47 AM PDT by JudyinCanada (The left is loathsome, beyond anything I could have believed.)
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To: RandFan

Whomever Trump chooses, he/she will be lauded at FR as the most inspired choice in the history of US politics (even if that person has been the scum of the earth in Freeperland previously).

Trump is infallible. Trust the plan. 3D chess. /s


49 posted on 06/16/2024 6:45:07 AM PDT by randita (I will support Ron DeSantis in the primary.)
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To: bankwalker

well I hope he doesn’t pick Carson!
I don’t think he’ll pick Haley. Who knows?


50 posted on 06/16/2024 6:48:12 AM PDT by ronniesgal (have you even tried to mind your own business?)
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To: bert

*Rubio could help with Hispanic voters, who are more up for grabs than usual this year.*
Don’t forget the voters in South America. Freedom’s on a roll down there. The Chicoms and the Russian military need to be countered. Cuba may finally be ready and Rubio as VP could fan the flames of protest/freedom.

I’ll say it again. Rubio would make a great Presidente of Cuba should they wish to fast forward into the 21st century. Trump would have to replace him during his term-more speculation.

Trump’s a disturber of the excrement. What better way to do it? Kicking him over to the Cubanos would get him out of the way for someone else. DeSantis?


51 posted on 06/16/2024 6:53:13 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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To: randita

Well I hope all get behind Trump’s running mate.

Some people on Free Republic have said they won’t vote for Trump if he picks the “wrong” running mate.

Of course people here disagree about who the “wrong” running mates are.


52 posted on 06/16/2024 6:56:44 AM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
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To: Macho MAGA Man

Vivek is a complete fraud.. sooner hes booted away the better


53 posted on 06/16/2024 7:01:39 AM PDT by HamiltonJay
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To: RandFan

Not really excited with Rubio as VP. Not the worst thing in the world. But Trump is going to win FL anyway with or without Rubio on the ticket.


54 posted on 06/16/2024 7:09:15 AM PDT by MAGA2017
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To: RandFan

NO!!!! NEVER!!!!!!


55 posted on 06/16/2024 7:13:58 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: traditional2

GET A GRIP!!!! ARE YOU A GIRL??? THIS IS WAR!!!


56 posted on 06/16/2024 7:14:40 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: RandFan

If your name bubbles up, you’re not the guy.


57 posted on 06/16/2024 7:16:53 AM PDT by If You Want It Fixed - Fix It
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To: JudyinCanada

Neither Marko nor Vivek are Art. II, §1, cl. 5 natural-born citizens.


58 posted on 06/16/2024 7:18:46 AM PDT by batazoid (Plainclothes cop at Capital during Jan 6 riot...)
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To: RandFan

This week’s happenings in Detroit tell me it’s Ben Carson. I hope so.


59 posted on 06/16/2024 7:18:49 AM PDT by 38special (The government is ruining our country!)
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To: RandFan

I know it’s unconventional and she’s not a conservative, but I think Tulsi Gabbard would bring in more young voters to Trump, more independents and even some Democrats. Gabbard is smart and she is a patriot. She loves this country and she’s open-minded and not an ideologue.


60 posted on 06/16/2024 7:19:14 AM PDT by MAGA2017
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