By Ted Belman
I watched Hannity’s interview of when just after he threw his hat in the ring. This is only part of the interview.
Rubio is charismatic, sharp, quick and very intelligent. He is also very strong on Israel.
Newsmax summarizes who he is and why he is a good candidate.
Sen. Marco Rubio announced on Monday that he will seek the 2016 Republican presidential nomination — and there are compelling reasons why the Florida legislator would be a strong candidate in a White House race.
1. His fundraising prospects are good. He has hired a leading GOP fundraiser — Anna Rogers, finance director for American Crossroads, Karl Rove’s political advocacy group. She will lead the effort to raise at least $50 million for a campaign. It is also significant that Rubio is one of only four potential GOP candidates invited to a gathering hosted by major Republican donors Charles and David Koch. Romney and Jeb Bush were not invited.
2. He’s the son of Cuban immigrants. Rubio would likely garner a larger share of the Latino vote in the general election than recent GOP candidates. Poor showings among Hispanic voters have hurt Republicans in past elections.
3. Rubio would expand the voter base among all immigrants. Rubio has bucked a GOP trend and backed a plan providing a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants currently living in the United States, although he has more recently backed away from some of the provisions.
4. He hails from Florida. With California and New York solidly blue and Texas solidly red, Florida stands as the most significant swing state and the key to winning a presidential election. Look no further than the 2000 race when a handful of votes in the Sunshine State gave George W. Bush the win over Al Gore.
5. He is getting an early start in what could be a primary battle. While the GOP presidential field is expected to be crowded, so far only two other candidates have officially announced that they are running: Sen. Ted Cruz and Sen. Rand Paul.
6. Rubio’s Tea Party credentials are solid. The Washington Post has referred to him as the “crown prince” of the Tea Party movement, and he has earned perfect 100 ratings from the American Conservative Union.
7. His new book put him in the spotlight. Rubio has been on tour to promote “American Dreams: Restoring Economic Opportunity for Everyone.” It outlines his proposals for addressing a number of issues including economic security and income inequality.
8. He is articulate and would fare well in presidential debates. Political observers have praised Rubio’s rhetorical skills and he was chosen to deliver the official Republican response to President Barack Obama’s 2013 State of the Union address.
9. Rubio has considerable political experience. Before joining the U.S. Senate, he served four terms in the Florida legislature and had stints as speaker of the House, majority leader, and majority whip. And those who maintain that he would not be a formidable candidate after just one term in the Senate need to be reminded that Obama had been in the Senate barely two years when he announced what would be a successful run for president.
What happened Ted????, you seem to have forgotten your very favorite, Sarah Palin!!!
It seems to me that the Republicans asked her to shut up, and she’s nowhere to be seen or heard of now that is anywhere significant.
Heritage-Action scorecards are 89% for Rubio, 95% for Cruz.
http://heritageactionscorecard.com/
Also the article has its own weaknesses such as citing the acu, rather than heritage.
Rand is anti-Israel as evidenced by his opposition to the Gaza initiative.
He tried to walk back his prior opposition the aiding Israel but a column by Jonathan Tobin noted his opposition to pre-emptive war.
He cannot be trusted
Rand is anti-Israel as evidenced by his opposition to the Gaza initiative.
At this point for me, it is ABH – anyone but Hillary (or Elizabeth Warren, for that matter).
And by the way, don’t sweat Rand Paul. He will give Israel the aid it needs. He is not his father when it comes to Israel (just as Bush 43 was much more sympathetic to Israel than Bush 41). He would not send ground forces to the Mid-East, it’s true, but Israel does not need US troops.
This observation explains the luke warm support Cruz gets on fox due to its link to the w s j via Murdoch.
All the above points are applicable to Cruz who will also win the evangelical “bracket.”
Tentatively support walker as veep yielding balance
Rubio aspires to be the establishment candidate – due specifically to this major distinction – if/when Jeb falters.
Ted Cruz is preferable on two key fronts
Ted is a constitutional conservative to the core and he opposes amnesty
Remember that Rubio was a member of the gang of eight and flipped only when he finally recognized bho and dems cannot be trusted
He has not repudiated the basic intent of immigration reform – which he briefly referenced in his announcement – whereas Cruz always pushes rule-of-law
Rubio ultimately aspires to become the establishment candidate if/when Jeb falters due specifically to this major distinction