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Old 11-02-2010, 09:15 PM
 
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We'll see how much Hispanics love him when he's forced to give his opinion on immigration. Cubans are largely conservative, whereas Puerto Ricans for example are more liberal. I don't see him succeeding on the national stage, and I do admit racism and double standards has something to do with it :-(
His game obviously plays well in Florida. But if he's a Republican and he can't do well in places like Georgia, Alabama. North Carolina or Virginia then he isn't really a serious player for the Republican nomination for President. Also him being Cuban doesn't win him any votes with Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Dominicans or Latinos of other nationalities.
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Old 11-02-2010, 09:33 PM
 
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He is way to young and inexperienced to be thought of as presidental material really. lLooks good but others look better really.I really look for a governor to get the nod next time;but I don;t know who. Their are alot of governors way ahead of washongton i cutting budgets and bring balance.
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Old 11-02-2010, 10:05 PM
 
Location: Fredericktown,Ohio
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Let Marco Rubio get some experience first and prove himself. Seriously, why does everyone want the newest shiniest coint every election to become President ASAP?

Remember what happened with the last junior Senator that quit his first term and became Presisdent, he's in the process of destroying the nation.

Let's watch Rubio for the entire six year term he's been elected and see how he votes, see how he conducts himself. We don't need another "American Idol" for President.
Spot on I do not like many {R}s but Rubio is on my short list but I want to see some track record before jumping on the POTUS bandwagon. Same with Christie.
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Old 11-02-2010, 10:10 PM
 
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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He is way to young and inexperienced to be thought of as presidental material really. lLooks good but others look better really.I really look for a governor to get the nod next time;but I don;t know who. Their are alot of governors way ahead of washongton i cutting budgets and bring balance.
This is true. Senators aren't typically presidential candidates to the extent that they were in 2008. That was weird.

I think it is sad when all the incumbents are so uninspiring that we automatically latch on to any promising new young thing.
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Old 11-02-2010, 10:18 PM
 
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Rubio for President!!!!
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Old 11-02-2010, 10:24 PM
 
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Ehh. I liked him better before he got all iffy and silent on public transit funding to please Republican voters. I'd also like to hear his opinions on gay rights, which he has been quite silent about.

Also, I doubt him being of Cuban origin is going to help him out with Hispanic votes. I'm not saying it will necessarily hurt his chances of wooing the demographic, but there are quite a few rifts between cubans and other hispanic groups.
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Old 11-02-2010, 10:26 PM
 
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I do agree with you.
I guess I just got caught up in the moment, especially as seeing how Rubio currently comes across smarter, with better ideas and more of a uniter than our current president. Rubio could be president today and do such a better job than Obungle is doing.
He gave a good speech. Let's see if he is serious about remembering the tea party platform he ran on and staying true to the ideals for which he was elected, that's all I'm saying.

I'm hoping for the best with this crop of Republicans but its been too recent since we were stung and I place trust in no man or woman until they have proven themselves worthy of that trust. Guess that's the Missouri "show me" stubborn mule in me.
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Old 11-02-2010, 10:37 PM
 
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Marco Rubio....

In watching his acceptance speech tonight, he is an extremely smart guy, and he has none of the arrogance / attitude that Obama has. Rubio is self made, humble and grounded. Floridians fell in love with Rubio and seems the nation may as well. Obama could actually learn some lessons from Rubio's temperament.

Who else can see him as future president?
I want to piuck!
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Old 11-02-2010, 11:30 PM
 
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Let Marco Rubio get some experience first and prove himself. Seriously, why does everyone want the newest shiniest coint every election to become President ASAP?

Remember what happened with the last junior Senator that quit his first term and became President, he's in the process of destroying the nation.

Let's watch Rubio for the entire six year term he's been elected and see how he votes, see how he conducts himself. We don't need another "American Idol" for President.

I love, love, love Rubio, but I absolutely agree with you. On the other hand--as of this moment, he's the only person I can imagine winning in 2012. I do not "see" Gingrich, Romney, Huckabee, Palin---but there is time yet. We'll see.
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Old 11-03-2010, 12:52 AM
 
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Marco Rubio....

In watching his acceptance speech tonight, he is an extremely smart guy, and he has none of the arrogance / attitude that Obama has. Rubio is self made, humble and grounded. Floridians fell in love with Rubio and seems the nation may as well. Obama could actually learn some lessons from Rubio's temperament.

Who else can see him as future president?
Oh, please! "Self made." He's a well connected Cuban American politician from South Florida. Obama does not need to "learn" anything from that kid. LOL You're dreaming. Time to wake up.
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