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Sen. Rubio Says No Way He’ll Be on 2012 Ticket

May. 1, 2011 1:57pm Scott Baker

WASHINGTON (AP) — First-term Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida says he won’t be on the Republican presidential ticket in 2012 under any circumstances.

Rubio, a favorite of the ultraconservative tea party movement, dismisses talk that he could be persuaded to be a running mate for the Republican nominee or even the party’s nominee at the top of the ticket.

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Rubio tells NBC television’s “Meet the Press” that he thinks as a senator, he can have an impact on government spending and other issues important to Floridians.

Rubio’s name surfaces as a potential running mate in part because he might attract Latino voters to the Republican ticket. But Rubio says he doesn’t want to be vice president.

Rubio, the son of Cuban exiles, was elected to the Senate last fall. He turns 40 this month.

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curtmavi38
Posted on May 1, 2011 at 4:53pm
Rubio is just using good sense, he knows he isn’t ready to be president, too bad Obama didn’t have as much sense. Down with Obama an d up with anyone who runs against him.meh

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P4cooler
Posted on May 1, 2011 at 4:42pm
Finally we see someone who knows what he wants to do! Back in the 40s did Winston Churchill tell the world “Ahhhhh, I’m going to form an exploratory committee” blah blah. Nonsense! I’m waiting for someone to say “My name is John Doe and I’m running for President”. At least the field is narrowed with Rubio’s official “count me out” statement.

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Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on May 1, 2011 at 4:34pm
Facet- If obama gad a Senatorial record he would never had a chance to run for the Presidency!

Rubio is different though… He is no huckster and he will reflect America at large. Meet the press just went at him with everything they had and was soundly beaten… They tried to set him up with questions that could be demonized no matter how he answered them. Msnbs has few clips to edit for their agenda, but true to fashion msnbs will SHOW Rubio on a split screen and TELL you an adapted version of what he said. Advantage: RUBIO

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TheBeesKnowSoros
Posted on May 1, 2011 at 4:29pm
I think that this is a smart idea. He has JUST gotten into Congress. He needs more time. We don’t need another newbie in the office of President, no matter who!

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Norma Perez
Posted on May 1, 2011 at 3:58pm
His parents are Cuban exiles, are they U.S. citizens now? Were they U.S. Citizens when Rubio was born? You have to be “natural born” citizen, of two U.S. Citizen PARENTS in order to be President of the United States of America. Then you will be like Wong Kim Ark, 1898, just a U.S. CITIZEN, and that is NOT the eligibility requirement for President. This is why Obama must NOT be allowed to finish his term of office, he is NOT eligible, he does NOT meet the “natural born” status. His father was NOT a U.S. Citizen, never was, never became one. Nothing more, nothing less.

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- Beckbot
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 4:55pm
  @Norma….No and No
  
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petestreet
Posted on May 1, 2011 at 3:56pm
When I had a one on one with Sen Rubio he responded to my comment that he would be president, by saying he only aspired to be baseball commisioner. He is smart enough to wait till 2016 when the deck will be clear or 2020 if need be. But when he runs watch out he is the real deal.

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KL
Posted on May 1, 2011 at 3:49pm
Why is it that he thinks that? I mean, Obama was barely a senator when he ran and won (cuz Americans are stupid). What is Rubio afraid of? Maybe the ones that most of us would like to see run in 2012, really aren’t as good as we think they are. IF they aren’t ready NOW…….they never will be! THIS is the moment in history when they (West, Cain, Rubio, Christy, etc) should be ready to get Obama OUT and put this country back on track!!

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Arizona Luke
Posted on May 1, 2011 at 3:37pm
According to the ‘Birthers’ new (and incorrect) argument, Rubio would not be qualified to run for President anyway because his parents are foreign born.

Birthers are like 9/11 Truthers; the facts don’t matter.

PS – Rubio will be a Great President one day. I just think Santorum is the guy for 2012.

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- Beckbot
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 4:59pm
  @Arizona Luke
  It has nothing to do with being a birther or not being a birther. It has to do with the Constitution and the interpretation. The founders wanted both parents to be United States citizens and they expressed so in writing. This will go to the SCOTUS
  
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Beckbot
Posted on May 1, 2011 at 3:33pm
Unfortunately, I think Marco has the same problem as O has, his parents are from Cuba and I believe they never became U.S citizens.

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BloggyBayou
Posted on May 1, 2011 at 3:30pm
Adam Hasner for U.S. Senator from Florida

http://www.practicalstate.com/?p=6981

Cheers

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Jediusetheforce
Posted on May 1, 2011 at 3:25pm
Rubio is a rookie and still in training. Haven’t seen any results.

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roadpounder
Posted on May 1, 2011 at 3:25pm
we will see when the crap hits the fan if he can still go to work

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concealled9mms
Posted on May 1, 2011 at 3:22pm
why would any repub want the job now wait until they run the black hitler from office then run for the office.sooner or later they will get sick of adolph obamma and will want a real adult in the job . for your info liberals deaths in afganistan for american troops are 60% on adolph obamma watch and 40% on bushs i though your messiah was to stop the war stupid fools you deserve failure

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wethepeoplepress
Posted on May 1, 2011 at 3:10pm
FLORIDA HOUSE SPEAKER RUBIO DEFENDS ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOUU9Z_BBwY&feature=related

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wethepeoplepress
Posted on May 1, 2011 at 3:07pm
Indeed, For it will take a bit longer for the 76% of floridians you shafted to forget who you really work for.

Operation: Line In The Sand
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAyv0TgTGfc

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- wethepeoplepress
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 3:12pm
  A better understanding would be
  
  Florida House Speaker Rubio defending illegal immigraton
  
  .youtube.com/watch?v=hOUU9Z_BBwY&feature=related
  
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Logic77
Posted on May 1, 2011 at 3:06pm
Good, he’s a Rhino anyway.

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- Showtime
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 3:09pm
  Huh?
  
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- Entropy
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 4:47pm
  Well brother Logic, he is not a rhinoceros. But he is a RINO. Carry on brother. We know what you mean.
  
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- Seneca
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 9:53pm
  @ Entropy, I don’t know if you’re a redneck, skinhead, or just plain stupid. Anyone who uses defamatory remarks about others, as you do, only illustrates the lack of intellect resulting from the school system that you denigrate. As of anyone accusing Rubio of being a “rino”, obviously they don’t know Rubio. The man has been to the “right” of the mainstream Republicans for the better part of the last decade, but finding that out would require to research or worst yet learn how to read. Imagine the horror!
  In addition Entropy, I’d like to point out that a hispanic surname does not indicate what race an individual is. Plenty of hispanics are direct descendants of northern Europeans, their skin is as “milky” as any “white” person. So are Persians by the way. Spaniards, French, Greeks, Portuguese, the list goes on, are all “latino”. A slang that has been applied by the PC correct media trying to amalgamate all hispanics under one race. “Latinos” are no more a race than “gringos” are to the southern neighbors (Central and South America).
  I recommend then that you and your ilk try reading a history book every now and then and lay off the keyboard long enough to learn something.
  
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orlandojon
Posted on May 1, 2011 at 3:01pm
I’m disapointed in him anyway, as it turns out he is soft on immigration. I gues any member of the spanish race just can’t find a way to speak out against illegal immigration

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- Dahart
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 3:46pm
  You are right….Rubio is a long time career politician here in Florida. He is my senator and we do he much from him. I have made a number of phone calls letters and emails on a verity of things all you get is the typical form letter response. He is not vocal at all about what he is doing for the people. I have spent a lot of time trying to track down what he is and is not doing.
  
  We must be careful of the wolf in sheep clothing….. My warm and fuzzy for him is wearing off
  
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- Entropy
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 4:18pm
  You got it brother. He is just another liar that says one thing and then does another. He is just another “finger in whitey’s eye socket” latino goon. Do you really think he will try to keep them out? Come on white trash. Think for a change.
  
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jdmeac
Posted on May 1, 2011 at 2:47pm
Were Rubio’s parents both citizens at the time of his birth? If they weren’t he wouldn’t be eligible anyway, and in same the boat as Bobby Jindal & Barry Obama. Not being a natural-born citizen as the Constitution requires.

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- Beckbot
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 3:36pm
  @JDMEAC….I believe you are correct; they were from Cuba and never became U.S. citizens
  
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- swigs
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 4:17pm
  Rubio knows it too.
  
  It’s only demoRats like Pelosi/Reid/Leahy/Kennedy that have given us an ineligible POTUS.
  
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EqualJustice
Posted on May 1, 2011 at 2:44pm
He’s smarter than Bo and knows he needs more experience first! Next step is to run for SENATE. Then the White House!

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- Showtime
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 2:51pm
  I could deal with a congressional run for now. Is he in West’s district? I think he is!!!
  
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trooper
Posted on May 1, 2011 at 2:21pm
Oh and by the way, no one will give them a second look! As greeters, even dressed in their $2000 suits!

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trooper
Posted on May 1, 2011 at 2:19pm
When Don gets done disposing of the democratic congress they will be lucky to get a job at walmart as a greeter.

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- Showtime
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 2:44pm
  “…gets done disposing…” ?
  Is that as in “After Don disposes of….” And, if so, how isw someone supposed to “dispose of a democratic congress? (Is he going to say, “You’re FIRED?”)
  
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- OLDBIKEFIXER
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 4:01pm
  To “Showtime”… howzabout we just shove them into a wood chipper?
  
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trooper
Posted on May 1, 2011 at 2:16pm
More room for Trump, he will win the presidency! Kick ass and take names!

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- Showtime
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 2:23pm
  I hope not. I am praying that Allen West (FL-22) will be drafted for the candidacy.
  
  I understand Rubio’s and West’s position: They worked too hard to get Florida Republicans into the House. They don’t want to open a door for a Democrat.
  
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- riseandshine
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 2:25pm
  lol
  
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- OLDBIKEFIXER
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 4:00pm
  Uhhh… Trump gave $50,000 to Rahm “Beavis” Emanuel, and he hangs with George Soros at swanky get-togethers. Prob’ly not the best choice for President of the United States.
  
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- SlimnRanger
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 5:31pm
  How long has The Blaze been online?
  
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- riseandshine
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 8:37pm
  About 8 months
  
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- TheRev1776
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 9:11pm
  Today Ted Nugent dropped his hat in the support column for Allen West. I have a strong feeling the call can’t not go unanswered for Mr. West. He will have to rise or prove he isn’t up to the task of righting the ship. He has my support and I will do what I can to assist his campaign should he run.
  
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- 1959
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 11:53pm
  http://www.AllenWestforPresident.us
  
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StimulatetheEconomy-ImpeachObama
Posted on May 1, 2011 at 2:14pm
Rubio will make a fine president one day!!!

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- Entropy
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 4:14pm
  Yes he will. If you are a mexican or a cuban.
  
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- zeban48
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 4:51pm
  He can not be president he is from parents that are cuban exiles. If obama has to have both parents as citizens then it is the same for rubio. I don’t like obama but let’s not be hypocrites by letting another man run for the same office who does not have parents that are both born in this country. It is about time we start voting for american citizens to run this country.
  
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- C. Schwehr
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 4:57pm
  Agreed. He’d probably make a good President if the country survives that long…as for the racist comments of ENTROPY, he’s a TROLL..meh!
  
  And yes, Rubio CAN be the President because he was BORN HERE. That’s still more than we know for sure of our current defacto president.
  
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- NYSTREETKID
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 6:21pm
  why were the tea party class on the hill staying out of this election? cause they are smart. They can now see how thegames are play up on the hill. Half the class in 1994 did not run next time. They just went home. Why? just like these folks will. The whole damn thing is fixed on both sides.There is no way to fix it. It will run itself out. The train wreck can’t be stopped.why are most of the “real players on the right not going there. Why waste a lot of time and money for nothing. Let say we win the white house. So what.we still cant change anything that has happen. the congress is still split. and too many rino well cross anyway. wont be able to repeal anything, anyhow. I dont want to give up. but the game needs to change,not the players.
  
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- CatB
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 6:26pm
  zeban48
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 4:51pm
  He can not be president he is from parents that are cuban exiles. If obama has to have both parents as citizens then it is the same for rubio. I don‘t like obama but let’s not be hypocrites by letting another man run for the same office who does not have parents that are both born in this country. It is about time we start voting for american citizens to run this country.
  
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  You really want to play that game .. when Obama wants re-election? .. YES LET’S DECIDE WHO CAN AND CAN’T RUN .. that might put Obama on the losing end!
  
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- Kerby Clark
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 6:54pm
  If they amend the Constitution, then Gov Schwarzenegger and Sen Rubio could be president, but the 2008 Obama would not make the cut for his fake election last time unless its retroactive or whatever.
  
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trooper
Posted on May 1, 2011 at 2:14pm
Thanks for your consideration!

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- Entropy
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 4:06pm
  I think Rubio is a phoney. He is just another pro amnesty liar that is masquerading as a conservative. Oh sure. he is somewhat conservative. But, if you think for ONE SECOND that he is going to go for closing the border, you are fricking dreaming. He is a latino’s latino.
  
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- Dahart
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 4:33pm
  @ENTROPY….I agree with you that Rubio is weak on immigration, but I think the” He is a latino’s latino” comment is a little unfair. Cuban’s political views are much different then those of Mexican or Puerto Rican decent. His parents are Cuban exiles they know all to well what mean to lose your freedoms.
  
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- Entropy
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 5:16pm
  And by the way Schwehr. I know you krauts. I lived in Germany for 3 years and I know the cowardice kraut guilt that you sissies now possess. The germans used to be a proud people . Now, they are nothing but wimp apologists afraid to call a spade a spade. I know you. Troll-Ha. Don’t make me laugh punk.
  
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- Dahart
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 5:28pm
  @ENTROPY
  You may have some good points, but your apparent name calling gives no credibility to your argument.
  
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- 338lapua
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 6:19pm
  @entropy
  One wonders which ethnic group you are a member of…..I bet they are the BEST. Please consider the posters here are of many different ethnic backrounds.Since you are both new, and a troll, I am sure you have been told this is a white racist tea party place. We only have so much patience for that combination of arrogance and ignorance. If you wish to post peacefully, and not be ripped apart, please grow up and comment on substance. Opinions are not facts, you are entitled to have and express an opinion. Please do not concoct “facts” that “everybody knows” since all that does is blow your cover.
  
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- Kerby Clark
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 7:00pm
  Hey ENTROPY, these guys are treating you very gently or whatever so do not screw things up with a bad attitude in here.
  
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TheGreyPiper
Posted on May 1, 2011 at 2:08pm
That’s a shame, although he does have a good point that staying in the Senate is a sounder strategic decision overall. Next time?

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- Revere1
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 2:14pm
  Interesting Rubio would say this. Maybe he doesn’t like the current candidates? Whoever wins is likely to have him on the short list for VP. http://www.elephantwatcher.com/p/candidate-rankings.html
  
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- Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 2:18pm
  If he feels he can do the most good for the long range of the journey in the Senate then go for it. I wish him and the rest of the conservatives who are still trying to save the nation the best. For those who still will not stand for the people, in ’12, aloha!!!
  
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- bikerr
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 2:28pm
  I hope he won’t turn down a spot in the new administration in 2012.There are a lot who are now being considered for President that should end up there also.
  
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- grandmaof5
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 2:29pm
  Thank you, Marco, the state of FL thanks you, and we will look forward to 2016!
  
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- plang
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 2:46pm
  Draft Allen West for POTUS 2012 http://www.petitiononline.com/forwest/
  
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- plang
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 2:47pm
  Draft Allen West for POTUS http://www.petitiononline.com/forwest/
  
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- Dale
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 2:58pm
  Marco can probably do more good where he is. Some here want non-candidates to run (it’s understandable), but you should be concentrating on those who are willing to throw their hats – I suggest you look and one Herman Cain.
  
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- TruthLover
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 3:52pm
  West/Rubio would be the HOTTEST ticket. Phew. Dang it.
  
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- Entropy
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 4:09pm
  So I guess that’s it huh? All of the white people have nothing left to do but vote for a black guy and a cuban guy to run our 70% white country huh. What a joke. It seems that the white guilt is here to stay. I think West is great but ubio is a phoney. The public schools have done a good job of instilling the white guilt crap.
  
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- Cemoto78
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 4:28pm
  He would have elevated his status to a frontrunner if he would have stood up and bit$h slapped David Gregory. Just say’n
  
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- CatB
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 5:02pm
  As MY SENATOR .. I am glad to keep Marco … as for the good of the country … he should be willing to accept the call to service if asked to be VP .. We need people of real VALUES Marco has them!
  
  I was at one of his first events and one of the last during his campaign .. the MESSAGE NEVER CHANGED .. he knows who he is … and what he believes in.
  
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- GETLIFE
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 6:45pm
  Did enjoy that interview, but he probably does have more influence where he is than as VP. Have to say–the right does have a lot of potential these days.
  
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- Kerby Clark
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 6:57pm
  I was just on this other post and they are all supporting Donald Trump big time, so anyway, so Marko Rubio does not have a chance or whatever, until 2020, and anyway he does not want to and he has not even been to New Hampshire or Maryland or places like those.
  
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- TheRev1776
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 9:05pm
  I had the privilege to hear Ted Nugent speak today and he dropped his support for a certain Floridian that I think we all can agree on, Col. Allen West, for President. I was the only person who jumped up and scream Yea, which was a little worrisome because it means his name isn’t in the minds of potential voters. I truly believe in him and want nothing more than him to run for office. I think it is time to push him into the lime light. Go West 2012 !!!
  
  P.S. Ted was awesome he made some great points. I enjoyed my time at the NRA Convention this weekend. Kill it Grill it.
  
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- revel222
  Posted on May 1, 2011 at 11:29pm
  It’s not his time!!
  
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- restorehope
  Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:44am
  Rubio is a smart man who is looking ahead. He knows he needs some seasoning before he seeks the presidency. Wait until 2016 and he will be a candidate for sure.
  
  Too bad Obama wasn’t as wise as Rubio. Obama grabbed the presidency when he was not ready or able to govern. And America is now paying dearly for that.
  
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