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Sen. Marco Rubio’s 12-Year-Old Daughter in Stable Condition After Being Airlifted to Florida Hospital

Oct. 27, 2012 8:35pm Erica Ritz

Marco Rubios Daughter Amanda in Stable Condition After Car Accident

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. talks on the phone alongside Interstate 4 in Lakewood Crest, Fla. , Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (Photo: AP)

LAKEWOOD CREST, Fla. (TheBlaze/AP) — Florida Sen. Marco Rubio’s 12-year-old daughter was airlifted to Miami Children’s Hospital after an accident in a golf cart Saturday.

“While visiting with classmates, she was a passenger on a golf cart involved in a collision in a private gated community,” Rubio spokesman Alex Conant wrote. “She was airlifted to Miami Children’s Hospital with a head injury. She has been admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.”

The Republican senator was reportedly notified shortly after walking off stage at a rally with GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney, and according to reports, he left the Romney motorcade soon after.

After being dropped off, according to Yahoo, Rubio jumped over a highway barricade and into a waiting Florida Highway Patrol car, which drove off at a brisk pace with its lights flashing.

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (L) and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) greet supporters during a campaign rally at Ranger Jet Center on October 27, 2012 in Kissimmee, Florida. (Photo: Getty Images)

Miami-Dade County Commissioner and family friend Rebeca Sosa said Rubio’s daughter, the oldest of his four children, “had a concussion,” but didn’t elaborate. The important thing now, she said, is that Rubio is with his daughter.

“Senator and Mrs. Rubio are grateful for all the outpouring of support and prayers,” Rubio spokesman Conant added.

The senator campaigned with Romney at two Florida rallies on Saturday and was scheduled to attend a third before being picked up by the state police cruiser along Romney’s motorcade route.

Romney spokeswoman Andrea Saul related: “Governor Romney spoke with Senator Rubio and expressed his concern and hope for Amanda Rubio’s quick recovery.”

This post has been updated to reflect new information.

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artimusprim
Posted on October 27, 2012 at 9:23pm
SEnator Rubio My pray are for you and your family. God Bless you and you family

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- dealer@678
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 9:58pm
  The media will never know BUT i would bet anything Mitt is at the hospitol
  
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- The-Monk
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 10:11pm
  Sending requests for her well being…..
  
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- Polarized America
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 10:41pm
  Monk ..i’m not sure what a “request” for her well being means, but i did see a report from a family friend of the Rubio’s that said Amanda was doing ok and should be released from the hospital tomorrow. So i do request that Good News should be shared..& i pray that Amanda will need no further Medical treatment.
  
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- db321
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 10:44pm
  Heavenly Father, In Jesus name we call upon the Great Physician to be with Marco Rubio’s 12 year old daughter. Your word says that when two or three are gathered together in your name, there shall you be in out midst.
  
  May this child feel your healing power touch her from the top of her head to the tip of her toes. May her healing be so miraculous that even Medial Science will even shake their head in amazement.
  
  We agree today at this very moment and except a full and complete recovery. And as always, we give you all the credit and Glory.
  
  In Jesus name we pray and ask it. Amen.
  
  Thank your Father. Hallelujah to the Lamb of God.
  
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- The-Monk
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 10:55pm
  Hi Polarized America,
  
  That’s understandable. It’s like a prayer; only coming from a Monk. You can consider it the same thing.
  Just a matter of semantics… I guess.
  
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- neverending
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 10:59pm
  dealer@678 – my thoughts the same.
  
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- Polarized America
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 11:08pm
  yup…lol what is ..is…it went over my head….”the word request”..if you said Prayer well i would have gotten it ..I’m a simple man i guess…. aww.. not really cuz i do all my prayers in silence since i’m a crappy speller …lol
  
  btw … i considered being a Monk one time in my life .. i know about difficult times
  
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- floridareader
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 11:10pm
  I join all of you in a prayer for the well being of Amanda. May God protect our good men and women and their families in times of great uncertainty.
  
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- Eastinfection
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 11:12pm
  The reports i’m hearing now was that she was actually in a golf cart & not a car..
  don’t know if they got hit by a car or not, though…
  
  either way very frightening…
  
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- The-Monk
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 11:24pm
  Hi Polarized America,
  
  Thanks… : )
  
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- Zekron
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 11:25pm
  I hope for the best.
  
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- The-Monk
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 11:28pm
  Hi East,
  
  A golf cart on I-4? That would be strange ….
  
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- 1947
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 11:31pm
  Was the driver a UNION member……?
  
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- Ilikepeople
  Posted on October 28, 2012 at 12:18am
  Am I the only one who finds it to be interesting that the audio of Nixon calling Joe Biden about his wife’s accident was released recently?
  
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- Ilikepeople
  Posted on October 28, 2012 at 12:21am
  Yeah, I’m probably just amongst a few who finds it interesting.
  
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- Eastinfection
  Posted on October 28, 2012 at 12:26am
  Hey Monk…
  
  I think i-4 was either where Marco hopped into the cop’s car or where the med-e vac chopper landed….
  
  http://www.inquisitr.com/378162/sen-marco-rubios-daughter-airlifted-after-golf-cart-accident/
  
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- Eastinfection
  Posted on October 28, 2012 at 12:40am
  ILIKEPEOPLE…
  it was pretty interesting 8 days ago …
  when Blaze put up the story…..
  
  http://www.theblaze.com/stories/hear-the-1972-condolence-call-richard-nixon-made-to-joe-biden-after-his-wife-daughter-were-killed/
  
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- Wildblue3
  Posted on October 28, 2012 at 12:40am
  If Mitt is there, would it not be better to make it known? Makes him more human
  
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- maverick4harlot
  Posted on October 28, 2012 at 1:12am
  Mr Rubio, While I have no respect for you as far as politically SPECIFICALLY because you stated that you believe that you were eligible for the office of the President, which you OBVIOUSLY are not, and you KNOW you are not, I still wish the absolute best and GOD’s grace upon you and your family. May GOD put his devine power upon you, may he command you, may he direct you, may your family be given grace and beauty in his name. May GOD bless you and your family ESPECIALLY your children. While I disagree with you about your eligiability I would DIE to protect your family. May GOD bless you and your family with all of his glory..
  
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- Ilikepeople
  Posted on October 28, 2012 at 1:13am
  Eastinfection,
  Yes, the blaze’s story about Nixon’s call to Joe Biden was very interesting. Say, didn’t the Des Moines Register just endorse Mitt Romney? Then this thing happens to Marc Rubio’s daughter? Now it seems like the Des Moines Register endorsed Richard Nixon in 1972, it was Nixon right? 1972, the year that Joe Biden lost his family in an accident? Weird! That seems kind of interesting.
  
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- PATTY HENRY
  Posted on October 28, 2012 at 1:57am
  Wasn’t Marco Rubio WONDERFUL on the stump today?? HE is so amazing. Here is his twitter for those who don’t have it: https://twitter.com/marcorubio
  
  “Sending requests” I believe means prayer intercessions from various Saints. I’m glad to hear this child may be out of hospital tomorrow. I’m sure he will let us know…and YES, I bet anything that Mitt and/or Ann find their way to that hospital room sans press.
  
  Prayer is the most powerful thing we can do for Him, his Daughter, the ROMNEYS, RYANS, our Nation, our troops, for Chas. Wood and the other victim’s loved ones.
  
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- Eastinfection
  Posted on October 28, 2012 at 1:59am
  ILIKEPEOPLE…
  
  Correct me if i’m wrong but, this seems to be the “dots” you’re connecting….
  
  DMR endorsing Nixon(R) = DMR endorsing Romney(R).
  Biden(D) losing his family in a car accident = Rubio’s(R) daughter crashing a golf cart.
  
  Wow! that IS weird! … Hey- did you know Pres. Lincoln’s secretary was named Kennedy and Pres. Kennedy’s secretary was named Lincoln? …. oooh…. chills up the spine!
  
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- Ilikepeople
  Posted on October 28, 2012 at 3:18am
  Eastinfection,
  You comparing the similarities I have drawn to the similarities of Lincoln and Kennedy ironies are a lot less strange, and it doesn’t surprise me that you would draw an extreme not even similar contrast just like the Liberals do, after-all the right is the brethren of the left. It is said that a people deserves the government they get, therefore a nation of dummies deserve a government that treats them like dummies.
  
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- Ballot_Box_Revolution
  Posted on October 28, 2012 at 9:37am
  I am sorry to hear this. I hope all goes well….
  
  I am curious though to see if Rubio’s politics start to change…Start to go more RINO and less Tea…
  
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- DontStopBelieving
  Posted on October 28, 2012 at 10:16am
  @Eastinfection, local news up here in MA is reporting the same thing, golf cart accident, not a car accident, big difference.
  
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- Eastinfection
  Posted on October 28, 2012 at 11:01am
  ILIKEPEOPLE.
  
  My comparisons are ridiculous because it was the best conclusion i could reach when attempting to piece together the intent of your cryptic implications…
  
  You keep implying something nefarious or conspiratorial is occurring that ties Nixon & Romney together… Why can’t you just lay out your thesis and let me tell you if i think its valid? You can’t just point out a few loosely themed coincidences and say “isn’t that weird?” .. i’m struggling to see what point you’re trying to make.
  
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- VigilantGuardShark
  Posted on October 28, 2012 at 12:48pm
  I hope and Pray that Amanda makes a swift and full recovery. God be with you Rubio Family.
  
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- BlueEyedInfidel
  Posted on October 28, 2012 at 3:26pm
  Feel better real quick Mandy!!!
  
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- starman70
  Posted on October 28, 2012 at 7:36pm
  This is not about politics, Republican of Democrat. This is about a precious 12 year old girl injured in an accident.
  
  I and my family will be praying for a full recovery for her and that she will suffer no future complications.
  
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GBTVFan_Non_American_Overseas
Posted on October 27, 2012 at 9:20pm
What about some good news for a change?
http://www.businessinsider.com/obama-approval-rating-gallup-50-percent-state-2012-10

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- The Giver
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 9:53pm
  Every bit helps. Thank you!
  
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Cosmos102
Posted on October 27, 2012 at 9:16pm
Your family is in my prayers for the quick recovery of your little girl. I’m so sorry. Our family loves you Sen. Rubio. God Bless you and your family.

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- GBTVFan_Non_American_Overseas
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 9:25pm
  Amen!
  
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- RJJinGadsden
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 9:55pm
  I’ll second that.
  
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- nzkiwi
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 10:43pm
  Me, too.
  
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- CatB
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 10:49pm
  I agree .. I have had the privilage of seeing Marco and his family a few times in person here in Florida.. my prayers for the entire Rubio family .. may Amanda have a full and quick recovery.
  
  Amen
  
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piper60
Posted on October 27, 2012 at 9:15pm
Prayers all around.

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- mercenary4freedom
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 9:59pm
  Prayers to the Rubio family.
  
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- AmericanPatriot
  Posted on October 28, 2012 at 12:14am
  Blessings to the Rubio family!
  
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- Cadcamtrainer
  Posted on October 29, 2012 at 7:07pm
  Prayers for her recovery. Marco is a wonderful person and a great dad!
  
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Jenasus
Posted on October 27, 2012 at 9:11pm
Does anyone see a pattern going on here?
First Harry Reid and members of his family in car accidents and now Marco Rubio’s daughter in a car accident.

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- Bejabber
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 9:20pm
  What?????
  
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- Bejabber
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 9:23pm
  What ???
  
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- The Giver
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 9:23pm
  Maybe we all need to smell the roses more and slow down with all the politics. May she be well soon.
  
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- ColoradoDad
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 9:32pm
  Yes, I do see a pattern. I see that car accidents still exist in America. I think we need to outlaw cars!
  Don’t be ridiculous. Accidents happen, that’s just a fact of life. You don’t need to make up a conspiracy theory because of it.
  
  Prayers going out to The Rubio family…..Hope his daughter will be okay. God Bless
  
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- Ms.Molly
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 9:56pm
  Huh????
  
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- HappyHarriet
  Posted on October 28, 2012 at 1:49am
  Seriously?
  
  And come next week are we going to see your postings about how two storms came together in a magical conspiratorial kinda way right in the the NY/NJ/DC/MD/DE area of he country?
  
  However, if you post about how Obama couldn’t let a crisis go by, and how he uses the storm to grab publicity and play President and big wig, then I’ll take you seriously again.
  
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- Mil-Dot
  Posted on October 28, 2012 at 5:36am
  Ok, I am going to say it because nobody else has the balls to do it. Do not, I repeat, do not EVER think than any tactic, no matter how repulsive, is beneath a politician or a politcal operative. Don’t think that they would not fake an accident to get sympathy or use an automobile to get back at somebody or threaten them to stand down. Politicians are the most cut-throat, moral lacking individuals walking this planet. They will do anything to cling to power. Rubio’s family could have been “targeted” to send a message. Please think out of the box. I am not accusing anybody of anything. But, please, do not ever think that anything is beneath a politician. It is the dirtiest of all businesses.
  
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right
Posted on October 27, 2012 at 9:09pm
Praying for your family Mr. Rubio.

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Kaparth
Posted on October 27, 2012 at 9:05pm
my prayers are with the Rubio family – may their faith and love sustain them through this difficult time

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neverending
Posted on October 27, 2012 at 9:03pm
Many thoughts and prayers for Amanda and the entire Rubio family. May God walk with them through this sad time.

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- Want our country back
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 10:09pm
  Our prayers and thoughts will be with Mr Rubio & his beautiful family.
  
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1217chic
Posted on October 27, 2012 at 9:02pm
Speedy recovery for Amanda

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lovesapplepie
Posted on October 27, 2012 at 9:02pm
God Bless how awful…Please, please know all here are praying for your entire family..

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The Giver
Posted on October 27, 2012 at 9:01pm
My prayers are with you and your family Marco Rubio. May she have a complete recovery. Praying for our land to heal too.

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- The Giver
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 9:16pm
  The best gift we can give Amanda and our children (other than the love of God), is a country where they can grow up free. What a get well present that would be.
  
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Truefix
Posted on October 27, 2012 at 8:58pm
Sorry to here about your daughter Mr. Rubio…our prayers are with you and your family!!! God Bless your lil girl!!!

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drenfroe
Posted on October 27, 2012 at 8:58pm
Life can change in an instant. I know. Our prayers are with you.

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Magyar
Posted on October 27, 2012 at 8:55pm
Prayers for Amanda and the Rubio familia!

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Max jones
Posted on October 27, 2012 at 8:53pm
Mine too Senator.

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kickagrandma
Posted on October 27, 2012 at 8:48pm
Our prayers, too, for Amanda, her parents and siblings; for the physicians and nurses and care-givers tending her; for angels all around them and all candidates, even the enemy. GOD DEALS IN MIRACLES, as you know guys.

JESUS, SWEET AND MIGHTY GOD, WE BOW BEFORE YOU THANKING YOU FOR AMANDA and all involved. We thank YOU LORD that YOU ARE THE LIFE-GIVER. We ask YOU to heal AMANDA with special gifts. Bless her parents, grant them strength and YOUR PRECIOUS PEACE, LORD. It is in YOUR HOLY NAME we do pray, amen.

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- The Giver
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 9:03pm
  Amen. Very sweet.
  
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- midcoastmainepatriot
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 9:05pm
  I and my family will pray for Amanda and the Rubio family also. In Jesus name, Amen !
  
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- godhatesacoward
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 9:07pm
  Amen.
  
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- Bejabber
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 9:25pm
  Amen & Blessing.
  
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- Danielle Ohliger
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 9:43pm
  Amen! KICKAGRANDMA that is a lovely, heart-felt prayer! I believe we are in our Third Great Awakening.
  
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Gary_K
Posted on October 27, 2012 at 8:46pm
Sen. Marco Rubio I will pray for your daughter and your whole family…..speedy recovery Amanda !

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- Debra1776
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 8:54pm
  The prayers of my family for your daughter’s recovery are already being said. Nothing is as important as our children. I hope your entire family recover quickly.
  
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ga.conservative
Posted on October 27, 2012 at 8:46pm
Will be praying for your family

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Carlinpa
Posted on October 27, 2012 at 8:45pm
My prayers go out to the Rubio family… Hope all is well..

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cdcats8
Posted on October 27, 2012 at 8:44pm
So sorry to hear about the accident. I hope Amanda is not badly injured. God is with her always.

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Oneirishman
Posted on October 27, 2012 at 8:44pm
She will be in our prayers.

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GlennaBeckski
Posted on October 27, 2012 at 8:42pm
Many thoughts and prayers for your daughter Senator Rubio as well as for your family.

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americansfightingforcommonsense
Posted on October 27, 2012 at 8:40pm
May God bless you with a speedy recovery and Bless your father, Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan, and everyone else trying save this nation from the evil that has taken it over.

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- PurrrpleMtnMajesty
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 8:45pm
  Amen to that
  
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- midcoastmainepatriot
  Posted on October 27, 2012 at 11:09pm
  I agree Brother….well said….It really is evil I think….GOD HELP US….Please, AMEN
  
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joan k
Posted on October 27, 2012 at 8:37pm
My heartfelt prayers are going out to Amanda and the entire Rubio family.

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Zer0
Posted on October 27, 2012 at 8:37pm
My prayers are with the Rubio family.

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