Report: Rubio Not Being Vetted as Possible VP Pick
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If you’re a betting person, putting your money on Marco Rubio as Mitt Romney’s running mate has seemed like a good idea. It makes sense: Rubio has the support of the Tea Party, he’s popular with Hispanics, and he represents a swing state (Florida). But according to a new report by ABC, the Rubio bet is apparently a bust.
“Knowledgeable Republican sources” tell ABC’s Jonathan Karl that Romney is not being vetted as a possible VP pick:
He has not been asked to complete any questionnaires or been asked to turn over any financial documents typically required of potential vice presidential candidates.
Although it is possible that Rubio may yet be asked to go through the vetting process, it has been nearly two months since Romney named his long-time aide Beth Myers to run his vice presidential search. The fact that Rubio has not been asked to turn over any documents by now is a strong indication that he is not on Romney’s short list of potential running mates.
Karl goes on to note that the two regularly speak fondly of each other, so an upcoming vetting is not out of the question. Both camps declined comment. And that would make Jeb Bush happy.
“Marco would bring incredible energy,” Bush told ABC at the beginning of June. “He’s the most articulate spokesman for conservative principles in American today, and he is my friend, so I am a little biased. I think he would be extraordinary.”
Let the Chris Christie speculation begin anew.
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Comments (90)
perry1980
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 10:49amVetted? you mean like the media Vetted Barry Obama?
Report Post »Gary Ogletree
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 2:57pmWe need him to lead the coming Senate majority. Though it would have been fun to see him debate Clueless Joe.
Report Post »PJ3
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 10:42amgood he isnt being considered for VP since he would make a terrible one. He wants to let illegal aliens have amnesty & is working on his own version of the DREAM act. Terrible.
Report Post »dchickenman
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 10:53amYes, But Rubio is trying to do it legally and within the Congress and Senate involved silly rabbit!
Report Post »zorro
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 11:13amYou have no idea what his “dream act” policy says. It’s evident by your comment.
I’m sure Romney will make the right decision but to not consider Rubio is really stupid.
Report Post »damnedifwedont
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 11:22amI agree.This country NEEDS Allen West or Chris Christie…
Report Post »smokeyridgerunner
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 1:23pmI agree with you, this is my biggest problem Rubio.
Report Post »ClunkerT
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 2:49pmRubio is not a “natural born Citizen” and Romney knows it. The only people who seem to not know this fact is Fox news. They are very disappointed that Rubio is not being vetted. It is amazing that there could be that many dumb asses all working under the same roof and they claim to be America’s best journalists. LMAO!!
Report Post »zorro
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 3:18pmABC are the ones lamenting Rubio not being vetted – or at least are the ones reporting it. This nonsense about Rubio not being a “natural born citizen” only makes you sound really stupid.
Report Post »jrcess
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 10:39amABC is dumber than dog crap. They are vetting Rubio for a life guard you dumba@@es.
Report Post »nolefan2
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 10:25amWho vetted Obama? I’m not saying Rubio should be picked, but I don‘t see the point of dwelling on the fact that he hasn’t been vetted when we’ve had to live for 3-1/2 years under the “rule” of someone else who wasn’t vetted. Vetting a potential candidate is one of the last things over which Democrats need to make a big deal.
Report Post »handsmcml
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 9:08amNeither Marco Rubio nor Bobby Jindal are qualified to be VP because they do not meet the Constitutional requirement. They are not Natural Born Citizens by the classic definition. I wish that more people would understand that. The TEA party is still alive and well, don’t be fooled into thinking they have gone away. Allen West, Rand Paul, or Paul Ryan would all be good choices. Almost anyone would be better than the current VP. Obama picked him as Insurance. If Obama were to leave office before January 20, do you really want Biden?
Report Post »dimitrisokolov
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 9:45amBy your analysis, Mitt Romney isn’t qualified either because his dad was born in Mexico.
Report Post »G-WHIZ
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 9:45amIf not Bite-mee…would you want the [TOTAL-CAVE-IN]…Bhoner??? Every single time he flapps and breys a good line, th! last-seccond caves 100% to the Progressives!!
Report Post »Secret Squirrel
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 10:30am.
Report Post »Rest assured, Rubio is being vetted………by the democrats.
Just in case.
“He pulled Nancy Rodriguez’s hair in kindergarden.
Part of a pattern of hating women.”
zorro
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 11:16amWow. Still with this, huh?
Report Post »Individualism
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 9:07amhes not qualified. he was born in cuba and has not even completed a term yet.
Report Post »handsmcml
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 9:22amMarco Rubio was born in Florida. He is not qualified because neither of his parents were citizens when he was born. Obama is not qualified because his father was not a citizen, not because of where he may have been born.
Report Post »Red Meat
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 8:53amLittle Marco needs to go back to FL, shut up and wait to be unseated by a true patriot in four years. This guy is the definition of RINO and it only took him 18months inside the beltway.
Report Post »TWO BITS
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 8:44amMarco Rubio is an impressive young man with a compelling American dream narrative. However, his appeal to younger voters, especially Latinos, does not outweigh his lack of experience at the national level.
Report Post »HuckleberryFriend
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 8:38amFor anyone hoping for it to be Ron Paul, Rand Paul, Allen West, Bobby Jindal, Luis Fortuño, Herman Cain, Jim DeMint or somebody exciting, you are probably going to be disappointed. In all likelihood, it will be someone who is much more establishment friendly. (Think RINO.)
That’s what my gut says anyhow.
Report Post »quiltgal
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 8:29amIf he needed to step up, Rubio would make a capable President (unlike Biden). On the other hand, it would be a shame to see Rubio muzzled, marginalized, or otherwise compromised as a President’s underling, the fate of many former VPs. Ideally, I’d like to see him aim straight for the Presidency in the future.
Report Post »ozchambers
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 11:11amI agree. Part of me would like to see him on the ticket, but I think he would be more effective in the Senate. I feel the same way about Rand Paul.
Report Post »Jonny_Walnuts
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 8:17amIf Allen West is NOT the VP pick ………… Then the GOP really does not want to win in November !
ALLEN WEST IS DA MAN !
Report Post »DetritusScreener
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 8:26amWest would be a good VP.
Report Post »joe conservative
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 8:31amAllen West rocks! You have to love how ABC has the “scoop” on this. Who believes this garbage? Notice how it’s always “reliable Republican sources” when it comes from the liberal media? I wouldn’t believe anything that comes from these MSM stories, I’ve checked out on traditional media.
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KYopiOWbjs
Red Meat
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 8:51amPigford, Liberty stealing NDAA, School clinics, Continuing to vote for our debt spiral through back door CR’s, Has called the Tea Party schizophrenic…Yeah, West is a real patriot.
Report Post »damnedifwedont
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 11:25am100% agreed!
Report Post »Oh,please..oh,please,oh,please….!!!
West Coast Patriot
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 2:26pmJonny, By picking Romney as the nominee means the GOP does not want to win in November. He cannot win. He does not have the base he needs, he is disconnected with voters and that will be a problem.
Report Post »Lawyers for Ron Paul have taken over the Ron Paul grassroots campaign and with the lawsuit they filed, it will unbind the delegates at the national convention and it will shed light on the election fraud the RNC has commited. A federal RICO suit will follow that may just indict several establishment RNC/GOP leaders. If you guys want to continue with criminals, be my guest.
Listen to this entire interview and learn what is really going on and what the media will not tell you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR3dzB8QLCg&feature=youtu.be
Mrtoohappy
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 8:16amAny of us that live in Florida and has followed Rudio will know vetting him just might bring out some of the under under handed things he did here. He is no Boy Scout.
Report Post »TROLLMONGER
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 8:02amIf Romney was smart he would pick Ron Paul. But he wont bc he is just another statist republican disguised as a moderate. Any rational person can see that. This country is so powered by the elite republicans and democrats that the truely rational and sane people, the libertarians, are ruled out by them. Until the republicans and democrats become obsolete this country will continue to head into the gutter.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 8:09amSo you are a ” libertarian ?” From your comments, guess you “ libertarians” are the same as anarchists. You fit nicely in with the OWS crowd. Same… same.
Report Post »RealLiibertarian
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 8:26amSo, Barber, you prefer to be controlled by your government? Dem or Rep, makes no difference. Both are in it for the power, neither one wants you to have freedom or to think and act for your self and what is good for you. That said, I would not class Paul as a libertarian. He just wants to shift control from the fed to the states, instead of eliminating the control. Gary Johnson is a much better option.
Report Post »TROLLMONGER
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 8:26amAnd from your comments you sound like a far right religeous theocracy type.
BTW, are you stalking me?…LOL!
Report Post »puravida56
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 10:48amI love ron paul and donate money to him often- but romney cant win if he picks paul as his running mate. The federal reserve would not allow it.
Report Post »jakartaman
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 7:53amThe VP pick is to strengthen the ticket and bring in one or more toss-up states. Period
Report Post »Florida is a toss-up state.
Paul, Christie – would not do this.
couranto
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 7:53amPortman is the pick. Not let’s get excited. LOL!
Report Post »DetritusScreener
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 7:51amVP should be Paul Ryan or Rand Paul. Whatever… it should be a PAUL!
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 7:54amHow about Rue Paul?
Report Post »DetritusScreener
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 8:26amWhatever makes you feel good Gonzo.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 7:49amRomney will make a good choice. He sure as heck can’t do any worse than Obama did.
Report Post »TROLLMONGER
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 8:03amHe is a statist just like Obama. Just because he is the lesser of two evils to you doesnt mean he isnt evil. Grow a brain and wise up!
Report Post »barber2
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 8:06amAnd Romney is a capitalist, unlike Obama !
Report Post »TROLLMONGER
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 8:27amObama is a capitalist in disguise. Likewise, grow a brain and wise up!
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 9:06amOK, I’ll be smart like you and write in my vote for R.P. and watch the greater of two evils get elected. That’s your idea of “wised up”? Take your own advice.
Report Post »cykonas
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 7:45amGood! I think the Senate and House are much more important right now than the VP, and maybe even the POTUS. I would rather see Governor Romney pick a governor or a progressive Republican if he’s going to take anyone out of Congress. Regardless of who wins the Presidency we will need all the strong conservative/tea party votes in Congress to keep either POTUS in check.
Report Post »jakartaman
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 7:55amExcellant post – and right on!
Report Post »handsmcml
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 9:19amWe need true Conservatives in government. We are witnessing the fruits of Progressives, both Democrat and Republican. Ron Paul claims to be a Libertarian but is really not, besides being too Isolationist. We cannot disengage from the world in one “swell foop.” (I said that on purpose, It is an old joke.)
Report Post »flipper1073
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 10:14am@ CYKONAS
You’re Right about the House & Senate BUT
Obama has just about made them Irrelevant.
With Executive Orders.
Also the next President will likely have at least
Two Supreme Court Picks.
That’s what keeps me Awake at night.
Obama picking two more Sotomayor an Kagan’s.
Did you know that 4 of the Supreme Court Justice’s
have already stated that the Second Amendment Only
Applies to the Military ? Not Citizens or even Law Enforcement.
A 5/4 Obama Supreme Court is America’s Worst Nightmare.
Just something to think about.
Romney / ? 2012
Report Post »cykonas
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 11:41am@FLIPPER
I share your fears about a progressive leaning SCOTUS. My observation only concerned Rubio as a VP. Whether Obama or Romney, neither of whom I am particularly comfortable with, wins we need the strength in both chambers of the Congress.
Remember, appointees to the SCOTUS have to be confirmed by the Senate. All the more reason to leave the few strong constitutional leaning Senators where they are at and for working to get as many progressive leaning Senators out.
Report Post »soybomb315
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 7:36amThen that leaves the other NWO endorsed candidate – Mitch Daniels
Report Post »flipper1073
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 10:46am@ SOYBOMB
I was Selected/Elected as a Delegate for my State.
I spoke to the Chairman afterwards an said there were
some conditions for me to go to the Convention.
#1 Sarah Palin must be the Keynote Speaker.
#2 I must be Uncommitted
#3 If Mitt Romney picks a Moderate/Liberal VP
I will not Support them(with money or even a bumper sticker)
But I will Vote for Him.
The chairman just Laughed an said He would see what He could DO.
Report Post »soybomb315
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 12:47pmwe need more people with guts like yourself – people who put principles ahead of party. The ONLY way to hold their feet to the fire is to have the courage to speak and act against progressivism
Report Post »QuantumVerp
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 7:34amI don‘t think Rubio has the ’support of the Tea Party’ since he has voted for the NDAA. His voting for it is probably a result of a DC lust trap. He loves ‘cheerleaders’.
Rand Paul would be my choice!
Report Post »soybomb315
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 7:49amthe tea party is basically over – it ended when Romney became the presumptive nominee. What started out as an anti big government and frustration of BOTH parties has been co-opted by the establishment republicans. The republican establishment has successfully used the evil of Obama to cover up the progressivism of Romney. Tea party would have been better of forming their own political party because nothing much has changed
Report Post »barber2
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 8:05amSOY: Plan B : Divide the dumb conservatives . ( another Bomb of an idea ! )
Report Post »flipper1073
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 9:27amSOYBOMB
The TEA Party is not Over Just not Excited about Romney.
But they will get out an Vote to End Obama’s Dictatorship.
An hopefully Take control of the Senate an Enlarge their
Numbers in the House.
I personally think Susana Martinez (Governor of New Mexico)
would be a good pick for VP.
Who knew Sarah Palin at this point in 2008 ?
I wouldn’t Vote for John McCain for Dog Catcher.
but I voted for Sarah Palin for Vice President.
Also Mitt Romney needs to give Ron Paul an his Supporters.
a large voice at the Convention an in his Administration.
I’m thinking Sec.of Treasury That would really shake things up.
Fear NOT the Silent Majority (now known as the TEA Party)
is still out here an still involved.I predict that the Polls will show a
tight race 50/49 an the Election will be more like the Wisconsin
Recall Landslide. Romney WINS by at least 8 points.
Even with Obama an Holder’s Cheating an Voter Fraud.
Then there’s always 2016 if Romney turns out to be a Fake Conservative.
First thing he needs to do is learn how to use the word properly in a
Sentence an it’s NOT Severely Conservative.
Have a nice day, SOY
Report Post »Inlightofthings
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 11:57amSOY,
Report Post »Not worth the $.02 I’m giving but your sentiments on TEA are incorrect. Seems to me you have moved toward and extremist mentality and TEA is not extreme by nature; it’s a rational movement steeped in fiscal responsibility. It’s not over, you simply strayed too far to relate to the intended purpose.
soybomb315
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 1:37pm@inlightofthings
Perhaps….Or maybe you are not as conservative as you think you are. Maybe you were one of those people who got on board because it was the popular thing to do. The tea party started because of the bank bailouts – which started under Bush. It continued through Obama’s housing and auto bailouts. Therefore, it was neither republican nor democrat movement. But now the tea party has been silenced and has been forced to get behind a moderate republican.
Fail. Tea party fail
Report Post »Jonny_Walnuts
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 7:32amMarco Rubio is not eligible under the constitution , Just like Obama …… Thats why the GOP is silent on Obamas fraud , They too want to put in a candidate who is simply not eligible ……………
Report Post »Jonny_Walnuts
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 7:30amRubio is not eligible to be VP , His parents were both Cuban Citizens when he was born. http://www.wnd.com/2012/06/rubio-autobiography-proves-hes-not-eligible-for-vp/
Report Post »DetritusScreener
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 7:48amYou are correct.
Report Post »dimitrisokolov
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 9:47am…and Mitt Romney‘s dad was born in Mexico so Romney isn’t eligible either.
Report Post »DetritusScreener
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 7:30amBLAZES!!! Will you ever learn to proof read your work before you publish???
Report Post »(RUBIO)
“Knowledgeable Republican sources” tell ABC’s Jonathan Karl that Romney is not being vetted as a possible VP pick:
TROLLMONGER
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 8:05amThey went to Becks school of higher education. That explains the lack of proper grammar…LOL!
Report Post »barber2
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 8:10amTROLL: and , Mr. Smarty, you forgot the possessive apostrophe ….
Report Post »TROLLMONGER
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 8:30amTROLL: and , Mr. Smarty, you forgot the possessive apostrophe ….
A sentence starts with a capital letter in “And”. And a sentence normally ends with one period. Not three. LOL!
Report Post »handsmcml
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 9:38amTo end a sentence with “. . .” implies that there is more to be said. Technically, there are spaces between the dots.
Report Post »cykonas
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 12:05pmAnd Nero fiddled while Rome burned. Sheesh!
Report Post »wakeus_com
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 7:26amNot Christie. We don’t need TWO NE liberals running the show.
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 7:31amEspecially with one against the 2nd Amendment, and the other just not so hot with it.
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 7:23amThat’s ok. Rubio is right where GOD and AMERICA need him. He is active, and he is good.
Report Post »GOD BLESS Marc Rubio and protect him, in JESUS’ MIGHTY name, amen.
puravida56
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 10:50amkickagrandma- you are supposed to pray in private- not on message boards. Read the bible……and maybe change your screen name- kick a grandma doesnt seem to go with praying to god.
Report Post »amerbur
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 1:42pmParavada – I think you missed the reason that Jesus spoke of praying in private. It is a matter of intent, I believe. One should not pray in public for the purpose of showing how holy we are. If you are doing it because you love God and are praying because you are asking with a pure heart, I am sure God would not fault one for praying in public or on the internet. We do not truely know what is the intent in this case, but it appears that it is out of love for God and Marco Rubio.
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