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Politics & Religion / Re: Rubio for VP
« Last post by DougMacG on Today at 07:53:29 AM »Rubio has been a distinct pleasure over the past yr every time I have heard him speak.
He has clearly become the warrior for us. Always was, but now he has extinguished the final Rino tendency in his rhetoric and policies.
I would vote for him for VP
however, I don't know if he would be best pick for Trump.
I don't know who would be.
None are slam dunk to me and all have some pros and cons.
I still like Pompeo but he would probably be better as SoS.
As for checking DEI boxes - my thought - to hell with that.
We want the best.
Doug Bergum would be a top choice for me.
I don't know either but add this appearance to the mix:
https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/20/rubio-gives-masterclass-on-parrying-media-hacks-dishonest-election-questions/
Since 2016 when I supported Rubio for President I have found issues and positions where I disagree with him. But still, I would be very happy to have him on the ticket. Like a believed then, he puts a pleasant and positive voice on conservatism. Very skilled in answers and presentation.
Sean Trende:
"Rubio makes so much sense. He takes Florida off the board (to the extent that it isn’t already) and probably ices Nevada and Arizona as well. He might put New Mexico into play. He’s reassuring to suburbanites, and beloved of anti-anti-Trump Republicans. He sounded Trumpian themes on working class woes before Trump."
[Doug] I'm not sure about what he says about those states. If true, that is huge. I like what he says about suburbanites. I believe THAT is the battleground.