Posted on 02/12/2013 11:58:42 PM PST by Bratch
FL Sen. Marco Rubio gave the GOP response to President Obama's State of the Union address. Now, delivering the opposing party response to a SOTU address is a very difficult task. The President speaks before the assembled chambers of Congress. The responder speaks to a camera in some unrecognized office. That said, the response does allow the opposing party to lay out a governing position for the American public. Unfortunately, Rubio used his time mostly to deflect attacks made by Obama. A prevent defense can work in sports, but rarely in politics.
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Bread and circuses.
Well, it was HeeLarryUs.
I mean, who does that? LOL
I Like Marco and believe he will be a relevant voice somewhere between Conservative and Republican.
I’ve done plenty of public speaking. He and his adviosors set him up to screw up.
No one’s fault but, a dry spot turned into a desperate moment that didn’t need happen.
Mental game, that everyone programmed.
Next time, put the Agua right in front of you.
Looked like a desperate gasp for scuba gear, if only to live.
Berry punny....
That’s why Rubio could never win a Presidential race. He isn’t agressive enough.
name a GOP candidate who won the WH by playing defense
Rubio touching his face with 1 finger both hands at least 3 times, and then the bend-and-lean WAY to his left for the water - ridiculous.
The Jindal thing all over again!
It felt to me it was destined to happen! Unbelievable/but believable!
Knew this would be the talk in the aftermath . .
Appearance counts.
He needs way more TV coaching.
Rubio did just fine.
I would say he is a potential GOP leader. A few bugs, but overall very good.
Nice job Rubio. Now can we please get Palin involved?
Shouduh soray his mouth with “Cloraseptic” before hand.
Yes, Rubio gave a fine speech.
The visuals are mocked, out-pacing the speech, in some quarters.
The first touch he did to his face - oh my gosh - nooooh! -
I was hoping that gesture would be the only one, but unfortunately, not so . . .
He is leader material.
And eligible for much T.V. coaching.
Get Palin involved - ?
You betcha!
‘Shouduh spray his mouth with “Clorasepetic” before hand.’
Possibly - he needs to be taught/coached about things like that.
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