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The Republican Establishment Inches Toward Marco Rubio
FiveThirtyEight Politics ^ | 11/05/2015 | By AARON BYCOFFE

Posted on 11/05/2015 10:02:37 AM PST by SeekAndFind

The race for endorsements among Republican presidential candidates has been a slow one since we began keeping track of the endorsement primary earlier this year. Jeb Bush has sat atop our leaderboard, but many of his endorsements came before he officially announced his candidacy, and he's received only three since Labor Day -- all from House members.

But this week, Marco Rubio has shown signs of momentum, picking up endorsements from three fellow senators, including one today from Sen. James E. Risch of Idaho. In contrast to Bush's 3 endorsement points since Labor Day, Rubio has received 22 -- by far the most of any Republican candidate over that span.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2016; aliens; amnesty; amnestypimp; corruptbastard; elections; elite; establishment; gangof8; gangofeight; gop; gope; marcorubio; openborders; republicans; rino; rubio
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To: rrrod

Then you will of course, sit silently when amnesty passes right? Because you will have no right to complain about what you knew he was intending.


21 posted on 11/05/2015 10:20:18 AM PST by Norm Lenhart (Existential Cage Theory - Embrace it)
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To: Norm Lenhart

I doubt anyone will say that. You are a grown person and do what you want. You will anyway. It doesn’t matter to FREEPERS what or who you vote for. Are you that significant? I don’t think anyone here is including myself.


22 posted on 11/05/2015 10:21:25 AM PST by napscoordinator (Walker for President 2016. The only candidate with actual real RESULTS!!!!! The rest...talkers!)
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To: napscoordinator

Naps, he already promised it. Not 2 days ago and already someone like you has to flat out twist reality.

This folks. THIS is what I meant above.


23 posted on 11/05/2015 10:22:02 AM PST by Norm Lenhart (Existential Cage Theory - Embrace it)
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To: napscoordinator

Never said, nor do I believe, I am. Going to the personal well so soon?


24 posted on 11/05/2015 10:22:48 AM PST by Norm Lenhart (Existential Cage Theory - Embrace it)
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To: Norm Lenhart

It happens every election cycle. The RINOs come out in force telling us to vote RINO so our vote wont be wasted and singing the praises of {currently favored RINO}. Last time it was The Masshole and this time who knows. However, you can be certain the GOPe will have their boy. Well, they can forget getting my vote... A RINO vote is the same as voting den...no differnce at all.


25 posted on 11/05/2015 10:23:40 AM PST by 556x45
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To: 556x45

How dare you advocate a conservative idea on a conservative forum?


26 posted on 11/05/2015 10:24:39 AM PST by Norm Lenhart (Existential Cage Theory - Embrace it)
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To: 556x45

Marco Rubio. Candidate from the moderate conservative party.


27 posted on 11/05/2015 10:24:43 AM PST by EQAndyBuzz (Liberalism is only successful if you allow it to be. To win, you have to fight back.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Interesting to see the apparent inverse effect those endorsement figures have polling numbers. Could be coincidental, but maybe not. The only endorsements that count will come on election day.


28 posted on 11/05/2015 10:32:55 AM PST by katana (Just my opinions)
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To: SeekAndFind

They can inch off a cliff for all I care.


29 posted on 11/05/2015 10:35:28 AM PST by servo1969
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To: SeekAndFind


30 posted on 11/05/2015 10:41:55 AM PST by JPG (What's the difference between the Rats and the GOPe? Nothing.)
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To: napscoordinator
Rubio will not have amnesty.

You have an extra word in that sentence at word three.

31 posted on 11/05/2015 10:45:35 AM PST by itsahoot (55 years a republican-Now Independent. Will write in Sarah Palin, no matter who runs. RIH-GOP)
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To: SeekAndFind

Inches?

Rubio is the G.O.P.E.’s pro-law-breaking anti-American-worker candidate.


32 posted on 11/05/2015 10:53:38 AM PST by Uncle Miltie ("The bipartisan project is to destroy conservatism" .. "Cruz is a thoroughbred conservative." - Rush)
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To: Leaning Right

Rubio is wrong on amnesty; like the youtube video shows, he’s “The Amnesty Man.”

Immigration is going to be the #1 issue next year.

And that is why Trump will get the nomination by a landslide.

I think he is R-E-A-D-Y for Hillary 2016. And I don’t think she is ready for him AT ALL.


33 posted on 11/05/2015 11:10:45 AM PST by detch (")
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To: SeekAndFind

If Rubio does end up being the Jebacita replacement, and ends up (through RNC dirty tricks and open primaries) getting the nomination, there are two questions in my mind:

1. Is he as bad as Jebarina?

2. If not as bad as Jebiana, is he supportable as our candidate?

It’s still very early and I’m still very optimistic about Trump, but to my way of thinking, I have already come to the conclusion on #1 that the answer is “no”.

I haven’t answered #2 for myself yet.


34 posted on 11/05/2015 11:12:20 AM PST by samtheman (I will build a great, great wall on our southern border... - DT)
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To: C210N

One problem with these endorsements - the American public is anti-politician.


35 posted on 11/05/2015 11:23:55 AM PST by Catsrus ( I callz 'em as I seez 'em.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Not all of us.


36 posted on 11/05/2015 11:32:57 AM PST by Darroll
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To: HarleyLady27

http://theconservativetreehouse.com/2015/11/05/more-research-on-candidate-marco-rubio/

Conservative Treehouse research on Rubio.


37 posted on 11/05/2015 11:49:53 AM PST by Amntn
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To: SeekAndFind

They can have Senior Amnesty. Bring it on dummies.


38 posted on 11/05/2015 12:07:36 PM PST by jmaroneps37 (Conservatism is truth. Liberalism is lies.)
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To: Norm Lenhart

Yep Rubio=Romney.


39 posted on 11/05/2015 12:09:46 PM PST by JSDude1
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To: samtheman

You cannot possibly have read FR very long and not know the answer to that question. He is pro amnesty/Gang of 8, Promised to maintain Obama’s executive amnesty orders if elected and very much is a GOP establishment pol that follows their orders.

He has a leftist gay advocate billionaire.

He was an attendee of the Romney ‘retreats’.

He is every bit as bad as Jeb. And as Romney. And he is lazy besides, horrible with money and attacks conservatives openly on a regular basis. Anyone that would elect such a man has zero business calling themselves conservative. Or for that matter, American.


40 posted on 11/05/2015 12:17:53 PM PST by Norm Lenhart (Existential Cage Theory - Embrace it)
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