Trump/Rubio 2016. The race to 1066.

OK. So Trump looks like he might end up a few delegates short of 1237. Maybe, maybe not. If he were to offer the VP to Rubio, in exchange for his 171 delegates, he the would only need to get to 1066. He freezes out Cruz, he freezes out Kasich and rewards them for their machinations with a loss. He solidifies his vote in Florida by adding Cuban American voters and other Rubio supporters. He wins back some of the disaffected fedgov employees of NOVA that went for Rubio and improves his chances in VA. He somewhat assuages the establishment. He can also name Rubio as "immigration czar" and help his numbers with Hispanics. Rubio will be out of government next year without his Senate seat, but if he is VP he will become the President of the Senate and the deciding vote in some cases. Rubio will jump at the chance to be the VP, imho. Cruz and Kasich hung around in a cynical attempt to keep Trump from 1237, while Marco bowed out gracefully and did the honorable thing. I think this is a win, win for both men. Trump must win on the first ballot. It would be much easier with Rubio's delegates.

“And Rubio really has an excellent exit speech, mentioned God several times, really good. I think he has issues but maybe not as many as Cruz.”

I apologize for the belated reply. The press of several projects kept me away from my FReeping!

Yes, he did. And while I did not love him as my candidate, he CAN be very eloquent.

*sigh* My only recourse for peace of mind these days since I am unable to directly affect events is to pray, and to trust that our Father really does know what’s happening and has a plan! And to remember that all things work out well for those who are seeking the Good. (Very loose paraphrase! LOL!)

I will be really happy when all of this is resolved, and we have our candidates - for good or for ill - and that all of us have the strength and courage to continue together with our shoulders to the wheel to preserve our nation and Constitution as we are individually called. And above all to forgive each other for sometimes losing our balance and attacking each other instead of the real enemies.

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