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In reply to the discussion: Receipt for $1,000,000 donation to super PAC of Marco Rubio from Russian billionaire [View all]LovingA2andMI
(7,006 posts)33. REMEMBER...
Rubio was not scheduled to re-run for his seat while "Running for President" in 2016. At the last minute when it was beyond obvious he was not going to receive the GOP Nomination, he flip-flopped on his earlier statement.
The Date of this Receipt is 2/16/2018. Let's Follow When Rubio Dropped Out of His "Race for President"...
Rubio gives up on Senate: He hates it - Washington Post - OCTOBER 25, 2015
Marco Rubio is a U.S. senator. And he just cant stand it anymore.
I dont know that hate is the right word, Rubio said in an interview. Im frustrated.
This year, as Rubio runs for president, he has cast the Senate the very place that cemented him as a national politician as a place hes given up on, after less than one term. Its too slow. Too rule-bound. So Rubio, 44, has decided not to run for his seat again. Its the White House or bust.
Thats why Im missing votes. Because I am leaving the Senate. I am not running for reelection, Rubio said in the last Republican debate, after Donald Trump had mocked him for his unusual number of absences during Senate votes.
I dont know that hate is the right word, Rubio said in an interview. Im frustrated.
This year, as Rubio runs for president, he has cast the Senate the very place that cemented him as a national politician as a place hes given up on, after less than one term. Its too slow. Too rule-bound. So Rubio, 44, has decided not to run for his seat again. Its the White House or bust.
Thats why Im missing votes. Because I am leaving the Senate. I am not running for reelection, Rubio said in the last Republican debate, after Donald Trump had mocked him for his unusual number of absences during Senate votes.
BUT REMEMBER -- Marco Rubio "Changed His Mind". When did this happened....
Marco Rubio will seek Senate reelection, reversing pledge not to run | Washington Post | JUNE 22, 2016
"Sen. Marco Rubio said Wednesday he will seek reelection to the Senate, reversing a pledge he made a year ago to either assume the presidency or return to private life in Florida. The decision instantly transforms an already competitive race and improves Republicans chances of maintaining the Senate majority.
Rubio (R-Fla.) issued a lengthy statement explaining his decision to reverse course, citing the Senates power to act as a check and balance on the excesses of a president as a central reason.
Control of the Senate may very well come down to the race in Florida, he said. That means the future of the Supreme Court will be determined by the Florida Senate seat. It means the future of the disastrous Iran nuclear deal will be determined by the Florida Senate seat. It means the direction of our countrys fiscal and economic policies will be determined by this Senate seat. The stakes for our nation could not be higher.
Rubio (R-Fla.) issued a lengthy statement explaining his decision to reverse course, citing the Senates power to act as a check and balance on the excesses of a president as a central reason.
Control of the Senate may very well come down to the race in Florida, he said. That means the future of the Supreme Court will be determined by the Florida Senate seat. It means the future of the disastrous Iran nuclear deal will be determined by the Florida Senate seat. It means the direction of our countrys fiscal and economic policies will be determined by this Senate seat. The stakes for our nation could not be higher.
And Where Was Marco Rubio In The GOP "Presidential Race" Polls on or around February 16, 2016... Well...
Rubio was in THIRD PLACE, Behind Ted Cruz and Donald Trump, According To The Quinnipiac February 16, 2018 -- POLL
So Here IS THE QUESTION... Was MARCO RUBIO $$$$ PAID By the RUSSIANS To DROP OUT of the PRESIDENTIAL RACE and RE-RUN for The Florida SENATE SEAT, Instead?
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Receipt for $1,000,000 donation to super PAC of Marco Rubio from Russian billionaire [View all]
Maraya1969
Mar 2018
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It sure is and turtle ass McConnell is going to be the dopiest revolutionary in all Russian history
Corvo Bianco
Mar 2018
#38
And anyone else who is cool being bribey in order to influence domestic and foreign policy...
elehhhhna
Mar 2018
#40
GOP has decided to side with Russia over Democrats, could not be more obvious, I call that a big
Eliot Rosewater
Mar 2018
#53
Joking about it! It's that normalized with these traitorous self dealing yahoos.
elehhhhna
Mar 2018
#41
I remember thinking at the time that as horrible as most GOP are, surely most of them wouldnt
Eliot Rosewater
Mar 2018
#54
But Blavatnik is a US citizen, and as obvious as it is that he is aligned with Putin, you have to
OnDoutside
Mar 2018
#7
How convenient given we have multiple deep cover KGB agents who are also US citizens.
Eliot Rosewater
Mar 2018
#55
Our problem is most of us simply wont believe actual, live KGB agents (i refuse to use their
Eliot Rosewater
Mar 2018
#61
That link regards Rubio - is there any part of the story linked to Paul Ryan?
FreepFryer
Mar 2018
#9
So is it clear why the republican controlled Congress won't stop Comrade Dump as he destroys America
workinclasszero
Mar 2018
#13
Sorry didn't name the nazi prick but this meant fox "news" of course and all the hate radio talkers
workinclasszero
Mar 2018
#21
Hang on tight bc he bought some dems too, I'm thinking. He plays a long game...
elehhhhna
Mar 2018
#42
KASICH KASICH KASICH Sean Penn is out selling his new book, while being interviewed by
Eliot Rosewater
Mar 2018
#56
Bannon: 'Let them call you racist. Wear it as a badge of honor,' 'History Is on Our Side'
workinclasszero
Mar 2018
#19
I wouldn't doubt if Roberts has some Russians in his past too. damn traitors
uponit7771
Mar 2018
#49
So, explain to me why 72% of voters were concerned by the Clinton Foundation taking money
sinkingfeeling
Mar 2018
#30
Where are our FLORIDA posters and they need to READ your post and they need to PUSH this
Eliot Rosewater
Mar 2018
#58