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Beacool

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32. Rubio would be a good choice for Romney.

Reply to DCBob (Original post)

Mon Jan 30, 2012, 03:22 PM

Jan 2012

As for experience, Obama didn't have much and there he is.

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Rubio appears to be gearing up to be Romney's VP [View all] DCBob Jan 2012 OP

I think Rubio is the obvious choice for Romney davidpdx Jan 2012 #1

Yes it will be more difficult without Florida but I think Obama still can win it. DCBob Jan 2012 #2

What are the chances of Rubio accepting the VP slot if Gingrich offers it to him no_hypocrisy Jan 2012 #3

I dont think anything will happen on this until its determined who the nominee is. DCBob Jan 2012 #4

He's an empty suit who lied about his family history. BlueStater Jan 2012 #5

Hispanic Vote Isn't Monolithic... KharmaTrain Jan 2012 #6

That makes sense. His perceived benefits may be superficial. DCBob Jan 2012 #7

exactly right but I'm wondering if they'll soften flamingdem Jan 2012 #8

Not With Their Immigration Policies... KharmaTrain Jan 2012 #17

A Arizona politician stated that Brewers antics will cost the Republican party dearly in Arizona. demgrrrll Jan 2012 #20

That would be fabuloso flamingdem Jan 2012 #22

Rubio Obamacare Jan 2012 #9

Republicans have successfully put into place these Voter ID laws. Same in AZ. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #25

The thing is Rubio makes Palin look like a savvy pick in comparison. This little Malikshah Jan 2012 #10

Serious question - when has a VP candidate ever won the election for a candidate? Drunken Irishman Jan 2012 #11

Yes, perhaps you are correct. DCBob Jan 2012 #14

I addressed that... Drunken Irishman Jan 2012 #16

Well, now..... Doc Holliday Jan 2012 #23

I never said it was an effective strategy... Drunken Irishman Jan 2012 #27

The role of the VP has evolved since Watergate. Bush I, Gore, Cheney were much Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #26

I'm not even convinced he'd bring Florida... Drunken Irishman Jan 2012 #30

I'm praying that you're right!! :) Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #31

Is he even that popular in Florida? BlueStater Jan 2012 #43

From what I've read, they're not phenomenal...he's at only 40% approval. Drunken Irishman Jan 2012 #46

LBJ did some heavy lifting for JFK. MADem Feb 2012 #57

His response to President Obama's weekly address this week may as well have been Bolo Boffin Jan 2012 #12

That was Daniels. Drunken Irishman Jan 2012 #13

Daniels responded to SOTU. Rubio responded to the weekly address. n/t Bolo Boffin Jan 2012 #18

Ah, okay. Thanks. Drunken Irishman Jan 2012 #19

VP canidates DON'T help win a state Romney is still likely to loose Florida with this DICK HEAD bigdarryl Jan 2012 #15

"would look like an amateur next to Joe Biden." He'd look like a Mensa member compared Number23 Jan 2012 #21

Being inexperienced is not a weakness when it comes to Republicans if the candidate Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #24

As I asked before, please point to an election in the last 40 years where the VP won the race... Drunken Irishman Jan 2012 #28

I dont' think I've made such a statement. But I don't think that choosing a VP Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #33

They care because it's a story... Drunken Irishman Jan 2012 #42

I see what you' re saying, and again, I neither stated nor implied that a VP Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #50

Well you said you were terrified by it... Drunken Irishman Jan 2012 #51

From your words to God's ear. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #52

Oh you should be drunk regardless. ;) Drunken Irishman Jan 2012 #53

Gearing up for is not the same as trying to get picked....this shows he has interest Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #29

Rubio would be a good choice for Romney. Beacool Jan 2012 #32

He actually had more than Rubio, Beacool. Serving in IL state legislature Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #34

Who's reopening anything? Beacool Jan 2012 #35

You truly need to let 2008 go. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #36

I have no horse in this race. Beacool Jan 2012 #37

You're an Independent on Democratic Underground? Isn't that a violation Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #38

Oh, please.......... Beacool Jan 2012 #45

You didn't. You don't have to. And you've made no bones about how you Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #47

"I have no horse in this race" Obamacare Jan 2012 #54

been on DU for 5 years with over 10,000 posts and you say you are an Independent?? DCBob Feb 2012 #58

I am now an Independent. Beacool Feb 2012 #59

Hillary is still a Democrat treestar Feb 2012 #60

Obama didn't have much and there he i CfBlake2 Jan 2012 #40

Rubio CfBlake2 Jan 2012 #39

No. He only lied about his family history to make it sound more inspirational. BlueStater Jan 2012 #41

Post removed Post removed Jan 2012 #44

Don't worry. I've alerted the mods re: CfBlake. It's a troll. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #49

Troll Alert!!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #48

That would fitting since they are both liars! ncteechur Jan 2012 #55

Obviously Rubio is way more qualified since his father was Thomas Jefferson. Didn't he say that? ncteechur Jan 2012 #56