Category Marco Rubio
The Crist Files: Charlie Crist and school “choice”
Many leaders of Florida’s Teachers Union have made it clear that they find Governor Charlie Crist, now seeking a return to the office he quit four years ago an acceptable choice. While it is entirely possible Crist’s views on education have evolved swiftly over the past few years, his record is very poor especially when […]
Marco Rubio one of 18 Senators to vote “No” on Debt/Shutdown deal
Is anyone really surprised? Rubio was one of only 18 Senators to vote no today on the debt/shutdown deal. We’ll post the vote of House members from Florida after tonight’s vote.
Zest of the Day: Marco Rubio’s top 5 attacks on “Obamacare”
Lies, lies and more lies courtesy of Florida’s Junior Senator and the single most conservative member of the most deliberative body in the world (per the National Taxpayers Union). From the Miami Herald.
Zest of the Day: Marco Rubio: Ted Cruz talk helps GOP, country
From Politico. Rubio by the way was one of a handful of hard right Senators who joined Cruz on the floor during his talk-fest.
Marco Rubio continues reactionary foreign policy views
Marco Rubio has done it again. Yesterday he was one of just ten Republican Senators to vote against the confirmation of Samantha Power as UN ambassador. On the floor Rubio said “she’s being appointed by a president whose foreign policy is fast becoming an utter and absolute failure.” Trust me, I am far from a […]
PolitiFact rates latest Rubio Health Care claim “Pants on Fire”
So Senator Rubio has been caught with his pants on fire again in his comments to FOX News the other day about the Affordable Care Act…no shock here. Rubio has now been found to have stated “mostly false,” “false,” or “pants on fire” claims 32% of the time PolitiFact has investigated since 2010. So much […]
Zest of the Day: Politico, Marco Rubio Stumbles
Cover story in today’s Politico written by two of the most experienced political writers inside the beltway.
Zest of the Day: Sen. Marco Rubio misled police, ICE union says
I typically would never share anything from the hackish Washington Times but this sensational headline caught my attention.
Zest of the Day: From NPR, Marco Rubio’s Big Problem
More and more analysis of Rubio’s shift and his explanation. Link here.
Marco Rubio facing right-wing wrath; Can he survive politically? YES
Marco Rubio has experienced the vile hatred from former and perhaps future allies this week, ranging from the likes of Ann Coulter to Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) who could play kingmaker in the 2016 Iowa Caucus with true believers. Conservative activists are an interesting bunch. You can have the single most conservative voting record in […]
The Florida Squeeze 