How Marco Rubio was pinned to the mainstream media as a high ranking member on the list of possible vice presidential running mate to Mitt Romney, without question or inquiry on qualifications, is a mystery. Rubio delivers a good sound bite. Anything else? Well, his close association with David Rivera bears scrutiny. This weekend the Herald published a detailed report on Rivera's barely legal financial shenanigans. Not a word about Rubio's long history with Rivera. (Search our blog, for more.) If Rubio were to be selected by Romney, he would be one step from the presidency and so it is time for journalists to sharpen their inquiries. Republicans have wagered spectacularly poor gambles on vice presidential picks; most recently Sarah Palin. Romney is campaigning with Rubio today, apparently to get a feel for the cut of his jib. Don't go there, Mitt.
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don't you have to be born in the states to be President?
During Rubios long campaign he was pretty much living off his campaign money too. One PAC's helping him I saw day to day expenses, food etc. while on the road. It was written about and didn't he do double billing like his roomie Rivera?
And both he and David Rivera had Foreclosure proceedings against him on their Tallahassee digs. The Washington Post book about Rubio is coming out June 19th, I am sure there will be gems in there.
he was born in Miami, Florida.
I would be surprised if Marco takes an offer from Mitt. It will be remarkable if Mitt wins the general election. Does Marco really want to be exposed like he would as a losing VP candidate?
Panhandler and Lobbyist if Money was used to live off of?
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