ABC News: Rubio Not Being Vetted - Jets Insider.com Forums

intelligentjetsfan · 06-19-2012, 06:55 AM

Even before the Republicans chose a presidential nominee it was widely assumed that Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., would be at the top of anybody’s list of vice presidential candidates. The reasons are obvious: Not only is he young, charismatic and wildly popular with conservatives, but he could also help Republicans win a key state (Florida) and make inroads with Hispanics.
But knowledgeable Republican sources tell me that Rubio is not being vetted by Mitt Romney’s vice presidential search team. He has not been asked to complete any questionnaires or been asked to turn over any financial documents typically required of potential vice presidential candidates.
Although it is possible that Rubio may yet be asked to go through the vetting process, it has been nearly two months since Romney named his long-time aide Beth Myers to run his vice presidential search. The fact that Rubio has not been asked to turn over any documents by now is a strong indication that he is not on Romney’s short list of potential running mates.
Officially the Romney campaign has no comment. And Rubio has refused to make any comment when it comes to vice presidential questions. As Rubio spokesman Alex Conant told me, “We have no comment on the vice presidential search process.”
The news will be disappointing to prominent conservatives — including Sen. Jim DeMint and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush — who have been openly encouraging Romney to pick Rubio.
“Marco would bring incredible energy,” Bush told ABC News on June 1. “He’s the most articulate spokesman for conservative principles in American today, and he is my friend, so I am a little biased. I think he would be extraordinary.”
Whether or not he is on Romney’s short list, Rubio has already been an asset to the Romney campaign. In virtually every interview he has done recently, Rubio has praised Romney and defended him on issues ranging from taxes to immigration. And on Tuesday night, Rubio plans to take part in a fundraiser for Restore Our Future, the Super PAC supporting Romney.
For his part, Romney frequently praises Rubio on the stump, touting Rubio’s story as the son of Cuban immigrants as an example of the American dream.
“[Rubio] said something that will stay with me a long time,” Romney said at a recent rally in Council Bluffs, Iowa. “He said when I was a boy living poor in this country with my family, we saw some other homes, great big homes and fancy cars. He said, ‘I never heard my parents say why can’t we have what they have. Instead my parents said aren’t we lucky to live in a country where with education and hard work, there’s a shot we have of earning that ourselves.’ That’s the nature of America. We’re the land of opportunity.”

[url]http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/06/marco-rubio-not-being-vetted-to-be-mitt-romneys-running-mate/[/url]

intelligentjetsfan · 06-19-2012, 07:08 AM

From a political stand point Romney not taking Rubio would be a mistake. He would deliver Florida and pull away enough votes from the Hispanic community to give Romney the win. Unless the economy tangibly improves, Obama will need to win the Hispanic vote by a wide margin.

OCCH · 06-19-2012, 07:18 AM

Well, maybe they figured if it worked for Obama . . . (you had to know that was coming:P)

southparkcpa · 06-19-2012, 08:44 AM

[QUOTE=intelligentjetsfan;4494956]From a political stand point Romney not taking Rubio would be a mistake. He would deliver Florida and pull away enough votes from the Hispanic community to give Romney the win. Unless the economy tangibly improves, Obama will need to win the Hispanic vote by a wide margin.[/QUOTE]

I am personally shocked the RNC hasn't contacted you for this advice. Perhaps they read JI?;)

Jungle Shift Jet · 06-19-2012, 09:43 AM

Anyone liberals and crypto-liberals want for the GOP ticket is the wrong choice.

Rubio's comments re: B. Hussein's amnesty have been very weak-some believe 0 stole a march on Rubio's own plan- hardly "conservative"

sg3 · 06-19-2012, 10:31 AM

Sarah Palin redux

DO IT WILLARD !!!!!

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Bonhomme Richard · 06-19-2012, 10:49 AM

Interesting. Rubio is a bit too green right now, so it makes sense. He'll be major player in 2016 if Romney loses this election.

cedk · 06-19-2012, 11:37 AM

He is a bit green so was Obama.
It's hard to tell his early attack mode against Obama is preemptive or just helping out Mitt.

To think he's not being vetted is ridiculous

One things for sure Mitt has to pick a minority, you can not have two white guys running while the Democrats are so good in promoting racial hatred.

I like long shot Allen West another one that's green but so what when they have Binden.

brady's a catcher · 06-19-2012, 11:55 AM

[QUOTE=intelligentjetsfan;4494956]From a political stand point Romney not taking Rubio would be a mistake. He would deliver Florida and pull away enough votes from the Hispanic community to give Romney the win. Unless the economy tangibly improves, Obama will need to win the Hispanic vote by a wide margin.[/QUOTE]

He should deliver Fla which would be huge but I don't think most non-cubans would vote Rep because of Rubio, especially against sugar daddy obama.

06-19-2012, 06:55 AM	#1
intelligentjetsfan All Pro Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,307	ABC News: Rubio Not Being Vetted Even before the Republicans chose a presidential nominee it was widely assumed that Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., would be at the top of anybody’s list of vice presidential candidates. The reasons are obvious: Not only is he young, charismatic and wildly popular with conservatives, but he could also help Republicans win a key state (Florida) and make inroads with Hispanics. But knowledgeable Republican sources tell me that Rubio is not being vetted by Mitt Romney’s vice presidential search team. He has not been asked to complete any questionnaires or been asked to turn over any financial documents typically required of potential vice presidential candidates. Although it is possible that Rubio may yet be asked to go through the vetting process, it has been nearly two months since Romney named his long-time aide Beth Myers to run his vice presidential search. The fact that Rubio has not been asked to turn over any documents by now is a strong indication that he is not on Romney’s short list of potential running mates. Officially the Romney campaign has no comment. And Rubio has refused to make any comment when it comes to vice presidential questions. As Rubio spokesman Alex Conant told me, “We have no comment on the vice presidential search process.” The news will be disappointing to prominent conservatives — including Sen. Jim DeMint and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush — who have been openly encouraging Romney to pick Rubio. “Marco would bring incredible energy,” Bush told ABC News on June 1. “He’s the most articulate spokesman for conservative principles in American today, and he is my friend, so I am a little biased. I think he would be extraordinary.” Whether or not he is on Romney’s short list, Rubio has already been an asset to the Romney campaign. In virtually every interview he has done recently, Rubio has praised Romney and defended him on issues ranging from taxes to immigration. And on Tuesday night, Rubio plans to take part in a fundraiser for Restore Our Future, the Super PAC supporting Romney. For his part, Romney frequently praises Rubio on the stump, touting Rubio’s story as the son of Cuban immigrants as an example of the American dream. “[Rubio] said something that will stay with me a long time,” Romney said at a recent rally in Council Bluffs, Iowa. “He said when I was a boy living poor in this country with my family, we saw some other homes, great big homes and fancy cars. He said, ‘I never heard my parents say why can’t we have what they have. Instead my parents said aren’t we lucky to live in a country where with education and hard work, there’s a shot we have of earning that ourselves.’ That’s the nature of America. We’re the land of opportunity.” [url]http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/06/marco-rubio-not-being-vetted-to-be-mitt-romneys-running-mate/[/url]

06-19-2012, 07:08 AM	#2
intelligentjetsfan All Pro Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,307	From a political stand point Romney not taking Rubio would be a mistake. He would deliver Florida and pull away enough votes from the Hispanic community to give Romney the win. Unless the economy tangibly improves, Obama will need to win the Hispanic vote by a wide margin.

06-19-2012, 07:18 AM	#3
OCCH glad I have more purpose in life than Jets football . . . Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,413	Well, maybe they figured if it worked for Obama . . . (you had to know that was coming:P)

06-19-2012, 08:44 AM	#4
southparkcpa I see the 88 to 97 period all over again. Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NC Posts: 15,738	[QUOTE=intelligentjetsfan;4494956]From a political stand point Romney not taking Rubio would be a mistake. He would deliver Florida and pull away enough votes from the Hispanic community to give Romney the win. Unless the economy tangibly improves, Obama will need to win the Hispanic vote by a wide margin.[/QUOTE] I am personally shocked the RNC hasn't contacted you for this advice. Perhaps they read JI?;)

06-19-2012, 09:43 AM	#5
Jungle Shift Jet Occasionally stoops to uploading hotties pix to boost his postcount All Pro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alive with a superior intellect in an erudite world of fine tastes that you will never, EVER acquire Posts: 5,040	Anyone liberals and crypto-liberals want for the GOP ticket is the wrong choice. Rubio's comments re: B. Hussein's amnesty have been very weak-some believe 0 stole a march on Rubio's own plan- hardly "conservative"

06-19-2012, 10:31 AM	#6
sg3 REX AND THE I-MAN - BACK ON TRACK Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Big Apple, USA Posts: 20,392	Sarah Palin redux DO IT WILLARD !!!!! Sent from my SGH-T679 using Tapatalk 2

06-19-2012, 10:49 AM	#7
Bonhomme Richard Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 4,100	Interesting. Rubio is a bit too green right now, so it makes sense. He'll be major player in 2016 if Romney loses this election.

06-19-2012, 11:37 AM	#8
cedk Practice Squad Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 462	He is a bit green so was Obama. It's hard to tell his early attack mode against Obama is preemptive or just helping out Mitt. To think he's not being vetted is ridiculous One things for sure Mitt has to pick a minority, you can not have two white guys running while the Democrats are so good in promoting racial hatred. I like long shot Allen West another one that's green but so what when they have Binden.

06-19-2012, 11:55 AM	#9
brady's a catcher R.I.P Goofy Maloof All Pro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 6,692	[QUOTE=intelligentjetsfan;4494956]From a political stand point Romney not taking Rubio would be a mistake. He would deliver Florida and pull away enough votes from the Hispanic community to give Romney the win. Unless the economy tangibly improves, Obama will need to win the Hispanic vote by a wide margin.[/QUOTE] He should deliver Fla which would be huge but I don't think most non-cubans would vote Rep because of Rubio, especially against sugar daddy obama.