Marco Rubio endorsed Mitt Romney today, saying that Romney has become the “clear” choice for the Republican nomination.
Rubio, who many believe could be the vice presidential candidate, said:
“It’s evidently and increasingly clear that Mitt Romney is going to become the Republican nominee. We have to come together behind who I think has earned the nomination, and that’s Mitt Romney.”
Rubio also said that it was time for the other candidates to step down so that Romney can focus on the fight against President Obama. Rubio added:
“I think we are at a stage where two of the candidates have openly admitted, the only way they can win a nomination is to have a floor fight in Tampa in August,” Rubio said. “I don’t think there is anything good about that. There is no way that a floor fight at the convention in Tampa in August is a recipe for a win in November. On the contrary, I think it’s a recipe for disaster.”
CNN reports that Rubio, a tea party favorite, has been rumored to be Romney’s pick for Vice president if he wins the nomination. Rubio said that he has talked to Romney but said that he would not be the vice presidential nominee.
Rubio said:
“I’m not going to be the vice presidential nominee but I’m always flattered when people bring it up… I think they mean it as a compliment.”
Shortly after Rubio’s endorsement Mitt released a statement. Mitt may not be picking Rubio as his running mate but he had nothing but praise for the senator. Romney said:
“Marco Rubio is living proof that the American dream is still very much alive. From humble origins, he has risen to become one of the brightest lights in our political party. He has been a leading voice in the U.S. Senate and the country for the cause of restoring American greatness.”
Marco Rubio will only get Mitt the Cuban vote, NOT, the nationwide LATINO vote. No self respecting Mexican or Puerto Rican will vote for a Romney/Rubio ticket. Don't believe me? Google Marco Rubio and his stance on immigration and his voting against Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the supreme court and his voting against another Puerto Rican when she tried to become the U.S. ambassador to El Salvador. Marco Rubio is FIRST AND FOREMOST, a Miami Cuban and as such, is FOR the Cubans in exile. Cubans look down on all other hispanics, and this is a FACT. So Mitt, I am very sorry for you, but it you pick Marco as your running mate, you will be sorry, it will be McCain and Palin all over again. Why are you not doing your homework? If you want a hispanic running mate you will reach out to ALL LATINOS, pick Luis Fortuno!'
Oh and by the way, Marco, stop repeating that you "Don't want to run for vice president" or, that "you won't be asked", or, that if you are asked, you will "decline" the offer, which are ALL BIG FAT LIES! Let's see how quickly you say "YES!" to Mitt if he chooses you. Let me guess, your speach will go something like this: "I had made up my mind not to run for VP of the U.S.A., because I wanted to focus on my work as senator for Florida, but America NEEDS a new begining and I believe Mitt and I can make the differene"!
Come on now Marco, do you realize how TRANSPARENT you are? Stop being such a hypocrite! The last thing this country needs is a corrupt Cuban one step from being the President, I DON'T THINK SO!