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Tea Partiers Boo Marco Rubio On Immigration

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:28:05 GMT

Source: www.huffingtonpost.com --- Wednesday, June 19, 2013
WASHINGTON -- Erin Konkel traveled from Houston, Texas, to go to a daylong tea party rally on immigration reform Wednesday in front of the Capitol, where she held up a handmade sign for more than an hour. "Rubio CONSERVATIVE RINO," it read, or Republican In Name Only. She used to be a fan of Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), who is now pushing a comprehensive immigration bill in the Senate with the so-called gang of eight. Konkel, as a Texan, is concerned about the border, and she is deeply opposed to the gang of eight bill. By supporting it, Rubio seemed to be going against the views of those who voted him into office, she said. "I believed in him," she said of Rubio. "I thought he was the real deal, but I was wrong." The gang of eight bill would provide a path to citizenship for some of the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants currently living in the U.S., while also requiring increased border enforcement and a streamlined legal immigration system. Rubio's work on immigration reform won't necessarily damage his chances for a presidential run in 2016, according to conservative observers. Still, many conservatives at two tea party rallies on Wednesday were disappointed with Rubio. When Robert Rector, a senior research fellow at the conservative Heritage Foundation, took to the stage with Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) to decry the gang of eight bill, the crowd booed loudly for Rubio in particular. "No matter what Marco Rubio says -- w ...

Tea Partiers Boo Marco Rubio's Support For Gang Of Eight Immigration Bill

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:28:05 GMT

Tea party scalds Marco Rubio

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:18:15 GMT

Source: www.washingtonpost.com --- Wednesday, June 19, 2013
The tea party returned to Capitol Hill on Wednesday, but this time the don’t-tread-on-me crowd trod upon one of its own. Much of the scene was familiar: the yellow flags, the banners protesting tyranny and socialism, the demands to impeach President Obama and to repeal Obamacare. But there was a new target of the conservatives’ ire: Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and his “amnesty” plan for illegal immigrants. The loathing of this one-time darling of the movement — Rubio rode the tea party wave to office in 2010 — could be seen in the homemade signs on the East Lawn of the Capitol proclaiming, “Rubio RINO” (Republican In Name Only) and “Rubio Lies, Americans Die.” Rubio antagonism became a main theme of the event, held by Republican Reps. Steve King (Iowa), Louie Gohmert (Tex.), Michele Bachmann (Minn.) and other opponents of the bipartisan Senate immigration legislation that Rubio negotiated. Read full article >> ...

Rand Paul “disappointed” in Marco Rubio and the Gang of Eight for voting against border security

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:46:10 GMT

Source: www.mofopolitics.com --- Wednesday, June 19, 2013
“I’m disappointed that the Gang (of Eight) is sticking together and that the Republicans are voting against all amendments as if some kind of agreement has been made to oppose all amendments…” Sean Hannity Show June 19. Friendly reminder: Rubiocare would only reduce illegal immigration by 25%… The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has released its analysis of the economic impact of the Gang of Eight’s immigration-reform proposal. … “The net annual flow of unauthorized residents would decrease by about 25 percent relative to what would occur under current law.” ...

Allen West contemplates challenging Sen. Marco Rubio in 2016 primary

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:34:00 GMT

Allen West not ruling out primary challenge against Marco Rubio: “I have a lot of concerns about this immigration bill”

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:55:28 GMT

Source: www.mofopolitics.com --- Wednesday, June 19, 2013
LTC Allen West told WMAL that a primary challenge against a sitting senator would be “a heavy lift”– he isn’t ruling it out… “If I see people that are not taking our country down the right path– if I see people that not standing up for the right type of principles…I have a lot of concerns about this immigration bill…” Translation: If Rubio is polling underwater in 2015, West will consider it. Barring that unlikely possibility, West will continue refilling the coffers as a pundit. ...

Brody File Exclusive: Joe Scarborough Says Marco Rubio And Rand Paul "Not Ready To Be President"

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:24:25 GMT

Source: blogs.cbn.com --- Wednesday, June 19, 2013
In an exclusive interview with The Brody File from 30 Rock in New York, MSNBC Morning Joe Host Joe Scarborough says Senators Marco Rubio and Rand Paul are both not ready to be President of the United States. â(I) love Marco. (Iâve) known him for a long time. He was a good Speaker of the House (in Florida). Heâs not ready to be president any more than Barack Obama was ready to be president, Scarborough tells The Brody File. And as for Senator Rand Paul? âHeâs not ready to be president and heâs not going to appeal to those swing voters Iâm talking about.â Scarborough told me later in the interview heâs a big fan of Jeb Bush. The Brody File recently spoke with Scarborough on the set of his popular morning show. We not only talked on the set but also visited his office at 30 Rock where he shared some personal stories as well. You can watch the national profile story on Joe Scarborough that aired on The 700 Club here . Scarborough's comments (especially about Rand Paul) convey the schism within the GOP right now. Can a candidate like Rand Paul break out of his father's shadow and reputation as a Libertarian and appeal to a broader base of swing voters in this country? So far, Senator Paul has shown a smart, agile side to his politics, an attempt to take his principles and make them attractive to a wider swath of the electorate. Courtesy: CBN News/The Brody File Joe Scarborough: âMarco Rubio. Love Marco. Known him f ...

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) has proposed a Constitutional amendment to invalidate th...

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:10:00 GMT

Source: www.facebook.com --- Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) has proposed a Constitutional amendment to invalidate the #Obamacare requirement that everyone buy health insurance http://ow.ly/lQnbj A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the... www.govtrack.us A resolution in the U.S. Congress. ...

Allen West considers 2016 primary challenge to Marco Rubio

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:28:14 GMT

Source: www.sun-sentinel.com --- Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Former U.S. Rep. Allen West mused Wednesday about the possibility of challenging U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., in the 2016 primary. That assumes, of course, that Rubio is a candidate for a second term in the U.S. Senate instead of running for president. ...

Allen West on Challenging Marco Rubio: "God Will Set My Feet on the Right Path"

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:17:59 GMT

Source: blogs.miaminewtimes.com --- Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Will Marco Rubio see a surprise primary challenge in 2016 from Allen West? That's up to God. West was a guest on conservative talker Larry O'Connor's radio show yesterday, and the host asked We... ...

Early Florida poll puts Hillary Clinton ahead of Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:00:07 GMT

Source: dailycaller.com --- Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Former secretary of state leads native Republicans in prospective presidential poll ...

Allen West May Run Against Marco Rubio in the Primaries

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:50:12 GMT

Source: blogs.browardpalmbeach.com --- Wednesday, June 19, 2013
It looks like former Rep. and Forever CommieNazi Hunter Colonel Allen West won't rule out running against Marco Rubio in the GOP primaries in 2016. Yes, 2016 is three years away. And yes, that'... ...

Marco Rubio's approval ratings take a hit over immigration issues

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:20:03 GMT

Source: washingtonexaminer.com --- Wednesday, June 19, 2013
David M. Drucker It probably wouldn't have shocked political observers if Sen. Marco Rubio's job approval ratings had taken a hit since becoming the Republican face of comprehensive immigration reform earlier this year. But the Florida Republican's numbers in his home state are actually close to their best ever, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll released on Wednesday, though the senator did get low marks from voters for his handling of both immigration and gun control. Read more on... washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential ...

Allen West Won’t Rule out Possible 2016 Primary Challenge to Marco Rubio

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:59:00 GMT

Source: www.hapblog.com --- Wednesday, June 19, 2013
West on WMAL radio 'If I see people who are not taking this country down the right path......" via freedomslighthouse Tweet ...

Allen West Refuses To Rule Out Primary Challenge Against Marco Rubio In 2016

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:25:00 GMT

Source: wn.com --- Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Former Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) was asked Wednesday whether he would challenge Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) in 2016 for his Senate seat -- and he did not answer with a definitive "no." Though West admitted it would be difficult, the exchange demonstrated that Rubio is not immune from grumbling on his right flank for being part of the "gang of eight" that crafted an immigration bill in the Senate. "That's a pretty heavy lift, because you're talking about running against a sitting senator, and then, of course, that creates that schism that the other side would love to see happen," West told conservative talk show host Larry O'Connor. The host interrupted and said Rubio created the same "schism"... ...

Marco Rubio might be out of a job as Allen West sets his sights on the junior Se...

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:37:25 GMT

Source: www.facebook.com --- Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Marco Rubio might be out of a job as Allen West sets his sights on the junior Senator from Florida. Allen West vs. Marco Rubio ow.ly In an interview on Washington, D.C.’s WMAL 105.9 FM “Mornings on the Mall” radio show on Wednesday, former Florida Republican Rep. Allen West... ...

MUST READS! Mark Carson’s Killer Pleads Not Guilty + Why Does Marco Rubio Hate Gay People So Much?

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:00:38 GMT

Source: www.musedmagonline.com --- Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Homophobe boasted ‘guy thought he was tough’ after shooting gay man in West Village: cops: Once news broke about Mark [...] ...

Allen West Open to Challenging Marco Rubio for GOP Nod in 2016

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:28:21 GMT

Source: www.sunshinestatenews.com --- Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Kevin Derby Posted: June 19, 2013 10:00 AM read more ...

Marco Rubio Wrong on Immigration and Guns, but Florida Still Kinda Likes Him, Poll Says

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:27:22 GMT

Source: blogs.browardpalmbeach.com --- Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Hey, Marco. We gotta talk. We know, you're busy listening to Coldplay or some other suburban gringo music that you profess to love. But this is serious. You've been making a lot of noise lately... ...

Chris Christie, Marco Rubio and the politics of sports

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:21:10 GMT

Source: www.washingtonpost.com --- Wednesday, June 19, 2013
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) is a Dallas Cowboys fan in a New York Giants/Jets world. And Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) is the guy with the off-the-mark NBA Finals prediction. Those are both good things for them in the world of politics. Read full article >> ...