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Topic: Rubio responds and shines |
Rubio responds and shines
Washington Post, by Jennifer Rubin
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Posted By:StormCnter, 2/13/2013 5:27:56 AM
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| Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) did not disappoint tonight, showing a fresher face and more dynamic brand of conservatism –- presented by a fresher and more dynamic face. He appeared relaxed and jovial throughout, hardly the stereotype of the angry Republican. Standing in front of the window was a helpful framing — making him “fill up” the screen, if you will. As a TV communicator he did the best job of any State of the Union respondent I can recall. His delivery was briefly marred by grabbing for a swig of water, which depending on your view
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Reply 1 - Posted by:
olcap, 2/13/2013 5:31:44 AM (No. 9173537)
Well now that that´s over he can go back to working on amnesty for illegals.
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
FlyRight, 2/13/2013 6:34:58 AM (No. 9173564)
A good man and we are lucky to have him.
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
DWIM, 2/13/2013 6:50:21 AM (No. 9173577)
I can;t help but wonder how much of what Rubin writes in this article comes from a conviction to be an affirmation and encouragement for Rubio. Not that I can disagree that much, even at least based on what´s written.
Moving on to the content of Rubio´s reply (to Zero), ´rebuttal´ is a better term. ´Course given what I see coming from entrenched members from BOTH parties, I still don´t yet see what could actually be done. Other than both parties lambasting each other and pasting see-thru band-aids on economic wounds needing far more than just first-aid (can´t think of, or find, the word to describe emergency urgent care here - sorry about that).
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
arkfamily, 2/13/2013 6:50:58 AM (No. 9173579)
Here we go again, let´s bash whoever is on our side.
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
Malia2012, 2/13/2013 6:59:44 AM (No. 9173591)
What #4 said. IMO, It seems it isn´t clear to some just WHICH side THEY are on when they attack anyone in the party who is slightly off kilter from "their" beliefs. We will never see demonrats cannibalizing their own, they´re too busy denigrating the GOP, just like some "conservatives" continue to do. Tedious.
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
Pluperfect, 2/13/2013 7:07:56 AM (No. 9173598)
I wonder if #1 has read Rubio´s plan.
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
mws50, 2/13/2013 7:11:06 AM (No. 9173603)
Holy carapp!!!! Senator Rubio is human and will drink water on camera!!! This completely baffles libtards. They do not understand how a politician can be normal, and not god-like...
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
dudette4freedom, 2/13/2013 7:56:32 AM (No. 9173644)
the usual name calling by the low information voters that post over at WP. Facts are nothing to liberals, disgusting that they are allowed to vote.
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
smcchk, 2/13/2013 7:56:48 AM (No. 9173645)
Some conservatives need to form a CRANK party. (Conservatives Rejecting All Not-perfect-enough Kandidates).
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
R. Edgar, 2/13/2013 8:12:56 AM (No. 9173674)
Like #8 I tortured myself by perusing the article comments. The oh-so-sophisticated Wapo Illiterati seem to exult in using the term "Teabagger", because of its deviant sexual overtones. They have a real brain trust going on over there.
These "people" have no boundaries of civility when disagreeing with those of different views, and they are all dirtier than filth itself.
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
rmagnus, 2/13/2013 8:19:21 AM (No. 9173684)
The Republican leadership must suffer from insanity because they keep doing the same thing and expect a different result. You don´t stick your best rising star in a closet with a potted plant, part of a flag and no audience and expect him to deliver a stemwinder of a speech. The speech should be given in front of an audience with applause. While the audience is clapping he can take a drink of water. Their support will calm his nerves. Its hard to talk to yourself for 10 minutes straight. Bobby Jindal was embarrassed by this format and now Rubio has been. No wonder we can´t win an election - we doom our best candidates to failure. Ms. Rubins attempt at spin is admirable but Rubio looked nervous and scared. I liked what he said but his delivery needs lots of work.
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
earlybird, 2/13/2013 8:31:46 AM (No. 9173714)
We agreed with #11. This rebuttal needs to be given before an audience, with a lectern and a handy glass of water.
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
PoliticalJunky, 2/13/2013 8:32:56 AM (No. 9173717)
What a bunch of nitpickers. Rubio is a great speaker. I am from Fl. and have heard him many times. He is eloquent, glib even, thinks on his feet, and confident. You can be sure, the venue in which he was placed did not intimidate him.
As to his electibility to the presidency, I have not informed an opinion. But his ability as a speech maker is unquestionable.
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Reply 14 - Posted by:
tangles, 2/13/2013 8:35:49 AM (No. 9173724)
Obama walks on the water and Rubio takes a drink? I thought the thirsty one was fabulous!
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Reply 15 - Posted by:
woodsman, 2/13/2013 10:03:00 AM (No. 9173935)
Agree with 11 & 12....The GOP wins on ideas every time but loses on stagecraft...In the age of low information, low education voters the "show" is half the battle...This was one reason why Reagan trounced them - he knew this and worked it. Its also why a two bit community organizing communist is in the white house
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Reply 16 - Posted by:
broken01, 2/13/2013 11:34:03 AM (No. 9174094)
I agree with 11, 12, & 15. This format should be changed. Senator Rubio is a rising star don´t get me wrong but a clapping audience would have done him good. We will always beat the dumbocraps in the arena of ideas but get whacked because of stagecraft. Why do you think we´re stuck with pResident "Greek columns" for four more years.
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