Dick Armey endorses Marco Rubio over Charlie Crist

Former U.S. House Majority Leader and Contract With America author Dick Armey: "Marco Rubio is a champion of freedom and an inspiring leader for the next generation of the conservative movement. His track record and conservative convictions are a breath of fresh air in a party looking for new leaders to advance the principles of limited government, lower taxes and economic liberty.  With Democrats now possessing a 60-seat filibuster-proof Senate majority, the last thing America needs is another vote for a second round of stimulus waste, additional burdens on taxpayers, cap-and-trade schemes and liberal judges.  Marco Rubio will be a ray of sunshine in Washington and provide Floridians with the type of principled, visionary leadership they deserve.”

Comments

[Dick Who?]

Who is Dick Armey? Is he relevant? I hope Strom Thurmond also endorses Rubio.

[how 'bout them repiggies]

I always thought that Marco Rubio had a Dick Armey.

[Nag F. Dabbit]

The purity of the Republic Party is at issue here!

The question is whether it is acceptable for Republican office holders to only be willing to pander to those who believe government is the problem--not a way of establishing justice, insuring domestic tranquility, providing for the common defense and promoting the general welfare...

God forbid a Republican elected representative only pander to those who see government as the problem. Instead they must whole heartedly hate the government they serve in order to be pure enough to be a modern true Republican.

A pure even if small Republic Party is necessary to impose on the nation the cultural revolution that is needed. With God's will known, toleration of apostates--even accommodating apostates, is not necessary or to be tolerated.

Dick Army is my leader.

[A Real Republican]

10:25 are you a Republican? that's the problem with the Reoublican party they are a bunch of Democrats. I think 10:25 forgot Ronald Reagen too.

[Interesting...]

Dick Armey? Now, all Marco needs is Tom DeLay's endorsement and he will be all set!!

[Coach]

mornin' piggie: Clever quip. At ant rate, I'm finding it interesting how Rubio continues to pick up endorsements in light of Crist's significant funraising. All hell will break loose if Sarah Palin endorses Rubio. You'll have a cow if that happens.

[Coach]

and Gingrich, Romney, Jeb Bush, etc.

[BlueSee]

I don't think anyone would mind the endorsement of Jeb Bush - he was a loved governor in and outside the state of Florida. Far better than Crist, who is disliked by politicos on both sides of the aisle. That's what it takes to be the "people's governor", follow the polls into political idiocy.

Regardless, Meek will not beat Crist or Rubio - this is the race.

[how 'bout them repiggies]

Poor Coach, he's been sniffing that athlete's foot powder a little too much.

Sarah Palin...sure, bring her down here. She has nothing better to do. Perhaps we can be treated to more of her Jerry Springer family routine. I do hope that she will provide an interpreter for those of us who do not speak gibberish.

[Beaumont]

Looks like Rubio is grasping at straws!

[Hurricane Heat]

How much money will this translate into?

[Coach]

awwwwww, piggie, piggie, piggie. You have got to do better at hiding your fear. Both Crsit and Rubio will be thrilled to get a Palin endorsement - and you know this. Democrats continued slandering of this woman is wearing on the independent voters you cannot win elections without. And those voters, whom overwhealmingly voted for Obama last Novemeber are already leaving in astonishing numbers. You realise this as well and its why you are running with the only thing you have left and thats just being nasty.

[Coach]

Bluesee: I wouldn't be so sure. Meeks will be able to summon Obama to get out the vote in campaign stops in Tampa, Orlando, Gainsville and Tallahasee. I'm not sure about Miami. If urban numbers for Meeks are similar to what they were for Obama, it can be a near thing. However, Palin will be able to do the same for either Rubio or Palin throughout the state. It's why she'll probably stay on the sidelines in this one.

[how 'bout them repiggies]

Coach, take a look in the mirror whenever you want to see nasty.

[Coach]

awwwwww......

[CRIST=SPECTER]

Dick Armey heads Freedomworks. They have field directors across the country and rake in millions for the organization on their own merit.

Chuckles the Clown, on the other hand, rakes in millions by squeezing anyone who has to do business with the state.

[terminator]

Jeb will eventually come out and endorse Marco.
Just wait and see.
Chuck and the fatman (Greer) are starting to sweat. Better turn on Chuck's portable fan!

[Brevard Insider]

Didn't Jason Steele used to room with Senator Tim Deratany? Didn't Senator Deratany throw him out for his cocaine use in the apartment?

[CRIST=SPECTER]

From your mouth to God's ears, Termie.

[x]

dik smarmey is one of the principal architects of reaganomics, the idea that the free market will thrive without regulation...

you know, one of the ijits who got us into this mess beginning TWENTYEIGHT YEARS AGO.

he not as bright as a pile of dogpoop!!

[The Newsmax video on Marco works]

http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2009/07/a_wise_latino_man_1.asp

Weekly Standard: A Wise Latino Man: Marco Rubio as the Anti-Sotomayor

On the surface, Marco Rubio's campaign against Gov. Charlie Crist for the Florida GOP 2010 Senate nomination looks increasingly quixotic. Crist recently posted a $4.3 million fundraising haul in the second quarter--more than ten times as much money as Rubio took in during the same period. It seems that Crist's campaign has been flooded with contributions from the estimable old white-haired-dude caucus, to borrow a phrase from Paris Hilton. Meanwhile Rubio's supporters try compensate for their lack of money with their abundance of enthusiasm by doing things like jumping out of airplanes with Rubio bumper stickers plastered to their bodies.

But, as Patrick Ruffini argues, you'd be wrong to get the impression that Rubio is simply tilting at windmills:

ask presidential nominees Hillary Clinton and Mitt Romney how far early, high dollar bundler support got them. Or Virginia Democratic nominee Terry McAuliffe on how much a 10-to-1 cash advantage is worth.

Underfunded candidates like Rubio don't need more money now. The need an argument. A bulletproof argument from a plausible candidate is worth tens of millions of dollars in any primary, overwhelming a financial advantage of any magnitude.

An argument Rubio's got. He has a record as an idea-driven conservative reformer and promotes an authentic alternative agenda to what the Democrats in Washington are selling. Crist doesn't. He has taken his cues from the Democratic party on a range of issues, from the stimulus and cap and trade to immigration and abortion.

With the nomination hearings of Supreme Court appointee Sonia Sotomayor this week, Rubio is looking to draw a sharp contrast between his vision of the role of the judiciary and that of Crist's. Racial diversity has been one of Crist's primary concerns when making judicial appointments. As the Palm Beach Post recently reported, Crist "spurned a state commission’s six nominees for the appellate post in December, saying the roster lacked diversity and asking the commission to reconsider three black judges." On July 2, the state's high court ruled that Crist's move was unconstitutional.

Crist drew fire from the right last March after he nominated Judge James Perry to the state supreme court instead of a conservative. The Florida branch of Planned Parenthood hailed Crist's appointment as "Great news!" "We have a very diverse state and I think it's important that our court understands all the perspectives that make Florida a beautiful place to live," Crist told the AP in March after appointing Perry, an African-American.

“I think [Crist] has permanently swung the court in Florida to an activist majority for years to come,” Rubio told THE WEEKLY STANDARD during a telephone interview. Rubio rejects the view that "each judge [is] a representative of their sex or their race or their class," and he says he's concerned that Republicans will cave to liberal Hispanic organizations that suggest that opposition to Sotomayor is based on bigotry.

"I don't want to see this important moment to have a high-minded, philosophical discussion about the role of the judiciary to pass us by simply because of the historic nature of her nomination," Rubio says. "The true measure of progress for the nation when it comes to issues surrounding race and ethnicity is the freedom of people of conscience to disagree with one another based on sound philosophical or political reasons without fear of being branded as racists."

Asked if Republicans will pay a political price with Hispanics for opposing Sotomayor, Rubio says, "I think Hispanic voters are Americans and want what's best for America. I don't think Republicans will hurt themselves, if it's a philosophical opposition."

Rubio asks: "Do we want judges in the mold of Chief Justice John Roberts, who likened the judge's role to that of an umpire who dispassionately and objectively applies the law, or do we want judges like Sotomayor who reject the notion that objectivity is even possible and believe it's appropriate for judges to decide cases based on their personal experiences and prejudices?" Despite his pointed criticism, Rubio says he will wait until the hearings finish to decide whether or not he would support Sotomayor.

In Florida, voters won't render a verdict on Rubio v. Crist for 13 more months, which is good news for the underdog Rubio. That means he has plenty of time for the state's Republicans to get to know him. Although Crist still swamps Rubio in every poll by more than 20 points, a recent Mason-Dixon poll showed that the race was tied among voters who recognized both candidates.

Posted by John McCormack on July 14, 2009 05:25 PM

[Jack]

If it's between Rubio and Meeks, the democrat will win mainly because the state of Florida is starting to shift more democratic since they voted for Barack Obama. So if the Republicans just need absolutists in there party and can't bare the thought of a candidate being independent minded, they'll lose. If the Republicans have Charlie Crist they'll likely the seat, but its going to be competitive Meeks is a charismatic and appealing candidate.

[Mac]

This is better than the endorsement of the mayor of Miami!

[an extremist operated magizine would endorse another extremist?]

This rag has never made any money for newscorp who owns this periodical.
I believe this and the national review is for sale,not both murdoch wants to keep one so he can use it for propaganda purposes.Fox news can say to viewers that the standard said this or the review said that.I mean this is better then the body language expert that always tells us how stately,confident and honest all the Republicans are and of course the dems? Yeah you guessed it.

[Coach]

Jack : I really don't necessarily agree with that assessment. Obama's landmark election may be a one time phenomena in Florida, North Carolina and other states. Obama successfully received significant support among independents and self-identifies libertarian voters that will not be duplicated for a liberal like Meeks. John McCormack's Weekly Satndard piece puts Charlie Crist's very concerning record for many Floridians in perspective.

[this just in; Jack Abramhoff could possibly collect money for Rubio]

It has been said that Jack Abramhoff would be a fantastic contribution collector,even better the jay Odom!

[Coach]

at least theyre americans inlike the millions that Obama illegally collected from overseas. But thats nothing new. The Clintons did the same. Party and power before country those Democrats

[lil fascist]

Coach the paid worm crawls out of his wormhole whenever the topic is Marco.

[Crist for Senator!]

Sources Say Rubio Reconsidering Senate Race

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Florida. Two Republican sources said today that even as former Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio campaigns for retiring GOP Sen. Mel Martinez's Senate seat, he has been calling around to top Republican donors and activists in the state to discuss the idea of switching from the Senate primary against GOP Gov. Charlie Crist and into the open-seat race for attorney general, where a serious Republican candidate has yet to emerge.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

http://www.nationaljournal.com/congressdaily/p_20090715_2565.php