Senator Rubio Votes Against Violence Against Women Act

[kpete]

Source: CBS Miami

WASHINGTON (CBSMiami) – Just hours ahead of stepping in front of the cameras to give the Republican response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address; Senator Marco Rubio voted against the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.


The VAWA passed the Senate, despite Rubio’s no vote, by a 78-22 margin. All 22 of those who voted against the reauthorization of the bill were men and included not only Rubio but also Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

The original Violence Against Women Act was passed in 1994, but expired in 2011 as Congress’ partisan divide grew. The bill seeks to help victims of domestic violence, stalking, and other crimes. The reauthorization added new protections for LGBT and Native American victims, according to the Huffington Post.

Read more: http://miami.cbslocal.com/2013/02/12/senator-rubio-votes-against-violence-against-women-act/

[darkangel218]

1. Rubio is so vile, its sickening.

I'm glad VAWA passed anyway. And he's a father to two or 3 daughters.. you'd think he will be more compassionate.


*shrugs*

[WCGreen]

2. What a dick.....

[silverweb]

3. Shout it far and wide.

[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]This is the GOP's "rising star" for higher office.

[kimbutgar]

4. I hope this vote haunts him when he runs for president

Every women in this country should be reminded of this vote between and election day 2016. Rubio is anti women and a right wing tea bag jerk.

[Major Nikon]

7. Should be the torpedo that sinks that ship

[iandhr]

10. Of course it will hurt him.

He is attempting an imposible act. Trying to sound sane to the nation and also placating the tea party nuts. You can keep both those balls in the air you are going to drop one. He choice to drop the sane ball.

[CTyankee]

13. As my right wing s.i.l. would say "violence against women isn't the ONLY issue..."

only she said it about abortion back during the 2004 election. And she has 2 daughters and 2 granddaughters!

I just shook my head...

[avaistheone1]

17. You bet that it will!

[dipsydoodle]

5. Ruby Marcio is *****

.

[geomon666]

6. Let's see

He's anti science, anti choice, anti union, anti federal relief for disaster struck areas, anti woman, anti people with disabilities, anti affordable healthcare, etc.

Is there anything this fucking weasel is for that actually helps people?

[iandhr]

9. re: anti federal relief for disaster struck areas,

Wait until next hurricane season and he will beg for federal money for FL.

[geomon666]

14. No doubt. n/t

[iandhr]

8. When your enemy is self destructing

get out the the way.

Its our job to make sure that the country know the names of every Republican who voted no.

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

11. Nice knowin' you, Marco

Kiss the Presidency goodbye, fuckwad.

[SoapBox]

12. Hey Rube! EXPLAIN this in your speech!

...dickwad.

[BlueStater]

15. He's the same as the rest of the Pukes.

"Rock star", my ass. The GOP apparently thinks that not being a white guy is enough. Too bad for them The Rube lacks actual substance and human decency.

[HockeyMom]

16. problem is

there are also not white WOMEN, Marco.

[timdog44]

18. My guess

A poll in his household would end up 1-1.

[marshall]

19. When did he stop beating his wife?

We want to know!

[alp227]

20. I was thinking that too!!

I would guess before 2010 election.

[Monk06]

21. Next question, how do you feel about rape and magical female anti rape juices?

[smirkymonkey]

22. And THIS guy is supposed to be the great hope of the GOP?

Man, they are more desperate than I ever could have imagined.