Marco Rubio: I’m running for reelection because both Trump and Clinton scare me

[DonViejo]

by Andrew Prokop on June 22, 2016, 10:57 a.m. ET

Sen. Marco Rubio reversed course Wednesday and announced that he will be running for reelection after all.

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When asked by Fox News’s Chris Wallace to explain his decision, Rubio said, "No matter who wins this presidential election, the Senate’s role of being able to act as a check and balance on bad ideas from the president, I think, are gonna matter more in 2017 than they perhaps ever have in our history."

And in a statement announcing his decision that was harshly critical of Hillary Clinton, Rubio added that the prospect of a Trump presidency is "also worrisome to me." He added: "His positions on many key issues are still unknown. And some of his statements, especially about women and minorities, I find not just offensive but unacceptable. If he is elected, we will need Senators willing to encourage him in the right direction, and if necessary, stand up to him. I’ve proven a willingness to do both."

Yet Rubio’s hopes to mount another presidential campaign in 2020 have surely weighed heavily on his mind too. Such a bid could be easier to launch if Rubio remains prominent in the Senate, criticizing the new administration, rather than fading away by going to the private sector.

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http://www.vox.com/2016/6/22/12000610/marco-rubio-reelection-senate-trump

[tonyt53]

1. The little shit knows that without a Senate seat, that he might have to get a real job.

[BlueCaliDem]

2. Flip-flop. Flip-flop. Flip-flop.

[glennward]

3. That's the main reason. nt

[no_hypocrisy]

4. Isn't that the same position as democratic candidate Alan Grayson?

[kimbutgar]

5. I can't wait for the ads saying he has a high absence rate in the senate

Why hasn't he voted? What did he back off from hi immigration bill? Thirsty Rubio video.

So much material to run against him.

[Stallion]

10. and That He Hates His Job and Has Better Things to Do Than Waste Time in Washington DC

nm

[SaschaHM]

6. "I need a job from which to run for president in 2020 and 2024"

I wonder how long will it be until he walks this back and kisses Trump's ring to pick up votes.

[Iliyah]

7. Marco doesn't believe in work anyways.

He collects a salary from taxpayers tho. Sick little shit.

[C_U_L8R]

8. Hey, I'd run too

if I could get a six-figure salary plus all the, ahem, benefits
and never have to show up to work.

[RussBLib]

9. so anyone seen any polls yet?

This is Florida we're talking about, so Rubio is probably leading the pack for no good reason except name familiarity.

[Stallion]

11. There was One Yesterday that I believe Had him Up By +1

nm

[OriginalGeek]

12. HEADLINE: Welfare Abuser Bellies Back up to Trough for More Free Public Assistance

who's he running against anyway?

[bigwillq]

13. Rubio scares me (nt)

[Sheepshank]

14. No marketable skills = lifetime laying in the public trough accomplishing nothing. Perfect!!!

[Orsino]

15. Or because no lobbying firm wants him. n/t

[tallahasseedem]

16. No, he's standing on the backs of 49 dead people...

period. He's a disgusting pig that's using tragedy to get back in the game.