Orford, NH – Rubio: Donald Trump Won’t Be Republican Nominee

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    Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., talks with voters during a campaign stop at the VFW, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015, in Littleton, N.H. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)Orford, NH – Florida Sen. Marco Rubio says Donald Trump will not be the Republican presidential nominee because his message is not an optimistic one.

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    Rubio has largely shied away from taking on Trump, the billionaire businessman sitting atop polls of the Republican rivals.

    In recent weeks, candidates such as Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush have started to go head-to-head with Trump. Rubio’s criticisms Wednesday were measured, even when asked about Trump’s comment that Rubio is “disloyal” and “disrespectful” for running against Bush, who was Rubio’s mentor in Florida politics.

    “I think our nominee is going to be someone that embraces the future, that understands the opportunities before us, that’s optimistic but realistic about the challenges before us,” Rubio told reporters after a meet-and-greet event in New Hampshire’s North Country.

    “I’m running for president, I’m not running against anybody,” Rubio said. “I’ll continue to talk about my message.”

    Speaking to a small crowd outside an auto body shop in a town of roughly 1,200, Rubio focused largely on his message of ushering in a new era of prosperity. He also drew a contrast between his message and Trump’s, which centers on the slogan Make America Great Again.

    “I understand what he’s trying to say,” Rubio said, “but I would remind him that America is great, and you know why I know America is great? Because ask yourself this question: Who would you trade places with?”

    Rubio said: “The issue’s not that America isn’t great, the issue is that America has the chance to be greater.”

    Trump’s rhetoric on immigration in particular has some Republicans worried about the party’s ability to attract support from Hispanic voters, pivotal in the general election. Rubio didn’t answer when asked whether Trump’s comments are hurting that effort.

    “Ultimately the Republican Party will reach out to all voters based on who our nominee is, and I don’t believe Donald Trump will be our nominee,” he said.


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    zoifunny
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    zoifunny
    8 years ago

    Rubio you’re wrong. I think Americans are sick and tired of positive political gibberish! People want a leader that calls it as it is. Enough of this political garbage!

    I do understand you Mr Rubio, why you chose to run on this slogan. That’s because it’s your only chance. You have nothing else to offer but talk, as did all our presidents since Reagan.

    8 years ago

    Obviously he won’t be the nominee but in the interim he will so weaken the other candidates that the Democratic nominee is certain to win the White House.

    mr613
    mr613
    8 years ago

    Establishment politicians are about to get their overture medicine fed to them!

    Nycnyc
    Nycnyc
    8 years ago

    Today’s poll shows Trump leading at 40 percent
    Rubio at a mere 4 percent.

    8 years ago

    To #6 - Eli- You are wrong, wrong, wrong! When Trump first announced that he was running, he was ridiculed and mocked by the news media, including the NY Daily News with a headline “the clown is running”. Others lambasted him by stating that “he is not a serious candidate, and will never reveal his financial information”. Now, every news organization in the USA, with rare exception, can’t wait to interview Trump. His leads in the polls continue, and if the present trend continues, Trump will be successful in the presidential primaries this coming winter and spring. At this point, the question is not if he will receive the Republican nomination. His staff must put together an effective political organization in every state, including professional campaign managers, to decisively take on and defeat the Clinton political machine. I don’t think that Hillary would stand a chance against a team of Donald Trump, and Dr. Ben Carson.