President Marco Rubio

November 06, 2026, 08:49 PM

TigerDore

quote:
Originally posted by 6guns:
I still think Trump's got that spot.

He has all the ability, but his lack of communicating a clear vision, and about the reality of the Iran war, has hurt him and his ability to carry out that vision.

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November 06, 2026, 08:55 PM

Bassamatic

When the smoke clears, I think it will be Rubio and Desantis left standing. I don't see Desantis taking the VP slot.

November 06, 2026, 09:05 PM

sig2392

It looks like Rubio and DeSantis for 2028.

If they don't damage each other in the primaries and one of them is willing to take VP, as of now that is the ticket.

It is going to be a long 14 months until primary season starts.

November 06, 2026, 09:49 PM

nhracecraft

quote:
Originally posted by Sharkey717:
My absolute hope is that Rubio runs in 2028. He has become masterful with his judgment and communication, and I believe he is the best choice.

I said the same thing about Ted Cruz back in 2016.

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November 06, 2026, 09:54 PM

heydrich

Agree 100%

November 06, 2026, 10:47 PM

Cope

quote:
Originally posted by nhracecraft:
I said the same thing about Ted Cruz back in 2016.

I thought the same. He his dead-nuts serious about what he discusses, is very well educated, and should be a serious contender in 28.

November 06, 2026, 11:21 PM

goose5

I would vote for Marco.

November 07, 2026, 04:57 AM

r0gue

Yes please.

November 07, 2026, 05:12 AM

ibanda

Vote for Maco!

November 07, 2026, 07:57 AM

oddball

My personal choice, Marco Rubio is by far the best candidate; out of the Trump administration, he was the consistent performer, likable, and his name recognition has increased dramatically.

But with Trump riding off into the sunset after this term, the Republican field will be the most wide open since 2016. Look for Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Chris Christie. And keep an eye on Greg Abbott, Brian Kemp, Vivek Ramaswamy, Michael Pence, JD Vance.

But absolutely, President Marco Rubio, please.

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November 07, 2026, 08:07 AM

TigerDore

quote:
Originally posted by nhracecraft:
I said the same thing about Ted Cruz back in 2016.

Cruz is brilliant. He is on par with Rubio, maybe even better, but he completely lacks the charisma to attract voters.

The average voter listens to the tone of the voice, style over substance, and this is especially true of moderates, who are are necessary to win. Senator Cruz comes across to the average Joe as the boring nerd spouting facts.

Cruz would be a great, great President, but I believe he is just not electable in most cases. He probably could have eked out a close win against Harris, but there is no guarantee that the DNC will do that again.

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November 07, 2026, 08:25 AM

chellim1

quote:
Originally posted by nhracecraft:
I said the same thing about Ted Cruz back in 2016.

nhracecraft: I also said the same thing about Ted Cruz back in 2016...

But... I think TigerDore is probably right:

quote:
Cruz is brilliant. He is on par with Rubio, maybe even better, but he completely lacks the charisma to attract voters.

The average voter listens to the tone of the voice, style over substance, and this is especially true of moderates, who are are necessary to win. Senator Cruz comes across to the average Joe as the boring nerd spouting facts.

Ted Cruz knows and understands the limits on government power intended by the framers of the Constitution better than any other Senator, which I think should be a pre-requisite of the job, but it's not.

Unfortunately, he comes across as an arrogant know-it-all who rubs some people the wrong way, whether that's fair or not.

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November 07, 2026, 08:55 AM

FiveFiveSixFan

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Ted Cruz knows and understands the limits on government power intended by the framers of the Constitution better than any other Senator, which I think should be a pre-requisite of the job, but it's not.

I'd like to see Cruz in the Supreme Court.

November 07, 2026, 08:59 AM

TMats

Rubio would certainly be my choice; the GOP has a strong field.

November 07, 2026, 08:59 AM

2BobTanner

Rubio and DeSantis are BOTH from Florida, and if the are both on the same ticket, that causes a problem with the 12th Amendment:

“The Electors shall meet in their respective states, and vote by ballot for President and Vice-President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves; they shall name in their ballots the person voted for as President, and in distinct ballots the person voted for as Vice-President, and they shall make distinct lists of all persons voted for as President, and all persons voted for as Vice-President and of the number of votes for each, which lists they shall sign and certify, and transmit sealed to the seat of the government of the United States, directed to the President of the Senate; … “

This would prevent all of Florida’s Electoral College votes going to the same ticket. That’s why we don’t have “same State” tickets.

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November 07, 2026, 09:00 AM

TigerDore

quote:
Originally posted by chellim1:
Unfortunately, he comes across as an arrogant know-it-all who rubs some people the wrong way, whether that's fair or not.

It is just my impression, but I think he is a very polite debater who isn't going to back down from fact. It isn't his fault that his opponents on the Left are either too intellectually dull or cannot be honest about their positions, or both.

He's much like Mike Tyson in his prime, boxing a bum; he's there to do a job, and win, but also trying not to come across like a bully. It's tough job, especially when the "referees" are rooting for, and trying to protect, the bum.

Remember when Romney ate Obama alive in that first 2012 debate, and it was so bad that Candy Crowley dropped her mask of neutrality to try to bail Barry out? And the press called Romney a bully? After that, Romney lost his nerve and tap-danced in the next two debates, doing his best to carry the intellectually inferior Barry.

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