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re: Marco Rubio = the next POTUS?
Posted on 2/19/26 at 10:44 am to VooDude
Posted on 2/19/26 at 10:44 am to VooDude
He doesn't win.
That's how.
And because people still believe the media, he will be the next Hitler. Or Vance, take your pick. They will be labeled as worse than Trump. Just watch.
It's actually amazing how Trump won with such a biased media.
That's how.
And because people still believe the media, he will be the next Hitler. Or Vance, take your pick. They will be labeled as worse than Trump. Just watch.
It's actually amazing how Trump won with such a biased media.
This post was edited on 2/19/26 at 10:45 am
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Posted on 2/19/26 at 11:03 am to Timeoday
So in your mind he’s done nothing? You serious?
Posted on 2/19/26 at 11:30 am to AaronDeTiger
I disagree on the wasteful, overseas spending. You may be right about tariffs, I’m not exactly sure where he stands on that.
But it’s worth noting that Ron has been pretty anti-AI/datacenter, which I applaud. Too many Republicans have gotten in bed with Big Tech because they’ve been sold a bag of lies about job creation and this need to win a global arms race.
But it’s worth noting that Ron has been pretty anti-AI/datacenter, which I applaud. Too many Republicans have gotten in bed with Big Tech because they’ve been sold a bag of lies about job creation and this need to win a global arms race.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 11:32 am to VooDude
Because Fuentes and the groyper army will not allow it.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 11:43 am to VooDude
I indeed like the new Marco and think this one would be a good President. However, I’m not sure the original definition of “natural born citizen” has been defined anymore n education. Maybe it’s been legally changed and I just missed it. That being said, after they ramrodded the Kenyan in on us, it would just be fair to ignore it for our side
Posted on 2/19/26 at 12:50 pm to boogiewoogie1978
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1. He can't beat Vance in a debate. After watching Vance debate I'm not sure any candidate can.
This is crazy if you watched the 2015 RNC debates. Trump and Rubio easily were always 1 and 2 for who performed the best, with really the only tiebreaker being who you preferred more.
Vance does a solid job debating people with opposing views, but don't know how he holds up in a non-combative debate with someone with the same general views.
I thought Vance was a shoe in after 2024, but he's sort of fallen to the side and has made a few gaffs recently. Rubio has really shined in the last few months. Think he also really benefits from the revival of the Monroe Doctrine by Trump 2.0. Who better to fully implement with DJT started than a POTUS of Cuban descent, who speaks Spanish, and understands the need for secure, friendly, and strong Latin/South American democracies, at least if I was running his campaign that is what I am pushing.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 1:28 pm to Richleau
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So in your mind he’s done nothing? You serious?
The only thing he has done is get voted "yes" by the Senate Committee at 22-0 then the Senate 99-0. Since then he has read speeches.
Witkoff and Kushner are doing the heavy lifting without any fanfare whatsoever.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 1:52 pm to Timeoday
Prove it.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 1:55 pm to FLTech
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Funny. I clearly remember when Trump picked Rubio, the panicans (on this website) had a nuclear meltdown saying it was the worst pick ever, bla bla bla - you know, the typical panican bullshite hysteria like they do with everything when it comes to Trump and of course they were all proven wrong once again
If we really wanted to know how the board felt about Rubio, we could go back in time to 2016 and see how much he was trashed after Trump calling him Little Marco. How soon do we forget.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 2:05 pm to Cuz413
A lot can happen in ten years.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 2:31 pm to VooDude
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Vance is a chump compared this guy.
Come on, let's not go overboard...
Lot of time ahead, have to wait and see out things start to pan out after the Mid Terms. Vance is learning under Trump, will start to give him more up front camera time. One thing we can agree on- Vance is certainly not in any way a Mike Pence!
Posted on 2/19/26 at 2:49 pm to Richleau
Are Witkoff and Kushner handling foreign policy? (ChatGPT ask)
That is the quick version. But, you do you. Think about the "politicians" in DC that just love lil' Marco. Why is that do you think?
Oh, but Rubio is a good reader of written speeches.
quote:
Yes — Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are currently acting as key U.S. envoys in major foreign policy negotiations, but their roles are unusual compared with traditional government diplomacy and have drawn controversy:
???? What They’re Doing
They have been representing the United States in high-level diplomatic talks on critical international issues — notably Iran’s nuclear program and efforts to address the Russia–Ukraine conflict — under orders from President Donald Trump.
In mid-February 2026, they led back-to-back negotiations in Geneva: indirect talks with Iranian representatives over nuclear issues and trilateral discussions with Ukrainian and Russian officials about ending their war.
Their work in diplomacy includes negotiating ceasefires and peace-related talks in the Middle East and beyond.
?? How This Differs from Normal “Foreign Policy”
Traditionally, U.S. foreign policy and diplomacy are coordinated by the Department of State, led by the Secretary of State and career diplomats. However, under the current administration:
Trump has delegated leadership on these issues directly to Witkoff and Kushner, bypassing standard diplomatic channels.
Kushner is a private citizen and former senior White House advisor, not a career diplomat. Witkoff is a special envoy appointed by the president but also lacks formal diplomatic training.
?? Controversy and Criticism
Foreign policy experts and some lawmakers have questioned whether the two have enough formal diplomatic experience to handle such complex negotiations.
At least once, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has indicated they would not participate in a specific round of peace talks, showing that the traditional foreign policy apparatus still exists and sometimes limits their involvement.
Their dual role handling multiple crises simultaneously has sparked debate about effectiveness and oversight.
?? Summary
So yes — Witkoff and Kushner are actively involved in key foreign policy negotiations for the United States right now. But they’re doing so in a non-traditional way, often operating outside the usual diplomatic hierarchy and with significant scrutiny from experts and other officials.
That is the quick version. But, you do you. Think about the "politicians" in DC that just love lil' Marco. Why is that do you think?
Oh, but Rubio is a good reader of written speeches.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 2:49 pm to Timeoday
Your proof is ChatGPT? Yikes man. Yikes.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 2:54 pm to Richleau
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Your proof is ChatGPT? Yikes man. Yikes.
I took the easy way out. Just GOOGLE what I asked ChatGPT.
22-0 Senate Committee
99-0 US Senate
Gotsta wonder why they love him if you gonna promote him.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 3:03 pm to Timeoday
Again, you said he hasn’t done anything as Secretary of State. I asked you to back up that claim. You responded with ChatGPT gobbedly asian. You said it’s only been his underlings. You have not proved your claim.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 3:26 pm to Richleau
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Again, you said he hasn’t done anything as Secretary of State.
Wrong.
I did say he was a good reader of written speeches.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 3:43 pm to VooDude
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VooDude
You remind me of the Ole Miss poster circa 2015 that invaded this board posting all these wonderfully positive things about Rubio.
Fact is Rubio got 99-0 confirmation vote while every, single, other appointment Trump made was fought for tooth and nail.
The Uniparty loves them some Rubio. I'm sorry, him making nice speeches and pushing Trumps agenda (for now) aren't enough for me.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 4:03 pm to geauxEdO
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Don’t look up JD’s connection to Peter Thiel if you hate political whores!
snip:
Musk has since deleted this post, likely as a result of threats from President Trump to cancel billions in federal contracts for Tesla, SpaceX and other Musk companies.
Additionally, we learned last week that Palantir Technologies founder and Silicon Valley billionaire Peter
Thiel received a $40 million investment from Jeffrey Epstein.
As you are surely aware, Thiel is exceptionally close with Vice President JD Vance. Thiel hired Vance to work for him and contributed over $15 million to Vance’s Senate campaign.
President Trump also appointed Leon Black’s son to lead the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, despite the fact that Black paid Epstein $170 million for purported “tax advice.”
https://www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/wyden_doj_treasury_epstein_letter.pdf
Posted on 2/19/26 at 5:42 pm to Giantkiller
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Because Vance is VP, has Trump's support, and is doing a great job. Marco is doing excellent too. If he bides his time and is Vance's running mate in '28/'32, I do think he will be POTUS.
Get out with this "its his turn crap" I have been an R since I watched Barry Goldwater get blown out of the water by LBJ in 64 and there is nothing that Vance brings to the table at this time to secure a victory like Trump did by digging in to the Black and Latino vote.
You have to look at the big picture. Right now almost 60% of the public considers themselves as Independents so the Nov election is won by winning the middle. Vance has a better chance of winning the nomination than he has of winning the main election and the opposite is true for Rubio.
I will say at this time I dont see any serious challengers to those two. I actually would say Gabbard is my dark horse pick for VP right now because again she brings more demographics to the voting booth.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 9:13 pm to SNAP
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Does anyone on this board have a memory that goes back prior to 2024?
Remember the 2016 debate where Christie made him repeat himself, like a short circuiting robot, 2x?
Fast forward to a minute or so
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