Quote:To say that Mr. Rubio has "been on all sides" or "flip flopped" on immigration reform is really what is dishonest. At the very least he has worked to reach across the aisle and work with Democrats to try and get something done. That's much more than most any other politician in Congress does.



The bill passed the Senate but failed in the House. Mr. Rubio could try to influence support in the House, but let's not forget that he is a Senator not a Representative. Also, since the House failed to take it up, vote on it or offer changes, he said that perhaps the better way to try and get something done would be to do things "piecemeal". That's hardly a "flip flop".


I wouldn't at this point exactly count him out. At this point, the other "establishment candidates" that could possibly have a shot might be perhaps Mike Huckabee, Rick Santorum or maybe Rick Perry. Of course, Jeb Bush is slated to make his announcement soon, but I doubt that most republicans want or would vote for another Bush for the nomination. While I for the most part like and agree with those candidates and would support any one of them should they win the nomination, none of them will get my vote in the primaries.


Of the other "tea party" type candidates that might have a shot, I would name maybe Ted Cruz or Rand Paul as possibilities. Again, I would support either one should they win the nomination, but at this point neither one has earned my vote.


My "not a chance" candidates include Dr. Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina, Lindsey Graham and George Pataki. Honestly I don't know enough about George Pataki, but from what I understand he did a pretty good job as Governor of New York. In my opinion Lindsey Graham is a "RINO", though would be a better choice than Hillary. The other two, while I do like and admire them, don't have the necessary experience and qualifications to be President of the U.S.