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Exclusive: Bob Dole Endorses Marco Rubio in 2016 Race
« on: February 22, 2016, 08:32:20 pm »
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/exclusive-bob-dole-endorses-marco-rubio-2016-race/story?id=37117597

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Former Republican presidential nominee Bob Dole is throwing his support behind Marco Rubio in the 2016 presidential contest after his early favorite – former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush – dropped out of the race on Saturday.

“Now that my good friend Jeb Bush is no longer running, I’m supporting Rubio,” Dole told ABC’s Jonathan Karl and Rick Klein in an interview for their new podcast “Powerhouse Politics” on Monday.

“He worked for my ’96 campaign in Dade County, Florida, and so I’ve had an acquaintance with him way back in ’96 when he was a hard worker. As much as I love John Kasich, you know, Rubio is probably a better candidate. And he’s young,” Dole added. “He wants to grow the party as opposed to [Ted] Cruz. I don’t know what he wants to grow.”

As Dole endorsed Rubio’s candidacy, the former U.S. senator from Kansas also warned of Donald Trump’s ability to win, saying he could

Wow how wonderful to get a endorsement from a man who has won a prez election..........................oh wait.
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Re: Exclusive: Bob Dole Endorses Marco Rubio in 2016 Race
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2016, 08:44:00 pm »
Quote from: flowers on February 22, 2016, 08:32:20 pm
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/exclusive-bob-dole-endorses-marco-rubio-2016-race/story?id=37117597

Wow how wonderful to get a endorsement from a man who has won a prez election..........................oh wait.

All the failed candidates like Rubio.  Maybe he wants to join the club?
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Re: Exclusive: Bob Dole Endorses Marco Rubio in 2016 Race
« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2016, 09:05:13 pm »
Quote from: Scottftlc on February 22, 2016, 08:44:00 pm
All the failed candidates like Rubio.  Maybe he wants to join the club?

I wonder who Dubya and HW are supporting now that baby boy finally pulled the plug.

Kasich?
Rubio?
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Re: Exclusive: Bob Dole Endorses Marco Rubio in 2016 Race
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2016, 09:05:13 pm »
What is it with these old hasbeens.  Carter likes Trump.  Dole throws in for Rubio.  Next thing you know Bill Clinton will endorse someone.
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Re: Exclusive: Bob Dole Endorses Marco Rubio in 2016 Race
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2016, 09:07:09 pm »
Quote from: Wingnut on February 22, 2016, 09:05:13 pm
What is it with these old hasbeens.  Carter likes Trump.  Dole throws in for Rubio.  Next thing you know Bill Clinton will endorse someone.
They never go away do they?
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Re: Exclusive: Bob Dole Endorses Marco Rubio in 2016 Race
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2016, 09:09:38 pm »
Quote from: Wingnut on February 22, 2016, 09:05:13 pm
What is it with these old hasbeens.  Carter likes Trump.  Dole throws in for Rubio.  Next thing you know Bill Clinton will endorse someone.

He already has!

Donald Trump!

Add that to Jimmuh CAAATA and Robert Reich and they will soon put him over the top!

« Last Edit: February 22, 2016, 09:11:26 pm by Bigun »
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Re: Exclusive: Bob Dole Endorses Marco Rubio in 2016 Race
« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2016, 09:18:05 pm »
Quote from: Wingnut on February 22, 2016, 09:05:13 pm
What is it with these old hasbeens.  Carter likes Trump.  Dole throws in for Rubio.  Next thing you know Bill Clinton will endorse someone.

 :silly:

Took a split second. I have an excuse --I'm still working off a hang over from Saturday night's celebration ... after Trump ate Ted Cruz's lunch in South Carolina!
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Re: Exclusive: Bob Dole Endorses Marco Rubio in 2016 Race
« Reply #7 on: February 22, 2016, 09:19:55 pm »
Quote from: Wingnut on February 22, 2016, 09:05:13 pm
What is it with these old hasbeens.  Carter likes Trump.  Dole throws in for Rubio.  Next thing you know Bill Clinton will endorse someone.

Seems to me the true "anti-establishment" candidate may be Kasich.   :tongue2:
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Re: Exclusive: Bob Dole Endorses Marco Rubio in 2016 Race
« Reply #8 on: February 22, 2016, 09:25:27 pm »
I'll bet that's exactly how he announced it, too: "Hi, Bob Dole here. Just wanna say that Bob Dole endorses Marco Rubio for President. Now where are my pills?" 
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Re: Exclusive: Bob Dole Endorses Marco Rubio in 2016 Race
« Reply #9 on: February 22, 2016, 09:38:19 pm »
Quote from: aligncare on February 22, 2016, 09:18:05 pm
:silly:

Took a split second. I have an excuse --I'm still working off a hang over from Saturday night's celebration ... after Trump ate Ted Cruz's lunch in South Carolina!

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Re: Exclusive: Bob Dole Endorses Marco Rubio in 2016 Race
« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2016, 02:13:09 am »
"Exclusive: Bob Dole Endorses Marco Rubio in 2016 Race..."

Insofar as endorsements go, this one is positively flaccid ...   ;)

Addendum:
Oops! put up my reply before I read Andy's above!
Is that what is known as "premature posticulation" ???
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