I'm convinced Rubio's true intentions were to ensure that the 2 GOP conservatives who were going to replace him left to make way for a DEM. How can he after jumping back into the arena, NOT commit to the position? Why then did he jump back into the race? He is despicable. I will be writing my 'on again - off again' Senator.
Patrick Murphy challenges Marco Rubio to make a commitment to voters, Rubio declinesOn-again, off-again Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, the guy who has broken records for lack of Senate attendance, who famously and frequently complained about how much he hated his job, decided maybe being a senator was better than unemployment. So he reversed course and is starting his next run for the presidency by trying to keep his launching pad—his Senate seat. But he's not signing on for a full six-year term he says, saying, "No one can make that commitment because you don't know what the future's gonna hold in your life personally or politically." To which Democratic challenger Rep. Patrick Murphy responded: "I can."
So Murphy upped the challenge, signing a pledge to Florida voters to serve a full six terms, and rubbing Rubio's nose in it. When asked by the local media whether Rubio would make the pledge, his campaign spokeswoman changed the subject.
Murphy has smartly made the issue of Rubio's lack of interest in his Senate job the subject of his first general election ad (you can watch it below). It's smart because it's an issue voters care about. PPP just polled it, finding Rubio with a squeaker of a lead, 40-37.
One thing that could hurt Rubio down the line is his unwillingness to commit to serving out his term if reelected. 60% of voters say candidates running for the Senate should pledge to serve their entire 6 year term, to only 21% who say it isn't necessary for them to do that. That's one of several issues we found on this poll where Rubio is at odds with the voters.
That includes huge support of background checks on gun sales—89 percent; 86 percent support barring people on the terrorist watch list from getting guns; 59 percent support an assault weapons ban; 76 percent want to see the minimum wage increased; and 63 of voters think the Senate should be holding hearings on Merrick Garland's Supreme Court nomination. Rubio is on the wrong side of all of those issues, but most glaringly just seems to not give a shit about doing the actual job that he's currently holding and seeking to keep. As the Murphy campaign says "Floridians deserve a Senator who will serve them for a full six years without regard for their personal political ambition. […] It's simple: if Marco Rubio wants his job back, he should commit to doing it. Floridians are waiting."
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/9/7/1567587/-Patrick-Murphy-challenges-Marco-Rubio-to-make-a-commitment-to-voters-Rubio-declines
