Interesting. Is it that the GOPe is truly concerned about Rubio losing against Hillary or are they concerned that JEB will lose to Rubio? I think the later or both. I don't think they really have to worry about retaining the seat against Schultz.
Nervous Republicans: Please, Rubio, Run for SenateFlorida is a purplish state that broke twice for President Obama. So while the red tsunami of 2014, which both demoted Harry Reid and retired many of his closest allies, was welcome news, the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) is eager to maintain their gains in 2016 and beyond. Enter Marco Rubio.
The junior Senator from Florida has already made it clear that he will not simultaneously run for president and re-election. He must therefore make a decision. And while his constituents overwhelmingly want him to continue serving them, he’s all but announced he’s going big in 2016. This is making Republican officials exceedingly nervous.
Why? Because they worry he will not only lose the nomination, but a Republican-held Senate seat as well...
Remember, you-know-who is eyeing Rubio’s job. If he were to voluntarily step aside, this greatly improves the chances of her getting a promotion. And we can't have that can we?
This explains why Republicans really want Rubio to run for re-election: He’s perhaps the only thing standing in her way.
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/danieldoherty/2015/02/20/establishment-officials-please-rubio-run-for-senate-n1960092
