Staff Reports
The rumor mill is at it again with news that Donald Trump, the infamous Republican leader, is eyeing Florida Senator Marco Rubio as his potential running mate for the 2024 election. According to reports from NBC, the whispers circulating around Trump considering Rubio as his partner in political crime are growing louder.
REPORT: Sen. Marco Rubio in Serious Contention For Trump's VPhttps://t.co/cwKr3wZS98
— RedState (@RedState) March 21, 2024
Rubio, at a spry 52 years old and a seasoned third-term senator, seems to have caught the attention of Trump and his advisors. With Trump’s rekindled interest in winning over Latino voters, the fact that Rubio is a Miami-born son of Cuban immigrants is akin to political gold in the eyes of many Republicans. His youth, charm, and experience in federal office make him a tantalizing prospect for the Trump camp.
Now, let’s talk money, honey. Rubio’s impressive fundraising track record, pulling in nearly $50 million for his 2016 presidential bid, has also turned heads in the Trump entourage. The ability to rake in those greenbacks is a skill that Trump values greatly, and Rubio seems to have it in spades.
However, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows for Rubio. There’s that pesky little issue of a constitutional rule that says electors can’t vote for a president and vice president from the same state. Rubio has hinted at potential roadblocks in the past, citing this very rule as a potential hurdle. Would he be willing to uproot himself from Florida to make a VP run possible? Only time will tell.
Despite Rubio’s credentials and potential appeal to Hispanic voters, some within the conservative MAGA circles have raised their eyebrows at the prospect of his partnership with Trump. Rubio’s hawkish foreign policy stances and establishment ties have irked some Trump loyalists in the past. But hey, politics makes strange bedfellows, and stranger things have happened in the world of DC drama.
In the end, whether Rubio ends up on the ticket or not, there’s no denying his political acumen. Fluent in Spanish and with experience advising Trump on Latin American affairs, Rubio could be a formidable asset in swaying Hispanic communities. And if all else fails, there’s always a cushy spot for Rubio in Trump’s administration, as recent reports suggest his involvement in Trump’s National Security Council. It’s politics, folks – expect the unexpected.
