2016 Presidential Campaign Blog

Primary Night Celebration with Marco Rubio in Miami, Florida on Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Primary Night Celebration with Marco Rubio in Miami, Florida on Tuesday, March 15, 2016

When:
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM (EDT)

Where:
Miami, FL

Hosted By:
Marco Rubio for President

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/miami-primary-night-celebration-with-marco-rubio-tickets-22982818228

Event Details:

Please join Marco Rubio for a Primary Night Celebration on March 15th! DOORS OPEN at 6:00 PM and the EVENT BEGINS at 7:00 PM.


Look for a venue announcement coming soon!

Each guest is required to RSVP for ALL Marco Rubio for President Events, including all adults over age 12. Each attendee must complete registration separately. If you are unable to RSVP via Eventbrite, onsite registration will be available (pending venue capacity) at the door. Actual event start times are subject to change due to scheduling logistics.

Meet and Greet with Marco Rubio in Jacksonville, Florida on Monday, March 14, 2016

Meet and Greet with Marco Rubio in Jacksonville, Florida on Monday, March 14, 2016

When:
Monday, March 14, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (EDT)

Where:
Maple Street Biscuit Company
2004 San Marco Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207

Hosted By:
Marco Rubio for President

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/jacksonville-meet-and-greet-with-marco-rubio-tickets-22984605574

Event Details:

Please join Marco Rubio for a Meet and Greet on March 14th! Senator Rubio will deliver remarks and greet supporters before Tuesday's primary. DOORS OPEN at 9:30 AM and the EVENT BEGINS at 10:00 AM.

Each guest is required to RSVP for ALL Marco Rubio for President Events, including all adults over age 12. Each attendee must complete registration separately. If you are unable to RSVP via Eventbrite, onsite registration will be available (pending venue capacity) at the door. Actual event start times are subject to change due to scheduling logistics.

Meet and Greet with Marco Rubio in Melbourne, Florida on Monday, March 14, 2016

Meet and Greet with Marco Rubio in Melbourne, Florida on Monday, March 14, 2016

When:
Monday, March 14, 2016 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EDT)

Where:
That Little Restaurant
1749 N Wickham Rd
Melbourne, FL 32935

Hosted By:
Marco Rubio for President

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/melbourne-meet-and-greet-with-marco-rubio-tickets-22985071969

Event Details:

Please join Marco Rubio for a Meet and Greet on March 14th! Senator Rubio will deliver remarks and greet supporters before Tuesday's primary. DOORS OPEN at 1:30 PM and the EVENT BEGINS at 2:00 PM.

Each guest is required to RSVP for ALL Marco Rubio for President Events, including all adults over age 12. Each attendee must complete registration separately. If you are unable to RSVP via Eventbrite, onsite registration will be available (pending venue capacity) at the door. Actual event start times are subject to change due to scheduling logistics.

Marco Rubio Visits Florida on Saturday, March 12, 2016

Marco Rubio Visits Florida on Saturday, March 12, 2016

On Saturday, March 12, Marco Rubio will hold rallies with supporters in Largo and Pensacola. He also will meet with Florida voters across the state with stops in Pasco, Hillsborough, and Polk Counties to share his vision for a New American Century ahead of the March 15 primary.

Event Details:

Saturday, March 12, 2016

Pinellas County Rally With Marco
When: 9:00am ET, March 12, 2016. Doors open at 8:00am ET.
Where: Beckwith Electric, 6190 118th Avenue, Largo, FL 33773

Pasco County Meet And Greet
When: 11:30am ET, March 12, 2016.
Where: Ron's Barbecue, 9400 State Road 52, Hudson, FL 34669

Hillsborough County Meet And Greet
When: 2:00pm ET, March 12, 2016.
Where: Oxford Exchange, 420 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602

Lakeland Meet And Greet
When: 4:30pm ET, March 12, 2016.
Where: Concord Coffee, 1037 South Florida Avenue, #135, Lakeland, FL 33803

Pensacola Rally With Marco
When: 7:00pm CT, March 12, 2016. Doors open at 6:00pm CT.
Where: The Fish House, 600 South Barracks Street, Pensacola, FL 32502

Pinellas County Rally with Marco Rubio in Largo, Florida on Saturday, March 12, 2016

Pinellas County Rally with Marco Rubio in Largo, Florida on Saturday, March 12, 2016

When:
Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM (EST)

Where:
Beckwith Electric
6190 118th Ave
Largo, FL 33773

Hosted By:
Marco Rubio for President

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/pinellas-county-rally-with-marco-rubio-tickets-22784450906

Event Details:

Please join Marco Rubio for a Rally on March 12th! Senator Rubio will deliver remarks and share his vision for A New American Century. DOORS OPEN at 8:00 AM and the EVENT BEGINS at 9:00 AM.

Each guest is required to RSVP for ALL Marco Rubio for President Events, including all adults over age 12. Each attendee must complete registration separately. If you are unable to RSVP via Eventbrite, onsite registration will be available (pending venue capacity) at the door. Actual event start times are subject to change due to scheduling logistics.

Rally with Marco Rubio at Rohan Recreation Center in The Villages, Florida on Sunday, March 13, 2016

Rally with Marco Rubio at Rohan Recreation Center in The Villages, Florida on Sunday, March 13, 2016

When:
Sunday, March 13, 2016 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (EDT)

Where:
Rohan Recreation Center
850 Kristine Way
The Villages, FL 34785

Hosted By:
Marco Rubio for President

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-villages-rally-with-marco-rubio-tickets-22781526158

Event Details:

Please join Marco Rubio for a Rally on March 13th! Senator Rubio will deliver remarks and share his vision for A New American Century. DOORS OPEN at 2:00 PM and the EVENT BEGINS at 3:00 PM.

Each guest is required to RSVP for ALL Marco Rubio for President Events, including all adults over age 12. Each attendee must complete registration separately. If you are unable to RSVP via Eventbrite, onsite registration will be available (pending venue capacity) at the door. Actual event start times are subject to change due to scheduling logistics.

George Patton “Pat” Waters, General Patton's Grandson, Endorses Marco Rubio For President

George Patton “Pat” Waters, General Patton's Grandson, Endorses Marco Rubio For President

Today, George Patton “Pat” Waters, the grandson of General George S. Patton, endorsed Marco Rubio for President. He served in the United States Navy from 1965-1970 and was a CIC Officer aboard the USS BRAINE, DD 630.

In endorsing Marco, Patton issued the following statement:

"Today I am announcing my endorsement of Marco Rubio for president.

"Donald Trump says we need to 'bring back Patton,' but I can say with certainty: Mr. Trump, you are no Patton. It's true that my grandfather was known for his controversial statements and aggressive leadership, but he was also known for his honor and toil for a righteous cause. He put his men and mission above himself every time.

"Donald Trump is driven only by his own self-interest. He has no north star on matters of foreign policy. He is neutral when it comes to Israel, America's greatest ally, and friendly toward Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Marco Rubio is tough, honorable, and experienced. His judgement is sound and his plans to keep America safe will work.

"My grandfather was a fighter, and he would have been proud of Marco Rubio’s fight against Donald Trump. When Marco gets hit, he hits back. My grandfather once said, 'We got through on good old American guts.' That will be the story of Marco Rubio after he wins here in Florida. I am proud to support him as he makes a stand for America's future."

Rally with Marco Rubio in Pensacola, Florida on Saturday, March 12, 2016

Rally with Marco Rubio in Pensacola, Florida on Saturday, March 12, 2016

When:
Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)

Where:
The Fish House
600 S Barracks St.
Pensacola, FL 32502

Hosted By:
Marco Rubio for President

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/pensacola-rally-with-marco-rubio-tickets-22749597659

Event Details:

Please join Marco Rubio for a Rally on March 12th! Senator Rubio will deliver remarks and share his vision for A New American Century. DOORS OPEN at 6:00 PM and the EVENT BEGINS at 7:00 PM.

Each guest is required to RSVP for ALL Marco Rubio for President Events, including all adults over age 12. Each attendee must complete registration separately. If you are unable to RSVP via Eventbrite, onsite registration will be available (pending venue capacity) at the door. Actual event start times are subject to change due to scheduling logistics.

Marco Rubio Rally In Pensacola, Florida on Saturday, March 12, 2016

Marco Rubio Rally In Pensacola, Florida on Saturday, March 12, 2016

On Saturday, March 12, Marco Rubio will rally with supporters in Pensacola to share his vision for a New American Century with Florida voters.

Event Details:

Saturday, March 12, 2016

Pensacola Rally With Marco
When: 7:00pm CT, March 12, 2016. Doors open at 6:00pm CT.
Where: The Fish House, 600 South Barracks Street, Pensacola, FL 32502

Chicago Tribune Endorses Marco Rubio for President

Chicago Tribune Endorses Marco Rubio for President

Marco Rubio for the GOP, but no endorsement for either Democrat
By Chicago Tribune Editorial Board
Chicago Tribune
March 9, 2016
http://trib.in/1USUWKM

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No candidate in this cycle has ridden more ups and downs than Marco Rubio. With so much attention paid to quirks — his debate repetitions, his perspiration, even his choice of boots — many Republicans seem not to have noticed his fundamental GOP message of opportunity and uplift. The nonpartisan Tax Foundation calculated that the tax plan Rubio floated with Sen. Mike Lee would raise after-tax incomes for the bottom 10 percent of earners by 44 percent, chiefly via expanded credits. Spending limits, line-item veto, a balanced-budget amendment — all Rubio policy pillars. Crucially, his foreign affairs expertise vastly exceeds that of his rivals. We like his youth, his bilingual fluency and the fact that he isn't one more Republican who's been standing in line, awaiting his turn to run.

Right here is where liberal and conservative critics fire howitzers at this or that Rubio drawback. We look forward to debating those points in a general election campaign. But we won't be able to do so if Trump or Cruz is the nominee. The Tribune today endorses Marco Rubio for the Republican presidential nomination.

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Our final word — for now:

Agree or disagree with Marco Rubio on various issues, he offers Illinois voters the framework of a presidency that realistically could exist. Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders have not met this fundamental economic test. We're keeping an open mind, hoping that whichever of them prevails will meet that test in the general election campaign. Because promises, pledges and policies mean nothing to a gravely indebted American government that can afford only to window-shop.

In the Republican primary contest, the Tribune endorses Marco Rubio. In the Democratic contest, no endorsement.