Miami, FL – Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate campaign spokesman Alex Burgos today issued the following statement:
“Unfortunately, the health of Marco’s father, Mario Rubio, has significantly deteriorated in the last 48 hours. As a result, Marco plans to stay with his father and family during this time, and will be unable to participate in this Sunday’s debate on Meet the Press.
“Mario Rubio is 83 years old and suffers from emphysema and lung cancer.
“We have informed both NBC and Kendrick Meek’s campaign about our need to reschedule this debate, and appreciate their understanding and kind words for the Rubio family during this difficult period.”
Miami, FL – U.S. Senate Republican nominee Marco Rubio issued the following statement regarding gubernatorial nominee Rick Scott’s selection of Rep. Jennifer Carroll to be Florida’s next lieutenant governor:
“I congratulate Rick Scott on selecting my good friend Jennifer Carroll as his running mate. As a Navy veteran, business owner, elected official and mother, Jennifer has always answered the call to serve our nation and state. Jennifer has been a trusted friend and colleague who represents everything that public servants should be, and I know she will be an asset to our next governor, Rick Scott.
“This November, Floridians will have clear choices between candidates who will stand up for the limited government, free market principles that have made America exceptional, or candidates who look to more government and more debt spending as the way to create jobs and solve our challenges. As this election approaches, I’m excited I’ll have the opportunity to campaign with and vote for a strong Republican ticket that features Rick Scott, Jennifer Carroll, Pam Bondi, Adam Putnam and Jeff Atwater.”
Miami, FL – U.S. Senate Republican nominee Marco Rubio tonight issued the following statement regarding President Barack Obama’s Iraq speech:
“The withdrawal of American combat brigades from Iraq marks an important milestone in a struggle that has eliminated security threats and helped democracy take root there. Because of America’s commitment and sacrifices in Iraq, the Iraqi people, the region and the world are all safer today.
“Tonight, I join the American people in honoring, remembering and thanking the brave men and women who fulfilled their duty and have helped bring a truly responsible end to combat operations in Iraq, where the Iraqi people now govern and protect their sovereign nation.
“We should thank our troops who, under the leadership of Generals David Petraeus and Ray Odierno, brought Iraq back from the brink. We should also acknowledge President Bush and Members of Congress from both parties who did what was right in 2007 by supporting the troop surge that has made Iraq a safer and more stable nation. Their wisdom, political courage and faith in our troops have helped make this important milestone possible.”
Yesterday, Marco campaigned in Pasco and Hernando counties, and the headlines said it all – “Rubio Wows Supporters,” “Warm Welcomes Greet Rubio in Pasco, Hernando Visits.” Check out the coverage below:
Today, Marco Rubio delivered the Weekly Republican Address. For video of the address and the full text of the remarks, please see below:
Full Remarks:
“Hi, I’m Marco Rubio.
“It’s an honor to talk to you today about the direction of our country.
“About the decisions being made in Washington that will determine what kind of nation we leave to our children.
“America is the greatest country in the history of the world. But that didn’t happen by accident and it won’t continue automatically.
“Today the American Dream is threatened by out of control politicians in Washington, who think that more government deficit spending is what it takes to grow our economy. That has never worked anywhere it’s been tried and it won’t work now.
“Now for some it may be hard to imagine that the American Dream could actually be at risk, but as the son of exiles I know firsthand that it is possible to lose your country because my parents lost theirs.
[NOTE: Click the blog post title for the entire text of the remarks.]
Miami, FL – In light of political opportunist Charlie Crist taking his sixth position on ObamaCare today, U.S. Senate Republican nominee Marco Rubio issued the following statement:
“Charlie Crist has six different positions on ObamaCare because he doesn’t actually care about health care, he only cares about getting himself elected. I’m the only candidate in this race who has opposed ObamaCare and vowed to repeal and replace it with a real reform plan that will lower costs, allow people to keep the coverage they have now and give individuals the same tax breaks businesses get to provide health care insurance. We all know Kendrick Meek is a liberal who strongly supports ObamaCare. But Charlie Crist’s political opportunism puts him in a league of his own. After changing his mind six times, I’m still not sure what he believes because he will likely change it again tomorrow.”
(Gainesville, Fla.) – The leader of Florida’s largest general-interest agricultural organization today applauded U.S. Senate candidate Marco Rubio for his six-point plan to help the agricultural community.
“We are pleased that Marco Rubio seems to understand the many challenges faced by those who put food on our tables,” said Florida Farm Bureau President John L. Hoblick. “It’s obvious that he’s done his homework and largely agrees with the principles and policies that are supported by the leadership in our industry.”
Rubio outlined his “six simple ways to help the agricultural community” during a Friday speech before a meeting of the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association. Among other things, he called for the end of the federal estate tax, no increase in the capital gains tax and increased federal funding of agricultural research. Rubio also suggested the setting of water quality standards utilizing numeric nutrient criteria should be accomplished at the state level.
“It’s refreshing to see a candidate for statewide office understand what agriculture means to this state,” said Hoblick. “A strong agriculture is important not to just those of us who farm, but also to those who eat and those who want to see our state’s second largest industry help keep our economy strong.”
Lays Out Eighth Set Of “Ideas To Reclaim America” As Clear Alternative To Washington
Orlando, FL – Today, addressing the members of the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association, U.S. Senate candidate Marco Rubio outlined six simple ways to help Florida’s agriculture community. This is Rubio’s eighth set of “Ideas to Reclaim America” proposals to offer a clear and positive alternative to the policies coming out of Washington.
Florida is home to 47,500 farms that span more than 9 million acres of land and produce a wide variety of locally grown food products. Agriculture is the largest employer in the country, and Florida is the crowning jewel of that industry, providing the best oranges, grapefruit, tangerines and floriculture the U.S. has to offer. We need to make sure we maintain strong agricultural policies that allow Florida to remain a national leader.
“Florida’s farms are an invaluable part of our state and national economies. As the nation’s largest industry, it is necessary that farmers be protected from an overreaching government and unfair taxes that stymie growth and profitability. We must do everything we can to allow these farms to create jobs, protect their crops and increase market size by opening up trade. As the country’s leading citrus provider, Florida stands to gain the most from these necessary practices,” said Rubio.
Unfortunately, Washington has intervened and made it more difficult for farmers to run successful businesses. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is placing stringent standards on farmers, and unfair taxes are strangling their ability to grow their businesses. These practices must be adjusted so that America’s largest industry can thrive and produce not just food, but jobs as well.
Click the blog post title above to read Marco’s ideas.
Miami, FL – Today, the Rubio for Senate Campaign announced the Chiefs for Quality Law Enforcement Committee of Continuous Existence has endorsed Marco Rubio as their candidate for the United States Senate.
“Marco Rubio is the only candidate in this race that we can trust to go to Washington and put forth a positive agenda that will make Florida safer,” said Amy Mercer, Chiefs for Quality Law Enforcement Chair and Florida Police Chiefs Association Executive Director. “As Speaker, Marco proposed innovative ideas to safeguard Floridians and we know that as our next United States senator, he understands the need to take on new challenges that threaten our way of life. More importantly, we know that he will stand beside the men and women of the law enforcement community all across our state.”
Thanking the Committee for their support, Rubio said, “It is an honor to have the support of Florida’s Police Chiefs. Few other organizations can claim to have protected our state’s citizens more than our police chiefs, and I am so proud that they believe in our campaign that promises to challenge the policies coming out of Washington.”
The Chiefs for Quality Law Enforcement support candidates who show a strong commitment to increasing our public safety. The organization is comprised of police chiefs from around Florida.
Miami, FL – The Rubio for Senate campaign today launched its first ad of the General Election. The spot, titled “Dream,” will begin running tomorrow across Florida as part of a significant broadcast buy.
The spot will introduce Marco to General Election voters, giving them a real sense of who he is, his family background, and the events of his life that have shaped his core beliefs. The ad will set the stage for the upcoming conversation with Florida voters about Marco’s “Ideas to Reclaim America” policy agenda, and the choices facing voters about the direction of our country. The script and viewing link are below.
