Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum ended his longshot bid for the White House Wednesday and then immediately endorsed Florida Sen. Marco Rubio.
And the speed of Santorum’s endorsement has many political insiders speculating that he and Rubio may have spent the past several days hammering out a backroom deal.
While Santorum never rose above the single digits in the polls, in a crowded GOP field the endorsements of minor candidates have become important. If Santorum can convince his followers to back Rubio, for example, it could help put Rubio over rivals like Texas Sen. Ted Cruz in states where they are running neck-and-neck.
Many minor candidates often stay in presidential races long after its clear they can’t win, specifically because they’re trying to leverage their endorsements. And Santorum’s endorsement is valuable — on the same day he announced he was backing Rubio, fellow Pennsylvanian Sen. Pat Toomey declared he was joining Rubio’s camp as well.
Santorum announced his presidential campaign’s end on Fox News Channel, saying that he had decided, “The best way to do what I set out to do when we announced the run for president … (is) by not furthering our campaign.”
He said Rubio shares his values and “is in a better position to do well in this race.” He described Rubio as a “born leader” and praised his “optimistic” message.
Rubio “is the new generation and someone that can bring this country together,” Santorum said, adding that the 44-year-old senator is “taking the wine I’ve been trying to sell and putting it in new wineskins.”
Santorum may have exceeded his own expectations by scoring a second-place finish in the race for the Republican presidential nomination four years ago before ultimately losing to former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.
He ultimately won 11 states in the GOP’s 2012 primary election after an unexpected and narrow victory in the opening contest in Iowa, where he emerged as a conservative favorite after touring the state’s 99 counties in a pickup truck.
But he entered a more powerful and diverse 2016 field, causing his campaign to struggle.
He is among the nation’s most prominent social conservatives, having dedicated much of his political career to opposing same-sex marriage and abortion rights, while advocating for conservative Christian family values.
Rubio said Wednesday he looks forward to teaming up with Santorum, telling reporters in New Hampshire that he has “tremendous respect for Rick.”
He added that Santorum “has a message” for “Americans who work hard with their hands every day to make a living and move their families forward.”
The Associated Press contributed to this article.
Rubio thinks it’s great that one linguistic group should dominate our immigration system. He has ads on tv call other candidates old and from the 60’s. In the 60’s less than 12% were on welfare. America was strong. It’s immigration system was linguistically balanced so that not one group dominated. America was feared by it’s enemies. Over 90% of kids were born to married households. Rubio is a Washington insider.
I agree with what has been said by “Main Street”
Me too
I used to like and respect Santorum. I am baffled why he would back the little boy who throws in with Obama, Corker, and Mitch McConnell. He lied to the Tea Party to get elected, he lied to the people of Florida. And is still lying.
Agree Main Street, well said.
Santorum is a 25-year career politician who has his agenda from the lobbyist groups whom Santorum is a servant.
Rubio is no different, a servant to the Florida Sugar lobbyist’s and pro-Cuba initiatives. Do not be fooled, Rubio is following the 1960’s Jack Kennedy mold as the young good looking new spirit for America… Hell, I cannot even say that really… Even though Kennedy was a Democrat, his 1960’s agenda and viewpoints were more “conservative” that many of the 2016 “GOP establishment candidates” attempting to get the nomination now.
To be endorsed by Santo. is like a kiss of death,it is a sure way to lose.
I agree Rubio would make an excellent shou salesmen
You are right on that’s so true
one he isn’t even qualified to be a natural born citizen lies never shows up to vote missed ovedr 60%of the votes in the senate he will be worse than Obama Rubio is a fraud and part of the fraud in iowa . how anyone could even consider him when his own state is against him is beyond me . he is a puppet so is cruz antoehr loser not a natural born citizen . both huge liars and frauds wake up America they are establishment every one but carson and trump I will go with Donald trump #trump trump trump
And there it is, with all of them manipulating the people for their own narrow goals. A true leader puts what’s right and good for the people first. Unfortunately, We the People have been complacent for too long, and the Washington elite have bought and paid for what they want. It’s time We the People take our country back from those who have perverted the values and true leaderships of the past.
I agree with that too> Rubio is nothing but a lazy ass playboy who stole money from is campaign funds for personal use!He was and is a half ass Senator since he ddin’t even show to vote 40 % of the time! Trump in 2016!!
Rubio can’t speak English to good when he gets carried away he nearly starts to speaking in Spanish!!! We don’t need a Rubio nor a Cruz can’t wait until the one called Obama is gone!!!1 VOTE DONALD TRUMP 2016!!!!
He is not a natural born citizen of the USA with USA citizens upon his birth.
America is ready to make a big mistake with Blondie and this will be the 3rd time. Rubio is nothing less than an ambitious rino that happens to be on sale.
Senator Rubio is the absolute best chance for the Republican party has to defeat the Democrats in the fall and regain the White House. I’m a former Bill Clinton campaign worker from his first Presidential run in 1992 and now a proud member of the Republican party. Please know that I’m telling you the truth when it comes to this. Hillary does not want to run against another youthful, attractive and very articulate candidate. She didn’t do very well running against one in her own party in 2008!!
which one can out LIE the other that is what you will have, we already have one of those, we do not need another one.
Blah, blah, blah! No basis that Hillary would lose to him other than he thinks he is the little engine that could.
Bush and Hillary are scared of him because he says so.
Possibly all this confidence is caused by trying to compensate from being an anchor baby.
The only reason Bush is scared of him is easily told by looking at Bush’s body language. It appears the great Jeb is scared of running for president. What his shoulders, the way he walks, the looks on his face.
Had to be some real dumb shit donors to give him $100 million to totally waste!
If those donors are that stupid, they can give me a $100 million and asleep, I could run a better campaign!
But then you are not a Bush!
I am a true conservative
And the republican
Party is all about money and power
I no longer donate to them or belong to RNC
If they did there job we wouldn’t
Have Obama
Exactly true! The incumbent GOP Congressional members Cruz and Rubio have already been trapped by their lies…. and their answer is to lie even more and spend more taxpayer money without any accountability. The National Debt of $20 Trillion was not created solely by Democrats… Cruz and Rubio like to forget that.
Rand Paul may not be good Presidential material, but he has integrity, stays the course in his beliefs and speaks on behalf of the Constitution – and doesn’t lie so you really always do know where he stands. That’s good for the people of Kentucky and also for our U.S. Congress.
Rand Paul is my Presidential choice. He has integrity and looks out for the American people and the Constitution. He goes after the people’s need and the good of the United States of America. Too bad the Press ignores him. But that is what they do best – ingnore GOOD and HONEST PEOPLE. Rand Paul is the least wealthy citizen running for Office as per the last published data. I love this Country and like to have it HEALED.
If self righteous arrogant Libertarian Republicans and religious bigots had not stayed at home during the last election Romney would be president, we would all have jobs, and the Middle East would not be in flames and lost to Russia and Isis
Agree with all said here. My hope is that we can elect true conservative republicans to Congress and get rid of Ryan and all the RINO’s who are not interested is saving our Republic. This past Congress has been shining shoes for Obama. My hope is for a true constitutional conservative party to be organized welcoming all republican, democrats and independents who wish to preserve the great gift left to us by our prescient Founding Fathers, our Constitution!
I am with you
FYI Cruz and Rubio are the same age.
Hi Kenny, Rubio does not have the business savvy to do this : . NoTax: MarriedJtUnder$50K+SingleUnder$25K That is a lot of people NOT Paying taxes. Nor does Rubio have the Business savvy to make the kinds of DEALS with China to get our manufacturing jobs back to AMERICA. MY Candidate is SELF Funding (using his OWN money to Finance his campaign SO that He is NOT beholden to the Lobbyists { and the wealthy people who hire them to ask favors of OUR Politicians who WE vote into their office, trusting they will have our best interests at heart! } so My Candidate will Focus on how to solve our issues in our favor…> I have performed my ‘democratic duty’ by watching all of the candidates either Rally or Interviews BEFORE I spout off about MY Candidate. I have four of his book and watched all of my candidates Rallies and interviews to prove to myself that What I heard the first time I heard him speak, was still true, that, Mr. http://www.DonaldJTrump.com is my candidate For President of the United States of America 🙂 . I turned the t.v.+ news OFF since 1998 as I was finding major fault with what I needed to hear from them. NOW I find since 2016 the Media is more honest, yet still does not show the humongous number of Mr Trump supporters in the STADIUMS, town hall meetings etc. {If you only listen to the News, then you do not know about Mr trump’s awesome abilities}. Netflix.com and YouTube and Internet seems to work better for me. I learn little from the current Debate ‘harassment’ hoopla which, needs to, focus on the issues (yet remember that our candidates do not have the benefit of the Secret information afforded to the ‘in office’ president, in order to make an ‘informed’ decision at this time, and just who decides ‘what is secret’ and why?) and more from Interviews (as long as the important questions are asked; not harassment) and Rallies. I have read that the news media and most politicians are beholden to donor Funds to get them elected; which is the root cause of the problem with politicians and that They are supposed to be beholden to US, you and me, when we vote them in (not to the big money that paid the outrageous funds to campaign managers, etc who may use up mass amounts of the campaign money . The system of elections in reference to campaign ‘big money’ contributions is why Burnnie Sanders, who himself did not probably think he had a chance (to win)… to get where he is today when he first started this campaign. He resonated with a lot of people who think that free education and Mediare for all,.WITHOUT ASKING what the cost in multi-level TAXES will be. I have read Income tax for Sanders begins at between 35-39% which if you hold up your hands and fold down four fingers, is what you have left (at this lowest income level) is six fingers left… you get to keep 60% of your money. Well since the Gov’tment is paying for so much, and deciding what you need and what you do not need and just what type education you will get (when you hand over to government your education choices, they decide if you go to a trade school or college. START Asking Questions before you go down the Social oriented path. Ask about your TAXES and what choices you will have… This is against the Constitution of the United States; which so many of our forefathers gave up their lives (Give me “Liberty OR Give Me Death”) to CREATE something new and gain freedoms that our Founding Fathers agonized over and finally Ratified to protect our LIBERTIES. The word Liberty, the Statue given to us by France (guns taken away and their citizens shot down by thugs because the people of Paris gave away the right to carry gun protection). Our Liberty is not a religion, it is our liberty thought out, about Freedom, the right to choose, what college you want to go to, the choice to vote for more, not less choices. I understand that the you do not have a choice because it costs too much to go to the college you want to go to, without the information to know if you qualify with your grades to enter. Or if you have the grades, then not being able to qualify for ‘grants’ or what ever is your personal situation. Once again big money has reached down and taken that choice away from you. These laws that allow the wealthy to take away our freedms…need to be changed… Adjust the existing system like Teddy Roosevelt did when he awakened to the fact that there was s group of people in the United States who had a lot more power than he did as President of the United States. This slap in the face of our wonderful new president (Roosevelt 1901-1909) when three Northern rail road companies wanted to join and become one. This president Roosevelt enacted (through the its legislature) the ANTI TRUST acts to keeping them (The people owning the railroads in this situation) from becoming even more powerful) He changed the playing field of the powerful rail road companies. This is what MY Mr Trump will do to get our manufacturing jobs back from China by getting FAIR trade because FREE trade is giving America the ‘short end of the Financial stick (we do not charge China Taxes, THEY charge Tariffs instead of taxes) along with China lowering the VALUE of their Yuan (their currency); which is the root cause of the United States Of America not having the funds to build new schools, repairing our roads, building new air ports, and new fuel efficient planes (example Mr Trumps plane with new Rolls Royce Engines are efficient, while Air Force One leaves a big ecological foot print!); building and rebuilding new bridges and water reserves and methods of conserving water and power. all of these things have not been built nor maintained as though the goal is to be a third world country.. This scenario is not following our Constitution etc of the United States of America. If you want Socialism, then go to a country that already has Socialism and see how they are doing and how the people there like their life and if they enjoy the freedoms you believe you are seeking, If you have always had freedom of choice it is really easy to criticize yet not so easy to make nor know what changes to make to get the result we want . I am thinking, having guns in Paris might be a really good idea about now; which if you listen to Mr Trump’s highly entertaining Rallies, Alabama, Anderson Cooper Aug 2015 Interview, Liberty University 2015 with Moderator and Mr Trump answering questions, and Bill O’Reilly 2015 interview, alternatives, which does not involve taking away your freedoms, make sense, cost effective and low taxes (mentioned above which I will note again . . . . . . . No Tax: MarriedJtUnder$50K+SingleUnder$25K) which leaves you with a lot more money to go to school, start your own business… Mr Trump has investigated why Health Insurance and College Tuition is so high and how to fix this horrific problem; which my own son is dealing with right now! Mr Trump, as a business man must resolve problems and employ thousands of people and obtain health insurance for them and already know what the problems are and what needs to be done to work with congress to get things done. After much investigation, Mr Trump is the only CANDIDATE who has the knowledge, the human knowledge resources, willing to solve these problems AND keep our freedoms. Think a long time before exchanging your (forefathers hard fought for) freedoms for Socialism… Trump is my solution. . . . .So, . . I VOTE 4 TRUMP. . . http://www.donaldtrump.com to view five Position statements and more, at site, click on horizontal bar ‘square.’ to access more information. Know your alternatives.Use your freedom to investigate your choice, Warmest Wishes I Vote 4 Trump ! Oh on Immigration, remember that ILLEGAL immigrants and ‘unauthorized Visas’ lowers our citizens wages, , at construction sites, domestic and gardeners etc which some of our VET’s would go into upon return from duty. Our Vet’s are not being taken care of Medially and PTSD etc… our shame! long wait (sometimes weeks or longer) while some illegal immigrants get better medical care than our VET’s. Back to Illegal Immigrants; these are human beings, people, who our government have lead to believe they will someday get citizenship, by leaving the borders open… this is mean and misleading to these people. I have also read that two countries in particular have Opened their jails to cross the borders with the illegal immigrants. It was ill advised for people to vote to let people Out of Prison, who crimes wore not violent l (75,000?) This gives people (dishonest) the wrong message. I read a recent letter, by police, that they can not keep up the current crime wave, addressed to leader. Mr Trump is aware of all of these situations and can work with Congress to resolve these issues. Let’s think before feeling sorry for, and freeing from jail, people who have invented schemes to defraud us CITIZENS of these United States of America. Mr Trump knows! I Vote 4 Trump. http://www.DonaldJTrump.com for more info click on hot linkl
I agree 10000% We do NOT need another unAmerican in our WH….we need a NBC and that is NOT Cruz or Rubio….even with his crassness I am with Trump all the way!
You are so right and isn’t it sad that a candidate can get on TV and speak a language other than English in order to appeal to people, who should not be here in the first place. Rubio is no more than an anchor baby so of course he is sympathetic to illegals. His parents didn’t become citizens until he was 3 years old. That he was a member of that traitorous Gang of 8 should be enough for Americans (real Americans) to reject him. If he is elected, he finish putting the nails of the coffin of English-speaking America.
Down with the supporters of Invasion of USA. Sick of these 1st Generation droppings that think they can take control of the greatest Nation ever on this planet. No more. No more. We were “nice” before and let a traitor in the door “hoping” for what he promised. LIAR. Just like these droppings.
Perhaps Rubio’s creditials to run as an anchor baby should be brought forth. He is not a citizen according to the 14th amendment arguments.
Rubio was born here–his parents came here legally so yes he’s a citizen—but he’s also part of the gang of eight which in my eyes make him non-electable—unless he’s says he’s NOT for it–now but that ain’t gonna happen! He should have never fell for being on the gang of eight but he wanted the recognition early–for doing something as a young 1st time Senator.
Yes, he is a citizen , but not a Natural Born Citizen. Neither ONE of his parents were American citizens yet when he was born. He is an anchor baby and can be a Senator but NOT President OR Vice President
Neither is Cruz. He was a Canadian citizen right up until just a few years ago. The two best liked and most agreeable options are both ineligible for the job. What the hell are they running for anyway if they can’t qualify for the job? Just because Obama got the job and no one vetted him or called him out on his eligibility? I’m really getting more and more embarrassed to be an American anymore. I’m third generation and I really have no issues but sometimes I wish that I had another option.
The politicians like Santorum and Rubio need to leave biblical comparisons to the theologians. Wine in new wineskins? Rubio is too much a Washington insider and too much into Chippendale dancers for me.
Rubio may not be a long time senator but he is loved by the GOP establishment. That alone should be a “red flag”.
Agreed 10000%
DITTO
I agree with you for sure. I also think Rubio is an insider and is probably considered a fence walker. He as well as some others running will not face or speak out about the real difficult issues. Instead they try to be politically correct which is the worst thing any candidate can be when you look at the condition America is in at present. If they are politically correct they will not get my vote.
Ribio is not to be trusted…he talks to fast.
If Rubio is elected (God forbid) he will give amnesty to ALL illegal immigrants, grant them citizenship and allow all their family members to join them at our expense. Also, if he is elected, he will name Jeb Bush as his VP. That will be the second disaster.
Right on the spot !
Read the Constitution! Rubio and Bush cannot be on the same ticket. There are legitimate criticisms of Rubio, but putting Bush on the ticket is not one of them.
What never gets out to the public is how Rubio, sold the constituents out while serving in Florida, and then went to washington d.c. and sold us out again as a senator. look up his voting record my dog would have done a better job, he is a washington insider and his record proves it.
You got it right Main Street. If Rubio is elected we might as well all learn to speak Spanish. And another thing nobody seems to have picked up on. Rubio is constantly saying what he’ll do if elected COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE UNITED STATES. Perhaps I’m wrong but it seems to me that all those candidates were supposed to be running for nomination to be PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES and not our ruler. We must all be very alert to those little things both he and others are saying, be they republicans or socialists. Both with the exception of Trump and Carson are beginning to look like nothing more or less that Communists, plain and simple. Then there’s Christi and a couple of others who seem unable to open their mouths without talking about creating a no fly zone over Syria. They don’t seem to have enough sense to understand that after the way our country has deteriorated Russia will tell us where to go and what to do when we get there. WW III You better believe it could very well start right there.
Carly F is not socialist
No…but she sure is for the muslims
Rubio has been called the ESTABLISHMENT SHILL many times….And with his Flip Flops on Immigration and some other things….And voting in the Senate with all the rest of the Establishment…..He is NOT a CONSERVATIVE….
Another example…RUBIO. Cannot do this alone..he needs help…so therefore HE SHOULD NEVER. BE THE PRES??????CAN?I Handle this???
Then he can never handle the job of pres…PERIOD. !! No thanks.
Exactly!! Very dishonest!! Establishment pick!!
I’VE NOTICE ONE THING EVER SINCE THE BEATLES COME TO AMERICA IN 64 THE COUNTRY SLOWLY
HAS BEEN GOING DOWN HILL , JUST THINK BACK !!!!!!!!!!! ALSO THE DEMOCRATS ARE HELPING IT
MORE .! I LIVE IN NYC AND NOW THE DEMOS WANT TO ALLOW PEEING IN THE STREETS ,ALSO
THEY WANT TO ALLOW DOGS IN RESTAURANTS , THIS IS FUCKING INSANE , WHAT’S NEXT SEX IN
PUBLIC !!!!!
Read the 45 Communist Goals to Take over America…they were entered in to our Congressional records Jan 10, 1963. The list is there…then look around. They have been slowly boiling us like frogs over the last 100 yrs…a little at a time. Kruschev told us in the 50’s that they would take over America without firing a shot. We Americans have been asleep at the wheel for way too many years. The ONLY thing good I can say about king o is that his campaign in 2007 woke me up. He spews Karl Marx and Saul ALinsky.
AS A 20 TR. FLORIDA RESIDENT, I CAN SAY I WOULD RATHER VOTE 4 BUSH THAN RUBIO. BOTH R WASHINGTON ESTABLISHMENT BUT RUBIO HAS DONE NOTHING 4 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE. HE IS USING THE POSITION AS SENATOR FROM THE 3RD MOST POPULATED STATE 2 REACH THE THE BIG CHAIR. HAVE CONTACTED HIS OFFICE 5X ASKING 4 HIS STANCE ON ISSUES. ONLY ANSWER I EVER GOT WAS THE STANDARD ANSWER. THE SENATOR IS WEIGHING THE PRO’S & CONS. OF THE ISSUE. IF HE TURNED HIS BACK ON FLORIDA, DOES IT TAKE A GENIUS 2 FIGURE OUT HOW THE COUNTRY WILL BE TREATED? ( THIS DOES NOT MEAN I WILL VOTE 4 BUSH EITHER!)
Santorum will pledge both of his supporters to Rubio!
Lol!
We had verbally supported Santorum but thanks to the Debates, saw through him to be as phony as Cruz and Rubmeo.
He hates Trump because Trump is a real Christian American and not bent over for other religions…. which is where Santorum got his money. Santorum owes it to his financiers to support Rubmeo who has same but bigger supporters… Springer who’s pal is Soros. Rubmeo v Cruz is really a battle for control between GoldmanSachs&Citibank v Soros… so WHAT does that mean? WinWin for the NeoconZionistCommies BECAUSE of these jerks who will hand over USA to them, for promises of powerpositions.
I do not know all that you do about Santorum , but thought it was funny that on debate night he was on stage with Trump and then the following week he is supporting Rubio. I am not surprised he is probably like all the rest. Just another insider. I will take my chances with Trump.
Trump a real Christian – what a joke
We have Kenyan president . Now we don’t want Canadians like Rubio or Cruz. We want American president !!! That is enough foreign influence !! Already both Rubio and Cruz working against American workers giving foreigners 500% more H-working visas .
Trump is not a Christian. to be a Christian you need to ask God to forgive your sins. Trump “I have nothing to ask for forgiveness for”
He wasn’t being serious! Good grief!!! This is how garbage gets started by the media and people like you grab onto it and spread it even farther!
I hate it when an article mentions head line grabbing phrases but then doesn’t produce in the article; such as this one,.
I agee with you 100%
Amen
This is the last chance to save our country. Over the last 50 years or so the “right” has compromised with the “left” and every time as a country we have moved to the left. The “center” is now a socialist state where a minimum income worker has less disposable income than a welfare recipient. The notion that this is a free country where the sky is the limit is as dead as a doornail. This is not a time to elect someone who can get along with the other side, it is a time to blow them out of the water. The only true conservative in the race is Ted Cruz and the rest are “just trying to get elected”. The whole system needs to change and someone has to have the balls to enforce term limits because without them nothing will ever change. The ship now has the bow under the water and the next trajectory looks just like the Titanic!
With Cruz having no prominent endorsements,this can only help Rubio in bits..now where will all the other minor players go with endorsements after February?
Cruz will not get many (he has a couple) endorsements from Congress, especially the Senate. They hate him. And for good reason. He wants to take away their gravy train. You can talk to any voter, Republican or Democrat and all agree the Washington establishment is corrupt, we need term limits, balance the budget or don’t get paid, etc. but as soon as their established representative or senator or the MSM criticizes Cruz, they suck it up like candy. Think for yourself, people.
Is not Rubio a member of The Gang of Eight and backed by a Rupert Murdock who owns FOX NEWS and the FOXpresideny,doesn’t he have an in law or somebody related in Congress, like a son-in-law??
YES!!!
The fact that SENATOR CRUZ is not getting endorsed by incumbent politicians PROVES that SENATOR CRUZ is a TRUE CONSERVATIVE GRASS ROOT CANDIDATE! GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Rubio and Cruz are not eligible for president.
Why isn’t Rubio eligible?
False. Cruz has been declared by the courts (not Supreme) to be a U.S. citizen. He has argued several times on the constitution before the Supreme Court.
Yes…Cruz is a US citizen…what he is NOT is a Natural Born Citizen. He was Canadian/ dual until last year, 2015. His mother was American/canadian and his dad a Cuban when he was born in Canada. He can be a Senator but NOT President or Vice President. We see in America today what NOT having a Natural Born Citizen in the WH,against the dictates of the Constitution, gets us…..chaos. King o should have been vetted…but that also tells you how evil the cabal and puppeteers are that want to bring America down are…evil to the core….and it tells us how dumbed down Americans really are…and THAT is bad. It is up to us to educate your families and friends every day on what America really is….and it is NOT this!
Rubin has done nothing in the senate…nothing….in. Florida. That same…nothing……so why should he get a raise and be president?? He does NOT. Deserve the raise. !!!
I can’t believe that Rick would go for Rubio the RINO. His being a part of the gang of eight should have been enough to give him guidance toward Cruz. Politics is dirty and apparently Rick wanted to play in the mud for a while.
Rubio is a Demorat, he supports amnesty, he supports abortion, he would be just another obama. And God knows we do NOT need anymore of that!!!!
Jane you lied! Marco Rubio is Pro-Life Roman Catholic! Who can Win in November!
Rubio is the only one that can defeat Hilary. Regardless how the Republican Party feels the Latino votes will make or break this election. Legal Immigrant Latino’s and Puerto Ricans (non-immigrants) can vote. They are Florida. You need Florida to win the election that’s why Romney lost the election to Obama because he lost Florida. Plus he will also get the young people’s votes too. He’s not scary like Cruz, a bigot like Trump, and low energy like Carson.
OVOMIT WAS ALREADY DECLARED THE WNNER OF THE ELECTION WITH 270 VOTES BEFORE FLORIDA
RESULTS CAME IN , GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT HEY DUDE NO ONE NEEDS FLORIDA TO WIN !!!!!!!
I think mark would make a great presidnt and is sensitive to people’s needs. He presents himself as very presidential, has a good head on shoulders and thinks out of the box.
Rubio is a RINO and it looks like Santo-rat has given up his right to even be considered as a Republican. These two politicians are the elitest canidates that have been trying to sell you on their outsider beliefs. DON’T BELIEVE THESE AS THEY WILL DO ANYTHING, JUST LIKE ALL THE OTHER DO ANYTHING RINO’S, TO GET ELECTED. BOO-HUMBUG!
Need an outsider to start to rid of all the corruption in government and wasteful spending. Someone who get things done
Every presidential candidate who departs the race is likely to try to cut a deal with one of the remaining candidates. That allows them, their supporters and their staff to leave the campaign with the hope that their efforts were not in vain.
Rick Santorum is another victim of the abundance of Republican candidates this election cycle. His chances may be better in four or eight years.
No doubt, Rubio is and insider. I fear his immigration policies , Him being one of the gang of 8 is also disturbing. Rubio’s lack of attendance in the Senate is another issue. How dedicated , really ,is he to tackle policies, other than his stance on immigration, amnesty, and citizenship. He is a great debater of course , which means also that he say’s what people want to hear. But very little substance of how he will do all he says’s . He has a very wide range of projects, which is going to cost mega $$. that most of them. need . What is he going to do about the national debit/ ? Our energy , our foreign policy, Iran, just to name a few.
Santorum is a loser, Rubio is a loser. Rubio is a DC politician. And we know that politicians have ruined America
TRUMP 2016
couldn’t agree more.
Trump will be voted into Presidency by every non-tu tu wearing American male, and the females who are glad of it.
Trump is dangerous if you read back in history trump sounds like Hitler did.scary won’t vote for him ever.
Maybe slome others should read more before making such statements. Yes he talks and acts like a businessman is all. He does energize the candidates to face real issues, regardless.
like Hitler his followers do not listen nor care about his words and behavior they are purposely brainwashed.
When did Trump change his liberal views? Right before he decided to go Republican? He promotes casinos with girlie shows, brags about how many women he has slept with, has had 3 wives. How do you know when he gets to be president, he would be changing his mind again? Jimmy Carter (our worst president next to Obama) and flaming liberal Geraldo Riviera will vote for him. Doesn’t that tell you something? Something we don’t know.
Yet you jump behind someone who supported the Clinton’s and had made anti 2nd Amendment comments without concern? SmH
LISTEN PEOPLE, WE’VE TRYED THE REST NOW LET’S TRY THE BEST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TRUMP 2016/2020
HOW DO I KNOW THIS INFO IS TRUE? AND ANOTHER THING IF HE DID MAKE A DEAL IF IT IS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF
AMERICA I AM FOR IT.
Look to previous stories about Trump and Trump Enterprizes as in before he decided to run for president you will see he is really a democrat as liberal as H Clinton. You do not invite unimportant people to your wedding. He invited H Clinton.
coffee with Joe MSNBC ‘name one achiement Rubo accomplished” Santorum he could not answer it, he danced around answereing the question Joe asked again, and he could not, Joe told him goodbye
WHEN THESE PEOPLE DO THESE SECRET THINGS TO AMERICANS AND THEIR COUNTRY, SAY WHY THEY HAVE NOT
HAD TO ANSWER FOR THEIR ACTIONS? EVERYTHING IS “ONE SIDED”
They will do and say anything to get elected. They don’t have any principle’s.
I smell a VP deal.
Say what you want…..and I know that you will, but Trump, is acting a (7) yr old spoiled brat, Just what does he think people in Iowa are……he called them stupid at one point, then he expects them to flock to him like all is forgiven, no way folks, Trump, has got to understand……only the weak and shallow are impressed with is money, and his statements that he can work with Harry Reid, Nancy and “Chuck”, folks, hate to bring you some news….but these were the same “folks” who helped put us in this situation….do your-self’s a BIG favor wake up!.
Trump, makes these “pipe dream” statements……i.e. a wall and the Mexicans, they will pay for it, REALLY……, are you kidding someone, he’s going to bring back ALL of these jobs, from China and where ever……yea sure you will, really Donald, the vast majority of we Americans have been lied too for years and were really smarter then even the best politico’s give us credit for, and the reason why were in such a crappy situation now is because of folks like you, as you have admitted…..you gave money and lots of it to the other side……Thanks Mr. Trump, but not any more, big talk is really not going to get the job done……not this time!
Vincent the age is 2. Trump is arrogant – he never admits he is or was wrong. Slanderous, Lies about people who he thinks are against his winning, women hater – look at how he treated Carly F and what comments he made about Magyn Kelly, racial bigot – segregated housing for blacks and slave ownership is a complaint that many blacks level against whites while some blacks on the news are holding Trump signs. Every black who throws slave ownership in white faces should confront fellow blacks that do that. Unless they love to be hypocritical whiners and wand racial bigotry. And most border crossers are poor people who want to feed their children not drug cartel or terrorist. Next thing is economic bigot – owns slaves and accuses poor people of being drug cartel. Anti -Semitic – “Hitler was right” Hitler’s claim to fame is using Jews as scape goats (Trump is doing this to Muslims) rounding the up Jews to send to a specific place (Hispanics sent back to Mexico) and killing Jews. Temper Tantrum throwing child (developmentally 2yr old) when he does not get his way. Spoiled rotten an in people support this behavior and he is defended when someone confronts this. liberal who lied and claimed to be both conservative and a Christian just to gain votes. Just before he ran for president he was prominent on the side of liberal view points. Non Christian – never asked God to forgive his sins. This is the most basic requirement for being a Christian. Political insider – lobbyer who also buys politicians. Politician who changes his stance when it is what the American people want to hear. We all need to Dump Trump! He is disrespectful and uses not PC as an excuse. Ben Carson, Carly F., Ted Cruz, and Marco Rubio are all respectful and not PC. PC means politically correct not rude to the bone on purpose. We should not let hot head Trump anywhere near nuclear bomb. I do not care if I die but refuse to murder my fellow Americans and the rest of the world. Trump might perturb another world leader and they drop a nuclear bomb on us.
I can tell you do not live on or near the border…90% of “crossers” are cartel or gang bangers or OTMs….the others maybe are poor folks looking for handouts here and pregnant women ready to deliver for that anchor kid. We who live here want this ended and our sovereignty and laws respected and enforced!
How can he endorse Rubio if he is a conservative. Rubio is far from being a conservative even though he might claim to be one.. Rubio is a republican obama… Rick Santorum, shame on you!!
I have a suspicion that Mr. Trump will pull out of running for the high office before long, he has accomplished what his intent was, and I believe he prefers the lifestyle of the rich and famous over the change he will have to make should be become chief.
I thought Santorium endorsed Trump????
WAKE UP AMERICA AND SMELL THE COFFEE, EVERYONE OF THESE DAMNED POLITICANS ARE IN THE SAME BOAT, BUT EVERYBODY WANTS TO CONDEMN TRUMP, BUT LOOK WHO IS FINANCING HIS OWN AND NOT GETTING BIG PAC MONEY. TRUMP MAYBE A BIG MOUTH BUT IS WHAT WE THE PEOPLE NEED IN OFFICE IN STEAD OF THE LYING POLILITICOS, THAT STAND UP AND PROMISE YOU THE MOON AND SOON AS THEY IN OFFICE WHAMM-O, WHAT DO OPPOSIT OF WHAT THEY SAID. WATCH THEIR MOVEMENTS AND NOT WHAT THEY SAY…..KEEP YOU MINDS OPEN AND YOUR EYES ON EVERY MOVEMENT. THANKS YOU FOR LISTENING TO OLD OLD REPUBLICAN
Santorum and his radical religious agenda does not do well where there are more than religious radical voters. His platform , abolish all reproductive choice, and interfere with the rights of gays is extremely out of touch with most voters who worry about open borders, illegals, terrorism, a weak military a weak economy, not personal issues which aren’t Santorum’s business. He is no help in my opinion to Rubio. Rubio is definitely the inside the beltway candidate. Also for amnesty for 5 million illegal invaders. The establishment is against Trump and Cruz. I prefer Trump. I think Republicans hate him more than they do Hillary.
Ann – WV
Trump is using is own money – therefor will owe no-one any favors!
We seem to have four, main groups or “parties” in these United States:
1. The screaming, ideological Left, who believe their rhetoric in spite of all evidence to the contrary
2. Big money, which now has a candidate they don’t have to buy
3. Constitutional conservatives, who stand on tested principles to the best of their abilities
4. Middle class and poor people, who are just trying to make a living and have a good life
God, please help us look only to You and see the truth!
It’s sad really to see what has become of our political system. On the democratic side we have a woman who should be in jail for the crimes she’s commiting (anyone of us would be by now!) and a self proclaimed socialist. That’s the best that the democrats can produce ?.. That’s just sad that anyone would be considering either one. How can we have the leader of the country , a felon? Doesn’t that bother people ? Or a socialist, didn’t you people pay attention in school ? Do you really not know what socialism is? This is their best?. Come on is our country that intelligently bankrupt that this is what the democratic minded people field as thier best candidates? And the republicans, aren’t much better! It appears that this whole process is no longer about we the people and what we want, it’s about back room deals and lying to the people to pull votes from one candidate to the other. Then a quick “I’m sorry” is suppose to make it all go away? Then the stupid petty bickering helps nothing! What happened to this election process beinga serious means by which we the people choose a leader with integrity to lead our country and be respected. It has become a sorry joke of pandering and unsaid deals moving and positioning those into place that we the people have no desire to elect but are forced to pick the lesser of two evils. The candidates we have before us speak ridiculous platitudes, the senators they don’t do anything but stand up and argue with each other to no good end for us but they think big of themselves ,then the governors claim they have to get things done in that office, what does that mean all they do is create the peramiters the real job makes have to live in , so they don’t actually do anything either, then you have a good man but a doctor , not much as a resume for the job, and then we have one very successful businessman one who wrote the book on making deals that make you better. He is a job creator non of the others even come close to that .all the talk about can you change your mind and still be credible is all smoke screen for those who can’t do what’s needed . Trump can get it done if we give him the chance and the congress is our check on him just like the founders designed it. My vote is for Trump.
I totally agree with you, I’m so sick of the country being bankrupt by politicians and special interest!
go Donald Trump 2016!
Why does The Horn call it a secret deal as if it was spurious? Private perhaps? Obviously, it’s not a secret if you are reporting it. As to Rubio being an insider… in one term? At age 44? And isn’t he parcel to the Tea Party? And they are not insiders?
I would vote for American president !!! Why ,the hell , lately they are pressing us ,Americans for choosing foreigners ?? They would not work for favor of American people only for their donors .
All they are is (typical politicians) all they care about is what’s in it for them and they don’t give a crap about you, me or the country! I’m so sick of politicians and how they screwed up the country for the last 40 years plus.
I’m no doubt voting for Donald Trump, he’s not a politician he doesn’t owe anybody anything and he cares about the country and you and I And he’s the only one that can get things done and is proven to do so.
Go Trump 2016!
I go with Tramp .
Cruz, Rubio did nothing in two years for accomplishments! Cruz is lieing about Trump, Carson! Cruz also bused in hundreds to create a ground force as he should, but you need to ask why is he so desperate! The reason is 1. A promotion when he can’t even get agreements with his peers on either side just like Rubio with the gang of eight who gave Obama everything plus he wanted at the tax payers expense.
As for Sanders, Hillary, both will raise taxes more than double the national debt now over the next four years of either should win!
Sanders, has called for FREE COLLAGE ! Who do think will pay for that China? NO the home owner, apartment renter in the form of higher rents, that’s who!
American home owner has always been hit for higher taxes for everything under the sun including the sun called global warming.
Trump at least has the brains to negotiate a good deal starting at the lowest level of the poor but also has the track record of acomplishments of sucess to prove it !
Ask yourself of all the candidate’s who has a track record like Donald Trump of personal sucess of the candidates? ANSWER. NO OTHER!
Think if you were Donald Trump who give millions to all charity’s well before he ran for president and during would you wouldn’t want to see the people of the United States become better financial sound? Absolutely you would, that’s what Donald Trump wants for all of America and starting form the poor through the middle to the rich! NO JUST THE RICH LIKE SOME THINK!
Perfect .
I agree with Dano. Very annoying.Glenda
Once JEB showed his inadequacies of being a viable candidate, The Establishment went to its second choice, which was the compromising Rubio. If you do not like what he is saying, wait 15 minutes, and he will change it, so that it will be agreeable to you. We do not need a political wimp to correct the faults of the Obama administration; and we can not correct those faults with the trash man, Donald Dump. The best thing for America would be for the candidates to use all their energies and defeat him in New Hampshire, and the mama’s boy would cry all the way back to his tower, which we probably built from the many bankruptcies, his lawyers successfully handled. It is usually called “stealing”, and going back on your words, you promised your investors. Due to his accomplishments, as the governor of Texas, I liked Rick Perry. Next, my preferences were Dr. Ben Carson, because of honesty and integrity. Blubber Christi reminds me too much of Bubba Clinton. Kasick is just like his name. Four years ago, The Establishment ruined Newt Gingrich, and now they will do their best to ruin Ted Cruz, the only man left in the running.
I totally agree with you
I think Cruz and Rubio are jokes. They say the things they are told to . The voters are sick and tired of this BS . Trump or Clinton wins in a landslide victory. I personally will either not vote or vote for Clinton if the GOP forces one of those two senators that aren’t doing the job they were elected to do. That’s not how it works in the real world.
it wasn’t a “back room” deal between them. it was a “back door” deal.
I agree…as far as the Trump debate matches up against the same old same old political talks cheap , never follow through politicians. I think he is our only hope. I loved and respected our last great president, Ronald Regan. He loved this country more than himself. He made some decisions that were not in his best political advantage, but he thought was best for the country. We need a president loves this country. To get us past this politically correct crap, and settle on the middle where we belong. Yes, Trump maybe be narcissistic. .but he thoroughly loves this country. He has accomplished so much in this life, and I strongly feel he wants to have his final accomplishment as the person who reversed the present decline and saved this great anomaly in human history…the American dream of unlimited potential to have everyone have the right to PURSUE , not be given life liberty and individual freedom. The original basis of this great experiment is based on keep government small and out of or lives…either from a king or out of control govrnment agents who vote their own salaries, benefits and wages.
Trump is the only candidate I see that is not touched by these negative influences that are erroding our beautiful American Dream!!!
I wish I were in his shoes, and had the potential to do what he has, for I love this country too!….GO TRUMP !!!!!!m
Rubio is in no position to make “back room deals” with anyone. It seems they’re back to their sleazy politics. There is something about Rubio which disturbs me………….his body language. He so desperately wants the nomination that his body and voice change and it seems as if he’s shaking inside. A real phony and definitely not presidential material. Donald Trump will win the nomination.
Not to worry. God has already picked Ted Cruz for the next POTUS.
leave God along .
No. TAKE God along. Talk to Him throughout your day. He’ll help you!
What if he chose Carson or Carly F?
Trump is Wendell Willkie (1940) Ted Cruz is Barry Goldwater (1964) Marco Rubio is Ronald Reagan (1980)!
Republican voters are looking for the next Ronald Reagan! We found him ! His name is Marco Rubio!
If you want another Reagan than Vote Marco Rubio for President 2016!
Our HOLY FATHER GOD ALMIGHTY, we, YOUR children, always pray for YOUR WILL to be done now and forever in the NAME of YOUR SON, our LORD JESUS, the CHRIST! YOUR KINGDOM come now! Thank YOU! Praise YOU! HALLELUJAH! MARANATHA! AMEN!
Carson and Carly F are Christians Trump is a dictator at heart.
I’m voting for American president.
GOD DIDN’T PICK CRUZ, ALL THE REPUBLICAN LOSERS DID. THEY WILL BACK A CANADIAN BORN, YOUNG SNOT NOSED, THAT WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT ALL THE ILLEGALS IN THIS COUNTRY, OR BRINGING BACK INDUSTRY. HE WILL BE ANOTHER PUPPET. LOOK PEOPLE, USED YOUR BRAIN. POLITICS HAVE BEEN CROOKED FROM THE BEGINNING. NO MATTER WHOM WE VOTE FOR, THEY WILL PUT WHO THEY WANT IN THAT OFFICE. BY HOOK OR CROOK. AS A 71 YEAR OLD, AND SINCE WE HAD SUCH A DIS-FUNCTIONAL PRESIDENT FOR THE LAST ALMOST 8 YEARS, I HAVE SEEN OUR COUNTRY GO DOWN HILL FOR THE PAST40 YEARS. THE MONEY BEING SENT OVERSEAS COULD OF BEEN USED TO FIX OUR INFRASTRUCTURE. AMERICA IS FALLING APART. POLITICIANS SHOULD NOT MAKE A CAREER OUT OF WHAT SHOULD BE A (MAYBE 2 TERM) JOB. THEIR ONLY IN IT FOR THE MONEY.
To those Patriots out there supporting Trump on the basis of your “perceptions” that he is a conservative (without truly knowing much of his background), maybe you should read the following quotes taken of Trump not only from his own book, “The America We Deserve,” but also the quotes taken from various news outlets, such as the following:
Trump has advocated for universal healthcare in a system similar to Canada’s government-run healthcare system. “I’m a conservative on most issues but a liberal on health….We must take care of our own. We must have universal healthcare. Our objective [should be] to make reforms for the moment and, longer term, to find an equivalent of the single-payer plan that is affordable, well-administered, and provides freedom of choice.” (The America We Deserve)
Trump believes that the Democrats’ approach to confiscate all guns will leave criminals as the only ones with weapons, but believes Republicans need to be more flexible on reforms. “Democrats want to confiscate all guns, which is a dumb idea because only the law-abiding citizens would turn in their guns and the bad guys would be the only ones left armed. The Republicans walk the NRA line and refuse even limited restrictions. I generally oppose gun control, but I support the ban on assault weapons and I also support a slightly longer waiting period to purchase a gun. With today’s Internet technology we should be able to tell within seventy-two hours if a potential gun owner has a record.” (The America We Deserve)
Before his presidential campaign, in 2013, Trump hosted a gathering of Dreamers at Trump Tower. He told them, they convinced him of the need to amnesty children of illegal immigrants to become citizens. He also reportedly admitted to hiring illegal immigrants to work on his golf courses. (NBC Latino)
In what sounded all too similar to Obamacare, Trump told ” 60 Minutes” that he would replace Obamacare with a plan that “covers all Americans.” That the vast majority of Americans would buy their insurance on an open market, and that the government would pay for those that couldn’t afford it.
Trump supported President Obama’s 2009 stimulus, saying: “The word stimulus is probably not used in its fullest…you know, certain of the things that were given weren’t really stimulus. They were pork, as we call it, or they were gifts to certain people. But overall, I think he’s [President Obama] doing very well. You do need stimulus and you do have to keep the banks alive.” (CNN)
In 2009, Trump supported Barack Obama’s call for limits on the pay of executives. (CNN) Trump supported TARP, saying, “You had to do something to shore up the banks, because … you would have had a run on every bank.” (CNN)
Trump supported the 2008 auto bailout, saying, “I think the government should stand behind them 100 percent. You cannot lose the auto companies. They’re great. They make wonderful products.” He also said that the federal government could “easily save the companies.” (Daily Caller)
Donald Trump has sought and received crony capitalist tax breaks for his commercial properties in New York. These tax breaks, and even an abatement, force the property taxes of other property owners to rise at the expense of the connected. Special treatment for one business or industry over another with the tax code conflicts with free market principles. (National Review)
Trump at one time was a longtime supporter of abortion rights, saying, “I support a woman’s right to choose, for example, but I am uncomfortable with the procedures. When Tim Russert asked me on Meet the Press if I would ban partial-birth abortion [Late Term Abortion] if I were president, my pro-choice instincts led me to say no.” (The America We Deserve)
Trump has criticized Paul Ryan’s (R-WI) budgets for being hard on low-income Americans, reforming Medicare, and rewarding the wealthy. (Think Progress)
Trump supported the Supreme Court’s 2005 decision in Kelo v. City of New London, giving public authorities the right to seize private land for economic development by private investors. Trump said, “I happen to agree with [the decision] 100 percent.” (National Review)
Trump highlighted his support for prosecuting “hate crimes” against homosexuals in his 2000 book, The America We Deserve. “Hate Crime” is a term used to extend special protections for a specific classes and in essence elevates the importance of these classes above others. For example, murder of homosexual or heterosexual should be viewed equally under the law and punished equally. Creating special classes is a liberal tactic used to divide and segment society.(Google Books)
Much like his stance on eminent domain, Donald Trump has shown a troubling tendency to want to use the power of government to stifle political speech. When the conservative Club for Growth released an advertisement regarding Trump’s changing positions on taxation, Trump responded with a legal letter calling for them to cease and desist the advertisements. A chilling move towards the silencing of political speech. (Politico)
To the blue collar folks supporting Trump, did you know he supported Bill Clinton’s passage of NAFTA, that sent many of our jobs to Mexico and Canada? He also supported Clinton’s passage of the American Reinvestment Act, that provided all those mortgages to poor folks that could not afford to pay it back that led to our finanical collapse (including the stock market) in 2008, just prior to the election that was won by Obama.
To me, there is only one person who embodies the conservative principles and ideologies of Ronald Reagan, which is Ted Cruz. The Washinton Elites detest Reagan and they now detest Cruz, so you now know to “Choose Cruz,” if you really want to save this country.
Perfect! Good presentation against Trump. Sure wish people would think seriously. When did the Donald change his tune after so many years of being a liberal?
I think Rubio will be a good President one day when he matures and speaks realistically what he can do.
If God told Ted Cruz to run for POTUS, then God has a great sense of humor.
I think we americans still haven t realized how rigged our elections are…we ‘ve allowed these politician “bums” to pollute and sell us down the river…what we must start doing is becoming more nationalistic…what’s wrong with caring for this country and it’s people and our constitution which the whole world envies even though they bitch about our way of life…….well I say, go back to the hellhole you came from…let’s build a wall on our southern border to keep them out…let’s charge Mexico a barrel of oil for every illegal that enters this country…let’s look at our social service policies and make it not worth their effort coming here to leach of our system….for starters….