Tag: Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio at CPAC 2013

| March 14, 2013 | Reply

Prospective 2016 presidential candidate, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) gave remarks at CPAC 2013. Full video of his remarks available.

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A Blueprint for Destroying the Republican Party

| January 29, 2013 | 3 Replies

History has demonstrated that when the Republican Party and candidates alienate the base they lose. Embracing same-sex marriage will accomplish the same.

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Conservative Response to Obama Gun Control Announcement

| January 17, 2013 | Reply

Several conservative lawmakers and news makers responded to President Barack Obama’s gun control announcement yesterday.

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My List of Prospective 2016 GOP Presidential Candidates

| November 13, 2012 | 31 Replies

With the 2012 election cycle behind us, Shane Vander Hart looks at list of 15 potential 2016 GOP presidential candidates.

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Mitt Romney’s Night to Shine

| August 31, 2012 | 2 Replies

The last night, at the close of the 2012 Republican National Convention, was an extremely good night for Mitt Romney.  He connected.  He was emotional.  He seemed real – a guy that average Americans can relate to.  He showcased his resume so to speak by offering up his personal references.  The most compelling for me [...]

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2012 Republican National Convention Day 3 Live Stream & Open Thread

| August 30, 2012 | Reply

  Schedule starting 6:00p (CST) House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio Rep. Connie Mack, R-Fla. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., and wife, Callista Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush Sean Duffy Frantz Placide Craig Romney (video) Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash. Grant Bennett Ted & Pat Oparowsky The Finlayson Family Bob White, Romney-Ryan campaign chairman Bain [...]

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Marco Rubio Missed Des Moines Romney Event Due to Plane Malfunctions

| July 28, 2012 | Reply

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed The Romney Campaign held a victory event at the Iowa State Capitol Grounds on Saturday.  The event was supposed to headline Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL).  Instead the crowd of approximately 200 who patiently waited in the much-needed rain learned that his flight had to make an [...]

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Bobby Jindal Stumps for Mitt Romney in West Des Moines

| July 26, 2012 | 1 Reply

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal was in Iowa stumping for Mitt Romney today.  He spoke to a group of approximately 100 people gathered at the Kum & Go headquarters in West Des Moines after a stop in Newton later in the afternoon.  He said that President Obama will try to distract Iowans by attacking Mitt Romney [...]

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Veepstakes: Who Will Romney Pick as His Running Mate?

| June 8, 2012 | 10 Replies

Now that we can say the GOP nomination is wrapped up, as Ron Paul has admitted they won’t have enough delegates to keep Mitt Romney from the nomination and his son, Senator Rand Paul, has endorsed Romney. Lets talk VP picks.  Who will be Romney’s running mate? Some names I’ve seen mentioned, not in any particular [...]

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Mark Levin: Primaries Aren’t About Rallying Around Politicians

| March 31, 2012 | Reply

Mark Levin hit the nail on the head about the asinine rumblings about rallying around Mitt Romney because Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI) endorsed him or Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) or because he’s deemed the “most electable.”  He said on his show. It’s very painful sometimes to hear individuals who have almost no experience in the [...]

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Ron Paul–Caffeinated Conservative of 2010

| December 30, 2010 | 33 Replies

We submitted our nominees to you, and you voted.  Boy did you vote – 3,247 of you to be exact compared to 127 votes last year (so just *few* more).  Obviously word got out beyond the regular readers of CT.  Just a note, Sodahead has not closed the question since it became featured, but I [...]

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The 2010 Caffeinated Conservative Award Nominees (Voting Closed)

| December 26, 2010 | 195 Replies

This is the third annual year for this “prestigious” award.  The first year we selected who the winner was.  Last year contributors to this blog nominated conservatives whom they have felt have made an impact in the conservative movement over the past year and readers voted for their favorite..  Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin won [...]

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Election Night Liveblog: Bye, Bye Speaker Pelosi – Republicans Win Back U.S. House! (Last Update)

| November 2, 2010 | 2 Replies

11:50p – The Republicans have reached 221 officially reclaiming majority status in the U.S. House 11:47p – Nevada Senate Race called for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. 11:41p – Matt Schultz just gave his victory speech, Michael Mauro just called to concede the Iowa Secretary of State race.  He said next election “I’ll make sure [...]

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Latte Links for October 21st

| October 21, 2010 | Reply

Check out our items of interest for October 21st, some miscellany to help keep you caffeinated.

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Tilting Toward a GOP Takeover of the Senate?

| September 21, 2010 | 2 Replies

With Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) being in trouble in the Wisconsin Senate Race, Bill Kristol posted an email from a “savvy political veteran” that believes the Senate could tip to the GOP something that most thought was a very, very, very remote possibility at best a few weeks ago. This poll in Wisconsin buttresses the [...]

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O’Donnell Wins, Cornyn Wimps, GOP Leadership Withers

| September 15, 2010 | 7 Replies

Christine O’Donnell staged a big comeback win in the Delaware Senate primary against GOP-party favorite Mike Castle, as the Republican rank and file have parted company with the candidate chosen in the backroom by the GOP “leaders”.  John Cornyn, head of the GOP Senatorial Committee wouldn’t promise to lend support to the lady who has garnered the support [...]

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