Florida Democratic Party: Rubio Returns to Tea Party Roots, Flip-Flops to Now Support AZ Immigration Law

Speaker Marco Rubio not only backed off his opposition of Arizona’s immigration law, but flip-flopped completely on the issue in an interview with the right-wing Human Events magazine published today, saying he would have voted for a version of the law changed only slightly.

“Today, Floridians see the real Marco Rubio, an extremist trying to impose his ridged philosophy on the Sunshine State. After getting ‘himself into hot water with conservatives’ and now that Ann Coulter blasted Rubio on Fox News for opposing something that many deemed anti-Hispanic, Speaker Rubio returned to his Tea Party roots by flip-flopping on the Arizona law. While the law that sparked national outrage was tweaked only slightly since last week, Rubio’s stance has changed completely. Once again, Floridians have proof that Rubio is too extreme for Florida,” said Eric Jotkoff Florida Democratic Party spokesman. … Continue Reading

Florida Democratic Party: Dick Cheney and Marco Rubio

Right now, Marco Rubio’s website declares with pride that Dick Cheney and Marco Rubio are standing together to help elect him to the United States Senate.

That’s right Dick Cheney is back in a big way for Marco Rubio, having endorsed him yesterday, to help Rubio impose his extreme philosophy on our state. … Continue Reading

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Important Message from Vice President Cheney

Our country is at a crossroads facing threats from abroad and attempts from within to restructure the very foundation of our freedoms. America requires leaders to face down these challenges who are confident in who they are and what they stand for. Leaders who know that public service is about something bigger than climbing the political ladder and amassing greater political power. … Continue Reading

On Monday, Governor Mitt Romney To Campaign With Marco Rubio In Tampa

Miami, FL – This Monday, April 19, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney will visit Tampa to campaign with U.S. Senate candidate Marco Rubio. The following event is free and open to the public, and is open to the media:

Monday, April 19, 2010

11:30 a.m. EDT
Governor Romney to campaign with Marco Rubio.
Dr. Blaise F. Alfano Conference and Banquet Center
11606 McKinley Drive
Tampa, FL 33612

Note: A mult box and riser will be available.

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: My Plan to Get Us Back on the RIGHT Track

Supporter,

Yesterday American taxpayers across the country opened their checkbook to pay for the reckless spending habits championed by the Crist-Meek-Obama stimulus package. … Continue Reading

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: This Ultimate Choice

Well, it was bound to happen…

After years of abandoning Republican principles by championing big government and reckless stimulus spending, Charlie Crist is now considering just abandoning the party altogether.

Read for yourself. Yesterday the Wall Street Journal wrote: … Continue Reading

Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate: In Case You Missed It: Rubio and Sansom Played “Fast and Loose with Other People’s Money”

“There were charter planes, luxury hotel rooms, shopping sprees and limousines — most all of it underwritten by special interests who wanted these same men to craft legislation in their favor.”

The Orlando Sentinel
By Scott Maxwell
April 13, 2010
http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2010-04-13/news/os-scott-maxwell-credit-cards-041410-20100413_1_gop-veterans-special-interests-speaker

Toni Jennings has a message for GOP leaders who have been spending someone else’s money on their luxury lifestyles: Stop it.

Stop doing it. Stop trying to justify it. … Continue Reading

Florida Democratic Party: On Bus Tour, Speaker Rubio Pushes Extreme Political Philosophy Instead of Proposals That Help Everyday Floridians

Instead of focusing on Florida’s record unemployment and laying out a plan to get Florida’s economy working again for middle class families on his bus tour, former Speaker and lobbyist Marco Rubio is once again putting politics and his extreme philosophy ahead of helping middle class Floridians. … Continue Reading

Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate: Speaker Rubio Kicks Off His “Tax Avoidance Tour”

A Month Later Rubio Still Refuses To Release Tax Returns And Answer Important Questions About His Financial Dealings

TALLAHASSEE – The Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate campaign today released the below statement from Communications Director Andrea Saul, one month after Speaker Rubio’s unethical spending habits were brought to light. … Continue Reading

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Come See Marco On The Road!

This week, Marco is hitting the road for a bus tour. Beginning with a kick-off event in Orlando on Tuesday, the “Take A Stand” bus tour will bring Marco to various communities across Florida for a series of speaking engagements and grassroots events. It’s a remarkable contrast from Charlie Crist’s scorched earth campaign, which today began running another false negative attack ad against Marco after a new poll showed him 29 points down. … Continue Reading

Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate: The Crist Campaign Week In Review April 5 – April 12

The Crist Campaign Week In Review April 5 – April 12

The Crist Campaign continues to move at a rapid pace with new television ads, more endorsements, more local media interviews, and more information being revealed about Speaker Rubio’s REAL record. … Continue Reading

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Rubio Campaign Comments on Charlie Crist’s Latest False Attack Ad

Miami, FL – The Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate campaign today released the following statement from Communications Director Alex Burgos regarding Charlie Crist’s latest false attack ad:

“It’s sad that Charlie Crist’s political fortunes have fallen so far that he is willing to do and say anything to try to win this election. Only a candidate on his last gasp of desperation would run an ad so false and so over the top against a fellow Republican. Let’s be clear what this ad is really about. Charlie Crist is trying to cover up his strong support for the stimulus, higher taxes, cap-and-trade and liberal judges. … Continue Reading

Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate: Crist Campaign Releases New Television Ad “Two Politicians”

TALLAHASSEE – The Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate today released a new television ad, “Two Politicians,” continuing a significant buy in Florida. You can view the new ad at: www.charliecrist.com or HERE. … Continue Reading

Media Advisory: Marco Rubio Announces “Taks a Stand” Bus Tour Schedule

Miami, FL – This week, U.S. Senate candidate Marco Rubio will hit the road for a four-day bus tour. Beginning with Tuesday’s kick-off event in Orlando, the “Take A Stand” bus tour will consist of four days of speaking engagements and grassroots events across Florida.

Below is the current schedule of stops, which are all open to the media. All times listed are Eastern Daylight Time. For more information, please contact Alex Burgos (alex@marcorubio.com). … Continue Reading

Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate: In Case You Missed It: Rubio And Sansom “Lived Big On GOP Plastic”

Hundreds of thousands of dollars “were racked up by former House Speaker Marco Rubio [and] his now-indicted successor, Ray Sansom”

The Miami Herald
By Marc Caputo
4/11/10
http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/04/10/1573604/three-leaders-rang-up-458000-on.html

For Florida House leaders, membership had its privileges: a Republican Party American Express card to charge jets to Manhattan and Disney World, chic hotels and five-star restaurants.

Flashing the party card opened limousine doors, bought gifts at Harrods in London, Toys R Us or Best Buy. It provided a seemingly bottomless coffee cup at Starbucks. … Continue Reading

Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate: Rubio And Sansom, Mentor and Mentee

TALLAHASSEE – The Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate campaign today responded to a St. Petersburg Times story outlining Marco Rubio’s hand-picked budget chief and successor, former Speaker Ray Sansom’s, abuse of Republican Party money through the use of his aide’s party credit card. … Continue Reading

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: What Happened This Week?

This campaign has proven that it is fueled by the passion behind Marco’s message. This week’s highlights include:

We announced a $3.6 million fundraising quarter from strong supporters throughout the state. Read what they’re saying about this here. … Continue Reading

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Charlie Crist’s Bad Week

Miami, FL – Charlie Crist’s week has gone from bad to worse. It started on Monday when Rudy Giuliani endorsed Marco Rubio and only one journalist was talking about Charlie Crist running as an independent. It continued to Wednesday when Marco released his fundraising figures and every journalist was talking about Charlie running as an independent. And it ends today with Charlie Crist releasing his own fundraising numbers at 5 p.m. … Continue Reading

Charlie Crist For U. S. Senate Campaign Reports Over $10 Million Raised To Date

TALLAHASSEE – The Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate Campaign today announced that the campaign has over $7.5 million cash on hand, having raised over $1.1 million in contributions this quarter and bringing the total amount raised to over $10 million. … Continue Reading

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: The Crist-Meek “Unsustainable” Spending Spree

CBO Head Calls Country’s Fiscal Direction “Unsustainable” Over A Year After The Obama-Meek-Crist Stimulus Passed
Miami, FL – Today, the head of the Congressional Budget Office said that the country’s current fiscal trajectory was “unsustainable” as increased spending led to a crushing debt burden. Unfortunately, for Floridians, Charlie Crist and Kendrick Meek have contributed to our nation’s “unsustainable” debt by supporting the Obama-Reid-Pelosi agenda of wasteful stimulus spending. Check out the facts below about the Crist-Meek “Unsustainable” Spending Spree: … Continue Reading