Miami Herald Endorses Marco Rubio For President
"The nominee should be the candidate who wins the hearts and votes of Republican rank-and-file members, not someone the 'establishment' anoints. The only way the nominee can win in November is by unifying the GOP and appealing to Democrats and independents. The best candidate to fill that role is Sen. Marco Rubio."
- Miami Herald Editorial Board
In Florida primary: Marco Rubio best candidate to unite GOP
Miami Herald Editorial Board
March 3, 2016
http://hrld.us/1niD7Ht
As the pivotal Florida primary on March 15 draws near, Floridians should not be stampeded into thinking that it’s all over. In the Republican race, in particular, they have an opportunity to change the course of a deeply discouraging — even embarrassing — campaign narrative by boosting the chances of native son Marco Rubio, the best remaining candidate with a mostly positive message and a practical chance to win the nomination.
Donald Trump would have voters believe his campaign has gained unstoppable momentum, but a deeper look raises doubt.
Despite the big wins, Mr. Trump is not yet on track to secure the nomination, according to a delegate count by the Associated Press. Thirty-five states have yet to be heard from. His negatives remain very high, especially among important sectors of the electorate (80 percent negative among Latinos). In seven of the states up for grabs on Super Tuesday, he received no more than 35 percent.
Two of the states that haven’t voted yet are particularly important: Florida and Ohio, the nation’s biggest swing states, crucial for candidates who want to win the ultimate showdown in November. Both states still have a favorite son in the GOP race. Ohio Gov. John Kasich has remained above the fray throughout, avoiding the taunts and invective, but his poor showing in nearly every race makes him the longest of long shots.
Floridians have a better practical option close to home.
When we recommended Mr. Rubio for the U.S. Senate in 2010, we underlined “the potential to be the kind of statesman Floridians can be proud to call a native son.”
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Forget about a brokered convention or a “stop Trump” movement. The nominee should be the candidate who wins the hearts and votes of Republican rank-and-file members, not someone the “establishment” anoints. The only way the nominee can win in November is by unifying the GOP and appealing to Democrats and independents.
The best candidate to fill that role is Sen. Marco Rubio.
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