Comments on: Rubio Should Quit The Senate http://www.chrisweigant.com/2016/01/05/rubio-should-quit-the-senate/ Reality-based political commentary Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:22:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Friday Talking Points [373] — Underpants Gnomes Will Defeat Trump! « Democrats for Progress http://www.chrisweigant.com/2016/01/05/rubio-should-quit-the-senate/#comment-68452 Friday Talking Points [373] — Underpants Gnomes Will Defeat Trump! « Democrats for Progress Sat, 09 Jan 2016 09:32:48 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=11660#comment-68452 [...] Rubio believes that Congress is this powerless — a Republican Congress, mind you — then why shouldn’t he step down from such a worthless job? If I lived in Florida, I’d be pretty annoyed at a well-paid civil [...] [...] Rubio believes that Congress is this powerless — a Republican Congress, mind you — then why shouldn’t he step down from such a worthless job? If I lived in Florida, I’d be pretty annoyed at a well-paid civil [...]

]]> By: Friday Talking Points — Underpants Gnomes Will Defeat Trump! – Irascible Musings http://www.chrisweigant.com/2016/01/05/rubio-should-quit-the-senate/#comment-68451 Friday Talking Points — Underpants Gnomes Will Defeat Trump! – Irascible Musings Sat, 09 Jan 2016 07:13:47 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=11660#comment-68451 [...] Rubio believes that Congress is this powerless — a Republican Congress, mind you — then why shouldn’t he step down from such a worthless job? If I lived in Florida, I’d be pretty annoyed at a well-paid civil [...] [...] Rubio believes that Congress is this powerless — a Republican Congress, mind you — then why shouldn’t he step down from such a worthless job? If I lived in Florida, I’d be pretty annoyed at a well-paid civil [...]

]]> By: Friday Talking Points - Underpants Gnomes Will Defeat Trump! - Hangout Networks News http://www.chrisweigant.com/2016/01/05/rubio-should-quit-the-senate/#comment-68448 Friday Talking Points - Underpants Gnomes Will Defeat Trump! - Hangout Networks News Sat, 09 Jan 2016 03:14:15 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=11660#comment-68448 [...] Rubio believes that Congress is this powerless — a Republican Congress, mind you — then why shouldn’t he step down from such a worthless job? If I lived in Florida, I’d be pretty annoyed at a well-paid civil [...] [...] Rubio believes that Congress is this powerless — a Republican Congress, mind you — then why shouldn’t he step down from such a worthless job? If I lived in Florida, I’d be pretty annoyed at a well-paid civil [...]

]]> By: Friday Talking Points — Underpants Gnomes Will Defeat Trump! | KJOZ 880 CALL IN TOLL FREE 1-844-880-5569 http://www.chrisweigant.com/2016/01/05/rubio-should-quit-the-senate/#comment-68447 Friday Talking Points — Underpants Gnomes Will Defeat Trump! | KJOZ 880 CALL IN TOLL FREE 1-844-880-5569 Sat, 09 Jan 2016 02:52:44 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=11660#comment-68447 [...] Rubio believes that Congress is this powerless — a Republican Congress, mind you — then why shouldn’t he step down from such a worthless job? If I lived in Florida, I’d be pretty annoyed at a well-paid civil [...] [...] Rubio believes that Congress is this powerless — a Republican Congress, mind you — then why shouldn’t he step down from such a worthless job? If I lived in Florida, I’d be pretty annoyed at a well-paid civil [...]

]]> By: Friday Talking Points - Underpants Gnomes Will Defeat Trump! - http://www.chrisweigant.com/2016/01/05/rubio-should-quit-the-senate/#comment-68446 Friday Talking Points - Underpants Gnomes Will Defeat Trump! - Sat, 09 Jan 2016 02:43:18 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=11660#comment-68446 [...] If Rubio believes that Congress is this powerless -- a Republican Congress, mind you -- then why shouldn't he step down from such a worthless job? If I lived in Florida, I'd be pretty annoyed at a well-paid civil [...] [...] If Rubio believes that Congress is this powerless -- a Republican Congress, mind you -- then why shouldn't he step down from such a worthless job? If I lived in Florida, I'd be pretty annoyed at a well-paid civil [...]

]]> By: ChrisWeigant.com » Friday Talking Points [373] -- Underpants Gnomes Will Defeat Trump! http://www.chrisweigant.com/2016/01/05/rubio-should-quit-the-senate/#comment-68445 ChrisWeigant.com » Friday Talking Points [373] -- Underpants Gnomes Will Defeat Trump! Sat, 09 Jan 2016 02:16:14 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=11660#comment-68445 [...] If Rubio believes that Congress is this powerless -- a Republican Congress, mind you -- then why shouldn't he step down from such a worthless job? If I lived in Florida, I'd be pretty annoyed at a well-paid civil [...] [...] If Rubio believes that Congress is this powerless -- a Republican Congress, mind you -- then why shouldn't he step down from such a worthless job? If I lived in Florida, I'd be pretty annoyed at a well-paid civil [...]

]]> By: Mopshell http://www.chrisweigant.com/2016/01/05/rubio-should-quit-the-senate/#comment-68443 Mopshell Sat, 09 Jan 2016 01:46:25 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=11660#comment-68443 According to the Politics1 site http://politics1.com/fl.htm the Florida deadline for federal seats is 6 May 2016. While it is the case that Rubio has already announced his retirement from the Senate, I don't know if this means he can change his mind about retirement if he drops out of presidential contention prior to the filing deadline for Senate candidates. According to the Politics1 site http://politics1.com/fl.htm the Florida deadline for federal seats is 6 May 2016. While it is the case that Rubio has already announced his retirement from the Senate, I don't know if this means he can change his mind about retirement if he drops out of presidential contention prior to the filing deadline for Senate candidates.

]]> By: John From Censornati http://www.chrisweigant.com/2016/01/05/rubio-should-quit-the-senate/#comment-68430 John From Censornati Thu, 07 Jan 2016 11:07:54 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=11660#comment-68430 I don't really know more than what I said. I was recalling what was reported at the time he made his decision. I would guess that he could still run as a write-in or independent in the GE, but the GOP will have nominated somebody else. I don't really know more than what I said. I was recalling what was reported at the time he made his decision. I would guess that he could still run as a write-in or independent in the GE, but the GOP will have nominated somebody else.

]]> By: Speak2 http://www.chrisweigant.com/2016/01/05/rubio-should-quit-the-senate/#comment-68428 Speak2 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 08:33:59 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=11660#comment-68428 JFC: Do primary and GenElection deadlines change. Are you in the know on this or are you just guessing (I'd just be guessing concerning dates, though I'm aware of the FLA prohibition). JFC: Do primary and GenElection deadlines change. Are you in the know on this or are you just guessing (I'd just be guessing concerning dates, though I'm aware of the FLA prohibition).

]]> By: John From Censornati http://www.chrisweigant.com/2016/01/05/rubio-should-quit-the-senate/#comment-68419 John From Censornati Wed, 06 Jan 2016 21:49:32 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=11660#comment-68419 Speak2, Florida law apparently prohibits anyone from appearing on the ballot twice and Rubio chose to run for president. I think it's too late to change his mind about that because of the filing deadline. Speak2,

Florida law apparently prohibits anyone from appearing on the ballot twice and Rubio chose to run for president. I think it's too late to change his mind about that because of the filing deadline.

]]> By: nypoet22 http://www.chrisweigant.com/2016/01/05/rubio-should-quit-the-senate/#comment-68417 nypoet22 Wed, 06 Jan 2016 19:41:26 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=11660#comment-68417 Well, he's already being paid for doing nothing MOST of the time, so why not be paid for doing nothing ALL of the time? it's just truth in advertising. JL Well, he's already being paid for doing nothing MOST of the time, so why not be paid for doing nothing ALL of the time? it's just truth in advertising.

JL

]]> By: neilm http://www.chrisweigant.com/2016/01/05/rubio-should-quit-the-senate/#comment-68416 neilm Wed, 06 Jan 2016 16:05:42 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=11660#comment-68416 The Republican field is just looking weaker and weaker: 1. The Donald - really? 2. Cruz - the most despised man in politics by his own party 3. Rubio - not really a strong establishment candidate Why are they even bothering, unless they think right wing populism can take them to the White House? The Republican field is just looking weaker and weaker:

1. The Donald - really?
2. Cruz - the most despised man in politics by his own party
3. Rubio - not really a strong establishment candidate

Why are they even bothering, unless they think right wing populism can take them to the White House?

]]> By: Speak2 http://www.chrisweigant.com/2016/01/05/rubio-should-quit-the-senate/#comment-68415 Speak2 Wed, 06 Jan 2016 14:31:39 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=11660#comment-68415 There is also the possibility that if Rubio does poorly enough in Iowa and NH that he drops out, in which case he might want to continue in the Senate and incumbency would be helpful. There is also the possibility that if Rubio does poorly enough in Iowa and NH that he drops out, in which case he might want to continue in the Senate and incumbency would be helpful.

]]> By: Mopshell http://www.chrisweigant.com/2016/01/05/rubio-should-quit-the-senate/#comment-68414 Mopshell Wed, 06 Jan 2016 12:59:58 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=11660#comment-68414 Oh yeah, Rubio is definitely staying for the paycheck though I do wonder if there are other reasons as well. I'm thinking in terms of contacts... staying in the loop with Beltway media, lobbyists, big donors, the RSC. All of these groups could be providing him with handy step ladders of one kind or another - and he's not going to admit to any of it because it sounds as mercenary as it is. Oh yeah, Rubio is definitely staying for the paycheck though I do wonder if there are other reasons as well. I'm thinking in terms of contacts... staying in the loop with Beltway media, lobbyists, big donors, the RSC. All of these groups could be providing him with handy step ladders of one kind or another - and he's not going to admit to any of it because it sounds as mercenary as it is.

]]> By: TheStig http://www.chrisweigant.com/2016/01/05/rubio-should-quit-the-senate/#comment-68412 TheStig Wed, 06 Jan 2016 04:44:14 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=11660#comment-68412 Forbes ran an article on Rubios's very modest net worth (100K$), less than frugal spending choices and large debts. That 170K$ salary must look awfully comforting to him, even if it looks just awful when somebody shines a light on it. Forbes ran an article on Rubios's very modest net worth (100K$), less than frugal spending choices and large debts. That 170K$ salary must look awfully comforting to him, even if it looks just awful when somebody shines a light on it.

]]> By: Paula http://www.chrisweigant.com/2016/01/05/rubio-should-quit-the-senate/#comment-68411 Paula Wed, 06 Jan 2016 02:09:30 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=11660#comment-68411 <em>In fact, there's really only one reason Rubio would continue as senator instead of doing the honorable thing and stepping down early. That reason, plainly, is that Rubio would have to forego that $174,000 of the taxpayers' money he'll continue to get in his paycheck all year long -- for not doing his job.</em> Yep. In fact, there's really only one reason Rubio would continue as senator instead of doing the honorable thing and stepping down early. That reason, plainly, is that Rubio would have to forego that $174,000 of the taxpayers' money he'll continue to get in his paycheck all year long -- for not doing his job.

Yep.

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