Marco Rubio Says He’ll Reconsider Leaving The Senate

Republican presidential candidate Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., speaks at the Georgia Republican Convention, Friday, May 15, 2015, in Athens, Ga. Georgia Republicans will hear from three White House hopefuls, Rubio, New ... Republican presidential candidate Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., speaks at the Georgia Republican Convention, Friday, May 15, 2015, in Athens, Ga. Georgia Republicans will hear from three White House hopefuls, Rubio, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz as the party gathers for its annual convention Friday. The appearances come as Georgia Republicans look to raise their profile in the 2016 nominating contest. (AP Photo/David Goldman) MORE LESS
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After for months saying he plans to leave the U.S. Senate, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) told the Washington Post on Wednesday he’s rethinking his plans after the mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub.

“Obviously, I take very seriously everything that’s going on — not just Orlando, but in our country,” Rubio told the paper. “I enjoy my service here a lot. So I’ll go home later this week, and I’ll have some time with my family, and then if there’s been a change in our status I’ll be sure to let everyone know.”

Rubio said his decision comes after a conversation with his close friend Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera, who is running to replace him in the Senate.

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  1. Avatar for bdtex bdtex says:

    Johnson’s poll numbers in Wisconsin should give Rubio pause. Lotta folks are gonna go down with Trump.

  2. On second thoughts, let’s not, not go to Camelot. 'Tis a silly place, but the pay is good for not a lot of work.

  3. Poor “Little” Marco. Can’t make up his mind. Moron.

  4. Avatar for jsfox jsfox says:

    So you get to get you ass handed to you twice in one year. Excellent decision little Marco

  5. Between the lines: Staying put. Florida is just too flipping dangerous this week.

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