Marco Rubio On Warming To Trump: He’s ‘Improved Significantly’

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., a Cuban-American with aspirations to the White House, speaks about the “American dream” on the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson’s first State of the Union address in 1964, ... Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., a Cuban-American with aspirations to the White House, speaks about the “American dream” on the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson’s first State of the Union address in 1964, where LBJ committed the government to a war on poverty, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014. Rubio’s speech was hosted by the conservative American Enterprise Institute. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) MORE LESS
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After months of bitter sparing with the GOP presidential frontrunner on the campaign trail, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) may be warming to his former nemesis.

In an interview with a Florida newspaper, Rubio said Trump’s “performance has improved significantly” over recent weeks.

The senator also said this week if the real estate mogul comes close to the magic number of 1,237 delegates needed for the party’s nomination, he should get the nod.

“I do think it’s valid to argue to delegates: ‘Look, let’s not divide the party. You have someone here who has all these votes, very close to get 1,237, let’s not ignore the will of the people or they’re going to be angry,'” Rubio said.

He also said while his differences with Trump are “well documented,” he has maintained he would support the eventual GOP nominee.

h/t The Hill

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  1. He’s ‘Improved Significantly’

    because he isn’t calling me names anymore and hurting my feelings…

  2. “let’s not ignore the will of the people”

    becuz after losing my home state I no longer could.

    And here is the only promise of his that tRump can make happen

    …they’re going to be angry…

  3. This is groveling and pandering that approaches the Jindal level. I’d rather dwell in powerless obscurity and live with a bit of dignity, but that’s me.

  4. Someone’s angling for a Vice President pick!

  5. Another " just fucking WOW" moment —

    I really don’t think I can handle another one today,this week …month etc. etc …

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