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March 10, 2010

Marco Rubio's First TV Ad
— DrewM

I'd say it's safe to say he's move beyond Charlie Crist and is looking forward to the general election.

I normally hate, "do it for the children" appeals but if the thing we should be doing for them is 'stand up to Obama, not join with him', then I'm in. A very sweet ad, with a great partisan punch...nicely pulled off.

Oh and an addendum to yesterday's PPP poll showing Rubio trouncing Crist, it doesn't matter if Charlie runs as an independent or even a Democrat, he's in big, big trouble.

An independent Charlie Crist bid for the US Senate would work to Marco Rubio's advantage, because Crist would win more Democratic votes than Republican ones. In a hypothetical three way contest Rubio leads with 34% to 27% for Crist and 25% for Kendrick Meek.
Crist gets 32% of the Democratic vote but only 18% of Republicans running as an independent. He also leads among independents with 35% to 24% for Rubio and 22% for Crist.
Crist's overall approval rating now is a 35/51 spread. He's most popular with Democrats at a 45% approval rating followed by independents at 29% and Republicans at 28%.

Right now PPP has Rubio up by 5 or less in a heads up contest with Meek. Still given where Rubio came from against Crist, there's every reason to believe as more people see Rubio they will like him. That's why he's already started pivoting to position himself for the general.

Posted by: DrewM at 08:30 AM | Comments (43)
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1 But he's a back waxer!

Posted by: taylork at March 10, 2010 08:37 AM (0Hn5w)

2 Foist?

Posted by: ghost no Orangeman passed at March 10, 2010 08:38 AM (PI/0J)

3 Dude looks like a tickler.

Posted by: Rock Hardington at March 10, 2010 08:39 AM (muUqs)

4 But he's a back waxer!

ROFLMAO. If it's OK for NASCAR drivers to get back waxings, then we can forgive Marco for that.

Outstanding ad, by the way.

Posted by: Hatchet Five at March 10, 2010 08:39 AM (yfa38)

That was awesome dipped in awesome sprinkled with more awesome!

Sincere and to the point.

Being the son of exiles I know what it's like to lose freedoms.

Bingo, Marco.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at March 10, 2010 08:39 AM (pLTLS)

6 I need to know how he'd fare in a tickle war. Getting the MSM on it!

Posted by: taylork at March 10, 2010 08:40 AM (0Hn5w)

7 I need to know how he'd fare in a tickle war.

You need to ask Charlie "Spray-tan" Crist that question, IYKWIM.

Posted by: Hatchet Five at March 10, 2010 08:42 AM (yfa38)

8 FL Morons - who is going to challenge Grayson?

Posted by: Jean at March 10, 2010 08:44 AM (QqDn1)

9 Do you honestly think a back waxer would win a tickle war? Please!

Posted by: Charlie Crist at March 10, 2010 08:45 AM (0Hn5w)

10 Wonder what Cholly is gonna say next?
-LOOK!!! marco is NOT a fixcal conservative because he has 4 kids that all need back waxings haircuts. Stupid Repuglicans.

Posted by: ghost of Orangeman passed at March 10, 2010 08:45 AM (PI/0J)

Crist looks like a giant oompah loompah, yet has the nerve to go on fox and say rubio waxes his back. jump the shark again dickhead, i wanna see it nosh on you.

Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at March 10, 2010 08:46 AM (cniXs)

there's every reason to believe as more people see Rubio they will like him.

He has been getting a lot of face time on Fox lately so that should help.

Posted by: Vic at March 10, 2010 08:48 AM (QrA9E)

13 Well, there's still nothing like a sheered scrotum. It's quite breathtaking, actually.

Posted by: Dr. Evil at March 10, 2010 08:48 AM (0Hn5w)

14 Kendrick Meek == Obama minus all the smooth persona.

Posted by: Purple Avenger at March 10, 2010 08:49 AM (C0NqE)

15 that is a great ad. a really great ad. best one I have seen in a long time.

Posted by: Vergeltung at March 10, 2010 08:49 AM (jttPx)

16 Sorry, but how did they make such a sexy man look like Stuart Smalley? At least this cancels the back waxing rumor.

Posted by: Tattoo De Plane at March 10, 2010 08:50 AM (mHQ7T)

17 And Cornyn still sends money to christ...and spector and scuzzyflava and mcnasty...its an honor thing.

Posted by: Serfer62 at March 10, 2010 08:50 AM (HLCnI)

18 Dr. Evil couldn't sell frikin' lasers to a shark.

Posted by: Ran Dather at March 10, 2010 08:54 AM (7n+Nt)

19 Remember, Charlie Crist and Barack Obama both won statewide in Florida, it shows hows strong a hand he has to run this ad....HAP

Posted by: newser at March 10, 2010 08:56 AM (D2axM)

20 Good ad, ends a little weird on the video side where he is looking away from the camera. Looks like this seat will be safe for repubs and a gain for conservatives.

Posted by: Guy Fawkes at March 10, 2010 08:57 AM (cpuvG)

I hunted up Rass's last poll on FL and it is over a month old so it is no good. It does show eiher Rubio or Christ beating the Dem with Rubio winning by a slightly higher margin.

I think if Rass did a newer poll it would show a wider margin.

Posted by: Vic at March 10, 2010 08:57 AM (QrA9E)

22 "Do it for the children appeals" usually call for the government to spend money it doesn't have on something stupid or corrupt.

This calls for reducing spending for the children - count me in.

Posted by: forest at March 10, 2010 08:57 AM (cRmbe)

23 19

FL Morons - who is going to challenge Grayson?

Have 2 candidates - State Rep. Kurt Kelly and businessman Bruce O'Donoghue. O'Donoghue was recruited by the RCCC, in part, because he can self-finance. And that may be important, considering Grayson's personal wealth and spike in fundraising after his "Republican Health Care Plan: Die Quickly" remark.

Posted by: Mallamutt at March 10, 2010 12:54 PM (V9SYy)

Other candidates I'm aware of are Ken Miller, Dan Fanelli and Todd Long.

Posted by: Insomniac at March 10, 2010 08:57 AM (DrWcr)

I'm just floating this dirigible out there to see the moronic reaction:

Chris Christie / Marco Rubio 2012

Posted by: Hussein the Plumber at March 10, 2010 08:59 AM (r1h5M)

25 Chris Christie / Marco Rubio 2012

John Bolton as Secretary of State and Liz Cheney as AG.

I'll be in my bunk.

Posted by: DrewM. at March 10, 2010 09:07 AM (9B5OK)

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26 Your dirigible appears to be made of Pb

Posted by: Buzzsaw at March 10, 2010 09:08 AM (tf9Ne)

Chris Christie / Marco Rubio 2012

We need to give them time to develop a record on the issues before 2012. After that we can answer with a bit more certainty.

Posted by: Vic at March 10, 2010 09:09 AM (QrA9E)

28 Soccer mommy gold.

Posted by: kallisto at March 10, 2010 09:10 AM (+FkcS)

29 This calls for reducing spending for the children - count me in.

Yup. Turns all the Klintonite "for the chillren" BS on its head. The hard-core libs will never ever get it, but everyone else...

Posted by: Hatchet Five at March 10, 2010 09:22 AM (yfa38)

30 The man knows what he's doing
and his wife is hawt.

Posted by: Dastardly Dan at March 10, 2010 09:27 AM (+SZAJ)

The man knows what he's doing and his wife is hawt.

When someone posts something like that and no link I must investigate.

Jeanette C Dousdebes-Rubio is teh hawt and a former Miami cheerleader

Posted by: Vic at March 10, 2010 09:39 AM (QrA9E)

32 Politicians are gonna get us out of this mess as soon as the stimulis starts creating jobs.

Posted by: td at March 10, 2010 09:52 AM (2OlNe)

33 Kendrick Meek == Obama minus all the smooth persona.

Posted by: Purple Avenger at March 10, 2010 12:49 PM (C0NqE)

Meek makes Obama look like a mental giant. He's a total imbecile.

As for Rubio, I'm not normally the kind of lady who fantasizes about men other than my husband. However, if Rubio weren't married and I weren't married.... well I'll just leave it at that. Conservative + Hot = Goodness.

Posted by: Mandy P. at March 10, 2010 09:59 AM (MK6Kx)

34 Crist would win more Democratic votes than Republican ones

My dear senator Mr Cornyn. This is the clue bat that is currently bashing you in the head. Mark it, remember it, and better luck next time.

Posted by: John Galt at March 10, 2010 10:01 AM (F/4zf)

35 Anyone willing to stand up to Zero gets my vote donation.

Posted by: Paul Revere at March 10, 2010 10:01 AM (epgqp)

36 But really the only important question is "does he wax his back?"

Posted by: curious at March 10, 2010 10:07 AM (p302b)

37 Wow, that ad gives me hope for this country! He's already gotten my donation (or several) and he's going to get more.

And yes, he's hot. Whew.

Posted by: A mom at March 10, 2010 10:43 AM (AptrV)

Wow! Just wow! Not fair that MA & FL get such great senate candidates, and here in IL we have Roland Burris (spit) and Dick Durbin (double spit). Not to mention this was the launching pad for Obama (not enough spit in the world for that).

Posted by: Boots at March 10, 2010 11:39 AM (06JTY)

"Crist would win more Democratic votes than Republican ones."

I guess calling Crist a RINO, was being generous.

Posted by: MDr VB1.0 CS1st at March 10, 2010 01:16 PM (ucq49)

Makes me glad that I vectored Rubio some cash.

I don't like RINO's and Oompa Loompas.

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