Marco Rubio endorses Romney

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., center

/ AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite

Florida Senator Marco Rubio threw his support behind Mitt Romney for the Republican Party nomination.

On Fox News' Hannity, the freshman senator noted Romney's 25-year career in the private sector, as well as his perceived ability to beat President Obama in November, as the reasons for his support. "We have got to come together behind who I think has earned this nomination, and I think that's Mitt Romney," Rubio said.

Rubio, a popular Cuban-American, has been a highly sought after endorsement by the Republican candidates, which he acknowledged tonight.

"I think all the candidates in this race have a lot to be proud of. They have offered a lot to the debate. But I can't buy into this idea... the only way they can win this race is having a floor fight in Tampa in August," Rubio said referring to the Republican National Convention to be held in Tampa. "And I think that is a recipe to deliver four more years to Barack Obama."

Romney handily won Florida's primary, and also has the endorsement of the Sunshine State's former governor, Jeb Bush. In a recent interview, Bush said that he would like to see Rubio as Romney's vice presidential pick, calling him "dynamic, joyful, disciplines and principled."

Rubio is a conservative favorite, who has said he's "flattered" but not interested in the job. His endorsement comes on the heels of multiple other establishment figures throwing their hat in the ring for Romney in an effort to coalesce behind one candidate.

Walt Cronkite contributed to this article.

[rc00213]

Romney - The liberals' favorite GOP Candidate. Don't vote for Romney:
1) Romney created RomneyCare which ObamaCare is based on. Romney said he would repeal ObamaCare. Why would he if he supports RomneyCare, he is not telling the truth.
2) Most decisions Romney made as Govenor was liberal, not conservative. So, what make you think he will be conservative all of a sudden?
3) Romney lost to McCain by a landslide last GOP Primary, and McCain lost to Obama by a landslide. So, how is Romney going to win this time?
4) When Obama wishes Romney well in the election and name calls and villianizes the other candidates, beware!
5) Have you noticed the mass press and critics have shredded apart every GOP candidate except Romney? That is because they know Romney fits their agenda.
Please, if you love the USA, vote for any GOP but Romney.

[wfw3536]

Hispanics will support Rubio and Romney in this election. In Florida many hispanics are going to also support the Catholic Church in it fight to maintain it religious freedom from the Obama administration. You can't force Catholics and other religions going against their core beliefs. Taking on the Catholic Church was another huge gaffe by Obama, just like his mistake to approve the health care bill which he spent two years on only to see the law most probably struck down.

[unclebernies]

Most latinos are smart enough to know that Rubio and Romney are wolves in sheeps clothing.

[LosAngelesCA]

Mitt Romney was born in Detroit Michigan.

[LosAngelesCA]

I support Mitt Romney 100% and could care less that Rubio endorsed him. I will vote for Romney but I may change my mind if Rubio is on the ticket. I am hoping that Mitt Romney stears clear of the Tea Party. Americans are pretty ticked off at them for creating gridlock in Congress.

[LosAngelesCA]

I support Mitt Romney 100% and could care less that Rubio endorsed him. I will vote for Romney but I may change my mind if Rubio is on the ticket. I am hoping that Mitt Romney stears clear of the Tea Party. Americans are pretty ticked off at them for creating gridlock in Congress.

[calif7]

Marco Rubio is under investigation by the Florida Commission on Ethics. Romney should distance himself from Rubio's endorsement. Of course he won't. Rubio for VP?-the GOP can do better.

[vissionquest]

This is the time to bet on who will win and pay back with a cushy federal job.

[TLUnrine1]

So, a man who has flipped religions more often than Mitty has flipped political positions - has endorsed Flipper.

Am I supposed to be impressed?

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