Would Senator Marco Rubio Help Mitt Romney in 2012 Election?

It won't make any difference to me. Romney is trash. Rubio is slightly better, sure.

Rubio might bring in the Hispanic vote, just like Romney brought in the Mormon vote. Any Hispanic that votes for a Hispanic just because he is Hispanic, and any Mormon that votes for a Mormon for no other reason than that he is a Mormon is a brainwashed bigot. The same goes for other races and religions.

Oh, and it will scare away the birthers. At least the ones with any principle. Rubio is no more eligible than Obama in their book. He became a citizen (birthright, not Natural Born, according to the birther line, which I am neither supportive of nor antagonistic towards) before either of his parents did. Arguably, he is even LESS eligible than Obama. I am not saying he is as bad as Obama. They just incidentally share some peculiarities in regards to citizenship status.

Nothing will help Romney his own party hates him .
I kinda feel sorry for the magic underwear wearing clod .

I think anything he gains by selecting Rubio he will lose for selecting Rubio, in the end it will balance out to where it has very little affect at all if any.

Exactly. Romney will gain some Hispanic voters and lose some birthers.

I don't know much about Rubio.I think Romney is going have a difficult time,no matter who runs with him.

SUPPORTED BY THE TEABAGGERS....

Not only would Rubio help Romney emmensely, I must say that I am stunned that 59% of you (as of this moment) think that Rubio would either hurt Romney or I would not matter. But, then again, that's just my opinion.

ALLEN WEST, ALLEN WEST, ALLEN WEST, and, at the risk of repeating my self, ALLEN WEST!!!!!!!

Joseph Farah, founder and CEO of WND.com, also has argued that the definition of “natural born citizen” excludes Rubio.

http://www.wnd.com/2012/04/to...

“Rubio is, quite simply, not a ‘natural born citizen’ by the accepted legal, English-language standard as it has been known throughout American history. He was born in Florida to two non-U.S. citizen parents,” he wrote.

“I know this is not a popular notion among Republicans, just as it wasn’t among Democrats when challenges were made to Obama. However, the Constitution should always trump political expediency.

“This is not a ‘technicality,’ as some might suggest. If we don’t adhere to the Constitution on matters as significant as presidential eligibility, then the Constitution ceases to be a meaningful document for guiding our nation. Indeed, it becomes the kind of ‘living document’ that many liberals have claimed it should be – ever-changing to new circumstances,” he said.

Another article that clarifies the NBC clause.
http://naturalborncitizen.wor...

He would help him win the election but I would watch my back if I watch my back if I was Ronney.

It's a mixed bag... If he were on the ticket, it would make it harder for the DNC Slime Machine to denigrate the R ticket without collateral damage for themselves, but I don't see him energizing the Republican base or independents as much as other VP choices might.

Rubio would help Romney with the spanish vote. It would tickle me pink to see the son of Cuban heritage get the VP spot.

But he can never be president, so how can he be picked for VP? I do like him, and feel he has things that Romney is missing! Charisma! (Although Romney is improving since his wife stood up!)

His eligibility questions would distract from his message.

More distinct eligibility questions sure didn't hurt Obama

In FLORIDA....YES..........ELSEW... not so sure...............not everyone IS hispanic or latino.........

but many are Hispanic..and they vote in record numers.

He is also a cutie, which women like!

Rubio is Cuban. A Cuban who voted against the Dream Act... but now has his own version just in time for the general election, promising all sorts of things except a path to citizenship. 50 million Hispanics now in the USA, and they aren't leaving because many have been here for decades. Why would the Mexicans, Hondurans, Guatemalans, etc. support Rubio? People in Florida aren't all that nuts about him. He won't necessarily win Florida for Mitt. Rubio also comes with his own baggage.

It would be an odd pairing in that Mitt has said he will build a fence along the entire 2000 mile Southern border (right.. sure thing,Mitt). But here is Rubio, trying to work a deal to get illegals into college this Fall. Someone would have to do a fast about face and start showing some serious Hipanic love all of a sudden. I'd put my money on Flipper Mitt for that.

Jeb Bush has Mitt's ear and is pushing for Rubio. So, he may get tapped. But it is just as likely that the VP pick will be Portman, who can help Romey in Ohio.

Romney needs the south!

Rubio is just as bad as any of the other nitwits Romney has to chose from

What you got something against hispanics is that it?

Not at all, two of my great grandchildren are half hispanic. Rubio is just a normal dyed in the wool Republican that happens to be Hispanic.

Ok

And 3 more of my great grand children are Black and one is Philippino.

So, you're a Democrat who would, by default, loathe anyone that would end up as Romey's running mate?

Nope, I just think Rubio would be a distraction to the REAL problems our nation faces.

My choice, and he is no nitwit!!!

Rubio isn't eligible to be President and, therefore, Vice President in that his parent's did not become US Citizens until 4 years AFTER he was born. Same goes with Bobby Jindal. It's a shame as both of them might be very good. But the law is the law until changed.

Obama got in!!!!!!!!!!

3 wrongs don't make a right.

Still doesn't make it right. That is the problem today --- accepting illegal behavior because someone got away with it and therefore okay for others to do.

Good point!

Obama isn't eligible (regardless of where he was born) in that his father was a UK citizen. This made Obama a dual citizen. Since ths had no bearing in 2008, and has no bearing in 2012, Rubio is qualified in 2012.

He has my vote

Still doesn't make it right. That is the problem today --- accepting illegal behavior because someone got away with it and therefore okay for others to do.

This is a high profile election. An unknown such as Rubio may bring in some of the spanish vote but it's not enough. Allen West would cover his loopholes in the up coming election. He's digging his own grave picking him.

I must say I like Allen as a running mate, this would be a smart move on Romneys side.

It would be a good move for the country too. He has alot to offer. West is an intelligent man.Something we need in the white house. Were kinda short on brains in there now. All I see is ego.

As opposed to the unknown Obama in 2008?