Well, there's an interesting development.
Former Bush political adviser Karl Rove "has signaled his preference" in Florida's U.S. Senate race "with his wallet."
Rove confirmed to NBC News "that he has contributed a $1000 to Rubio's campaign, the donation will be made public when Rubio files his next FEC report (due Oct. 15)."
"This comes on the heels of Jeb Bush's public signal that he plans to stay neutral in the Crist-Rubio primary; Many believe this is Jeb's way of quietly telling influential Florida Republicans that he'd prefer Rubio but doesn't want to alienate Crist since he's still the heavy favorite in the primary. For Rubio, he needs to show some viability and that begins with his next fundraising report. But the most important fundraising report might actually be by the end of the year when you'll truly be able to see how Rubio's been able to use the Jeb neutrality (support?) to his advantage. Remember, Jeb is to Florida Republicans what Reagan is to the party nationally, he's held in THAT high of regard."
Cross-posted at RightWingNews.
This is very good news. Hopefully, this will be the first move towards dumping the RINO Crist. It's not surprising though that Jeb is "signaling" his neutrality. Does the expression "...backbone of a chocolate eclair" sound familiar?
Posted by: Philip McDaniel | Monday, October 05, 2009 at 02:44 PM
Personally i think if Rubio can keep the race close, when they get into the home strech, Jeb will officially endorse him to help put him over the top.
Posted by: Dan G | Monday, October 05, 2009 at 03:54 PM
so Rubio got a check from a big RHINO? Hey Rubio stock up on garlic and keep your crucifix close.
Posted by: x11b1p | Monday, October 05, 2009 at 04:04 PM
One of Rubio's speeches he mentioned his dismay at having to run as an insurgent Conservative (going rogue) in the Republican Party and that giving up principles is no way to win; his optimistic passion towards America's individualist spirit is invigorating.
Posted by: syn | Monday, October 05, 2009 at 06:33 PM
Many of we Floridians are less-than-pleased with Charlie Crist as we never know if a Lib or a MOR will show up when he decides anything. He is most certainly not a conservative.
Rubio is one I can believe in, and I feel he will gain in strength as the issues (& Charlie's record) become more well known!
Posted by: Duke DeLand | Tuesday, October 06, 2009 at 08:33 AM