A.G. Gancarski
After another disastrous performance in four primary and caucus states, the candidacy of Marco Rubio is troubled.
However, he may not be out of the running for an executive branch job just yet, if the comments of Donald Trump on “Morning Joe” Wednesday were any indication.
“I’ve always liked him, and then he hit me really hard,” Trump said.
“I got along with him until a few weeks ago when he started playing Don Rickles.”
When asked whether Rubio would be a potential VP candidate, to help with the establishment and Hispanic voters, Trump was cagey … but he didn’t rule it out.
“If he runs and loses … he will never be able to do anything big politically in Florida. I certainly don’t think he would be considered by anybody as vice president, and I don’t think he could run for governor or whatever. Running and losing would be risky,” Trump said.
Then the question, reiterated: if Rubio drops out now, would Trump consider him for VP?
“Sure, sure, and he’s got a lot of talent,” Trump said. “I just don’t want to say that … it’s just not appropriate to talk about that until he makes a decision. It’s too soon.”
Essentially, Trump issued an ultimatum to Rubio: Get out of the race before the Florida primary. Or your political future is over in Florida.
But … if Rubio acts now …. the consolation prize of VP may – repeat, may – be offered.
