Jeff Miller: Another GOP Rep. Defects, Backs Rubio Over Crist

Another Republican lawmaker has broken ranks and backed Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio for governor over Sen. Charlie Crist.

U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller made the announcement Thursday.

"Marco Rubio is a young fresh voice for our cause, and he does believe in limited government," he said.

"This race has tremendous implications for the future of Florida and the very foundation of conservatism in America. Marco Rubio possesses an impressive combination of idea-driven, principled leadership and the ability to communicate conservative values in ways that resonate at the kitchen table. Americans deserve better than the current big government, borrow-and-spend road we are on, and I believe Marco Rubio will be a compelling voice to lead us to a stronger and more prosperous America."

U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) and former Gov. Mike Huckabee (R-Ark.) have also backed Rubio.

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[hauty007]

Rubio, a Latino Star.

[dinglebe]

Charlie, come on over. There is room for you in the Democratic Party.

[PlainJayne]

They want Crist out because of all the gay rumors. Being a gay man or woman is an abomination according to the republican party. It goes against their core values. Its sad that gay log cabin republicans want to be a part of something that wants nothing to do with them. How self -loathing of them.

[nobillary1]

GOPers endorsing Marco "Iran-shou­ld-Have-A-­Second-Ame­ndment" Rubio instead of Charlie Crist? What's the matter with these people?? Apparently they think Republicans don't need a sane and thoughtful person such as Charlie Crist in the Senate. Nope; they'd rather have another wingnut, with only one oar in the water, than have a person that seems to TRULY CARE about the people in his state of Florida.

Unbelievable!!!!!

[Archivist1000]

What's unbelievable, is that you don't know that Crist is a GOVERNOR not a Senator... it's a GUBERNATORIAL race, not a Senate race ...

[Mozwhite]

What's unbelievable is that you would comment without knowing what you were talking about. Crist is a governor who is running for a senate seat because there aren't any term limits for that position.

[beerguy]

Keep an eye on Rubio. He is a rising star

[barkrudedog69]

If you wish to vote far far far far far far far far far far far far far right conservative. If you want to govern from the center then you would vote Crist.

[anothervoice]

Could be. But how many people did he step on to get to that height? Then there are those questionable side deals with friends. Seems he inherited the republican "moral shading" gene...

[Leota2]

Mark (all the problems would be over in Iran if there were more guns) Rubio is a waste.

[wilinot]

I live in Jeff Miller's district. No one is listening to him. His nose is still brown from being up Bush's arse.

[Whitley2009]

It's the GAME OF THE YEAR. REPUBLICANS vs. REPUBLICANS. Final Score: Republicans 0.

[barkrudedog69]

As a Republican I cannot wait to vote for Crist. He has just vetoed a bill that was going to side with the big insurance companies and the Republican status quo did not like it at all.

[SoFlaJet]

Charlie Crist is a damn good guv, and I live here, AND I'M A DEMOCRAT!!! He SHOULD defect from The Party Of No (ideas) and run as a dem. Sorry Kendrick he'd cream you.

[FGGreene]

This is great. THe Republicans keep shooting themselves. Crist is a shoe-in if he get the nomination. Rubio is a likely loser. It think I might change my party registration just to vote for Rubio in the primary.

[kvet]

Hey Charlie,,,,

You're More then welcome to join the Democrat's....

Afterall,,,,They want you OUT !

Time to Crossover and Hand the GOP the party of NO,,,,Their Arse's.

[jsgaetano]

Addicted to hate and stupidity, the GOP is fragmenting into a thousand little pieces.

[MC1701B]

Rubio may be young, but he's hardly a "fresh voice." He's a stereotypical Miami Cuban.

[123dee]

Come on over Charlie your to smart for the GOP

[grf67]

Crist will be a great democrfat.

[frontman9000]

I don't know if I would say he'd be a "great democrat" but I would be happy to see him defect from his current team.

[barkrudedog69]

No we will keep him but we would be glad to trade you McCain if you would like for one future Senate seat.