It's an idea that the Ted Cruz camp likes, but Rubio is not interested:
"Ted Cruz’s campaign has been exploring the possibility of forming a unity ticket with ex-rival Marco Rubio — going so far as to conduct polling looking into how the two would perform in upcoming primary states."
"The motivation, hashed out in conversations among Cruz’s top aides and donors: to find a way to halt Donald Trump’s march to the Republican nomination."
"It’s unclear whether Cruz’s campaign brass views a partnership with Rubio as realistic or quixotic. In Rubio’s orbit, according to three sources, it’s seen as an outright nonstarter — with Rubio telling his team he isn’t interested."
"Yet in recent weeks, within Cruz’s camp, talk of a joint ticket has run rampant. Utah Republican Mike Lee, one of two senators to endorse Cruz, has emerged as an outspoken supporter of a unity ticket — and as a potential broker. The freshman, according to several sources briefed on the talks, has reached out repeatedly to Rubio to gauge his interest, but has been rebuffed."
"Shortly before Lee endorsed Cruz on March 10, Lee and his advisers discussed the possibility of organizing a meeting between the Utah senator and Rubio in Florida, just days before the state’s primary, according to two sources. The meeting, though, never happened."
"A Lee spokesman, Conn Carroll, declined to comment for this story. So, too, did spokespersons for Cruz and Rubio."
"But the Cruz camp’s apparent fascination with the idea of joining forces with Rubio didn’t end with Lee’s efforts."
"At the very least, Cruz’s team is hoping for a Rubio endorsement. The two have been in touch since Rubio dropped out last week, and those close to he Florida senator say he’s open to endorsing his Texas colleague — especially if he believes there’s a pathway for Cruz to defeat Trump."
Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2016/03/exclusive-marco-rubio-rejected-unity-ticket-with-ted-cruz-221066#ixzz43cfbwu9I
I just don't know if this does more harm than good. Rubio is willing to endorse Cruz at least-but I think that could hurt him as reducing Cruz to the Establishment's choice.
Overall, I remain skeptical of the #StopTrump effort. One big problem with it? There are two many different and counter plans and schemes. Everyone has their own strategy to stop him.
A lot of different plans means there is no plan.
Meanwhile, Mitt Romney is robocalling GOPers and telling them a vote for Kasich is a vote for Trump.
http://www.politico.com/blogs/2016-gop-primary-live-updates-and-results/2016/03/mitt-romney-ted-cruz-utah-caucuses-221044
"Ted Cruz’s campaign has been exploring the possibility of forming a unity ticket with ex-rival Marco Rubio — going so far as to conduct polling looking into how the two would perform in upcoming primary states."
"The motivation, hashed out in conversations among Cruz’s top aides and donors: to find a way to halt Donald Trump’s march to the Republican nomination."
"It’s unclear whether Cruz’s campaign brass views a partnership with Rubio as realistic or quixotic. In Rubio’s orbit, according to three sources, it’s seen as an outright nonstarter — with Rubio telling his team he isn’t interested."
"Yet in recent weeks, within Cruz’s camp, talk of a joint ticket has run rampant. Utah Republican Mike Lee, one of two senators to endorse Cruz, has emerged as an outspoken supporter of a unity ticket — and as a potential broker. The freshman, according to several sources briefed on the talks, has reached out repeatedly to Rubio to gauge his interest, but has been rebuffed."
"Shortly before Lee endorsed Cruz on March 10, Lee and his advisers discussed the possibility of organizing a meeting between the Utah senator and Rubio in Florida, just days before the state’s primary, according to two sources. The meeting, though, never happened."
"A Lee spokesman, Conn Carroll, declined to comment for this story. So, too, did spokespersons for Cruz and Rubio."
"But the Cruz camp’s apparent fascination with the idea of joining forces with Rubio didn’t end with Lee’s efforts."
"At the very least, Cruz’s team is hoping for a Rubio endorsement. The two have been in touch since Rubio dropped out last week, and those close to he Florida senator say he’s open to endorsing his Texas colleague — especially if he believes there’s a pathway for Cruz to defeat Trump."
Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2016/03/exclusive-marco-rubio-rejected-unity-ticket-with-ted-cruz-221066#ixzz43cfbwu9I
I just don't know if this does more harm than good. Rubio is willing to endorse Cruz at least-but I think that could hurt him as reducing Cruz to the Establishment's choice.
Overall, I remain skeptical of the #StopTrump effort. One big problem with it? There are two many different and counter plans and schemes. Everyone has their own strategy to stop him.
A lot of different plans means there is no plan.
Meanwhile, Mitt Romney is robocalling GOPers and telling them a vote for Kasich is a vote for Trump.
http://www.politico.com/blogs/2016-gop-primary-live-updates-and-results/2016/03/mitt-romney-ted-cruz-utah-caucuses-221044
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