Sadly, I think Mr. Rubio miscalculated just how serious the opposition was to this bill. I understand he felt this was the right thing to do, but that isn't what we elect representatives for; we elect them to do the bidding of the people they represent (and do the right thing for our country)..............clearly allowing oneself to be bamboozled by Chuck Shumer and the other democrats into voting to give amnesty without closing the border was not a good move for us or the country. I hear many saying well it was only one mistake, and we like everything else he has done...................well this mistake could permanently damage our country, so it matters in a very significant way.
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6/28/2013 by Tim Brown
Earlier in the week, we told you how Arizona has had it with Senators John McCain and Je... over their persistent push of the Senate’s amnesty bill and began petitions to recall them.
Well it looks like the people of Florida have had their fill of Senator Marco Rubio. A petition has been set up to recall the Florida Senator following his vote on Monday concerning the Senate’s amnesty bill.
The petition has already gotten 800 signatures at the time of this article. However, it should be noted that the petition is to be signed only by Florida residents, though many from other states have not only signed, but expressed their outrage along with their signature.
William May sponsored the petition and stated that “Marco Rubio in his own words previously while serving in the state legislature; during his campaign for office and his recent rhetoric on TV, Talk Radio, commercials, emails and surveys sent to his constituents stating that the border must be secured first then path to citizenship. The senator now has changed his promise to suit what he decides is in his best interest and not honor his own commitment to his campaign, voters and supporters thereby disenfranchising them.”
“Had the Senator expressed his true beliefs on illegal immigration over his term in the state legislature and during his campaign it is doubtful that he would have acquired the nomination to run as the republican candidate for Senator from Florida and most assuredly the election results would be in doubt for his favor,” May added.
May then concludes, “Due to his own words and actions Senator Marco Rubio has nullified the votes cast for him by disenfranchising voters with glib and false rhetoric corrupting the good faith and will of the voters whose recourse now is to recall the Senator and force him to reveal the factual representation of himself and allow the voters to now judge him based on his true beliefs, values not on false and misleading campaign rhetoric statements.”
Indeed Rubio has not held up his oath on the immigration issue. In fact, one can truly wonder if Rubio ever was a conservative. In fact, I previously wrote about Rubio’s endorsement of Karl Rove’s anti-Tea Party PAC and cited my friend Joel McDurmon’s article in which he allowed Rubio to speak for himself in regards to what he is and what he attempts to cause voters to perceive him as. McDurmon wrote:
Rubio still teaches a class at Florida International University, and one recent morning he was telling his students—almost all Hispanic immigrants or children of immigrants—how politics really works. His topic was the Florida House of Representatives, and he didn’t need notes to explain why the legislative body he once led is so partisan and polarized. “If you know the only way to lose your seat is to get out-conservatived in a primary, you’ll never let anyone get to your right,” Rubio said. He’s clearly a political animal. “I’m not telling you this is how it should be,” he said with a grin. “But it’s how it is. This isn’t a good-government class. This is a politics class.“
Rubio’s detractors, and even some admirers, suggest that his career so far has been less about good government than politics and self-promotion. His autobiography recounts virtually no substantive achievements beyond a hometown tree-planting project. In the class, he devoted much of his time to recounting the machinations that persuaded his colleagues to elect him speaker: “You raise money for them. You befriend them. You make sure your kids are friends with their kids. And then you cut the best deal you can.” He didn’t mention that the deal he reportedly cut to secure North Florida support for his candidacy revised funding formulas at the expense of his South Florida constituents. . . .
Rubio’s numbers have dropped since February. According to Rasmussen, in poll dated June 24, 2013, 58% of Republican voters view him favorably. That’s down 15 points since February. Sixteen percent said they viewed Rubio as unfavorable and 25% said they were undecided. This came as many see Rubio as a 2016 presidential candidate, even though he is ineligible to be president.
Rubio also voted on Thursday to pass the Senate amnesty bill that he helped to author and promote, though he was incredibly deceptive about what was in it, such as these six things and the $5,000 penalty for hiring American citizens over legalized aliens that Texas Senator Ted Cruz pointed out. Yes, I think Florida would make the correct move in recalling Senator Rubio.
Read more: http://freedomoutpost.com/2013/06/floridians-move-to-recall-marco-r...
Comment
I would say if states (and there are some) have the right to petition to remove a state representative, they might have an easier time getting the petitions signed to have a referendum on the ballot to expand that to federal as well. But giving the people the choice of reps without giving them to right to remove someone who has lied to you about what their actions will be when elected, is certainly not a desirable situation. If nothing else, the right to remove keeps them a tad more honest.
Franklin, it would seem if the state legislators could select the senator and remove them as well if someone who was not acting in the best interests of the state they represented, then, the law should have been changed to allow the people to remove them when the law changed and the federal senate members were elected by the people? I wonder why the law wasn't changed?
Franklin, no state is permitted to remove a Representative or Senator by administrative act, by legislative act or by recall. Any laws pertaining to this are limited to state or local officials. Nor can term limits be imposed. The Constitution is clear on this and in fact not one Congressman or Senator has ever even been had any of these acts attempted. The law is clear and unambiguous.
Franklin, he knew ahead of time don't you think? He will have to run again or he will decide to run for president and should he choose to do that at this point, it would be a mistake. I have hopes one of the conservatives who have not supported actions that are not in the best interests of American citizens and our country run!
Franklin, at one point a while back, I remember checking into the recall process for some different states and truthfully do not remember, but will certainly recheck. I don't know if the person who started the petition knew but it would seem senseless to get one rolling without knowing ahead.
If you're not already aware. This is what's going on in DC while dangerous criminals are allowed back out on the streets. It's horrifying that this is happening to our citizens and veterans for protesting the hijacking of our election process. This is still happening! They are STILL being tortured and treated like full on terrorists.
You may not be aware of the typical things they're forced to go through...…
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