The U.S. Senate race in Florida is beginning to heat up, as key endorsements are beginning to fill in for both Marco Rubio and Charlie Crist, as they seek the Republican nomination.
House Republican Whip Eric Cantor (R-Va.) endorsed Rubio for U.S. Senate today. Cantor, in a statement on Rubio’s website, mentioned why he was endorsing Rubio over Crist.
“We are a nation at a crossroads, and we need responsible leadership in Washington. Marco Rubio is just the type of leader our country needs and will make an excellent Senator for the State of Florida. The Obama Administration is working hand-in-hand with Senate Leader Reid and House Speaker Pelosi to fundamentally change the America we know and love.
“Washington spends way too much, and Marco understands the need for a limited but effective government. He knows that it’s not enough just to talk about ending government waste, but that actions are needed to begin to erase our deficits and free our children from our debt. This Administration’s policies have put a squeeze on our nation’s job creators and entrepreneurs, and Marco will help fight for pro-growth policies that empower the American entrepreneur and small business people to thrive and create sustainable jobs.
“When it comes to defending our country, I know that Marco understands the differences between America’s friends and its foes. We can trust Marco Rubio to take an aggressive stance against radical jihadism and strongly defend America’s special relationship with Israel. America needs energetic, smart, responsible leaders to start making sure that Washington once again starts working for the people, and Marco will play a big part in that effort.”
Rubio praised Cantor for his strong leadership against President Obama’s key initiatives (especially the Stimulus plan). Rubio also pointed out that his opponent, Crist, was a big cheerleader of Obama’s stimulus plan.
Meanwhile, the question remains: What will Crist do if he loses the primary? Will he run as an independent or leave the spotlight for a while?
