Marco Rubio as SoS?

[milestogo]

Is this some kind of joke?

[cachukis]

1. Laughable.

[NJCher]

2. so it's not just me

I was doing paperwork when that headline came across my cell phone and I burst out laughing.

[milestogo]

3. I wondered if he's ever left the US.

Well, it won't matter much now that we're totally isolationist. He can do the job without even getting on a plane.

[NJCher]

13. He'll zoom

The Israeli Palestinian peace settlement.

[qazplm135]

4. So when's the next election

For his seat?

[onenote]

12. DeSantis will name his replacement, who will serve until 2026.

In 2026, when there is a statewide general election, there will be a special election to fill the remaining portion of Rubio's term -- which runs until 2028.

One scenario -- does DeSantis appoint himself so he can be the incumbent running in 2026?

[Polybius]

20. I think it's Byron Donalds

He's rising in their Party, and is a good debater.

[onenote]

22. Depends on whether DeSantis wants to clear the way for a Senate run

He's term-limited so when 2026 rolls around, he has nowhere to go if he wants to keep his hand in while he considers another presidential run in 2028, with the Senate seat as a fallback. He ties his own hands in terms of running against someone he chooses as Rubio's replacement. It's not unheard of for a governor to arrange to be appointed to fill a senate vacancy, although it hasn't happened in recent years. A near example was when Ben Sasse resigned as senator and Pete Ricktts was named as his replacement. Ricketts' term had ended just before Sasse resigned and his hand-picked successor as governor is the one who named him.

[Polybius]

19. 2026, but don't get your hopes up

It's Florida.

[Zorro]

5. Hope so

It's the kiss of death to be a Trump cabinet member.

He'll be out of there before very long and then forgotten.

[hatrack]

6. "Secretary Of State Wayward-But-Adorable Puppy will see you now!"

[Ex Lurker]

7. Trump could have done a lot worse

Rubio is not an isolationist.

[LeftInTX]

9. Yeah, he's better than the other three put forth.

I don't think Rubio will take it.

[hatrack]

14. Why would Lil' Marco take the gig?

Work with Shitstain?

Or do nothing in the Senate, pull low six figures for posting the occasional Bible verse online (plus a tasty pension and free health care for life). Option B, please.

[LeftInTX]

8. Better than Kennedy for HHS

Gawd. That one is just awful.

[UTUSN]

10. I would say, "Hah!" but in Drumpf world no-hah is sustainable. A question:

* Will his water bottle motor skills sway negotiations with international diplomats in situations of gravitas?

* So, the job description top points are cravenness and "loyalty" a.k.a., submission?

[LeftInTX]

11. Rubio is too normal. I don't believe it.

[kerry-is-my-prez]

15. I actually was thinking he'd pick worse....

At least Rubio isn’t totally off his rocker. He can act sane if he has to. Acting intelligent is another thing. I guess we’ll be rid if Rubio and maybe Scott in Florida. They’ll just replace them with some jerks, though.

[BlueWaveNeverEnd]

16. he leave the senate for SOS, Trump gets angry with him, forces him out. Rubio is unemployed

see Jeff Sessions

[struggle4progress]

17. Rubio defends Trump's approach to Russia-Ukraine war

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/09/29/marco-rubio-trump-ukraine-russia-war-00181570

[Mark.b2]

18. I wonder if he's paid off his student loans...

In one of the debates he was in (I dont know if it was for the Senate or Presidency), he disclosed he had some that he hadnt paid off. Given his age at the time, I was surprised he hadnt taken care of that.

[tosh]

21. Ridiculous, isn't it?

🤓

[LetMyPeopleVote]

23. Rubio and Gaza

Link to tweet