Rush taking glee in fact that reporters covering Rubio are listening to his show: "We've got a bunch of media people listening. Heh heh heh"
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McKay Coppins (@mckaycoppins) January 29, 2013Sen. Marco Rubio has taken some heat from conservatives for his support of Shamnesty Redux. Today, he had a chance to state his case on Rush Limbaugh’s radio show.
The Right Scoop has audio of the full interview:
FULL INTERVIEW: Rush Limbaugh interviews Marco Rubio on bipartisan immigration reform j.mp/X6jEpb—
Right Scoop (@trscoop) January 29, 2013
Rubio says he remembers Rush's TV program. . . says he's a long time listener—
Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) January 29, 2013
Rubio made sure to emphasize his commitment to border security:
Rubio says that "blanket amnesty" is not a good proposal, repeats that border security should be part of the plan—
Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) January 29, 2013
Rubio reiterating on Rush he won't sign onto any bill that doesnt have border security/enforcement as precondition.—
Philip Klein (@philipaklein) January 29, 2013
.@marcorubio agreeing with @rushlimbaugh about absolute triggers for enforcement. Says he won't support bill otherwise. #MarcoRushio—
El SOOPer!! (@SooperMexican) January 29, 2013
.@marcorubio on @Limbaugh: If there is not language in this bill that guarantees border security first I will not support #immigration bill.—
Sara Marie Brenner (@saramarietweets) January 29, 2013
Before attempting to steer the conversation somewhat:
really sounding like Rubio laying foundation to pull out of Senate immigration plan after text of bill is written—
Conn Carroll (@conncarroll) January 29, 2013
lots of backtracking RT @charliespiering Rubio pulling wayyy back on immigration conversation – focuses more on general idea of limited govt—
Conn Carroll (@conncarroll) January 29, 2013
Limited government is our goal, no doubt, but it’s important to remember what that limited government’s job is:
Border/security & enforcement should not be a "precondition." It should be the responsibility of government IN AND OF ITSELF. #shamnesty—
Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) January 29, 2013
Overall, despite his initial nervousness, the interview turned out well for Rubio:
Limbaugh to Rubio: "What you are doing is admirable and noteworthy." Conservative gold for Marco. Again—
Marc Caputo (@MarcACaputo) January 29, 2013
Rush raving about Rubio: "That was impressive… not at all intimidated….kudos all the way around." More kabuki—
Marc Caputo (@MarcACaputo) January 29, 2013
"IS THAT GUY GOOD OR WHAT?" Rush shouts about Rubio when he comes back from the break. "Here is a guy who does not fear talk radio."—
Jon Ward (@jonward11) January 29, 2013
Raves from Rush are coveted as conservative cred. Rubio did himself a favor today.
And regardless of your satisfaction with Rubio, he did say one thing we can all agree on:
Rubio: "Obama won't be president forever."—
Philip Klein (@philipaklein) January 29, 2013
Amen to that.
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(Editor’s note: A hearty thanks to @SooperMexican for the #MarcoRushio hashtag.)