You can also follow along using the hash tag #BIrubio. Buzzfeed reporter @ZekeJMiller is live tweeting the event at Brookings Institute.

Senator Lieberman (I-CT) introduced Senator Rubio.

Some highlights from Rubio’s speech:

And not “from behind.”

There was some not so favorable reaction to the Senator’s speech.

http://twitter.com/#!/TalkingWarheads/status/195192460622835712

Still, this likely won’t stop the rampant speculation that Rubio is on the “short list” for Vice President.

And for a little head hurt-y mind blowing:

http://twitter.com/#!/awoodbrookings/status/195192709143740417