I’ve been a supporter for Marco Rubio’s run for the Presidency way before he even entered the race but even I have to admit I hear the fat lady singing (It might be too much Fox News) . The point is should he stick a sock in that mouth or decide to listen before the Florida primary? If he was to leave the race before Florida he would give 99 delegates to Donald Trump but if he stayed in he could still lose big to Donald in Florida and peel off votes for the other Anti-Trumpsters in Ohio, North Carolina, and Illinois. He also could shock the establishment and do better then anyone expected (Bernie in Michigan). I can’t tell Marco Rubio what to do but if I was in his shoes this would be my strategy.
(1) Media campaign before the debates hinting about some “New Exciting Information” that I’ll announce at the CNN Debate.
(2) Debate night
A. New solutions (battling terrorism, drug abuse, mental health problems, etc) even if moderators aren’t going in that direction.
B. Ignore Trump and Cruz personal attacks and focus on positive messages. “I believe we have broken the 11th Commandment and don’t intend to continue to break it further!”
B. Get Personal about strengths and weaknesses– bring a tear or two to the viewers eyes
C. End with Political Shockwave– If on Sunday night at 8PM if three polls show that the solutions and the positive message I’m presenting isn’t resonating with the people of Florida and the nation (ex. down by 15 points) I will pull out of the race. “I’m a public servant which means I serve at the public’s behalf and if they decide that this isn’t the time or place then I accept their decision. I will work 24 hours for 3 days straight to make sure that they are given all the information I can provide to make an educated decision.
D. I’d live up to the words in this debate.
Bruce, Great strategy: Back to basics in terms of why he ran in the first place, and updated with current people issues on topics no one else is addressing: health, education, tax plan, economics, etc. Agree, need to avoid falling into the Trump-Cruz trap.
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