Sen. Marco Rubio won't commit to accepting 2024 election results

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: NBC News

May 19, 2024, 11:12 AM EDT


Florida GOP Sen. Marco Rubio, widely seen as a potential vice presidential pick for former President Donald Trump, on Sunday refused to say whether he would accept the results of the 2024 presidential election, instead blaming Democrats for sowing doubts about the election.

The senator, appearing on NBC News' "Meet the Press," said, "I think you're asking the wrong person. The Democrats are the ones that have opposed every Republican victory since 2000. Every single one." He added, “And you have Democrats now saying they won’t certify 2024 because Trump is an insurrectionist and ineligible to hold office. So you need to ask them.”

Rubio’s refusal to say if he would accept the results of the 2024 election is notable because he did vote to certify the presidential election for then-president-elect Joe Biden. At the time, he said, “Democracy is held together by people’s confidence in the election and their willingness to abide by its results.”

Moderator Kristen Welker pushed back on Rubio, reminding him that no Democratic presidential candidate — including Hillary Clinton in 2016, when she lost to Trump — refused to concede the election.

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/marco-rubio-2024-election-results-rcna152954

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And some in their party keep trying to figure out how and why their party has been consumed by fascism? It's because of idiots like Marco Rubio - mindless robots.

[TheRickles]

1. They should ask him if he'd also challenge the results if Trump wins.

There'd be the same behind-the-scenes machinations, just not "successful". The only way you can tell if there was interference is if Trump loses - that's proof positive right there. So what about cliffhangers, etc.? Ridiculous.

[Lemon Lyman]

4. Exactly

Follow the f*ck up "journalists!" Ask them if there's any scenario where, if tangeranus wins, it's not a fair or rigged election. They won't answer or will talk about something else or whatever bullish*t they do. But at least ask the question.

[NanaCat]

32. Or challenge the results of his own election

If he wins.

[Doodley]

2. He will only accept the result if his side wins.

[CTyankee]

3. Like a little brat. Is this guy not aware that he looks like a 3 year old throwing a tantrum because he didn't win at

something?

[peppertree]

15. You're not kidding. That's been the go-to for Latin American right-wingers for 20+ years now.

That's what they always howl after any election that doesn't go their way - them, and above all, their media mouthpieces.

When polls before the actual election show that they might lose, RW media will reliably gin up fraud claims pre-emptively - just in case.

And like in Brazil last year, they then use that "perception" (among their idiots) to stage coup attempts.

Federico Klein - the State Dept. Trump toadie sentenced on J-6 charges - epitomizes that attitude.

And since Little Narco is the GOP point man for south-of the-border far-right types, it figures he'd echo that very tactic here at home.

[sanatanadharma]

5. The GOP refuses to respect and accept 134 years of peaceful transfer of power

The GOP refuses to respect and accept 134 years of peaceful transfer of power.
This tradition sets American Democracy on the highest hill of shining cities.
The GOP refuses to believe in the American way.

Administration changes were not always happy but were never challenged by an insurrection.

[CaptainTruth]

6. OK, if he wins re-election in 2029 I'm not going to accept the results.

Fair is fair.

[oasis]

7. Lil' Marco's word ain't worth shit.

He was "done" with being a U.S. Senator before he wasn't.

[FakeNoose]

8. The media has to stop publishing their election polls

Chump is not going to win. He's toast and they all know it. The fake polls keep playing into this fantasy that Chump even has a chance. He's toast.

If the Repukes thought Chump had any kind of chance they wouldn't be talking about "challenging" the results.

I think ALL election polls (real or fake) should be banned immediately. They are causing this mess, and it's a threat to our security.

[onetexan]

9. Tough crap marco. Let's see what you're going to do about it.

[Chili Pepper]

10. Sounds like he REALLY wants to be the VP choice

Saying all the “right” things and hoping Trump is listening.

This VP contest is really becoming sickening.

[Traurigkeit]

11. Marco Rubio is so far up TSF's anus

Whatever latin was in him is long gone.

[GiqueCee]

12. what a despicable little...

... cockroach. And I apologize to cockroaches the world over for the insulting comparison. So he will, of course, dispute the results of all the Republicans who were on the same ballot and, WON. Right, Marco, you little asshole?

[Martin68]

13. Any candidate or office holder who declares publicly that they won't accept election results should

automatically be disqualified for office. At the very least, it contradicts the oath of office they are required to take.

[dchill]

14. Another volunteer fascist steps out of the closet.

Not a surprise, Marco.

[KG]

16. fuck 'em. they ain't got nearly the juice they had in '20.

and they was a bunch of keystone cops back then....

[myohmy2]

17. of course he won't...

...he's a magat...

...I seen the "interview" this morning...

...Kristen Welker let him get away with murder...he shit all over her...

...three rolls of toilet paper wouldn't have cleaned her up...

...

[hay rick]

18. Rubio was a coward before cowardice was cool.

A son of immigrants, he was part of the bipartisan group working on immigration reform and a pathway to citizenship until it became politically inconvenient.

[John1956PA]

19. I caught part of a replay of MTP. He acted immaturely, accusing NBC of refusing to air the laptop story.

He kept babbling over the host's comments. His fast-paced whining sounded immature to me.

[duckworth969]

20. Rubio is an idiot of the highest order

[bahboo]

21. they're all laying the groundwork for a steal....

motherfuckers....

[GenThePerservering]

22. I think little Marco ought to be VP on Dump's ticket

his optics are SO BAD.

[lastlib]

23. I think he will go down in history as....

tRump's *number Two*.........(and I DON'T mean as his VP--think what he puts on his TP....)

[aggiesal]

24. This notion about anyone being selected as VP from Florida is pure falacy ...

If both President & VP on a Presidential ticket are from the same state, they can't claim the electoral college votes from that state.

Florida has 30 Electoral Votes.
The (R)'s will not give up 30 Electoral Votes, which they would have to if they win Florida.

But then again, they may be too stupid to realize this is in the Constitution and will select a VP running mate from Florida anyway.

[Kablooie]

25. These guys must have been told to say that or else Trump will deep six them.

It is truly insane, INSANE!!!!, the power Trump has over every Republican politician.
They must know it's evil and wrong but they still stick their noses up his ass and snuff in everything he debases them with.

The big question is, will this continue after Trump is dead and gone (or imprisoned and gone)?
Have they all joined the cult so they believe that this is how the country actually should be run?

[sop]

29. The Trump talking points went out, election denialism is at the top of the list, extra credit will be awarded

to Republicans who also show up to defend Trump outside the courthouse.

[elleng]

26. Oh good, is rubio running???

[chouchou]

27. Cockroaches are fond of Rubio. By comparison, The senator makes them look good.

[samsingh]

28. it's about time we started questioning any election results where a Democratic Candidate

does NOT win.
bush did not win in 2000 or 2004
trump did not win in 2016
rubio did not win the senate seat in Florida.

[twodogsbarking]

30. His answer is "no" but he is too chicken to say it.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

31. Little Marco you ass kissing toady......