Spokesman: Rubio's change on Social Security not a flip-flop

[liberal N proud]

TAMPA — Marco Rubio's change in position on privatization of Social Security was "a conclusion based on extensive study of the fiscal impact," not a flip-flop intended to win votes, his campaign press spokesman said today.

Responding to news reports calling it a new position, spokesman Alex Burgos also said Rubio's stance opposing privatization isn't new -- he's been saying it since March.

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But Burgos said Rubio's shift is different, even though Rubio also signed a pledge last year to support partial privatization, which he now no longer honors.

Last September, appearing on conservative radio host Laura Ingraham's show, Rubio agreed to sign her 10-point pledge including No. 8 on Social Security, labeled "End Generational Theft."

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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39395030/ns/local_news-tampa_fl/


He was for privatization before that position would keep him from getting elected. I would bet the farm that he would be for privatization of Social Security if elected.

[KayLaw]

1. He did the same regarding immigration.

He and Jeb Bush said an Arizona-style immigration bill was wrong for Florida - until polls came out and he "changed his mind."

[dsc]

2. How Meek isn't up by 30 points over these bozos will mystify me forever

neither Rubio or Crist appear to have anything like a principle.

[peekaloo]

3. slow awakening

I believe a subtle shift is taking place right now, Rubio is getting some not so good press :cry: and Chuckles is getting desperate ( combo negative ad against both Dumbo and Meek).

Patience.

Then again, this is Florida. ;-)