Rubio: selling SunRail as a jobs issue is a stretch
by Michael C. Bender | December 5th, 2009
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Marco Rubio, who voted against repealing a constitutional mandate for high-speed rail (the one then-Gov. Jeb Bush called a “$25 billion mistake”), issued a warning to state lawmakers considering a plan to convince the federal government to spend $2.5 billion to build a bullet train in the state.
“We should be wary of all the promises floating around Tallahassee about how this latest round of government spending will create lasting jobs and prosperity. Rail projects have merit as transportation and infrastructure policy. But selling SunRail as a jobs issue, as Charlie Crist has chosen to do, is a stretch. If the nearly $800 billion Obama-Crist stimulus plan didn’t create the jobs they promised, how can we believe a new train system is going to live up to its promises?
“In addition, I disagree with Governor Crist’s claim that he doesn’t care where the money comes from to pay for this project. I care a lot, because it’s coming from borrowed and printed money that is ultimately coming from my children and their generation.”
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December 5th, 2009 at 7:41 am
Florida’s Senate Horse Race
Here we are at the talk of the nation today. This is the race to watch. While we have many contenders the favored horse is Charlie the Crist who has several major winnings to his credit. Then also a lot of folks are putting their money on a well tested and highly performing young stud by the name of Marco the Rubio.
And the race is on, man this is going to be a hard race to call right from the get go……………..
Chewing gum is sticking to the rail………………………………. Cabbage is leading by a head……….
Oh here comes Charlie the Crist easing up on Cabbage…….. He’s coming around the Cabbage.. He’s
In the lead. Whoops, here comes Marco the Rubio, in third place right behind Cabbage…….. He’s trying
to pass on the rail side, chewing gum still sticking to the rail in fourth place. Marco the Rubio passes
the cabbage and now its Charlie the Crist in the lead with Marco the Rubio gaining fast………………….
Whoops, Charlie the Crist is struggling, he’s looking back at the jockey, he’s losing his gain, it looks like
The jockey may have lost his jock strap, Marco the Rubio is gaining, whoops it looks like Charlie the Crist,
Oh No! Charlie the Crist has stumbled and fell, its Marco the Rubio out and ahead, its Marco the Rubio
To the finish line, Cabbage in second place six lengths behind. Quick, get us some coverage about what
Happened to the Charlie the Crist…….. The official report is: Charlie the Crist, an old show horse;
Started, Farted, Fumbled and Fell. Folks, thanks for coming, this has been a hell of a race! Thanks!
December 5th, 2009 at 8:06 am
it does not matter the out come,if you live in south florida,these are the credentials to get a job now,illegal,undocumented aliens,10th grade education,preferably less,gang banger,(largest gangs and population of gangs precide in south florida)over weight,obese preferably,high blood pressure,diabetic,hispanic,latino,black ,haitian,jamaican,get over it folks,political correctness has ruined south florida,caucasian americans can forget about south florida,except to visit,with the economy as bad as it is,you should get licensed to carry a weapon,as robberies are rampant,watch your backs,because south florida isn’t…………………
December 5th, 2009 at 8:33 am
Once passed, the healthcare bill will place much of the healthcare burdens on the State. The State will start collecting more money from all.
Just wait…2010…you’ll see increased taxing is kicking in. Prices are going up.
Crist will join the democrats, if elected and in so doing, will compromise our earned dollars.
NO to Crist. Republicans need to come out in the primary and vote. That’s where the race will be decided.
December 5th, 2009 at 10:43 am
adrian
dont hate. it only means you hate yourself.
December 5th, 2009 at 10:46 am
All you good republicants start plotting you strategy. Post your long winded , mindless bloviated theories. All in vain though.
DemocratAlex Sink will be the next Gov.
December 5th, 2009 at 10:51 am
As a Democrat, I will vote for Crist. Of course the rail will not only create jobs, it will enable companies to hire and keep employees who can get to work at a reasonable cost. Should gas go back up to $6.00 a gallon, people will demand more money from employers or move out of the state. As commerce grows, so will the commercial traffic on our roads. That’s why the New Jersey turnpike divides commercial traffic on one side, and business and leisure on the other. Rubio is so dumb on this issue that he will lose to Crist.
December 5th, 2009 at 10:56 am
Can Florida continue to build roads to handle an increase in commerce? I don’t think we can without paying a high financial and environmental cost. Public rails and transit makes a lot of sense.
December 5th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
public rails and transit systems all lose money and the state or local govt foot the bill to keep them in operation,this would just be another burden on florida’s already budget shortfall.so if you want higher realestate taxes,gasoline taxes and possible state income taxes go for it,if not now is the time to voice your opposition!!!!!
December 7th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Whew!!!
December 9th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
I wonder how much money Crist is making in donations tords his senate race for him to vote for this! Hmmmm? Go Rubio!!