Sunday’s Meek-Rubio debate scrubbed
by George Bennett | September 3rd, 2010The Associated Press says Sunday’s NBC Meet The Press debate between Republican Senate candidate Marco Rubio and Democratic nominee Kendrick Meek has been canceled.
Rubio pulled out because his 83-year-old father’s health has “significantly deteriorated” and he plans to stay with his family, the Rubio campaign said.
The third major Senate candidate, independent Gov. Charlie Crist, had already declined to participate in the debate.
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September 3rd, 2010 at 12:52 pm
His father is dying.
September 3rd, 2010 at 2:41 pm
Though I don’t care for him, my best to he and his family during this time.
September 3rd, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Let Meek debate by himself. Haha. Charlie did the right thing. Go Charlie!
September 3rd, 2010 at 9:51 pm
Best wishes to the Rubio family from a Crist supporter.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:02 am
The Republicans M.O. this year seems to be “don’t debate” and “run away from the media when they ask questions”. How can we know how they will govern if they refuse to engage the media? That said, I wish the best for Rubio’s family.
September 5th, 2010 at 4:47 pm
We all give our prayers to Rubio at this time.
Also, he is given a pass for 2-3 weeks but let him go back and debate Meeks at least 2-3 weeks before election. Rubio will cancel as well as Christ as they know Meek would beat them in a debate. What a surprise that has come out really about dedication, desire, knowledge and support.