Marco Rubio on the Florida Senate Race and Healthcare Reforms

Marco Rubio, the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Florida, emphasized the need for a change in Washington D.C. and expressed his opposition to President Barack Obama's healthcare reforms. In an interview with Neil Cavuto on Fox News Channel's "Your World," Rubio stated that the current administration's policies are forcing America to abandon the free enterprise system and that he is running for the Senate to stand up to their agenda.

Key Takeaways:

• Rubio accused the White House of predicting the passage of healthcare reform on March 18th, saying it would be a day of hangovers for the Irish.
• He denied allegations of misusing campaign funds for personal expenses, stating that he pays for his American Express card directly with his own money.
• Rubio emphasized that the current administration's policies, including the healthcare reform, are generational issues that will define America's future.
• He stated that President Obama's healthcare reform is being negotiated in secret and will be rammed down the throat of the American people at the 11th hour.
• Rubio expressed his support for potential 2012 presidential candidates, including Mike Huckabee, Sarah Palin, and Tim Pawlenty.
• He denied any personal ambitions for the presidency, saying this is likely his last campaign and that he is focused on the Senate seat.

Statistics:

• The U.S. national debt is over $1 trillion and will be paid back by Rubio's children and grandchildren.
• The healthcare reform bill is expected to be passed on March 18th, according to the White House.
• Over 30% of Americans are uninsured, according to a recent poll cited by the White House.

Sources:

• Federal News Service, Inc. (2010) - "FOX NEWS CHANNEL "YOUR WORLD" INTERVIEW WITH MARCO RUBIO, REPUBLICAN FLORIDA SENATORIAL"
• Copyright 2010 by Federal News Service, Inc. (stateside)