Ignore The Big Gulp
Posted: February 16, 2013
His mouth was parched, so he took a swig of water. Yes, Sen. Marco Rubio appeared nervous while offering the GOP response to the president’s state of the union speech. But the gig is a thankless job for any pol regardless of party. So let’s forget the the “big gulp” and focus instead on what this rising GOP star said.
First, this first-generation American and son of Cuban immigrants told a compelling personal story — one made all the more riveting by his unflinching defense of free enterprise, traditional morals, and conservative ideas.
Second, starting with a simple sentence — “But America is exceptional because we believe that every life, at every stage, is precious, and that everyone everywhere has a God-given right to go as far as their talents and hard work will take them” — Mr. Rubio drew a distinction, subtle yet sharp, between the parties. He also refused to recoil from stating the obvious, namely that big government limits opportunity rather than creates it, and that
President Obama is as “obsessive” about raising taxes as he is about demonizing his foes.
In 10 minutes, Mr. Rubio covered a lot of ground. No wonder he needed a drink.
First, this first-generation American and son of Cuban immigrants told a compelling personal story — one made all the more riveting by his unflinching defense of free enterprise, traditional morals, and conservative ideas.
Second, starting with a simple sentence — “But America is exceptional because we believe that every life, at every stage, is precious, and that everyone everywhere has a God-given right to go as far as their talents and hard work will take them” — Mr. Rubio drew a distinction, subtle yet sharp, between the parties. He also refused to recoil from stating the obvious, namely that big government limits opportunity rather than creates it, and that
President Obama is as “obsessive” about raising taxes as he is about demonizing his foes.
In 10 minutes, Mr. Rubio covered a lot of ground. No wonder he needed a drink.