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briefingroom.thehill.com - 5/28/2009
UPDATED: Jeb Bush Jr. backs Rubio over Crist
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Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's (R) son, Jeb Bush Jr., has endorsed former state House Speaker Marco Rubio's (R) Senate campaign. Rubio announced the endorsement this morning on his Twitter feed. "Proud to announce the endorsement of Jeb Bush Jr.," Rubio wrote. "He will be a great asset in our ...
blogs.miaminewtimes.com - 5/28/2009
Riptide 2.0 - Marco Rubio Gets a Bush's Backing; Huckabee Endorsement Reportedly in the Wings
— blogs.miaminewtimes.com — While Jeb Bush excused himself from the Senate race after a few days of speculation, his endorsement... could be a potential game changer in the Republican race for the nomination. So it doesn't bode well for frontrunner Charlie Crist that Jeb Bush Jr. ... (more) Riptide 2.0 - Marco Rubio Gets a Bush's Backing; ...

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Undoing Jeb Bush in Florida
time.com - 5/27/2009
Undoing Jeb Bush in Florida
— time.com — As if the state had not caused enough trouble in 2000, Florida now wants to assert its... primacy as a presidential kingmaker by jumping to the head of the line to hold its primary ahead of Super Tuesday. If Florida commits to Jan. 29, that would mean a ... (more) Undoing Jeb Bush in Florida

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Twitter / Marco Rubio: Proud to announce the endo ...
twitter.com - 5/27/2009
Twitter / Marco Rubio: Proud to announce the endo ...
— twitter.com — Loader Twitter.com Login Join Twitter! Proud to announce the endorsement of Jeb Bush Jr. He will be... a great asset in our efforts to reach the next generation of GOP leadership. about 6 hours ago from web marcorubio Marco Rubio Footer 2009 Twitter ... (more) Twitter / Marco Rubio: Proud to announce the endo ...

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Newshoggers.com — ... since announcing his entrance into the 2010 Senate race. Now his Republican primary rival, former Florida House speaker Marco Rubio, has a national endorsement of his own from a conservative heavyweight: Mike Huckabee. The former Arkansas governor will formally endorse Rubio in about two weeks, according to a Florida Republican familiar with the plans. The details of where the endorsement will take place have not been decided. and..... Jeb Bush Jr. backs Rubio over Crist ...

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