Rubio: Trump's comments about McCain disqualify him from presidency

[Suzanimal]

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) said on Sunday that he finds Donald Trump’s mockery of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and his time as a prisoner of war “absurd,” adding that they should disqualify the business mogul from the White House.

The senator said during an interview that he is not surprised by his fellow 2016 GOP presidential candidate’s insult.

“This is not just an insult to John McCain who is a war hero and a great man, it is an insult to all prisoners of war,” Rubio told host Jake Tapper on CNN’s “State of the Union.”

“It somehow makes the assumption that if you are captured in battle you are not worth of honor,” he said. “It is not just absurd, it is offensive.”

“This is a man who has spent his whole life saying outrageous things,” Rubio added of Trump. “This is how he makes a living.”

Rubio also argued on Sunday that Trump’s taunt of McCain prevents him from getting elected president in 2016.

“I do think it disqualifies someone for higher office,” Rubio said of Trump’s comments.

Trump shocked listeners by mocking McCain’s experiences as a prisoner of war in Vietnam during a public appearance on July 18.

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http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/248442-rubio-trumps-attack-on-mccain-absurd

[Warlord]

Trump will destroy Rubio

[RonPaulFanInGA]

Is there anything more arrogant-sounding than this "disqualify" rhetoric? Who the hell is Rubio to say what words disqualify anyone from seeking office? It's the voters' decision.

Al Franken said (http://www.salon.com/2000/01/10/voices//) the same thing in 2000 and the media responded with nary a word during his U.S. Senate campaigns in 2008 and 2014.

[ClydeCoulter]

The things that they "say" disqualify and the things that actually disqualify at are odds. Acting and voting constitutionally don't seem to come to their minds as any sort of qualification at all.

[timosman]

“This is how he makes a living.”

No, he does not. He makes a living bribing schmucks like you. You left him no choice.

[Warlord]

LOL timo. donald will destroy him.. wait and see

[Ronin Truth]

Rubio's comments about Trump disqualify him from presidency.

Hey, this is a fun game.

[Mr.NoSmile]

Please let this put Rubio in Trump's sights.

[staerker]

No, he does not. He makes a living bribing schmucks like you. You left him no choice.

I'm glad you vocalized that. Trump incessantly repeats this fact himself.

As if controlling corrupt politicians is something to be proud of. He claims he donates to everyone, thus "controlling" everyone.

How does this not make him complicit (if not solely responsible) for their actions?

[Warlord]

Please let this put Rubio in Trump's sights.

I think that's a given

[cat_woman]

Is there anything more arrogant-sounding than this "disqualify" rhetoric? Who the hell is Rubio to say what words disqualify anyone from seeking office? It's the voters' decision.

Al Franken said (http://www.salon.com/2000/01/10/voices//) the same thing in 2000 and the media responded with nary a word during his U.S. Senate campaigns in 2008 and 2014.

That's very true. I can't stand The Donald, but it certainly is arrogant to claim anyone is "disqualified" because of something they said. I believe Rick Perry used similar rhetoric as Rubio.

I just hope the Trumpettes wake up sooner rather than later. They are being played by a fraud.

[nikcers]

Don't these guys realize that they aren't attacking trump anymore but his ideology? To anyone that subscribes to trumps right fascism Rubio just stepped in dog shit intentionally and then when everyone noticed that he did it on purpose he stomped on it with passion and smiled a shit eating grin.

[Peace&Freedom]

What the Rubio, Perry, et al "disqualify" numbskulls have actually done is give Trump a second leg of media electricity, just as the momentum from his immigration comments was finally petering out. If the last controversy proves anything, it's that Trump is a master at riding the flap. Trump may run with this one for another few weeks at least, until the debates.

[staerker]

I'm glad you vocalized that. Trump incessantly repeats this fact himself.

As if controlling corrupt politicians is something to be proud of. He claims he donates to everyone, thus "controlling" everyone.

How does this not make him complicit (if not solely responsible) for their actions?

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