Why I'm Never Rubio
The Spectator,
by
Ann Coulter
Original Article
Posted By: zephyrgirl,
5/20/2026 11:22:28 AM
The Atlantic magazine recently announced the People’s Choice for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination. “Trump Voters Like Marco Rubio More and More (And J.D. Vance Less and Less)” the headline proclaimed, a ruling that deserves respect considering that this is the magazine that has spent the past decade ferociously denouncing Trump as a “racist,” “fascist kleptocrat,” “warped,” “corrupted,” an “authoritarian,” a “demagogue,” a “xenophobe” and a “liar.”
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Reply 1 - Posted by:
DVC 5/20/2026 11:27:57 AM (No. 2106467)
I have not forgotten that TWICE Rubio tried to push through a universal amnesty bill. Twice. I do not and will not forgive that.
FTA:
"He claims to have dropped his signature issue – an across-the-board amnesty for illegal aliens – but his record of betrayal on that issue suggests he’ll keep the donor class knee-deep in cheap labor forever. (Yup, he’s John McCain in sheep’s clothing.)"
Yes, THAT. I don't trust Rubio. Never, ever will trust him.
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
Miamiwarrior 5/20/2026 11:53:53 AM (No. 2106478)
Ann Coulter has criticized Donald Trump at various times, especially over immigration policy and his conduct. Some widely cited anti-Trump remarks include:
* “Trumpism without Trump is the winning formula. We’re keeping the policies, but getting rid of the 8-year-old.”
* “There’s nothing Trump can do that won’t be forgiven, except change his immigration policies.”
* She reportedly called Trump an “awful, awful person” while still saying she would vote for him.
* In 2024, when asked what Trump could do to “help America back,” she replied: “Maybe he could die.”
At other times, Coulter has strongly supported Trump, especially when she felt he was pursuing tougher immigration policies. Their relationship has gone back and forth over the years.
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
billa57 5/20/2026 12:14:20 PM (No. 2106488)
Things were different in 2010. That was before the democrats fascist election fraud was uncovered, the Castro style 'destroy Trump at all costs' actions, and the open border policies, letting in millions of poor, dependent class future dem voter scheme. Since then rubio and the rest of the Cuban exile community in Miami have been against Amnesty except for the most deserving. They have seen Marxist takeovers first hand. Rubio would make an excellent President.
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Her opinion is irrelevant. I didn't even read the column.
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
JHHolliday 5/20/2026 12:25:37 PM (No. 2106500)
As things stand now, it's going to be J.D. Depending on what Rubio says during the primary, he could well be Vance's VP providing he quits shooting from the hip. The Hispanic vote is sizable now.
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
Vaquero45 5/20/2026 12:29:54 PM (No. 2106501)
It’s just as well that I don’t read Ann Coulter anymore, because the paywall wouldn’t let me anyway…
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
Safari Man 5/20/2026 12:45:48 PM (No. 2106506)
Ann doesn't seem to realize it takes a long time to earn credibility, but only a short time to destroy it forever. For example, Tucker Carlson, Thomas Massie, Jonah Goldberg, and many others. The same could be said for Rubio (thanks to above posts that remind me why). That said, I am incredibly impressed with Rubio's team-player performance as SoS. I am very happy with what I see, even though I have seen other sides of Rubio which makes me wonder if the Real Marco Rubio will please stand up. On the other hand, do I have my concerns about JD? Yes. Did I have my concerns about Trump? Yes. I used to like MTG, Boebart, Thomas Massie and Rand Paul.
Fool me once, shame on me, fool me twice, we fool... we won't be fooled again. Hah, I used to like the Bush family, and the Cheneys, and Dan Crenshaw. Apparently I am a bad judge of character. I must keep this in mind.
As a side note, Victor Davis Hanson is my rock. I don't know if I've ever been disappointed in him.
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
Safari Man 5/20/2026 12:49:19 PM (No. 2106509)
If I may add once more ROCK. The silent spark-plug Stephen Miller.
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
DA717 5/20/2026 12:52:06 PM (No. 2106511)
Rubio's track record on immigration when he was a Senator gives me pause, and I can't think of any legislation he sponsored that promoted the conservative cause. I can't support him for the nomination. Vance's political resume is very thin. He was a Senator for a short period of time who didn't do anything notable. As Vice President he has done what VPs do - support the President's policies - so it's not clear what his policies would be. So, I can't support him either.
I will be supporting DeSantis, assuming he is going to run. He has an extremely strong record of conservative accomplishments. I don't have to worry about he will govern as President - he has proven himself over and over again.
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
montwoodcliff 5/20/2026 12:55:24 PM (No. 2106515)
Ann is very smart, but has become a real pain in the butt in the past couple of years. I find her to be strident and hardheaded. I suppose that she feels she is still relevant, but the truth is is that she has wound up on Trump’s “stuff” list. I don’t know what the hell she wants.
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
DVC 5/20/2026 1:17:48 PM (No. 2106523)
I'm amazed that people willfully put out of their minds that Rubio tried to stab us in the back twice, and now say "What a wonderful guy".
Yep, Americans have a short memory, forget all the times some politician screwed them in the past.
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
DVC 5/20/2026 1:21:16 PM (No. 2106526)
So, one commenter says "It takes a short time to destroy credibility, forever".....but not Rubio. His credibility is rebuilt quickly,...."Hey, he hasn't screwed us over in a few years, we'll forget all that and give him a clean slate."
I don't agree with Coulter these days on much, but she is correct on Rubio. He's a scorpion. Remember the scorpion and the frog. The scorpion cannot change his nature.
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
Catherine 5/20/2026 2:05:28 PM (No. 2106533)
Oh, I want Vance. He's a strong, silent type, a don't mess with me. I think he's smarter than most believe and would be an excellent president. I have no use for Rubio.
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Reply 14 - Posted by:
mariboo72 5/20/2026 2:34:04 PM (No. 2106540)
Ann likes to be a contraian. I love Trump and Rubio.
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Reply 15 - Posted by:
danu 5/20/2026 3:27:13 PM (No. 2106561)
we are agreed -1-. iirc, he has, in the past, professed desires to circumvent or ignore the constitution;
the SoS piggy bank --known as AID-- has those sorts of circumlocutions...and more besides.
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Reply 16 - Posted by:
Citoyen 5/20/2026 3:28:26 PM (No. 2106562)
Not sure whom I would support in the 2028 primary. Both Vance and Rubio, so far, have been great assets in Trump’s second term. Either will do for me.
I am puzzled by the Never Rubio posts decrying his long past, partial involvement in a bill that never became law. Yet these same posters are ardent supporters of Donald Trump who was a Democrat for decades but wised up. Vance expressed extreme disdain for Trump but also wised up and has been accepted by who decry Rubio. Rubio long ago changed his mind on amnesty. That’s good enough for me.
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Reply 17 - Posted by:
homefry 5/20/2026 3:36:58 PM (No. 2106564)
Poor Ann!
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Reply 18 - Posted by:
Hermoine 5/20/2026 3:55:54 PM (No. 2106571)
Ann Coulter can stuff it. She lost all credibility years ago. She and Peggy Noonan should go have girls-all-you-can-drink Rose weekend together. Can't imagine anything more tiresome than those two nags griping and moaning.
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Reply 19 - Posted by:
Maggie2u 5/20/2026 4:12:27 PM (No. 2106582)
Poster #7, what you posted is practically word for word what I could have also posted. Especially about Carlson, Goldberg, the Bushes and the Cheney's.
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Reply 20 - Posted by:
mc squared 5/20/2026 4:16:26 PM (No. 2106585)
It will come down to if. If he's the candidate and who is running against hem. Please don't stay home because you may not agree with is past.
Think of Rubio against Harris. AOC or Newsom. With the exception of DJT, I've always voted for the least objectionable candidate.
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Reply 21 - Posted by:
Sunhan65 5/20/2026 4:23:06 PM (No. 2106586)
One of the family members of the founder of this site said it best. "Ann Coulter is in the Ann Coulter business." I remember distinctly Ann Coulter explaining with great intensity how Mitt Romney was the man. And then Trump was the man. And then Trump wasn't the man as #2 correctly points out. And now Trump is the man again, and Rubio isn't.
Ann Coulter's slogan should be, "Pretty dislikes." She is petty, mercurial, and vindictive. Despite these traits, she was indulged in the past because she was pretty. But now she isn't. And only self-indulgence is left.
It would be sad, if she wasn't so mean.
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I remember when Rubio was all in with McCain and Graham on amnesty. I haven't trusted him since. I do think he's doing a pretty good job as SOS