by Javier Manjarres
During my recent interview with Senator Marco Rubio, he addressed the growing speculation concerning whether or not he would join the newly formed Senate Tea Party Caucus. Many of Rubio’s supporters and Tea Party leaders have been questioning the Senator’s hesitation to join this newly formed caucus. The Senate already has a Conservative Steering Committee run by Senator Jim DeMint that Rubio states he will join. Here is Senator Rubio’s response as to whether or not he is going to follow Senators Jim DeMint, Rand Paul, and Mike Lee into the caucus.
” Why do we need something in addition to the steering committee?…My concern is that politicians all of a sudden start co-opting the mantle of “Tea Party”. If all of a sudden being in the Tea Party is not something that is happening in Main Street, but rather something that’s happening in Washington D.C., the “Tea Party” all of a sudden becomes some sort of movement run by politicians…it’s gonna lose its effectiveness and I’m concerned about that. I think that the real power of the Tea Party comes from its ability to drive the debate and the issues from the grassroots up, as opposed to from the politicians down.”- Senator Marco Rubio
We posed the question last week whether or not the Senate Tea Party Caucus would serve any functional purpose. Now the question is what useful purpose does the Senate Tea Party Caucus serve that the Conservative Steering Committee does not?
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Marco does have a point and I am sure he will do some checking and make his decision. His statements here on this video are valid. I am a Tea Party Patriot and when Marco has made his decision; it will be the right one.
Maybe Sen. DeMint’s committee could join forces and work together with the TPP group.
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I agree Cheriero.
There is no doubt in my mind that The Tea Party …born out of frustration is an remains an ideal based on the concepts of our founding fathers view in the drafting of our Constitution. Clearly Washington is aware, as was reprensentative in the recentl Congressional election.
The Tea Party will hold any and all current and future elected officials to be to that standard….
Overall, the ‘New’ Republican Party is closer to those concepts, vs. the Democratic Party.
We must go forth United in 2012 for the ideals, values and our very country. Congress is on notice
Just another addendum…Is the picture of President Barack Obama still here on the web page to the right? There is a saying pictures speak a thousand words…
What does that picture reveal to you?
I see Arrogance, Defiance, Narcissism.
I agree with Senator Rubio. At first I had reservations on his apparent hesitation on joining the caucus but on further review, they are erased. The power of the Tea Party is and should remain at the grass roots level. It would take little time for the senators to take over this power and begin installing their own priorites thus answering to only themselves and still be able to say they represent the Tea Party. The Tea Party has proven to be a very successful means of addressing our concerns and supporting select candidates. Let’s keep it this way. Just as our country was established, the Tea Party has the power and not the senate or congress. Bottom up power.
What we have in Washington, is taxation with misrepresentaion. This cancer can no longer be allowed to fester and grow.
Yes there is a need for the Tea Party caucus in order to help keep the movement viable. Fragmentation and defocusing are ways to co-op which it will help fight.
Membership should not be as easy as signing on tho. It should by invitation based on voting record. Perhaps that would require a provisional membership – or perhaps it would be unworkable. In the end the voters will know who is worthy.
Do I smell another rodent? So soon??
[...] Shark Tank notes that the Senate “already has a Conservative Steering Committee run by Senator Jim DeMint, [...]
[...] Shark Tank notes that the Senate “already has a Conservative Steering Committee run by Senator Jim DeMint, [...]
I totally agree with Marco on this point.
Senator Rubio demonstrated a sound thought process and makes good points. I like he fear that these DC politicians will corrupt the Tea Party Movement and make it just like everything else in DC, and once again the People lose.
If Senator Rubio handles himself this way on all up coming issues he will become a stand out historical US Senator and if so will ensure one day he runs for President.
John Roane
Sarasota, Florida
I totally agree. We know that once the politicians get there hands on something, it gets totally ____=up. Keep it with the people. Than our elected ones have more to answer to and not themselves.
Once again Senator Rubio demonstrates why he is a leader. His grasp of understanding why the Tea Party exists and what happens when “politicians” get involved is yet another reason to come along side this principled man of integrity and SUBSTANCE – something that is sorely lacking in the Washington political scene. The state of Florida and the country have every reason to be proud of this burgeoning statesman.
I agree with Marco. I have been to many local Tea Party events, and the Tea Party is all about the people. It is bottom up, not top down. It is not about the elected officials. It is about us, and making ourselves heard and felt by those in government. I was surprised when Michelle Bachmann started a Tea Party caucus. It is not needed. We will know who the real Tea Partiers in Congress are by what they say and do, not by what caucus they are in. Marco is pretty brave to stand on his own about this, but I would do the same thing if I were him.
Mr. Rubio is absolutely correct. Once politicians “steer” a movement, it no longer belongs to the people. The Tea Party belongs to the people. If we must not lose it.
I did not know the exsitance of the Conservative Senate Steering Committee when I spoke out last time. After hearing Marco’s concern, I believe he is taking the right approach to the issue.
Correction, final sentence should read: We must not lose it [tea party].
I agree with Sen. Rubio! He is concerned that the Tea Party Caucus will become a movement run by politicians instead of a grassroots movement driven by the people!
I agree with Marco. Guess you could say the Tea Party is a grass roots community Organization. We know how to pick them and we know how to boot them. I’m ready to VOTE in 2012.
Tea Party is why we won in Nov. But as a grass roots movement, it was harder to demonize. Marco is correct…it doesnt need Wash control. But it does need to be supported 100%
Typical politician, turn his back on the people who got him there.
I read these comments and think only that folks have been duped. I see the newest member to the Party establishment here, nothing more. He’ll tow the Party line, mark my words.
When will the free pass for Senator Nelson expire. I have not heard or seen any research or reporting of his comments and/or his voting. He has not been questioned or investigated on his official actions for increasing the deficit and increased government control in our lives.
I know that our local TEA Party has had a Republican elected offical trying to get on the board .(we soundly rejected him).. the RINO R’s I think would love to have some control over the TEA Party and I for one do not want to offer them ANY opportunity. This isn’t a R party .. it is a TEA Party.
[...] I wrote what I saw as the pros and cons of joining. It seems that he’s decided to skip it. Javier Majarras reports Rubio’s comment: ” Why do we need something in addition to the steering committee?…My concern is that [...]
I’m not so sure this is not Rubio trying to distance himself a bit from the TEA party. The “TEA” party was always quite libertarian, Rubio seems to be giving himself wiggle-room.
But you people are too stupid to run your own grassroots movement. You need the polish, skill, and lobbyist connections we can bring to the Tea Party.
The RINO advisory committee
The T party would be a draw back for him if he decided to run for president as a Republican. Republican politicos would not like a T party favorite to crumble their political power. Rove disavowed the T party candidate in NJ, never really came out for one in the elections until after and allowed the Socialist Dem in NJ a huge advantage. Rove the smiling Politico power wouldn’t like Rubio unless he was of like mind. There are too many bad POLITCIANS on both sides Rove has proven to be one of them. Rubio used the T party and now will distance from them. He needst the RNC muscel and money to climb higher.
I consider myself a tea party member and I donated to several campaigns including Marco’s. I didn’t donate to the Republican Party; just conservatives who promised to balance the budget. I like having a say and being associated with millions of American’s who are fed up with Washington. I however don’t like the idea of members of the Senate trying to declare themselves heads of our movement. Should a group of Senators join together and appoint a head the media will treat him/her as our spokesperson. I am against that. The Senate doesn’t operate like the House and I don’t mind it having a membership group, but in the Senate I prefer to leave it with a single conservative group.
[...] Marco Rubio apparently agrees: ” Why do we need something in addition to the steering committee?…My concern is that politicians all of a sudden start co-opting the mantle of “Tea Party”. If all of a sudden being in the Tea Party is not something that is happening in Main Street, but rather something that’s happening in Washington D.C., the “Tea Party” all of a sudden becomes some sort of movement run by politicians…it’s gonna lose its effectiveness and I’m concerned about that. I think that the real power of the Tea Party comes from its ability to drive the debate and the issues from the grassroots up, as opposed to from the politicians down.” [...]
I here what you say Cliff but in the long run one needs a voice to speak to the ideals we aspire to. The media will not ask you or me. We vote and donate but have no voice. I too agree with some of the T party some of the Dem and Some of the Repub but I trust neither. The two parties have made Social Security a Ponsi Scheme and dwarfed Madoff’s criminal acts by Trillions and that was done by Politicians. Social Security is now called entitlements in a bad way and no mention of the trillions that were put into the fund that was taken out and replaced with IOU’s. Now it’s we who have paid over 10% of our salary for more than 40 years now depicted as leaches on the security of America. Politicians should be two term and out Only Politicians believe we need long term politicians to get anything don. Very Self Serving don’t you think?
Please watch how Karl Denninger (The Founder of the Tea Party)describes how the right wing of the Republican Party is hijacking the Tea Party movement. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmzH5hlsGfo
[...] who received early support from the Tea Party, told the Florida conservative blog “the Shark Tank” that he’s “concerned” the Tea Party is abandoning its [...]
Rubio is a young fresh political face who professes to be a conservative. Just like Obama he is gifted with suburb rhetorical skills.
BUT…
He waffled and equivocated about locking down the border with Mexico until he sensed the political winds from the Tea Party demanded it.
His faux hesitancy about the Senate Tea Party caucus suggests that he is more interested is joining with the Republican Ruling Class establishment that being a champion of less spending, less government and ending the waste of life and treasure in Afghanistan.
The only thing worse than a liberal is a Neo Con – RHINO masquerading as a Constitutional Constructionist while pandering to true Conservatives in a quest for power, money and the trappings provided to career politicians.
Rubio would be wise to remember to dance with the one that brung ya.
[...] I wrote what I saw as the pros and cons of joining. It seems that he’s decided to skip it. Javier Majarras reports Rubio’s comment: ” Why do we need something in addition to the steering committee?…My concern is that [...]
EXACTLY!!!!! HE IS EXACTLY RIGHT!
[...] I wrote what I saw as the pros and cons of joining. It seems that he’s decided to skip it. Javier Majarras reports Rubio’s comment: ” Why do we need something in addition to the steering committee?…My concern is that [...]
It would be wise to remember that there really is no “Tea Party,” but MANY Tea PartIES. It is not clear to me how a Senate Caucus can represent them ALL without, as Rubio fears, coopting them. As long as Rubio stays true to the underliying principles of the Tea Parties, I’m fine with whatever he decides to do.
I agree with Marco 100%! I’m a TEA Party member and in my humble opinion, the TEA Party need to be completely independent of politicians. I also believe that the TEA Party should not have any type of power structure or leadership.
The TEA Party to me is a medium of exchange where like-minded people can get together and discuss the problems of our day. It is not a political party and every time you allow a politician to put their name on the TEA Party, you run the risk of disappointment.
I think that it’s perfectly okay if a politician wants to be a member of the TEA Party group in their geographical location as long as they don’t claim to represent the TEA Party.
One thing that is so great about not having any kind of structure is that it makes us very hard to attack. Last year, you saw how completely ineffective the media was in portraying us as a bunch of racists but that is pretty much the only thing they could say that might have been a negative.
I, as most of you are, am a Republican in the state of Florida and with the way that Governor Crist and Chairman Greer acted, it is sometimes a difficult thing to admit.
Please consider my two cents before you condemn Marco for his decision.
I am glad that Senator Rubio is cerebral man. He is protective of the Tea Party movement that got him where he is. This shows that he is a loyal man. He does not want some DC Types to be stealing the thunder of so many of us activists. I like that and respect that. To some pessimists here that are making predictions about him going soft, I say, why not let the time tell. Sen. Rubio could have VERY EASILY joined the TP Caucus and put an end to this speculation. Instead he decided to take the heat only because he is protective of the movement. I am impressed with his intellect. Finally, to folks that are complaining about his change of stance on the Mexican border issue, I ask you this, would rather see him make the wrong decision and be stubborn to not change his mind OR would you rather that he realizes his mistake and has the courage to fix it ? I say the latter would be the right approach. It takes courage to do the right thing despite the possibility of taking some heat for it……………
@ThompsonJ
So the TP got Rubio in office? Please, stop the nonsense. I want to see one TP group stepping forward with proof that they have canvassed and phone banked and put up signs for Marco. Let me guess, you congregated in a street corner, holding signs,,, while the rest of the true grassroot movement did the actual work on behalf of Rubio. I am so sick and tired to see so many blinded by the TP and not realizing that we are so passed holding signs in parks and street corners. It is time to put these signs down and spend those hours reaching out within our own community, by knocking on doors and handing our literature at the shops and malls and so on.
I will take a true grass root activist anytime over a sign-holder fool. ANYTIME!
This is not about the TP, this is about the entire grass root movement which, mass majority, has no association nor wants any with any of the TP groups. There are some huge exceptions out there, of course (St Louis TP comes to mind, they freaking kick ASS !!!)
Galt is right. The Tea Party IS NOT a political party per se.
However, all those that I know personally share concern over the political leadership and agenda.
They subscribe to the theory of less government control and regulation. They believe in (much) less spending and reduction of the national debt/deficit.
I’ve been around for a long time and have seen politicians come and go. I’m no longer seduced by the whispered promises in my ear by gifted political orators.
Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Marco Rubio’s political vitae is yet to be recorded by history. He talks a great game but already there are signs that what you saw during the campaign is not what you will see now that he has been elected.
To be fair he has to be given the opportunity to demonstrate if he walks the walk as well as he talked the talk.
Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me. So let us see if he delivers as promised or if he is just another “bait and switch” political double speak artist full of rationalization, alibi’s and excuses.
I hope for the former but expect the later.
Cynical me.
@claymoore
Quoting: “Marco Rubio’s political vitae is yet to be recorded by history. He talks a great game but already there are signs that what you saw during the campaign is not what you will see now that he has been elected.”
What signs are these, 13 days into his senatorial stint???
Idk, half of me sees his point but the other half thinks its just a cop-out, like he doesn’t want to take a side. Typical politician. I hope I’m wrong.
[...] the Shark Tank: “Why do we need something in addition to the steering committee?…My concern is that [...]
What Rubio is failing to say is: “Senator Jim DeMint owns him” therefore, why should he join yet another group like the Tea Party that put him in. I think there are many rats and DeMint sees power and money coming in through his venue. So, it’s true….it only takes two weeks to become corrupt in D.C. !!
[...] Senator Marco Rubio-along with two other senate freshmen Pat Toomey(PA) and Ron Johnson(WS) decided not to join the Senate Tea Party caucus was met with criticism from Fort Walton Beach Tea Party Chairman Henry Kelley: “It’s no [...]
[...] an interview with the Shark Tank, a Florida politics website, Rubio said he hasn’t planned on the joining [...]
@ Coco – I’m a TEA Party member and also a precinct committeeman in Charlotte County. I made phone calls, walked precincts and manned the Republican Headquarters every Saturday (the only day it was open that I wasn’t working).
To say that all we do is hold signs is ignorant of the facts. If that is the case in your area, I’m sorry to hear that. Neighboring Sarasota county made more phone calls than any other county in the state of Florida and the Chairman of their REC (who coordinated the calling) is a TEA Party/912 Group member.
I don’t think it’s fair or prudent to make blanket statements about the TEA Party when no two groups are the same.
@Clay – I had the Lord Acton line in my original post but I took it out because it was getting wordy. Great minds think alike! LOL
@bgone
Cupcake, the TP did NOT put Rubio in the office. They wish they had. They were too busy holding signs at intersections instead of walking for him.
Rubio was elected due to the hard work of real grass roots activists and groups, most of them active before Santelli’s rant in 2009.
Get with the program and stop dreaming.
P.S. Mandatory disclaimer because I think they are just awesome and involved in their own community and extremely efficient: the likes of St Louis Tea Party. THEY ROCK!
I really like Marco Rubio, however I am not going to blindly follow every “pearl of wisdom” that drops from his lips. There is a reason for a “Tea Party Caucus”, because it connects the majority public sentiment to our legislators.
Deny this connection, and we could see Rubio deny public opinion and go with “fake polls” as many do now. It has happened to greater men than him.
I am a bit of a contrarian here when I state he should reconsider, and weigh the repercussion of ignoring any caucus that speaks for the will of “We The People”. That being stated, I too will review his points multiple times to discern his thinking on his position. As of now, I believe he should reconsider.
[...] I knew my buddy Javier Manjarres would have the scoop on Marco Rubio’s comments. Rubio Breaks Silence and Questions the Need for Senate Tea Party Caucus [...]
I’m a right wing hard core Tea Party member and at first I did not agree with Marco about not going to join the Tea Party Cacus. But after hearing what Marco said it makes total sence! I’m a conservative first and I’m afraid that our Tea Party will become a third party and the Democrats will win in the end because we will split the vote with Republicans. Plus Marco is correct that we should be worried that politicians should not be incontroll of the Tea Party. They will just screw it up and we the people should be in charge! We should judge Marco and other candidates by the way they vote. Not by what club they should join!
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It make sence what Senator Ribio expressed on the video above and, I’m sure that he is well aware that we Tea Party people are ALERT AND WATCHING….
I voted for Marco because he is smart and conservative. I earlier clamored for him to join the Tea Party Caucus, His point on politicians co opting the name and agenda from Washington is a real concern. I was wrong, the grassroots conservatives need to remain the initiators of this movement.
I agree – the TEA PARTY belongs to We the People! I want Congress to focus on LISTENING to We the People and doing what they were elected to do – REPRESENT US!
I am pleased to have the support of many members of Congress but would prefer they rename their caucus as the Constitution Caucus or something to that effect.
The TEA PARTY belongs to US!!!!
If he decides not to join the TP caucus then I better not see him joining the Hispanic caucus. That would tick me off.
[...] I wrote what I saw as the pros and cons of joining. It seems that he’s decided to skip it. Javier Majarres reports Rubio’s comment: ” Why do we need something in addition to the steering committee?…My concern is that [...]
[...] http://shark-tank.net/2011/01/24/senator-rubio-questions-the-need-for-senate-tea-party-caucus-video/ [...]
The Tea Party is not a political party; it is a vast collective of True Americans from all definative walks of life, political, cultural, racial, natural born and Immigrant alike, those who stand firmly for the adherence to our Charters of Freedom.
Politicians cannot become part of this movement unless they prove their commitment to the principle that “We the People” are the only Constitutional force from which Government is granted its powers, and that the only lawful form of Government ever granted such powers is that of a Republic, not a despotic form such as that derived from a pure Democracy.
Thus, we are a nation of laws, not a nation to be ruled by a majority, but by the unanimous sum of all, tempered by the foundation of laws upon which our Republic was built.
The elected officials are the servants of that Government; they do not make up the Government. Any elected official which swears an allegiance to a party agenda violates their oath to represent the will of the people above all others.
Until we realize this our country will continue to be controlled by special interest lobbies, because the Republican and Democratic Parties are the two largest special interest lobbies in America, which if left unchecked will continue to oppress us all.
The term of the Tea Party is just that, a representative term, and not a definitive term. For the Tea Party is a representative voice of the People, if there is to be a true Caucus, it should be the Peoples Caucus.
A Caucus that does not just interact with similar politicians, but a Caucus which instead interacts directly with the people who comprise it, a tool that delivers the Peoples voice directly into both Chambers of Congress to be heard. A voice whose mantra should be as the Founders intended “Hear Us or Fear Us”, for the Rule of the party is over, and the Rule of the People begins.
The name of the Tea Party can indeed be compromised for it is but a name, the spirit of the TEA Party can only be compromised by those who give it meaning, the American People.
THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.–That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, –That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.
We must endevore to be self suffeciant. We should not expect or request that other men and women be involved in every aspect of our lives and liberty. I didn’t elect Senator Rubio to form or join as many political clubs as possible. Rather, I elected him based on the principle of smaller government, in all aspects. FOR GOD SAKES PEOPLE, LIFE IS TOO SHORT A TRIP TO LET SOMEONE ELSE DO THE DRIVING. TAKE THE WHEEL AND ENJOY THE RIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[...] The Shark Tank) And frankly, he makes a lot of sense (video and transcript below the fold): Why do we need [...]
[...] The Shark Tank) And frankly, he makes a lot of sense (video and transcript below the fold): Why do we need [...]
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@John Galt
It is not ignorant at all, darling. These are facts. Just take a walk down to South Florida and you shall see a different story. Facts are facts, mass majority of the TP groups are just sign holders. Luckily we have true grass root people, unafraid to do the work most of conservatives are afraid to do or don’t care to do.
That includes voting, considering that only 42% of registered Republicans voted this past elections, despite knowing what was at stake.
[...] me blue as in what Florida would be without the Tea Party. Where’s a “NO LIKE” button?From Sharky at the Shark Tank blog in Florida:Many of Rubio’s supporters and Tea Party leaders have been questioning the Senator’s hesitation [...]
Good answer. I don’t know whether it is the right answer or not. I suppose only time will tell on that. In which case I’ll reserve judgment on Marco until I see what he actually does in the Senate.
President Rubio sounds good….I mean senator, of course. I would be a breath of fresh air to have someone with honor and character in the Oval Office again…
[...] of a sudden start co-opting the mantle of ‘Tea Party,’” Rubio told the Florida political blog Shark Tank. “If all of a sudden being in the Tea Party is not something that is happening in Main Street, [...]
[...] you, Mr. President. Some of our fellow conservatives flew into a tizzy when Tea Party favorite Marco Rubio declined to join the caucus, but not to worry. Here’s Rubio, and then our [...]
I agree with Rubio Leave the tea party to us and then let the politicans hear what we want for the country our people and follow the Constitution. Not Make it a political third party full of flunky politicains.
So just waht does the Republican “Steering Committee” do, Steer!
The old guard takes over tghe new guy as he is in awe of their power. The Washington Way.
Rubio should join the Tea party Cacus, if only to listen to some “new idea,;, not join Demint and the “Old Guard.
If the Tea Party Movement becomes a central organized Party it will no longer be controlled by “the people”. It will be subjected to infiltration of leaders without the motivation that “the people” had that started the movement. There was infiltration of people within the crowds that gathered as is any gathering but they did not gain or did they have control of the crowd. Rubio is correct in his statements regarding the Tea Party do not let it become just another politically controlled part. Let it remain in the hands of “the people.” People can join this movement without being in the crowd if it becomes a political organization the people will lose control of their movement. It is a peaceful movement now and without limitations of membership signed on a dotted line. It is something the old politicians want a handle on and this will not happen as long as the numbers are unknown except at voting time. Even the pollsters are useless to persuade outcomes of elections and the critics lose their edge too because it is the silent majority who is within and behind such a movement and they stand for doing what is good for the people. Hand in their Rubio…..there is more for you than there are against you or you would be where you are now. Don’t let the Tea Party movement get out of the hands of “the people”.
[...] do we need something in addition to the steering committee?” was his response to a blogger at The Shark Tank. Rubio wants to keep the movement in the streets — run by the people and not the politicians, [...]
I agree totally with Senator Rubio. He demonstrates again his insightfulness and maturity by not just doing something because others seem to be doing it. We need our representatives in government to be thus independently minded and not easily herded into some pack.
[...] you, Mr. President. Some of our fellow conservatives flew into a tizzy when Tea Party favorite Marco Rubio declined to join the caucus, but not to worry. Here’s Rubio, and then our [...]
The tea party put him in office and they will fire him if he keeps up his crap. Another example of saying one thing to get elected and another once they get there….the american people are sick and tired of it and we are not going to take it anymore….
you can lead a horse to water,but you can not make him drink ! ! ! !
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[...] Marco Rubio refuses to join the Tea Party caucus (Mike Lee [...]
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