Marco Rubio Wants To Stop the Deadly Ebola Threat In Its Tracks… In A Few Weeks

Posted by | October 21, 2014 15:11 | Filed under: Contributors Opinion Politics Tommy Christopher Top Stories

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Senator and 2016 presidential basement-dweller Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) has joined the chorus of panicky politicians and media figures, on both sides of the aisle, who are calling for a ban on travel from Ebola-affected west African nations. But Rubio isn’t just talking, he is acting… in a few weeks. Even though every world health expert has said that a travel ban would actually make things worse, and even though President Obama has resisted calls for a travel ban, the situation is so dire that Rubio can no longer sit by and do nothing. In a press release this week, he leapt into action (via email from Rubio Press Shop):

“While Ebola’s deadly reach has proven to be a complex and unique international challenge, the many uncertainties surrounding this virus continue to threaten U.S. national security,” said Rubio. “Our biggest priority is ensuring that sufficient safeguards are in place to limit the spread of Ebola, contain it at the source, and protect Americans.

“We must take any and all necessary precautions to contain this virus – and common sense restrictions on travel from countries now confronting this epidemic is an important step,” added Rubio. “The most effective way to combat this deadly virus is to address it at its source. This ban on issuance of visas does not mean we will be completely cutting off the affected countries from the outside world. We must continue to increase our assistance to those countries as they struggle to contain this outbreak. That is, ultimately, the only way we will be able to stop this outbreak and keep Americans safe from this horrible disease.”

Whoa, Ebola’s deadly reach! Threaten U.S. national security! DEADLY VIRUS! Where do I vote, Senator Rubio? Or should I say, when? From the same press release…READ MORE

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By: Tommy Christopher

Tommy Christopher is The Daily Banter's White House Correspondent and Political Analyst. He's been a political reporter and liberal commentator since 2007, and has covered the White House since the beginning of the Obama administration, first for PoliticsDaily, and then for Mediaite. Christopher is a frequent guest on a variety of television, radio, and online programs, and was the villain in the documentaries The Audacity of Democracy and Hating Breitbart. He's also That Guy Who Live-Tweeted His Own Heart Attack, and the only person to have ever received public apologies from both Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck.

18 responses to Marco Rubio Wants To Stop the Deadly Ebola Threat In Its Tracks… In A Few Weeks

  1. Guy Lauten October 21st, 2014 at 15:35

    So what happens when no more cases of Ebola infection show up on Amerikan soil? Does Faux Noos still tell us that we are all about to die? Do we all go back to ignoring the ravaging of African nations that’s going on? I mean, those dying people and their relatives can’t vote in Amerikan elections, so why should any Amerikan pol pay them any mind? And will Marco the Wonder Boy claim success in keeping the dreaded Ebola from our shores? So many questions, so little rationale.

    • tiredoftea October 21st, 2014 at 18:04

      Until we can stop Ebola from coming ashore off Florida in those little boats, we can never be truly safe.

  2. Guy Lauten October 21st, 2014 at 15:35

    So what happens when no more cases of Ebola infection show up on Amerikan soil? Does Faux Noos still tell us that we are all about to die? Do we all go back to ignoring the ravaging of African nations that’s going on? I mean, those dying people and their relatives can’t vote in Amerikan elections, so why should any Amerikan pol pay them any mind? And will Marco the Wonder Boy claim success in keeping the dreaded Ebola from our shores? So many questions, so little rationale.

    • tiredoftea October 21st, 2014 at 18:04

      Until we can stop Ebola from coming ashore off Florida in those little boats, we can never be truly safe.

  3. Obewon October 21st, 2014 at 15:41

    A lone U.S. fatality proves how stupid this jackasses midterm Ebola election strategy is.

  4. Obewon October 21st, 2014 at 15:41

    A lone U.S. fatality proves how stupid this jackasses midterm Ebola election strategy is.

  5. rg9rts October 21st, 2014 at 15:52

    No wonder we have no surgeon general

    • tiredoftea October 21st, 2014 at 18:03

      It’s Obama’s fault! How dare he nominate a doctor who’s concerned about the danger of guns!

  6. rg9rts October 21st, 2014 at 15:52

    No wonder we have no surgeon general

    • tiredoftea October 21st, 2014 at 18:03

      It’s Obama’s fault! How dare he nominate a doctor who’s concerned about the danger of guns!

  7. forpeace October 21st, 2014 at 17:11

    Doctor Marco Rubio has better chance in gulping water.

    Sit down and stop humiliating yourself, Marco.

  8. forpeace October 21st, 2014 at 17:11

    Doctor Marco Rubio has better chances in gulping water.

    Marco Rubio says and does whatever Koch Brothers want him to do, it is worth the money they are investing on him, he is one the 5 top Koch’s favorite Senators!

    Marco Rubio’s Top 5 Contributors, 2009-2014, Campaign Contributor:
    Club for Growth – $362,826
    Elliott Management – $118,648
    Senate Conservatives Fund – $105,494
    Goldman Sachs – $83,442
    Florida Crystals – $73,700

    Sit down and stop humiliating yourself, Marco.

  9. tracey marie October 21st, 2014 at 17:22

    we are all going to die unless we have visa and travel bans, this is our worst fear come true….so next month sometime after we come back from our 5 week break will will start debating a bill and hopefully have a law in place in 2 or 3 months….they crack me up

  10. tracey marie October 21st, 2014 at 17:22

    we are all going to die unless we have visa and travel bans, this is our worst fear come true….so next month sometime after we come back from our 5 week break will will start debating a bill and hopefully have a law in place in 2 or 3 months….they crack me up

  11. forpeace October 21st, 2014 at 17:28

    The GOTP’s “Ebola fear and paranoia” plan will end on November 4th after all the polling places are closed.

    They will go back to ISIS, Benghazi, and IRS first thing on Wednesday morning.

  12. forpeace October 21st, 2014 at 17:28

    The GOTP’s “Ebola fear and paranoia” plan will end on November 4th after all the polling places are closed.

    They will go back to ISIS, Benghazi, and IRS first thing on Wednesday morning.

  13. tracey marie October 21st, 2014 at 21:21

    Rwanda has now announced that anyone(American) traveling from texas will be quarinteed and checked for Ebola. Rwanda has NO cases of Ebola and wishes to keep it that way. The 2Rwandan college students who were told they are no longer welcome in Texas are probably laughing their assssses off

  14. tracey marie October 21st, 2014 at 21:21

    Rwanda has now announced that anyone(American) traveling from texas will be quaranteed and checked for Ebola. Rwanda has NO cases of Ebola and wishes to keep it that way. The 2Rwandan college students who were told they are no longer welcome in Texas are probably laughing their assssses off

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