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It's winter 2014, and the next presidential race is very far away. But already, the top contenders for the White House are positioning themselves for the spotlight - in what will be a crowded and exciting race.
Once dubbed the "Savior of the Republican Party," Sen. Marco Rubio is among the head of that pack. The freshman from Florida made a passionate push for immigration reform in 2013, and in recent weeks, he's been polishing his foreign policy credentials, becoming a vocal critic of the regime in Venezuela and its crackdown on protestors. While his Latino roots and young, fresh face could make him appealing to the GOP, he has a long road ahead to prove he's a capable executive and mature leader.
In the first of our "The 2016 Contenders" series, Wolf Blitzer sat down with Rubio for an extensive interview, about national security, politics, foreign policy, and the White House. Check out what he has to say about foreign policy and decide for yourself - does he sound like presidential material to you?
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In an extensive interview with Wolf Blitzer, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, says he could beat Hillary Clinton if they both decided to run for president in 2016.
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, sits down with CNN's Wolf Blitzer to discuss his plans for 2016, including whether or not he will run for president in 2016.
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Sen. Marco Rubio warned against drawing conclusions about Gov. Chris Christie's re-election win. CNN's Dana Bash reports.
Senator makes TV push for immigration deal as lawmakers inch toward a deal. Jim Acosta reports.
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(CNN) – President Barack Obama's change in immigration policy, unveiled last week, will only heighten the political gamesmanship surrounding the issue, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio said Thursday.
Speaking on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer," Rubio said he and his colleagues in the U.S. Senate would have a harder time pushing through longer-term solutions after Obama's move.
The full interview airs on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer" Thursday at 5 p.m. ET.