New poll is good news for Marco Rubio

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By Philip Bump
February 5 at 10:18 AM

Quinnipiac University's two most recent national polls have come at interesting points in the Republican contest. The first was in late December, after the collapse of Ben Carson and at about the midpoint of Ted Cruz's surge. The second was conducted this week, after the caucuses in Iowa. The change between those two polls looks like ... A slight uptick for Donald Trump, a dip for Cruz — and a surge for Marco Rubio ...

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/02/05/will-marco-rubio-become-the-choice-for-republicans-who-want-to-win-in-november/

[book_worm]

1. The media is really pushing Marco

because they believe he is the best chance the GOP has to win--and they are probably right. His third place showing in NH is propelling him because the media and establishment republicans are gushing all over him. I think he's an empty suit.

[6chars]

2. looks like he surged from 12% thru january to 13% now!

[struggle4progress]

3. +

[gratuitous]

7. I think that's good news for John McCain

As always.

[B Calm]

4. 3rd place is good news if you live in a bubble!

[SammyWinstonJack]

5. Is that little brat still refusing to perform his Senate

duties?

[greymattermom]

6. Maybe that's why

Bernie wears his Senate pin. A contrast to Rubio?