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Marco Rubio
NameMarco Rubio
CaptionOfficial portrait, 2013
OfficeUnited States Senator from Florida
Term startJanuary 3, 2011
PredecessorGeorge LeMieux
Office1Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives
Term start1November 16, 2006
Term end1November 18, 2008
Predecessor1Allan Bense
Successor1Larry Cretul
Office2Member of the Florida House of Representatives
Term start2January 2000
Term end2January 2008
Predecessor2Carlos Valdes
Successor2Erik Fresen
Constituency2111th district (2000–2002), 111th district (2002–2008)
Birth nameMarco Antonio Rubio
Birth date28 May 1971
Birth placeMiami, Florida, U.S.
PartyRepublican
SpouseJeanette Dousdebes, 1998
EducationUniversity of Florida (BA), University of Miami (JD)
Websiterubio.senate.gov

Marco Rubio is an American politician and attorney serving as the senior United States Senator from Florida since 2011. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. He gained national prominence as a candidate in the 2016 Republican presidential primaries and is considered a leading figure in the party.

Early Life and Education

Marco Antonio Rubio was born in Miami, Florida, to Cuban immigrant parents who fled Fidel Castro's regime. He spent part of his childhood in Las Vegas, Nevada, before his family returned to Miami. He attended Southwest Miami High School and later enrolled at Tarkio College in Missouri before transferring to the University of Florida. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 1993. Rubio then earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 1996.

Career

Before entering politics, Rubio worked as a lawyer in private practice in Miami. He also served as a City Commissioner for West Miami from 1998 to 1999. His political career began in earnest with his election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2000, representing parts of Miami-Dade County. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming Majority Leader and, in 2006, was elected Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, a position he held until 2008.

U.S. Senate

In 2010, he ran for the United States Senate seat being vacated by retiring Republican Mel Martinez. After a contentious primary against then-Governor Charlie Crist, who later ran as an independent, Rubio won the general election. He was sworn into the United States Senate in January 2011. In the Senate, he has served on several influential committees, including the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. He was a key figure in the Gang of Eight that crafted the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013.

Presidential Campaigns

Rubio launched his campaign for the Republican nomination for President of the United States in April 2015. His campaign was marked by strong performances in debates, including notable exchanges with candidates like Jeb Bush and Chris Christie. However, after a significant loss in his home state's primary to Donald Trump, he suspended his campaign in March 2016. He later sought the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, entering the race in May 2023 but suspending his campaign after a loss in the Iowa caucuses.

Political Positions

Rubio is generally considered a conservative with a focus on foreign policy, national security, and economic policy. He is a strong supporter of a robust military and has taken hawkish stances toward nations like China, Russia, and Iran. He has advocated for tax reform, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, and supports school choice policies. On immigration, his position evolved from supporting comprehensive reform to emphasizing border security first. He is a prominent critic of socialism and communism, often referencing his family's experience in Cuba.

Personal Life

Rubio married Jeanette Dousdebes, a former Miami Dolphins cheerleader, in 1998. They have four children and reside in West Miami. He is a Roman Catholic and has written about his faith in his memoir, An American Son. Rubio is an avid fan of the Miami Dolphins and the Miami Heat. He has authored several books, including American Dreams: Restoring Economic Opportunity for Everyone.

Category:United States senators from Florida Category:Florida Republicans Category:Speakers of the Florida House of Representatives Category:21st-century American politicians