Florida Senator Marco Rubio is about to endorse Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney — just a week after his political mentor, Jeb Bush, threw in with the party’s frontrunner.
Rubio’s endorsement is another sign that Romney is viewed as the party’s inevitable nominee and that the GOP establishment is growing more concerned with the protacted primary that has dragged down Romney’s poll numbers.
Rubio’s move is also sure to fuel speculation that he’s seeking a spot as a vice-presidential contender. Rubio brings a fresh face, an Hispanic name and electifying speaking style to the campaign trail. Jeb Bush likes him.