Exclusive: Rubio Says 2016 Decision Coming By Spring

Source: Bloomberg

While hundreds of his supporters milled around a ritzy art deco hotel in Miami Beach on Saturday, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio lunched with his closest allies in a small conference room where he provided a detailed glimpse at how he'd approach the earliest stages of a presidential campaign. A day later, Rubio gave a commanding performance in California beside two potential rivals for the White House that showcased his ability to stand out in what may be a very crowded Republican field.

It made for a very good weekend for Florida's junior senator, who is pushing ahead with plans for a White House run despite conventional political wisdom that has twice written him off. And Rubio's backers are sounding increasingly optimistic about the future.

"There's a lot of positive momentum right now," said Scott Weaver, the co-chairman of Rubio's steering committee in Washington. "Whether they're in Florida, or in Palm Springs, or in Arkansas, people are really interested in his vision for the country."

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That vision also includes what his potential presidential campaign would look like, and Rubio told about 30 core supporters that he would decide by the spring about whether to run for president, according to two Republicans who attended Saturday's meeting and agreed to speak about it on the condition of anonymity.

Read more: http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2015-01-27/marco-rubio-s-terrific-wonderful-splendid-very-good-weekend