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Marco Rubio: “The job is not described in the constitution as entertainer in chief or commentator in chief or even frankly economist…”

On the recordJanuary 3, 2016
The job is not described in the constitution as entertainer in chief or commentator in chief or even frankly economist in chief. It is described as commander in chief.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rubio criticizes candidates who do not provide specific plans for the presidency.

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