From Atlanta, Georgia -
In the midst of a four state push on the eve of Super Tuesday, Marco Rubio told voters here that his struggle with Donald Trump is not just for the Republican nomination for President, but rather one that will determine the course of the party for years to come.
"I will go anywhere to speak to anyone before I let a con artist get a hold of the Republican Party and the conservative movement," Rubio said to cheers in an Atlanta hotel ballroom.
Credit: Jamie Dupree
Credit: Jamie Dupree
Rubio acknowledged that he is behind in the polls in this state - and many others for Super Tuesday - as the Florida Senator implored Republicans to realize what is at stake.
"A vote for Donald Trump tomorrow is a vote for Hillary Clinton in November," Rubio said.
Rubio voters said they see the GOP Senator as the best choice for the party.
"I see an individual who actually has the ability to make some progress," said Justin Vollmer of Atlanta, who said he chose Rubio over both Trump and Ted Cruz.
And it wasn't hard to find Rubio supporters who balked at the idea of voting for Trump in November.
"I don't believe that Mr. Trump has the wherewithal to be the President of the United States," said Scott Beckley of Acworth, Georgia.
"I just don't believe he is going to be good for America," Beckley added.
Rubio was joined at his rally by South Carolina Nikki Haley, who also zeroed in on Trump.
Credit: Jamie Dupree
Credit: Jamie Dupree
"Donald Trump is everything I taught my kids not to do in kindergarten," Haley said to cheers.
But once again, Trump seems to have more than enough votes on his side.
