For establishment Republicans, it appears that — at least early on — a hero has arisen:
it's very funny that the literal GOP establishment is coming to Rubio's rescue in NoVA
— Simon Maloy (@SimonMaloy) March 2, 2016
Rubio to traveling press: "We feel great about Minnesota. We feel great about Virginia."
— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) March 1, 2016
Rubio can win? pic.twitter.com/j9r5SJq1e7
— howardt55 (@howardt55) March 2, 2016
VA GOP exit polls show Rubio won voters under 45, Trump carried voters 45 and older #SuperTuesday
— Jessica Taylor (@JessicaTaylor) March 2, 2016
Rubio crushing in electability in Virginia
— Ryan (@SavnRyansPrvate) March 2, 2016
Of course, you can’t please all of the people all of the time:
VA is Rubio's best shot at a win. And by win, I mean an actual win. Not, like, a third place win. Or a second place win.
— Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) March 2, 2016
Yes, GOP is horribly split! 65 million Americans on one side & 500 pundits, consultants & lobbyists on the other! https://t.co/EqAIFBI7UG
— Ann Coulter (@AnnCoulter) March 1, 2016
And even those who are typically always wrong may have sussed out a tiny truth:
If Rubio is having a big late-decider night, that means debate and insults WORKED
— John Podhoretz (@jpodhoretz) March 1, 2016