Quote by Marco Rubio

If I were running to be somebody, there are a lot of easier sombodies to be. After all, running against the incumbent governor of your own party in your home state is not the next logical step in a political life.

If I were running to be somebody, there are a lot of easier

Summary

This quote suggests that running for political office, particularly against an incumbent from one's own party in their home state, is not the most straightforward path to gaining power or influence. The speaker implies that they would choose an easier route if their goal was solely to become somebody important. This could be interpreted as a reflection on the challenges and risks associated with challenging an established political figure within one's own party, highlighting the courage and determination required to pursue such a campaign.

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