CPAC: THIS Is Marco's Big Moment!

Here we are at CPAC and Rubio's at the podium now: Bright, compelling, great looking. Big, gleaming smile.
And this guy's in touch with the popular culture.
He weaves it all into his speech.
Rubio speaks quite quickly but he makes it work because he's young and intense.
"Just because I define marriage in a traditional way does not make me a bigot," he says.
This guy is not afraid to discuss the hot issues and confront rampant liberal bullying. He says he respects those who oppose him but he expects (indeed, he insists) that they respect him and the views he expresses.
"There is no tax increase in the world that can solve our debt crisis," he says.
And he adds this: "Do not underestimate the impact that the breakdown of the family is having on our future." Rubio says we must tackle this through community action; not necessarily through government since government cannot solve this problem.
"America's not our government. America's not our political leaders. America's our people," he explains.
He talks in a swift, staccato fashion but it's balanced with an endearing voice. There's a hint of earnestness here. At the same time the voice is strong, bold, real.
"We don't need a new idea. We've already got the new idea. It's called America," he argues. "The world may claim to hate us but they sure would like to be us."
There's nothing aloof or pompous about Rubio. He's accessible and electrifying at the same time.
Looking at him and listening to him and experiencing the crowd's reaction to him, you've got to feel good about the future of the Republican Party.