Rubio Campaign Press Release - Just Hours After the GOP Debate . . . Marco Rubio Has Already Made Stops in Two Early States

December 16, 2015

After his sterling showing at last night's debate, Marco didn't take a minute to catch his breath.

(He may have taken a couple sips of water — we're still waiting on the Politico dispatch.)

Early this morning, he flew from Las Vegas to Iowa, where he did a quick Fox News appearance to talk about the debate:

#RiseAndGrind. After a late night/post debate flight to IA, @marcorubio preparing to go live on @AmericaNewsroom! pic.twitter.com/ktnPUVXHuN

— Robert Daniels (@DanielsRobertD) December 16, 2015

Here's what he had to say about the clash of views on national security we saw from the candidates:

Then it was off to a town hall in the Des Moines suburb of Ankeny. One political reporter noted the quick turnaround:

The debate ended 11 hours ago and Marco Rubio is already on the trail in Iowa pic.twitter.com/TWy8eWv4Bp

— Ben Jacobs (@Bencjacobs) December 16, 2015

In front of an enthusiastic crowd, he focused on the issue at the top of so many voters' minds: how we keep America safe.

"How are we going to make the sands of the Middle East glow" asks @marcorubio without bombs & strong military needed pic.twitter.com/2qcTddbN99

— Kylie Atwood (@kylieatwood) December 16, 2015

Then it was off to another flight. He wasn't leaving without checking in on the local press, though:

Victory Lap in IA this AM after a big debate win. On to NH now! pic.twitter.com/UTnRUDN7Dr

— Terry Sullivan (@OnBackground) December 16, 2015

He flew to yet another crucial early state — New Hampshire, where he addressed a packed town hall in Manchester.

Following great event in IA, @marcorubio now packs the house in NH! Wall to wall in Manchester. pic.twitter.com/UKo4zf9h0g

— Robert Daniels (@DanielsRobertD) December 16, 2015

2016 News: @NH1News covers @MarcoRubio at Manchester rally #nhpolitics #fitn #nh1news pic.twitter.com/4nohSU4h2h

— Paul Steinhauser (@steinhauserNH1) December 16, 2015

Drew Cline, the former editorial page editor of the state's biggest paper (the New Hampshire Union Leader) introduced Marco.

It being football season, there were some Tom Brady jokes.

Fr Union Leader editorial page editor @DrewHampshire says @marcorubio is best prepared candidate. pic.twitter.com/qGHBuWTuRk

— Alison King (@alisonkingNECN) December 16, 2015

Drew Cline intro'ing Rubio in Manchester: "if you got a ring for every debate win, Rubio would have more than Tom Brady right now."

— Caitlin Huey-Burns (@CHueyBurnsRCP) December 16, 2015

Here's what Marco had to say to the crowd:

Tomorrow, it's back to Iowa. We hope you'll get to catch Marco on the campaign trail soon!