The Florida senator heard jeers and boos when he refused to say he would reject NRA campaign cash in the jarring emotional bear pit of a CNN town hall event. But they were concessions that pose some risk for the Florida senator. Of course, while his decision to show up is worthy of respect, Rubio also had political motivations to attend. Had he not gone, his absence would have been glaring, with his fellow Florida senator, Democrat Bill Nelson, on stage. The Sunshine State's governor, Rick Scott, is already facing the heat that Rubio avoided by being there after he declined an invitation.

Source: CNN February 22, 2018 14:29 UTC