Rubio, Net Neutrality Opponent, Ends Bid for Presidency
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., dropped his presidential bid Tuesday after another primary contest loss to GOP front-runner Donald Trump, this time in Rubio's home state of Florida. Rubio is a member of the Commerce Committee fiercely opposed to the FCC…
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net neutrality order and focused on spectrum legislation. He has been largely absent from Commerce and the Capitol in recent months while on the campaign trail. His Senate term continues through the end of this year. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is the other Commerce Committee member running for president, and he is continuing his campaign. Rubio received a mix of high-profile endorsements in the telecom space. Backers included former FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell, now with Wiley Rein; CTA President Gary Shapiro; and AT&T Vice Chairman Ralph de La Vega.