Marco Rubio Postpones Debate With Kendrick Meek Due to Father's Ill Health
Christopher Weber
Correspondent
Posted:
09/3/10
A debate scheduled for Sunday's "Meet the Press" between Florida Senate candidates Marco Rubio and Kendrick Meek has been postponed because of Rubio's father's ailing health.
Rubio's campaign spokesman Alex Burgos said in a statement Friday that Mario Rubio "has significantly deteriorated in the last 48 hours." The 83-year-old suffers from emphysema and lung cancer.
Burgos said the campaign has informed NBC and Meek "and appreciate their understanding and kind words for the Rubio family during this difficult period."
Rubio's campaign spokesman Alex Burgos said in a statement Friday that Mario Rubio "has significantly deteriorated in the last 48 hours." The 83-year-old suffers from emphysema and lung cancer.
Burgos said the campaign has informed NBC and Meek "and appreciate their understanding and kind words for the Rubio family during this difficult period."
In a statement, NBC said its "thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Rubio and his family during this time and we look forward to rescheduling the debate at a later date to be announced."
Former Gov. Charlie Crist, the independent candidate, declined to participate in the debate.