The Biggest Economic Mistake in Rubio's State of the Union Response

Thousands of jobs in defense-related enterprises have been lost already, with many more projected to go if the sequester crisis is not averted. These defense cuts hurt innovation, medical research and thousands of small businesses who subcontract for defense-related work.

Just don't tell Rubio he agrees with Paul Krugman.

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