Marco Rubio Opposes Ground Zero Mosque for Moral, Not Legal, Reasons

Talking to the media on Tuesday, former House Speaker Marco Rubio, the overwhelming favorite to win the Republican nomination in the U.S. Senate election, reiterated his opposition to a mosque being built two blocks away from Ground Zero in downtown Manhattan on moral, but not legal, grounds.

The question is not whether they have the right to do it, said Rubio who has been very critical of President Barack Obamas comments supporting building the new mosque. The question is, is it the right thing to do.

Building a mosque there has opened wounds and has been hurtful and divisive, added Rubio who noted supporters of the mosque won clearance through the New York City government.