Senator Marco Rubio campaigns for Romney in Las Vegas

CREATED Aug. 16, 2012

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  • Florida senator Marco Rubio spoke to supporters in Las Vegas on Thursday morning. Video by ktnv.com

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 Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- Florida senator Marco Rubio spoke to supporters in Las Vegas  on Thursday morning.

Rubio was believed to be a front-runner as Mitt Romney's running mate before Paul Ryan was announced.

Rubio is using his conservative credentials to support Romney and Dean Heller.

He says a Heller victory will be important to put Republicans in the majority in the senate.

Rubio also discussed the importance of a medicare overhaul and limiting big government, which Nevada Democrats say is off-base.

President Obama is planning another visit to Nevada next week. He'll be in Reno on Tuesday then travel to Las Vegas on Wednesday.