MEMO: Polling Proves Marco Rubio Has the Wrong Priorities for Latinos
TO: Interested Parties FROM: Brad Woodhouse, President, American Bridge 21st Century RE: Polling Proves Marco Rubio Has the Wrong Priorities for Latinos DATE: April 11, 2015 Marco Rubio jumps into the presidential race facing a skeptical conservative base. As a darling of the Tea Party, Rubio’s quick rise through the U.S. Senate seemed pre-ordained. But he has faced right wing, conservative, criticism from the GOP base for changing his positions when it’s politically convenient, as he did on immigration. Rubio’s core electability message to right wing Republicans is his supposed strength with Latinos in the general election. We agree with Rubio that Latinos are a key demographic he will need to win over if he has any chance of becoming president. However, we disagree – and the polling backs this up – that Latinos are ready to side with Rubio.
Delusions of Randeur
The honeymoon of Rand Paul's presidential announcement lasted all of a few hours. If his extreme record and alarming history weren't enough, his temperament and glaring inability to deal with the media torpedoed his candidacy before the lights were turned off in Louisville.
Jeb admits he signed Hispanic voter form without reading it
SHOT: "They pass laws and say, 'Trust us, we'll read it afterwards.'" [3/2/15] CHASER: "I signed the application for a change of registration and without knowing someone put Hispanic."
VIDEO: Univision and Telemundo on Jeb's voter registration
Jeb Bush landed in trouble across Latino TV last night for registering as "Hispanic" on his 2009 voter form. From Univision to Telemundo, Bush was subjected to more negative coverage that added to his headaches. Jeb isn't exactly winning over Hispanics, either. A new ABC/Washington Post poll shows him trailing Hillary Clinton by a 3 to 1 margin, 71-21, among Hispanic voters.
Jeb's Self-ID Problem Draws Widespread Mockery
Jeb Bush's self-identification problem had the political world scratching its head Monday. After registering as "Hispanic" on his 2009 Florida voter registration form, the presumptive presidential candidate was hard-pressed to explain the error. Instead he tried to poke fun at the mistake, which would have been a savvy move had the entire national press corps not beat him to the punch.
Hispanic Jeb? (VIDEO)
Jeb Bush started off his week on the wrong foot when the New York Times reported that he checked the "Hispanic"…
Bad Money with Rand Paul (VIDEO)
As Senator Rand Paul prepares to ask GOP primary voters to support him for President, it's important to note that this…
VIDEO: Marco Rubio: Big Fan Of Not Voting
On Hannity last night, Marco Rubio passionately argued that "not voting is a legitimate choice." He should know -- he's the nation's preeminent expert in 'not voting,' missing more votes than anyone else in the Senate. A noted hip-hop fan, perhaps the slogan for Rubio's presidential campaign should be "2 Legit 2 Vote." Watch our new video:
Scott Walker's Hypocritical Attack
American Bridge 21st Century Vice President Jessica Mackler released the following statement on Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's hypocritical attacks:
"The past few weeks have revealed Scott Walker to be the least prepared, least knowledgeable Republican presidential wannabe, but now he's making a run at being the most hypocritical, too. These cheap, political attacks are ignorant of Governor Walker's record--and reality."