Political wrap: Republicans cater to Latino voters in Fla.
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The top two Republican presidential candidates spent the day Wednesday catering their campaigns to the Latino community in South Florida, particularly the influential Cuban-American community.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich traded blows at a candidates forum co-hosted by Univision over their stances on immigration, specifically Gingrich's charge that Romney is "anti-immigrant, and Romney's support for "self-deportation," the economy, education, taxes and which candidate could potentially cut into President Obama's strong majority of Latino support found in a new Univision News/ABC News poll.
Both candidates also held separate events in Miami where they touted what they would do to bring about democracy in Cuba and cheered on the future demise of Fidel Castro.
Romney and Gingrich's daughter, Kathy Gingrich Lubbers, both appeared on Univision's Radio Mambi to promote their plans.
In the video above, I discuss today's events with Univision News/ABC News political correspondent Matthew Jaffe and Univision News's Stephen Keppel.
Tidbits:
Rubio won't endorse, plays down VP talk
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) said he would not endorse either Romney and Gingrich during an interview with Telemundo that aired Wednesday.
"Voters should be the ones deciding. On the issue of support and endorsements, I am always very cautious. No one should be told for whom to vote for president," he said. "Obviously, I am a Florida resident and will have to vote. The vote is secret."
Some believed Rubio could endorse Romney, considering they've shared a wellspring of advisers and the senator defended him twice on the trail in Florida this week.
Even though the Univision News/ABC News poll showed that Rubio would be an effective vice presidential nominee in Florida, he said he's still not reconsidering.
"I do not think or believe that I will be vice president of this country," he said.
Rubio joins former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush as two Sunshine State GOP heavyweights staying out of the race.
Conservative Hispanic Leadership Network to hold conference
A two-day conference designed to drum up appeal for the Republican Party among Latinos kicks off Thursday in Miami.
The confab, hosted by the Hispanic Leadership Network, will feature appearances by Bush, Rubio, Gingrich, Romney and GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum.
The organization is also co-hosting the final candidates debate before the Jan. 31 Florida primary on Thursday evening, which will air on CNN.
Connecticut mayor apologizes for "taco" crack (ABC News)
An East Haven, Conn., mayor is hot water today after saying he would connect with his town's Latino community by having tacos for dinner.
His comments came hours after four East Haven police officers were arrested Tuesday by the FBI for civil rights violations after allegedly using excessive force against Latinos.
When asked by a reporter what he would do for the Latino community, Mayor Joseph Maturo responded, "I might have tacos when I go home. I'm not quite sure yet."
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Ron Paul anyone?...
kelsolol100 1 month ago