Who Needs to ‘Get Informed’ on Che Guevara? Jay-Z or Marco Rubio?

by Jorge Rivas on April 15 2013, 3:00PM

Guevara does have a complex history.

Topics: History, /NOW Blog

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Watch Rubio’s Recycled Talking Points on Immigration

by Jorge Rivas on April 15 2013, 11:49AM

The Daily Beast compiled a video sequence that illustrates how Rubio recycled his talking points over and over.

Topics: /NOW Blog

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Marco Rubio’s Impossible Task: Make Racism Palatable to Latinos

by Seth Freed Wessler on February 14 2013, 10:08AM

The ambitious, young senator hews closely to the GOP’s far right on nearly every issue. But Republicans believe a rhetorical shift on immigration alone will bring Latinos into the fold.

Topics: Immigration Reform, Marco Rubio, Politics

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Rubio to Deliver ‘Estado de la Unión’ Rebuttal in English and Spanish

by Jorge Rivas on February 7 2013, 11:02AM

On Wednesday, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) to deliver the Republican Address to the Nation following the President’s State of the Union address. Rubio, who is Cuban-American, will…

Topics: /NOW Blog, Politics

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Dems ‘Have A Dance Partner’ on Immigration, But Is It Two-Step or Jazz?

by Seth Freed Wessler on January 23 2013, 8:59AM

With Marco Rubio’s plan looking an awful lot like the White House’s, the real question is how will we get there and what gets lost along the way.

Topics: Immigration, Immigration Reform

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Marco Rubio Breaks With Romney on China: ‘Not Good Policy’ and Will ‘Hurt’ Americans

by Jorge Rivas on October 22 2012, 10:29AM

On CBS’ “Face the Nation” Sunday, Rubio said he feared this could lead to a trade war.

Topics: /NOW Blog, Politics

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Marco Rubio Meets with Latino Dems, DREAMers on Alternative Youth Immigration Bill

by Julianne Hing on April 26 2012, 2:05PM

It may just be that Rubio’s ambitions and the immigrant community’s desperation can help both sides find common ground.

Topics: DREAM Act, Immigration, /NOW Blog

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Marco Rubio Pushes Nightmarish DREAM Act in Run for GOP’s VP Nod

by Julianne Hing on April 4 2012, 8:58AM

Marco Rubio’s carefully maneuvering his way into the next tier of Republican politics.

Topics: Immigration, Politics

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Marco Rubio Meets Miami DREAMer, Still Opposes DREAM Act

by Julianne Hing on March 9 2012, 4:40PM

Witness the Florida Republican Senator’s head-scratching political calculus.

Topics: DREAM Act, Immigration, /NOW Blog

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Will Rubio’s Spanish-language Ad Lure Latino Voters?

by Naima Ramos-Chapman on October 1 2010, 11:01AM

Democrats, of course, don’t think so.

Topics: Politics

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Florida Senate Race Might Not Be That Close, After All

by Jamilah King on September 21 2010, 2:38PM

Marco Rubio’s surging in the polls, while Gov. Charlie Crist fights to remain relevant.

Topics: 2010 Elections

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Marco Rubio’s Tea Party Ride, and Crash, Into National Politics

by Jamilah King on August 27 2010, 2:08PM

The first generation son of Cuban exiles is rising to become a rare, outspoken conservative Latino on the national stage.

Topics: 2010 Elections

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Meek and Rubio Move Ahead in Florida; McCain Wins in Arizona

by Jamilah King on August 25 2010, 9:25AM

Florida’s Senate and gubernatorial races are sure to be bellwethers for the national political mood.

Topics: Politics

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Following Florida’s Political Winds

by Jamilah King on August 24 2010, 5:52PM

Big money, high drama and, of course, the Tea Party. Why we’re watching the Sunshine State.

Topics: Politics

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