Uncle Marco: Crist Says Rubio ‘Turned His Back’ on His ‘Hispanic Family’
- Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:08pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Florida Senatorial candidate Marco Rubio (R) doesn‘t care about his Hispanic heritage because he’s taken a tough immigration stance. That’s what Independent candidate, former Republican, and current Florida governor Charlie Crist seemed to suggested during a three-person debate Friday night. Not surprisingly, Rubio didn’t appreciate the suggestion.
The Palm Beach Post explains the exchange:
The most heated exchange came during a discussion of immigration when Crist told Rubio that, according to an article in a Tampa weekly publication called La Gaceta, “you turned your back on your Hispanic family” by not supporting immigration reform and the Dream Act.
“We’re all used to hard-knock politics,” Rubio responded, “but that’s quite frankly, governor, offensive and outrageous, for you to talk about me to turn my back on my Hispanic family.”
After Rubio snapped back at the governor, Crist backpedaled by claiming he was only quoting other people’s words. But Rubio gave Crist a lesson in etiquette (”you shouldn’t repeat things like that”) and then set him straight (”let me tell you about my [Cuban-American] family”).
“Not only am I not turning my back on them governor, I am fighting so that my children can inherit the kind of country they worked so hard to leave me,” Rubio said.
Even the Democratic candidate, Kendrick Meek, realized Crist’s remark was inflammatory: “I‘m not one to attack anyone’s family and I’ve chastised … governor Crist on the family attack end.”
Hot Air’s Ed Morrissey picks up an the most ironic parts of the exchange:
It’s bad enough playing identity politics when one is of the identity in question. It’s doubly offensive when it comes from someone who shares nothing of the ethnicity they purport to represent. In Crist’s case, though, it qualifies as high satire. Isn’t Crist the candidate that just “turned his back” on the political party he led in this state only because Rubio was kicking his rear end in primary polling, and then spent the next several months reversing almost every policy position he ever held?
Yup.
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Comments (122)
mrmikejohnson
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 3:30pmDemocrats are the last group in America who insist on judging people by the color of their skin.
Report Post »Contrarianthinker
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 3:18pmThank you Congressman Meek. IF true, its ounds like he is running only ads that tell where he stands as Do Rubio. Crist sahowed himself a snake when he lost the primary and would hurt the GOP chances for his own ambition. I hope this persoanl attack lost him many votes
Report Post »neverending
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 3:11pmJust like the weasel he is. Not his words but “the newspaper”, This clown is the biggest loser that ever walked the face of this earth – beside obama – and has the biggest, widest yellow streak down his back as possible. Hey you Rhinos, libs and whoever else is out there to tear this country down, we are fighting back and won’t stop until we get our beloved AMERICA back.
Report Post »RickWS
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 3:09pmSomeone needs to tell Jesus Crist that a “Situation” spray-on tan doesn’t make you hispanic or qualified to speak for one.
Report Post »Dddriver
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 3:05pmI live in Florida and the only thing Christ ever did was as att gen; but absolutely nothing as gov but pander to whoever could further his political career and we have seen it for ourselves just look at the polling #s. I was impressed with Rubio out of the gate. I will however be keeping a close eye to see if he’s a man of his word
Report Post »troyvar
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 3:01pmCrist will be lucky to get third place in this race. Poser Charlie.
Report Post »bookofwisdom
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:50pmHe’s young, but I like what he stands for….please vote for Marco Rubio. May God Bless.
Report Post »C
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:49pmMy God Crist you are a RACIST SOB aren’t you!!!!
Report Post »powhatan
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:49pmAmazing…that is all they can come up with? What baffoons the left have become.
Report Post »MJ1025
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:45pmI am voting for Rubio.
Report Post »AngryTexanFromAmarillo
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:43pmJudge Andrew Napolitano, Fox News Judicial Analyst and host of Freedom Watch, says that the time for Texas secession “has come”. The comment came during an interview on the Alex Jones Radio Show on October 7th.
Judge Napolitano was commenting on a recent speech given by Texas Congressman Ron Paul where he indicated that the “revolution” had already begun and that it could likely end up in the dissolution of the United States. These remarks echo those of trendcaster Gerald Celente, Russian analyst Igor Panarin and many others.
“These comments come at a time when the Texas Nationalist Movement is ramping up its efforts to build up a critical mass of active Texans to take the demand for secession to the Texas government,” say President of the Texas Nationalist Movement Daniel Miller.
The Texas Nationalist Movement’s participation in a recent Texas Conservative Coalition event featuring Judge Andrew Napolitano has been the buzz of political circles in Texas.
Miller went on to comment further about the event.
“They know that we are here. They know what we want. Now they have to be shown that enough of us are on the same page. Texas independence must become a reality.”
The entire article can be found at http://www.texasnationalist.com/info/tnm-news/715-napolitano-says-time-for-secession-qhas-comeq
If you aren’t here yet, you might want to consider moving as fast as you can =)
As Davey Crockett said. You can all go to hell, I’m going to Texas!
Report Post »bboop1934
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:43pmLove that Marco!
Report Post »bboop1934
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:43pmOh, love that Marco….Senator Marco Rubio, that is!
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:39pmCharlie Crist is a despicable piece of dog doody. No, no, to call him that would be unkind to dogs. The guy is just PATHETIC. One good thing though, after he leaves office as governor of Florida on the morning of January 1, 2011, we will never have to see or hear from that little TWERP ever again!
Report Post »dougiedoug
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:37pmI thinks its important for all politicians and elected officials to remember who they represent…..citizens. They aren’t elected by illegal aliens, they are elected by the citizens of this country. The citizens should be their main focus, not their potential new crop of voters….
Report Post »We Are Not Alone
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:36pmI received this in an email and thought it was passing around… please copy & paste if you agree
Remember January 3, 2007
…… I don‘t understand WHY the people running for office don’t say this in their ads!!!
The day the democrats took over was not January 22nd 2009 it was actually January 3, 2007 the day the Democrats took over the House of Representatives and the Senate, the start of the 110th Congress.
The Democratic Party controlled a majority in both chambers for the first time since the end of the 103rd Congress in 1995.
For those who are listening to the liberals propagating the fallacy that everything is “Bush’s Fault”, think about this:
January 3, 2007 was the day the Democrats took over the Senate and the Congress:
At the time:
The DOW Jones closed at 12,621.77
The GDP for the previous quarter was 3.5%
The Unemployment rate was 4.6%
George Bush’s Economic policies SET A RECORD of 52 STRAIGHT MONTHS of JOB CREATION!
Remember the day.
January 3, 2007 was the day that Barney Frank took over as Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee and Chris Dodd took over as Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee.
The economic meltdown that happened 15 months later was in what part of the economy?
BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES!
Thank Congress for taking us from 13,000 DOW, 3.5 GDP and 4.6% Unemployment to this CRISIS by dumping 5-6 TRILLION Dollars of toxic loans on the economy from YOUR Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac fiasco’s!
(BTW: Bush asked Congress 17 TIMES to stop Fannie & Freddie – starting in 2001, because it was financially risky for the U.S. economy, but no one was listening).
And who took the THIRD highest pay-off from Fannie Mae AND Freddie Mac? OBAMA.
And who fought against reform of Fannie and Freddie??? OBAMA and the Democratic Congress.
So when someone tries to blame Bush…
REMEMBER JANUARY 3, 2007…. THE DAY THE DEMOCRATS TOOK OVER!”
Bush may have been in the car, but the Democrats were in charge of the gas pedal and steering wheel they were driving. Set the record straight on Bush!
So, as you listen to all the commercials and media from the Democrats who are now distancing themselves from their voting record and their party, remember how they didn‘t listen to you when you said you didn’t want all the bailouts, you didn’t want the health care bill, you didn’t want cap and trade, you didn‘t want them to continue spending money we don’t have.
I’m not forgetting their complicity in getting us into this mess, and I’ll be marking my vote accordingly!
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dirtytricksjusttowin
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:43pmHmmmmm a bit different from those who come to America and want Americans to follow their religion and heritage.
Report Post »dirtytricksjusttowin
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:43pmGood post!
Report Post »dirtytricksjusttowin
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:44pmGood post. Please post them on as many sites as possible. It puts the Democrat’s claims in perspective.
Report Post »Contrarianthinker
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 3:22pmI never voted for Bush JR for many reasons but this is the kind of post we need more of here on the Blaze. Thank you,
Report Post »heavyduty
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:35pmThe only reason Crist brought it up is because he nothing else to talk about.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:34pmAnyone in Florida who votes for Charlie Crist needs their head examined! Vote for Meeks, or vote for Rubio, but it is blatantly obvious that Christ is a self-serving political rat, just the kind that is the cause of most of our problems. He does not listen to the people, he is only looking out for himself. I hope after this is all over Crist and Grayson can spend some time together, they deserve each other…
Report Post »DagneyT
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 7:05pmI’m sure you meant Crist, not Christ.
Report Post »American Pride
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:33pmWow. Massive FAIL by Crist. He has now attacked both of his opponent’s families. This clip shows him to be extremely unwise.
Report Post »DagneyT
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:32pmRubio is another candidate doing something VERY RIGHT, or he would not be facing such specious claims!
Report Post »I’ll echo GO RUBIO!
neverending
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 3:13pmGo Rubio Go – right straight through to the Senate!!!! No stops, no hesitations just right on it. The seat awaits you!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »angrymob
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:31pm“Florida Senatorial candidate Marco Rubio (R) doesn‘t care about his Hispanic heritage because he’s taken a tough immigration stance.”
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Rubio has integrity and I’m sure he cares for fellow Hispanics – sometimes you have to give a little “tough love” and be truthful – illegal immigration is a serious problem – it’s a burden on states.
That doesn‘t mean Rubio doesn’t care for Hispanics…he is one for crying out loud! It’s so blatantly obvious that the Left is using this to scare Hispanics into not voting for Rubio – they have to resorted to lies…what next are they going to call him an “uncle Tom” for not taking a more liberal viewpoint?
Report Post »angrymob
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:33pmWhat‘s even more alarming is that it’s coming from a former Republican. Hmmm.
Report Post »Justthefactsmam
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:39pmin name only maybe
Report Post »snowleopard3200
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:40pmIt would not suprise me if they did use the “Uncle Tom” title in refrence to many non Progressives soon; on the Jim Bo hannan morning radio show (in AZ) one of his guests explained about being stuck with that title – saying how it means to be something you are not.
Be true to yourself and your convictions; then others see truth is what you do and say in one!!!
Report Post »angrymob
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:47pmJustthefactsmam – that’s what I was thinking!
Report Post »angrymob
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:50pmSnow…they did use the term “uncle Marco” in the title…just caught it. :) How disgraceful is that?
Report Post »littlebin518 ✟
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 3:42pmWhen I saw your post, “justthefactsmam” I thought that you might like this site: http://blackquillandink.com/ (Awesome site)
Report Post »There are two Jack Webb videos that you’ll like.
Let me know what you think.
The Giver
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 4:12pmANGRYMOB, of course he cares for other “Hispanics” but no more than anyone else. As a fellow Cuban born American, I care about America and freedom. Just because someone speaks Spanish doesn’t place them higher on the list. In all honesty, I know more about my adopted country America than I could possibly ever know about Mexico or countries in South America. The ones that choose to carry Che signs have nothing in common with me, I don’t care what language they speak! If it’s true ( Stossel) that uneducated Mexicans without family here would have to wait 175 years to get in, then I could see why they’re not getting in line ( don’t know if those numbers are true). But breaking the law is just that.
Report Post »Robert W
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 4:36pmLittlebin518- howd ya put that little cross next to your name, I like it!
Report Post »angrymob
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 10:21pm@ Robert W
I don‘t know how he put the cross next to his name on that side BUT if you want to add a photo of a cross on the left side of your name here’s how to do it:
first find a photo-then log in, at the top where you have the link to log out next to it says “user profile” click on that; next scroll down to where it says browse and look your picture you have saved to your computer, and click update profile and you’ll have a picture next to your name!
Give it sometime to appear though… :)
Report Post »Robert W
Posted on October 17, 2010 at 12:55amAngrymob- Youre a sweetheart. thx
Report Post »SWFLA
Posted on October 17, 2010 at 6:03pmAngrymob, the operative word here is “former”
Report Post »jds7171
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:27pmCrist is an idiot. Doesn’t he know that if a cuban touches american soil, they automatically get asylum. We owe it to the cubans. It is the U.S. who has caused so much havoc in cuba and gave the oppurtornity for Castro to gain power their. So we owe it to them. Unlike the illegal immigrants who come from mexico and the other latin nations.
Report Post »BurntHills
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 3:38pmCrist must be Murkowski’s longlost spoiled brat twin brother.
Report Post »Justthefactsmam
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:17pmNot so suprising, just your average politician out to hold onto any power they have and expand it by any means necessary.
Report Post »Les Panek
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:17pmSay it with me Charlie: Senator Marco Rubio.
You’ll get used to that, and having your political career ended. Buh-bye.
Report Post »rmsuperglide
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:58pmWhat a SNAKE,how can this guy get any votes?
Report Post »neverending
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 3:11pmRight on – Right on!!!
Report Post »Psychosis
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 6:42pm@ walk with me…………whats wrong with the dream act? why cant they become citizens? BECAUSE THEY ENTERED THE COUNTRY ILLEGALLY GET BACK IN LINE LIKE EVERYONE ELSE. if you have a problem with the rules, and want to change them do it in congress. just because you dont like the rules DOESNT GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TO CIRCUMVENT THEM
Report Post »Miami
Posted on October 17, 2010 at 2:09amwalkwithme1966
Hello,
Keyword “ILLEGAL” what is so hard to understand…?
As a Cuban born American who has fought for and represented this great country. My parent scarified long and hard to get in to this country legally. Dad had to endure 18 months in a labor camp and mom did a year in prison merely for putting their names on a list for visas to leave Cuba. Not to say surrendering all their belonging. We arrived in this country with the shirts on our backs.
Just as criminals aren’t allowed to profit from breaking the law ( Writing a book how they broke in to a bank ) Or better yet should I be allowed to move into your home with out your permission and demand you serve me dinner and bedding? Oh yeah pay for my schooling…
Report Post »thepatriotdave
Posted on October 17, 2010 at 3:56pmYes Charlie, that’s very offensive, and so are you. Loser!
PatriotShops.com
Report Post »claymoremacm
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:16pmGo Rubio
Report Post »MAULEMALL
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:29pmRubio is a big time Representitive of true American values…
God bless him…
Report Post »snowleopard3200
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 2:37pmGo get them Rubio, let the truth shine out against anger and hypocristy.
America knows the truth and can take the truth unlike the Progressives who dont know the truth when it walks among them.
http://www.artinphoenix.com/gallery/grimm (mixed art)
neverending
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 3:07pmCome on MARCO – you can and will win this. We need you seated in DC.
Report Post »Cuba
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 3:11pmCrist is a moron to compare legal residents with illegal the same old lame liberal mantra. Lump us all in one basket we made huge sacrifices to enter this country legally. We have followed the laws living with in our means to obtain the American Dream to have this loser place us all in the same category is insulting and demeaning…!!!
Report Post »Independent Tess
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 3:15pmGood for you, Rubio. My respect for you just went up even higher than it was before!
Report Post »The Giver
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 3:47pmBeing “Hispanic” doesn’t mean we have to support ILLEGAL immigration. What part of illegal don’t they get? There are many countries where Spanish is spoken. That doesn’t mean we (bilinguals) have to side with what they’re doing in those countries. It’s like assuming that because English is spoken in England, we agree to everything they do. We all know how that worked out during The Revolution. Most Cubans are still conservative despite our children being brainwashed in the universities. It’s common for the left to put individuals into groups. Rubio won’t let them.
Report Post »CultureWarriors
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 4:14pmCrist is, and I apologize for using this kind of language, a scum bag. Pure unadulterated gutter slime. He and his kind are the embodiment of why there is a Tea Party. He represents what is wrong in our country and only an absolute idiot would waste their vote on him. He makes my skin crawl.
Marco, is good man who may be president one day.
Tea Party Pride …
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ3OxZhXKQ0
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Robert W
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 4:15pmzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Report Post »LUDWIKA BRONISLAWA
Posted on October 16, 2010 at 11:57pmIs it just me, or did Crist call Rubio a traitor to his race? Way to sway those latino voters. Although, they aren’t really that big a portion of the electorate down there in FLORIDA. What outrageous nerve. Crist is another one who needs to accept the fact that he is a LOSER!
Report Post »sgt atilla
Posted on October 17, 2010 at 2:23pmCharlie sees his political career slipping away, and his say anything do anything, to get elected, campaign comes to an end Nov 2nd
Report Post »thepatriotdave
Posted on October 17, 2010 at 6:07pmCrist turned his back on Conservatives, Republicans, and Independents.
What a tool. Other than some Democrats are there any other Floridians that will vote for him now?
PatriotShops.com
Report Post »independentvoteril
Posted on October 17, 2010 at 9:38pmDoes that mean if I don’t vote how my mother and grandmother or any of my other relatives voted I am turning my back on them??? OMG.. what trash talk.. this Crist is a real CONFUSED individual HE really believes all HISPANICS and BLACKS are SHEEP..
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