Senator Marco Rubio set off cheers in the live GOP debate audience in Miami, Florida, and on Twitter when he had this to say about Cuba.
One of the most colorful (and emoji-filled) responses came from what some might consider an unexpected source: The Huffington Post.
Rubio on Cuba: 🔥🔥🔥#GOPDebate — Huffington Post (@HuffingtonPost) March 11, 2016
Here’s what others had to say:
.@marcorubio really nailed that Cuba answer. Audience loved it! He’ll leave the race on a good note. #GOPDebate pic.twitter.com/uRG727GL8Q
— Tom Richey (@TomRichey) March 11, 2016
Damn! Marco Rubio is OWNING this Cuba question. — Ana Navarro (@ananavarro) March 11, 2016
@MarcoRubio just knocked it out of the park on Cuba. #GOPDebate
— Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) March 11, 2016
Rubio just smoked Trump on Cuba. #GOPDebate — Seth Stuck (@TCBrawler) March 11, 2016
Rubio is strong. So strong.
— Whitney Neal (@WhitneyNeal) March 11, 2016
I thought the Israel answer was the best until i heard the Cuba answer Wow! @marcorubio is on fuego! ♨#GOPDebate — Tabitha Miller (@PatriotTabby) March 11, 2016
@marcorubio was brilliant on #Cuba. Substantive- #Trump – not so much
— Angela Loaiza (@Angescotgirl) March 11, 2016
Biggest applause of the night for @marcorubio on free Cuba at #GOPDebate — Patricia Mazzei (@PatriciaMazzei) March 11, 2016
And even a CNN anchor weighed in on the senator’s response, as you’ll see on the next page.
Momentum shift? @marcorubio essentially schooled @realDonaldTrump on Cuba policy with a single answer. Audience loved it.#GOPDebate
— Errol Barnett (@ErrolCNN) March 11, 2016
Will this help Marco Rubio in the Florida primary this coming Tuesday, or is it too late? Sound off with your thoughts in the comments section.
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