Put Sen. Marco Rubio, son of Cuban immigrants who came to the U.S. in 1956, firmly in the “opposed” column on President Obama’s announcement that the U.S. will begin to normalize relations with the island prison:
"Barack Obama is the worst negotiator that we've had as President." @marcorubio responds US to start normalizing relations with Cuba.
— America's Newsroom (@AmericaNewsroom) December 17, 2014
Video:
Moments ago, @marcorubio says President is "the worst negotiator that we've had as president since…Jimmy Carter”https://t.co/QVA1PhiFyv
— FOX & friends (@foxandfriends) December 17, 2014
More Rubio:
Rubio: Will use my subcommittee to block 'dangerous and desperate attempt' by Obama to "burnish his legacy at the Cuban people’s expense.'
— Fredreka Schouten (@fschouten) December 17, 2014
Which is now being used. RT @Neil_Irwin: Marco Rubio: "The embargo gives us leverage"
— Daniel W. Drezner (@dandrezner) December 17, 2014
"Fidel Castro is halfway out the door." Senator Marco Rubio via @CNBC
— Brian Sozzi (@BrianSozzi) December 17, 2014
Marco Rubio Criticizes Release of Alan Gross From Cuban Prison http://t.co/T1RFmavB9d
— Chris Joseph (@byChrisJoseph) December 17, 2014
more Rubio: "America will be less safe as a result of the President’s change in policy." #Cuba
— Rick Klein (@rickklein) December 17, 2014
And it’s not just Rubio. Sen. Menendez is not happy, too:
Sens. Bob Menendez and Marco Rubio already criticizing the prisoner swap and new relations with Cuba http://t.co/kzjFtjuOtE
— Lauren French (@laurennfrench) December 17, 2014
Bob Menendez, Marco Rubio Torch Obama Administration Over Cuba Announcement http://t.co/hSwvJ4rdw7
— Carlos Alfonzo G (@calfonzogasKin) December 17, 2014
But expect some push-back on their views:
https://twitter.com/aseitzwald/status/545249543718461440
https://twitter.com/cdewayneharris/status/545248845278769152
Sen Marco Rubio (R – FL) "I don't care if 90% of (Florida's) residents want to recognize Cuba'' – so much for representative Democracy
— (((George Acs))) (@TheAcsMan) December 17, 2014
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Cuban ‘hostage’ Alan Gross is free; US politicians weigh in on future relations
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