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Marco Rubio rolls out web videos as CPAC nears

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From Politico: In the run-up to one of the most closely watched conservative events of the year, Florida Senate candidate Marco Rubio is launching a series of web videos designed to place the insurgent Republican in a relaxing, informal, unfiltered setting where he can tell his story in his own words. The first video to be released Monday, entitled “My Background,” focuses on the Senate candidate’s “family background and working class upbringing.” It’s no accident the campaign is rolling out…

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Lee’s GOP women feel stood up by Marco Rubio

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Republican U.S. Senate candidate Marco Rubio ruffled feathers among his Lee County supporters this week when he canceled a confirmed appearance Jan. 9 with a GOP women’s club to open his schedule for another appearance around the same time at the Lee County Republican Executive Committee. Having two Lee County events close together wasn’t judged the best use of time, “so he dissed the women,” said Judy O’Donnell, program chair for Lee Republican Women Federated. “Everything was confirmed for our…

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Marco Rubio hires hometown spokesman for Senate campaign

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Former House Speaker Marco Rubio has tapped Miami-born Alex Burgos to be the spokesman and communications adviser for his U.S. Senate campaign. Burgos has worked for the National Republican Congressional Committee, Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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