MARCO... FOOLED YOU

"...This is the story of the Cuban Exile Community, and it defines what so many of us who are a product of it are. And I know this. No matter where I go, or what title I may achieve, I will always be the son of exiles [huge applause and chant] and will always be the heirs of two generations of unfulfilled dreams." 

- Senator-Elect Marco Rubio, Victory Speech 2010

Interesting to revisit the victory speech to see just how he used the "son of exiles" narrative in his campaign. In this speech, the quote above is followed by a long narrative about his dad's fleeing Cuba for better opportunities in the United States. The saga ends with:

"This story I know well, and it verifies to me the greatness of our country.. because tonight, with your vote, you have elected his son to the United States Senate."

Reminds me a bit of Eve Harrington getting the Sarah Siddons Award.



... and there really ought to be two more of each the American and Floridian flags behind him.