Thread: Univision War With Rubio Over Immigration

The inside story: Univision’s war with Rubio over immigration, drug report.

The senator’s staff and Univision insiders say the network tried to pressure him into appearing on a show by offering to soften a story about his brother-in-law.

By Marc Caputo and Manny Garcia

mcaputo@MiamiHerald.com


Days before Univision aired a controversial story this summer about the decades-old drug bust of Marco Rubio’s brother-in-law, top staff with the Spanish-language media powerhouse offered what sounded like a deal to the U.S. senator’s staff.

If Rubio appeared on Al Punto —Univision’s national television show where the topic of immigration would likely be discussed — then the story of his brother-in-law’s troubles would be softened or might not run at all, according to Univision insiders and the Republican senator’s staff. They say the offer was made by Univision’s president of news, Isaac Lee.

But Lee said in an email to The Miami Herald that any insinuation that he offered a quid pro quo was “incorrectâ€

With respect to Senator Rubio, Univision covered the story in the same objective, fair manner we cover every significant story.

[quote]He said he was so surprised by Univision’s tactics that, at one point, he confessed to Rubio that he might not be able to help.

“I’ve been doing this for a long time, but the new leadership in this newsroom doesn’t play by any of the rules I’m used to,â€

[quote]Univision’s Maria Elena Salinas, co-host of the Aqui y Ahora show that Rubio had also rebuffed, highlighted Somos Republicans by linking to a press release via a Tweet that read: “Marco Rubio knows from experience that Mexico and undocumented are not the only source of drug activity.â€

Marco Rubio has stated he will become the first 'Hispanic' president.

Originally Posted by HAPPY2BME

Marco Rubio has stated he will become the first 'Hispanic' president.

More like the first Cuban American president. That is what they refer to themselves even many who were born here.

Originally Posted by swatchick

Originally Posted by HAPPY2BME

Marco Rubio has stated he will become the first 'Hispanic' president.

More like the first Cuban American president. That is what they refer to themselves even many who were born here.

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It is nearly impossible to get a job working for the state or local governments on any level in southern florida if you are not a cuban or do not speak spanish.

Univision used the Samos Republicans?
Univision sat outside of Rubio's sister's home. It sounds as though they should have been charged with stalking and harassment.
Some of the news organizations that consider themselves the Fourth Arm of government sometimes ignore the law.

Samos Republicans is a pro illegal immigration group that seems to cater to one ethnic group's best interest.

http://somosrepublicans.com/

From Facebook.
Founded Jan 2009
Location Largest National Hispanic Republican Organization
About We are the largest Latin Republican organization because of our vocal opposition to anti-immigrant legislation.
Description We are not affiliated with the Republican Party. Our leadership are Republican/Conservatives, however, SOMOS REPUBLICANS are not affiliates. We are not affiliates of the Republican Party because then we could not be vocal against GOPers who demonize the immigrant community.