Rubio Campaign Press Release - When Cuba Was Brought Up at the GOP Debate, This Candidate Dominated

March 10, 2016

One exchange will be talked about all across Florida after tonight's CNN debate: Marco completely owning the issue of Cuba.

While Marco offered a clear and competent way to deal with Cuba, Trump had no answer at all.

The response across the web? Incredible:

On Cuba, Marco Rubio just showed Donald Trump why knowledge of policy and substance matters.

— Ari Fleischer (@AriFleischer) March 11, 2016

The contrast between Rubio's fluency on the Cuba issue vs. Trump's was quite stark.

— McKay Coppins (@mckaycoppins) March 11, 2016

.@MarcoRubio's response on Cuba hit 95% with my focus group.

Republicans want accountability from former enemies. #GOPDebate

— Frank Luntz (@FrankLuntz) March 11, 2016

Marco Rubio getting HUGE applause for seeking out Assata Shakur in Cuba. #GOPDebate

— Fusion (@ThisIsFusion) March 11, 2016

Cuba: Marco Rubio's moment #GOPDebate

— Michele Gorman (@mrich1201) March 11, 2016

Rubio is crushing Trump on Cuba.

— Philip Klein (@philipaklein) March 11, 2016

Marco has a clear, substantive plan for dealing with Cuba, and it starts with supporting democracy and human rights on the island.

Tonight's exchange proves that Marco's ready to lead on day one — Donald Trump talks about "good deals," Marco knows what they actually look like on the global stage.