Hispanic Republicans Go to Bat for Rick Scott

Hispanic Republicans from Florida, led by U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., and U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., vouched for Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday. Last week, Democrats tried to make political hay out of reports that Mike Fernandez left the Scott campaign after reports that campaign aides were speaking in over-the-top Mexican accents.

The two congressmen along with three Florida state senators, 10 Florida state representatives and former U.S. Rep. Lincoln Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., along with other Florida Republicans released the following statement on Tuesday:

The results of Governor Rick Scotts steadfast determination to turn around Floridas economy completely overshadows the distortions that the Democratic Party are spreading.

Floridas Hispanic families understand well the difference between a bad economy with double-digit unemployment and the current economy, led by Governor Scott, adding 540,000 new private-sector jobs since 2010. As a vital part of Florida's economy, Hispanics can appreciate the hard work Rick Scott has put into turning our economy around and leading the nation in job growth and economic recovery.

We are firmly committed to re-electing Governor Scott because he will keep our state on track toward economic recovery. Hispanics see what all Floridians see: a governor who has worked tirelessly to create jobs, cut taxes and turn our economy around. We encourage Governor Scott to remain focused on fulfilling his vision for our state, creating economic opportunities for all Florida families.