Under America's new 'diverse' and 'multicultural' society; he's Cuban (a.k.a. not white). See Obama.
I agree. For most voters, a vote for Rubio for VP is not a vote for his qualifications, but a statement to themselves and others that they’re a “good” person, not prejudice against Hispanics. Like buying a Prius. Or voting for Obama.
BTW, does “Rubio” translate to “Rube” in English?