Earlier this week, Mario Lopez of Extra was granted exclusive access to Marco Rubio on the campaign trail. The two talked while the campaign bus rolled along, as Rubio seemed conversational, comfortable, and ready to discuss whatever Lopez brought up.
In response to Lopez wondering why Saturday’s CBS debate got “hostile,” Rubio mentioned it’s “not unusual,” and pointed out how Hillary Clinton even worked for Barack Obama’s administration. Rubio did also said “it makes for good TV.”
As Lopez raised the issue of diversity in the Oscars, Rubio mentioned “the irony that Hollywood is facing that kind of issue.” Lopez also did in a sense commend the GOP for their two Latino candidates, the woman who ran, and the African-American candidate.
Rubio, who he admitted doesn’t know the Oscar nomination process, took the opportunity to mention his love for hip-hop, including lamenting Straight Outta Compton not being nominated.
Lopez did delve into serious topics, such as gun violence and the narrative of police, which Rubio insisted to Lopez that needs to change, especially because “there’s no profession in America which every person is perfect.”
As Lopez mentioned the current divide of the country, he asked what Rubio as president would “unite the country,” to which Rubio provided a thoughtful and presidential response:
Rubio is willing to support whoever becomes the nominee, though he confidently mentioned “I’m pretty sure I won’t have that choice to make, ’cause it’s gonna be me.”
He also emphasized a sort of all or nothing view on running for president, as he’s “not interested” in vice-president. Rubio laughed to Lopez if it doesn’t work out, “I’m gonna try to land some sort of entertainment show or something.”
