Politics & Government
Cuban Immigrant Shows Colorful Support for Romney
Dressed in sparkling red, white and blue, Helena Rodriguez came out to see Romney speak and show her love for America.
Even admidst the sea of the supporters who came out to see Mitt Romney speak on October 5, it was hard to miss Helena Rodriguez, a resident of St. Petersburg.
Decked out in sparkling red, white and blue clothes, American flag visor glasses, and an American flag on her shoulder, Rodriguez literally wore her patriotism all over.
Rodriguez is a Cuban who immigrated to the U.S. in 1969 and is a die-hard supporter of Mitt Romney.
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"He's a true patriot," Rodriguez said.
Rodriguez related that, within the past four years, America changed and no longer resembles the country she came to from Cuba.
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This nation is going forward, according to Obama, and it's not going any where safe," Rodriguez said.
Check out Rodriguez, her outfit and her thoughts on Romney and Obama in our video above.
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