By Jose Serrano (staff@latinospost.com) | First Posted: Apr 14, 2015 11:35 PM EDT
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Marco Rubio has all the outward qualities Americans want in a president.

The 43-year-old Florida senator is young enough to relate to millennials. He carries deep-seeded roots in a pivotal swing state. As the son of Cuban immigrants, Rubio can lean on his upbringing to demonstrate how perseverance leads to success. Even his wife, former Miami Dolphins cheerleader Jeanette Rubio, mirrors what many imagine in a first lady.

Rubio's only problem - as big as it is - comes in attracting supporters amid an already overcrowded GOP presidential candidacy pool.

"My candidacy might seem improbable to some watching from abroad," Rubio said in announcing his candidacy Monday morning. "In many countries, the highest office in the land is reserved for the rich and powerful. But I live in an exceptional country, I live in an exceptional country, where even the son of a bartender and maid can have the same dreams and the same future as those who come from power and privilege."

From Doral, Florida Mayor Luigi Boria to auto tycoon Norman Braman, Republican supports quickly praised Rubio for entering the race...even if they didn't give full endorsements. Tea Party Patriots co-founder Jenny Beth Martin said she was pleased Rubio announced his candidacy, adding that the Patriots will be "watching and listening" to other potential nominees "lead the fight for personal liberty."

It wasn't long after Rubio's announcement that social media users chimed in. Some praised the Cuban-American for bringing diversity to the field.

Others questioned his record on immigration reform and gay marriage. Immigration remains the freshman senator’s primary concern, though he’s flip flopped on the issue multiple times over the last few years. In terms of LGBT rights, Rubio supported Indiana’s “religious freedom” law and backed Arizona’s version in 2013.

There were some who took the opportunity to poke fun at both the presidential race and Rubio’s new logo.

Rubio's first campaign stop as a presidential candidate will be Friday in New Hampshire. He also plans on visiting South Carolina, Iowa, and Nevada by the end of the month.

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