Rhetorical Analysis Of Marco Rubio's Speech

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On Tuesday March 15th, Marco Rubio delivered is concessional speech thus suspending his Presidential campaign. His speech was filled with passion and emotion as he gave is final wishes for the country that he had tried so desperately to represent. He first addressed the people, not only of Florida but also across the nation who had so fearlessly supported him in his campaign. Rubio simply didn 't have the support that candidates such as Donald Trump, who won Rubio’s home state of Florida, had. He battled fearlessly, but the outcome was inevitable. “People are frustrated.” Senator Rubio addressed the state of our economy since the election of President Obama. American prosperity has plummeted since Obama has taken over the country, and the President has shrouded the eyes of the American people to his true motives. People are tired of being told that they don …show more content…
America is the land of opportunity and hope. Regardless of all circumstances, the American people all have one thing in common: our ancestors gave up everything to come to a nation where we could have a better future. Our ancestors knew that there was only one place where this was possible, and if we lose this common belief we may remain a wealthy and powerful country, but we will no longer be special. Senator Rubio was adamant that the United States remain a land of opportunity for all people regardless of race or social class. That is what sets us apart from the world, and the only way to preserve our nations well-being is to remember the morals on which the country was founded. Marco Rubio is practicing Catholic and makes sure to conclude his speech with glory given to God. He asks that God strengthen the country, that God strengthen the conservative movement, that God strengthen the a Republican Party, that God strengthen our eventual nominee, and that God always bless and strengthen this great

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