Rubio brings book tour though Rock Hill

ROCK HILL — Florida Senator and possible vice-presidential running mate Marco Rubio was in Rock Hill Friday, signing copies of his memoir on a multi-state tour.

While he wouldn’t directly comment on his future political aspirations, he quickly took President Obama to task following Friday’s national unemployment figures.

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Just over 40 people stood in line to get signed copies of Rubio’s book, “An American Son.”

Among those was Rock Hill teacher Linda Reight, who says while she’s a Republican, she encourages political discussions in her classroom and plans to take Friday morning’s experience to her students.

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Rubio says he’s always held a special place in his heart for South Carolina.

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Rubio, 41, was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2010 after serving in the Florida House and Senate since 2000 and says he hopes to return to the Palmetto State.

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Rubio’s book tour across the southeast continues through the weekend.