Marc Anthony and his camp are not happy with Puerto Rico’s pro-statehood New Progressive Party (PNP) for using an Anthony video that shows the music superstar endorsing PNP leader and Governor Luis Fortuño. The video aired during the final campaign rally of the New Progressive Party shows Anthony saying he and the governor are good friends and that even though Puerto Rico has faced tough challenges they are in great hands with Fortuño. The 44-year old salsa star has been criticized by various sectors after his statements in favor of Governor Luis Fortuño Burset. Anthony is one of President Obama’s most vocal Latino supporters and many who follow Puerto Rican politics were puzzled to see Anthony on video supporting Fortuño, who is a supporter of Mitt Romney. A spokesperson for Anthony issued a statement saying the video was misused and inaccurate. Social networks began circulating news about Anthony’s endorsement, and this was not well received among the leaders of Puerto Rican neighborhoods in New York City. Anthony made a statement via Twitter translated to, “The purpose of my participation in this video was to introduce the governor of Puerto Rico, a person with whom I have spent time with on many occasions and whom I have gotten to know on a personal level, a human level. My message is not intended to offend the Puerto Rican public or disrespect our leaders. That was not my intention behind all of this.”
By: Shelley Mendoza
