“Had [my father] been born of Mexican parents, I’d have a better shot of winning this,” Mitt told a gathering of bazillionaire donors. “But he was unfortunately born to Americans living in Mexico. He lived there for a number of years. I mean, I say that jokingly, but it would be helpful to be Latino.”

Speaking to Spanish-language network Univision, Mitt gave “being Latino” the old college try. (via: quickhits)

Really, Mitt? This is how you think you’ll connect with the Latino vote?

Note that only the very rich wear gloves and earmuffs when tanning.

Mitt Romney appeared to be a touch more tanned during an TV interview for Spanish-language channel Univision on Wednesday, prompting suggestions the Republican leader had piled on the make up to make himself more appealing to Latino voters.

But THIS though:

“He is the Juan Percent.”

Perfect.