Viral Video of the Day

Mike Weinstein is a Republican running for District 19 of the Florida House. Weinstein's son Scott created a internet campaign video that has gone viral. People rarely know who is running in races for the legislature.

Scott goes by is stage name Scott Leigh. He explains to The Daily Caller why he made the video for his father.

Leigh said he made the video because he wanted to help his father connect with the youth vote. “Republicans are getting a bad rap, that they can’t reach the young people. There is a disconnect. What I wanted to do was make it accessible and music is a great way,” Leigh explained.

Weinstein and Leigh have been surprised at the popularity of their video. “We have not promoted the video at all but it has spread really well, gone viral…I don’t even know how to upload a video on Facebook,” Leigh said. “I am happy especially because politics has gotten so nasty and this isn’t.”

I think the bad rap Republicans get with youth voters is well-deserved. I find the song slightly annoying, but the video did help get Weinstein publicity and showed how out of the box thinking can help connect with the internet.