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Real-estate business owner Danny Tarkanian thinks Pres. Obama is using Latinos to win re-election.
On Wednesday, the Republican hopeful in Nevada’s 4th congressional district told a group gathered for a Hispanics in Politics breakfast in Las Vegas that the president switched his deportation policy at the last minute to recharge his Latino base.
“Why wasn’t it passed?” Tarkanian asked, referring to the DREAM Act. “Maybe it wasn’t passed because …. They wanted it to be used as a political tool. … They’re using it as a tool to get votes back in Washington.”
As the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports:
“Tarkanian faced a round of hostile questions after his remarks from Latinos who said Republicans are the ones who blocked immigration reform in Congress to deal with 11 million immigrants who are in the United States illegally. The critics said the GOP leaders also opposed the DREAM Act, which would provide a path to citizenship for young adults who were brought to this country as children and have grown up and lived here for years.”
It’s promising to see such nonsensical accusation met with solid facts.
The fact of the matter is Pres. Obama and the Dems did pass the DREAM Act in 2010 — it passed the House of Representatives and received 56 votes in the Senate. But since Obama took office, his opponents in the Senate have rigidly imposed a 60-vote threshold for any Democratic bill. (Traditionally, bills are passed by a simple majority.)
It used to be that when one party took the White House and enjoyed healthy majorities in both chambers of Congress, it was considered a mandate — the president and his party were licensed to steer domestic and foreign policy for at least two years.
But that’s not what happened in 2008. The Dems had taken control of Congress in 2006 (is control the right word?), but when the Dems were also handed the White House in 2008, Republicans cried that the Bolsheviks had stormed the palace. They entrenched themselves behind the filibuster, imposing a 60-vote threshold in the Senate that practically nullified the Dems’ mandate.
The Dems mustered 56 votes in favor of the DREAM Act in 2010 (the bill also included a repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”) — which would’ve made it law in Lincoln’s day — but the GOP’s use of the filibuster had already changed how the game was played in American government.
So if you want Pres. Obama to pass the DREAM Act, give the Democrats a majority again in the House, but don’t forget to give them a 60-vote supermajority in the Senate as well.
Till then, in this democracy of ours, society will be ruled by the radical, obstinate minority.
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“I too love the Latinoer’s, i know the owners of some”- Mitt Romney
it means that he is using racially charged political issues as methods of swaying the latino populace which composes a large quantity of voters.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/07/18/1111458/-Romney-and-Bain-profited-from-massive-Medicare-Fraud
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Promises, promises…until he gets what he wants. Its all a strategy and we as a people fall for it every time.
If any of my Latino brothers & sisters feel that the GOP cares about them they haven’t been looking at whats going on across America. Latinos are being blamed for taking away jobs,to all the crime,and as Rush Limbaugh says,”Trying to take my country away from me”. That Latino Republican is no different than the Black Conservative Republicans always telling Black folks to vote for the GOP. The Demcocrats aren’t perfect,but I know the right could care less about people of color.
Every political driven government in the world and their leaders will always play the chess game. Its is and has always been a strategic approach. The great thing to admire here is that President Obama & staff have caused on uproar in latino community that has not been seen in ages, maybe never in this country. Our people wether for or against him are speaking out and having there voices heard both here and across borders. We are standing up for what each of us believe is correct and beneficial for our current and future life and that of our children. And wether it makes the difference we want on a national and international level or not we are coming together to talk and express our views making change down the street in our local taqueria and across the states at town hall meetings helping us move forward!
Of course he is – and I’m sure Romney will in some way- it’s part of the game.
Of course he is – and I’m sure Romney will in some way- it’s part of the game.
and what is mittens trying to do by claiming hes mexican???
and what is mittens trying to do by claiming hes mexican???
Of course he is and there are plenty of Latino “tools” that buy his BS.
Of course he is and there are plenty of Latino “tools” that buy his BS.
You mean the way they use token negros and latinos to show how diverse they are? You mean how they use those same latinos and blacks to scare up their racist white base? THink kind of political tool has been used by the filth on the right for decades.
You mean the way they use token negros and latinos to show how diverse they are? You mean how they use those same latinos and blacks to scare up their racist white base? THink kind of political tool has been used by the filth on the right for decades.
I rather vote for him than a man that thinks that we are all illegal and doesnt care about us.
lets see…obama sed latino slogan si se puede war cry made famous by cesar chavez, the obama admin has deported more undocumented in frst 3 years than entire 8 years of bush…umm the hizzoner rahm advised obama to not pass immigration reform cuz it was third rail…now obama put moratorium on deportations of non violent offenders, kids can now dream of going to college…why do we deserve this generosity???oh yea its an election year. despierta latinos y deja de seguir a los partidos que son iguales
lets see…obama sed latino slogan si se puede war cry made famous by cesar chavez, the obama admin has deported more undocumented in frst 3 years than entire 8 years of bush…umm the hizzoner rahm advised obama to not pass immigration reform cuz it was third rail…now obama put moratorium on deportations of non violent offenders, kids can now dream of going to college…why do we deserve this generosity???oh yea its an election year. despierta latinos y deja de seguir a los partidos que son iguales
so what? as long as hes president, everyone will benefit; i dont care
so what? as long as hes president, everyone will benefit; i dont care
Lol ! So don’t vote and let the ” self deportation ” dressage dancing horse guy win. Because his son learned panfish, I don’t think so, Romney thinks since he had family who lived in Mexico, Latinos should vote for him? No thanks I’m voting for the candidate who was at the Colorado fires , not the one with Donald Trump.
Lol ! So don’t vote and let the ” self deportation ” dressage dancing horse guy win. Because his son learned panfish, I don’t think so, Romney thinks since he had family who lived in Mexico, Latinos should vote for him? No thanks I’m voting for the candidate who was at the Colorado fires , not the one with Donald Trump.
And Mitt’s “son” who speaks perfect Spanish in the Univision commercial isn’t being used as a tool? hm.
And Mitt’s “son” who speaks perfect Spanish in the Univision commercial isn’t being used as a tool? hm.
Mike Remix & Moises , very good words . Obama is no good for latinos . He uses the phrase ” we” as in minorities . Think about it , when is the last time he has done a ” townhall ” meeting in a predominately black community ? I’m not voting for a person of color , and lets not forget , he is “half-white” so people need to stop refering to him a black man , instead as just a man . Brothers , look around WE / Latinos are the majority and this is great for US Hispanic Americans to get and make a stand . We need to continue to be the culture of close family ties , values , creativity and hardworking as we always have been . Other races/cultures would envy us before because we would ALWAYS stick together , as we should do now. Get our kids away from all the negativity surrounding television and movies and just get ” real ” with our children . It all starts at home . As for this election , we need to support the one who will confront the immigration problems head on , not just talk about it ( Romney ) , not just the one to bring it up at election time ( Obama , hell he has had 3 yrs. to allow children of immigrants amnesty ) , NOT THE HE SAID / SHE SAID BULLSHIT . I and YOU do need someone who will not spend our money on countries who want to kill us , on roads , education , a real healthcare bill and has an answer for immigration reform for ALL borders not just the southern ones. Say Something now ! They / Washington are spending your $82.50 a week of your tax deductions from your check ( or whatever it may be ) on ridiculous programs and studies from the incubation of anabnormal chicken egg to whether a bi-sexual has a larger erection with a woman or man ( true , just google ) . Read , research , study and read more . Just do the right thing .
Mike Remix & Moises , very good words . Obama is no good for latinos . He uses the phrase ” we” as in minorities . Think about it , when is the last time he has done a ” townhall ” meeting in a predominately black community ? I’m not voting for a person of color , and lets not forget , he is “half-white” so people need to stop refering to him a black man , instead as just a man . Brothers , look around WE / Latinos are the majority and this is great for US Hispanic Americans to get and make a stand . We need to continue to be the culture of close family ties , values , creativity and hardworking as we always have been . Other races/cultures would envy us before because we would ALWAYS stick together , as we should do now. Get our kids away from all the negativity surrounding television and movies and just get ” real ” with our children . It all starts at home . As for this election , we need to support the one who will confront the immigration problems head on , not just talk about it ( Romney ) , not just the one to bring it up at election time ( Obama , hell he has had 3 yrs. to allow children of immigrants amnesty ) , NOT THE HE SAID / SHE SAID BULLSHIT . I and YOU do need someone who will not spend our money on countries who want to kill us , on roads , education , a real healthcare bill and has an answer for immigration reform for ALL borders not just the southern ones. Say Something now ! They / Washington are spending your $82.50 a week of your tax deductions from your check ( or whatever it may be ) on ridiculous programs and studies from the incubation of anabnormal chicken egg to whether a bi-sexual has a larger erection with a woman or man ( true , just google ) . Read , research , study and read more . Just do the right thing .
Many Latinos like African Americans are basically storm troopers for socialists causes that are promoted by the Democratic party. The Democratic party is just an arm of the larger Socialist International. Sounds crazy, and may Latinos don’t want to admit it or they are totally ignorant to it.
Many Latinos like African Americans are basically storm troopers for socialists causes that are promoted by the Democratic party. The Democratic party is just an arm of the larger Socialist International. Sounds crazy, and may Latinos don’t want to admit it or they are totally ignorant to it.
He’s a Republican….what do you expect!!
He’s a Republican….what do you expect!!
nope
Vote Torres 2034!!! You want change? Here’s a quarter back. *thats my slogan lol*
In my opinion, all politicians use all people as tools to get elected
- people blame Obama for deportations – but don’t realize that to be deported those people had to spend yei-long years in jail (long before Obama was in office) …the move by those against Obama was strategically to process all those deportations under Obama’s administration so people could come to the conclusion that “Obama did it- he deported them”
- as a Latina I would rather vote for Obama than for Latino-hating Romney and all those other Latino- haters. In my opinion Obama is the lesser of two evils… PERFIERO MALO POR CONOCIDO QUE “BUENO” POR CONOCER.
Yeah, he probably is using latinos as tools..but hey were also used to go to war after Sept 11. So were the Black people. Thats politics…sucks!!!
*they were also used..
Please remember! You are your own beautiful culture and special race. YOU ARE NOT BLACK. YOU WERE DEFINITELY NOT RAISED THE SAME WAY! I cannot stand the blacks associating hispanics with them!! They are NOTHING of the same! Latinos work hard, the are dependable. Personally, I love working with them because the are very respectful. Most are catholic!! Please start your own non black groups!! The blacks just want the money all of it!!
The waste and fraud issue at Bain was planted by Obama campaign, if you look it up he was not there! Obama is using the Latinos for thier vote, if he really and trully cared, he would have been working with Latinos for the last 4 years!!!! He is acting like he is putting togetting some quick last minute policy to beg for your vote, will he continue or follow up in January??? NO The Catholic church is suing the Obama administration Obamacare,
for forcing them to use procedures and medications against thier religious views in the catholic institutions such aas hospital schools and other institution, and I am NOT gonna stand for that!!! of course, they dont wanna talk about that!! hmmmmmm Not only that but Obama care is the largest TAX in AMERICAN history and it will affect EVERYONE!! and that is per SUPREME COURT!! You have to read between the lines because they do not want you to know what it really is… basically more income for Obamas spending!!
Every single politician uses Latinos as a “political tool” the problems is that Latinos believe them.