Latino voters, it turns out (based on exit polling in 2012) are more liberal than the general American public on every issue they were asked about, including abortion. It is unlikely that the GOP’s late, grudging, and insincere support of immigration reform will convince many of them to change from a party that has supported immigration reform all along. But, of course, if the GOP blocks immigration reform again, it could be even worse for them, best they remove the issue.
Oh, I would not go so far as to say or do that. HOWGOZIT is entitled to his opinion, even if I happen to disagree with it. Even someone as annoying as Ima is entitled to that much respect.
* * *
In fact, it is not so much the actual opinions that the ultra conservatives (and yes, some of the more ultra liberals also) that I personally object to, as it is the tone of some of their more virulent posts.
* * *
I do not even totally agree with some of “cdowns” opinions. But he is always reasonable and even respectful of others here.I may not always succeed in totally emulating him here, but I do at least try to, and would like ot see more and more posters here of either political slant do the same also!
What everyone seems to be missing is that Latinos are not a voting bloc. Cubans are not illegals, Johnson made the law in the 60s that gives Cubans amnesty.Puerto Ricans are Americans even if they can’t vote until the Commonwealth (look it up) becomes a state.I don’t always agree with blogger Tina Dupuy, but she got this one right.http://www.cagle.com/2013/02/dear-gop-cubans-are-not-mexican/
To win elections from now on, Repubs will have to connect with Latin-Americans, Asian-Americans, the youth, single women, non-churchgoers and centrist voters.But they can’t. Not without alienating their angry old white Christian base.
ARodney about 11 years ago
Latino voters, it turns out (based on exit polling in 2012) are more liberal than the general American public on every issue they were asked about, including abortion. It is unlikely that the GOP’s late, grudging, and insincere support of immigration reform will convince many of them to change from a party that has supported immigration reform all along. But, of course, if the GOP blocks immigration reform again, it could be even worse for them, best they remove the issue.
frodo1008 about 11 years ago
Oh, I would not go so far as to say or do that. HOWGOZIT is entitled to his opinion, even if I happen to disagree with it. Even someone as annoying as Ima is entitled to that much respect.
* * *In fact, it is not so much the actual opinions that the ultra conservatives (and yes, some of the more ultra liberals also) that I personally object to, as it is the tone of some of their more virulent posts.
* * *I do not even totally agree with some of “cdowns” opinions. But he is always reasonable and even respectful of others here.I may not always succeed in totally emulating him here, but I do at least try to, and would like ot see more and more posters here of either political slant do the same also!
* * *So, everybody have a truly great day now!!
rockngolfer about 11 years ago
What everyone seems to be missing is that Latinos are not a voting bloc. Cubans are not illegals, Johnson made the law in the 60s that gives Cubans amnesty.Puerto Ricans are Americans even if they can’t vote until the Commonwealth (look it up) becomes a state.I don’t always agree with blogger Tina Dupuy, but she got this one right.http://www.cagle.com/2013/02/dear-gop-cubans-are-not-mexican/
corzak about 11 years ago
To win elections from now on, Repubs will have to connect with Latin-Americans, Asian-Americans, the youth, single women, non-churchgoers and centrist voters.But they can’t. Not without alienating their angry old white Christian base.
pirate227 about 11 years ago
They’re not falling for it, Dumb(o).
corzak about 11 years ago
Maybe. Eventually.But not today.
Gypsy8 about 11 years ago
Love em and leave em.